Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Compulsory Join Santhiya Speedboat from-to Ao Po Grand Marina at Phuket

The views from our room (ocean view 2201) were amazing. Given it's location, it made for an easy walk to breakfast and down to the spa. The room was spacious and staff were great. As we spent nearly a week here, we got to know quite a few of the staff who were surprisingly interns. They were very professional, friendly, attentive and always had a smile. Really lovely people. The hotel is ideal for couples and honeymooners. Very romantic. The quality of the amenities are great. The spa is amazing and tranquil, as well as the different swimming pools. The main one near the lobby appears more appealing to family's whereas the infinity pool seemed more popular to couples and older people (no issues). Complimentary massages at breakfast were great too. To get around the resort, they provide shuttle buses which are fun, if not occasionally a little hairy going up some very steep hills! But still fun. The cost of spa treatments, motorcycle hire, island tours, is pricey (3000+ thb pp for a day's boat tour for example with up to 12 per boat), but don't be surprised given it is a luxury resort and the service provided is nice. We went around the corner to a kiosk and got a private boat tour guide for the day for 4000thb total for two of us. If you're on a slight budget you can get the best both out of the resort and the local amenities in the village next door.

We spent a wonderful time at this resort. The place it’s definitely worth visiting; the rooms are spacious and clean, the view is stunning. Service is very polite and friendly. They also get a pick up and drop off service from Phuket airport which I definitely recommend. The resort offers numerous activities and excursions (I definitely recommend to go and visit the local communities as well as the hotel mini farm). There is also the possibility to do free yoga and Muay Thai classes. We always had food at the hotel and I have to say that everything was great, including breakfast, lunch and dinner! There is the possibility to commission a personalised woodcraft on site - I definitely recommend to do that! We had a perfect souvenir :)

Going to this hotel was one of the best decisions we've ever taken. We really loved it. The view was breathtaking, the room was super comfortable, all the decoration is done with so much taste and attention to detail. The breakfast buffet is amazing, with so many great options for all diets. (Lunch and dinner are less exciting and definitely way too western- not very Thai, leave the hotel if you want thai food!). Their staff works non-stop to make sure your stay is pleasant- they have a huge infrastructure and you always find someone to talk to if you need anything. It's absolutely a magical place and I would 100% recommend it.

Everything was great while at the property

The location was exceptional.