Sabai Corner

A perfect embodiment of all a bungalow should be

Photo of Sabai Corner, 29/2 Moo 5, Ko Yao Noi Rd, Ko Yao Noi. , Ko Yao Noi

What we say:

This is the grandmother of accommodation on Ko Yao Noi -- 15 years on the same spot. But the old dame hasn't aged a bit -- in fact she she's still in her prime. Sabai Corner's run by an Italian expat who doesn't advertise, doesn't have a business card, and is perfectly happy to entertain the regulars that come year after year, who aren't really customers, so much as her friends. The bungalows here are exquisitely well-conceived. They are set on a hill amid rife, colorful tropical foliage, overlooking a bay. The rooms themselves, even the smaller ones, are a perfect embodiment of everything a bungalow should be -- wrought in pleasing, fragrant hard woods, comfy beds beneath banyans of mosquito netting, giving on to generous multi-tiered balconies hosting tables, benches and hammocks, ideal for lazing away the days and nights with your fellow voyagers. Don't even think about asking for air-con -- this is a fan-only joint, and proud of it. Italian food is available (naturally) at the restaurant on premises. It's telling that everywhere you go on the island, even the owners of the other accommodation admit, this is the best place to stay.

Check rates around Ko Yao Noi best price guarantee!

Contact details:

29/2 Moo 5, Ko Yao Noi Rd, Ko Yao Noi. T: (081) 892 1827, (076) 597 497
Visit website

What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Deluxe bungalow	800 THB	1,000 THB	Two bedrooms
Family room	1,000 THB	1,500 THB
Bungalow fan private b'room	400 THB	500 THB	Add 200B for a bigger bungalow

Added to Travelfish on: 4th August, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 10th June, 2007

Read Sabai Corner reviews

Rated 3.5 out of 5

Based on 3 ratings and 3 reviews

Primitive and overpriced

Sabai Corner, while probably having their regular clientele, is primitive and overpriced. For what you are getting you can find a place for less than 1/3 of their price. The food is not bad but ridiculously overpriced. There are other places on Koh Yao Noi that are a much better value for money than Sabai Corner.
- Cleanliness
- Facilities
- Location
- Romance
- Rooms
- Service
- Value
- Vibe
Sabai Corner reviewed by arielrud (Total reviews: 2) on 12th December, 2008
Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 11/2008
Excellent place to stay!

We stayed here four nights in March 2008. It was fantastic from start to finish... The island is very much untouched by tourism still, although this seems to be starting up. The bungalows were wonderful, very much back-to-nature though with basic bathrooms unless you were in the luxury bungalow. But the location could not be beaten, with the bungalows hidden up the hillside. We were made to feel very much at home, and entirely safe. The food and company was wonderful, plus there are a couple of bars down the road that were also lovely. Highly recommended!!
- Cleanliness
- Facilities
- Location
- Romance
- Rooms
- Service
- Value
- Vibe
Sabai Corner reviewed by LuceVS (Total reviews: 1) on 20th April, 2008
Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 3/2008
Ok but had better

I stayed here recently. It was ok, the bungalow was nice, although it was very hot at night as the fan wasn't able to penetrate the mosquito net. The bathroom required walking down two flights of stairs which isn't fun at night in the dark on the side of a hill, the walk up the hill to the room had no lights either (so take a torch) and the sheets and pillows smelled very musty. If you are going to stay here call ahead and book bungalow 1. Its on ground level and has a good view. I wouldnt stay here again unless one of the ground level bungalows was available. Also make sure that there is no one else booked in to your bungalow after you arrive or you will have to move.

Sabai Corner reviewed by Kananga (Total reviews: 3) on 14th August, 2007
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2007

Have your say

Review title

Snappiness encouraged ;-)

When did you visit here?

This gives your review a bit of context - especially if you were last visited in 1932.

Your review

(Remotely sensible, non-ranting comments are much appreciated. If you don't like somewhere, please explain why -- it's all far more helpful for others that way.) Serial ranters, loons and spammers will be banished!
And please, no self-promotional URLs -- that's what your signature field is for.

So how does it rate?

On a scale of one to ten (with 10 being outstanding and 1 being bloody awful) how would you rate Sabai Corner for the following criteria?

Note: Ratings are OUT OF TEN -- not five!

Cleanliness:
Location:
Facilities:
Romance:

Room quality:
Staff
Value for money:
Vibe:

Please note reviews are now pre moderated. Not all reviews will be published and submissions may be edited for clarity, typos and style before they appear. Ranting tirades, spam and anything else that really belongs somewhere else won't make the cut. If you want to rant, go to Thorntree.

Please login and refresh this screen before writing your review -- thanks!

Photo gallery

Add your photos to this via Flickr More info

Jump to a destination

Hot spots
- Bangkok
- Chiang Mai
- Kanchanaburi
- Sukhothai
- Ko Chang
- Ko Samet
- Ko Pha Ngan
- Ko Tao
- Krabi
- Phuket
Bangkok & surrounds
Central Thailand
Northern Thailand
- About this region
- Ban Huay Kon
- Ban Toei
- Chiang Dao
- Chiang Kham
- Chiang Khong
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai
- Chiang Saen
- Chom Thong
- Doi Inthanon
- Doi Khun Tan N.P.
- Doi Phukha N.P.
- Hang Dong
- Hot
- Kamphaeng Phet
- Khun Yuam
- Lampang
- Lamphun
- Mae Chaem
- Mae Na Chon
- Mae Hong Son
- Mae Salong
- Mae Sariang
- Mae Sot
- Mae Sai
- Nan
- Nan to Ban Huay Kon
- Pai
- Phayao
- Phitsanulok
- Phrae
- Phrao
- Phu Chee Fah
- Phu Lang Ka
- Sanpatong
- Si Satchanalai
- Soppong
- Sukhothai
- Tak
- Umphang
Northeastern Thailand
Eastern Thailand
- About this region
- Ban Phe
- Bang Saen
- Chanthaburi
- Ko Chang
- Ko Kham
- Ko Kut
- Ko Maak
- Ko Mun Nork
- Ko Samet
- Ko Wai
- Sri Racha
- Trat
Southern Thailand
Islands in Thailand
- About the islands
- Coral and Raya Islands
- Ko Adang
- Ko Bulon Lae
- Ko Chang
- Ko Kham
- Ko Kho Khao
- Ko Kradan
- Ko Kut
- Ko Lanta
- Ko Lao Liang
- Ko Libong
- Ko Lipe
- Ko Maak
- Ko Muk
- Ko Mun Nork
- Ko Ngai
- Ko Pha Ngan
- Ko Phayam
- Ko Phi Phi
- Ko Samet
- Ko Samui
- Ko Sukorn
- Ko Tao
- Ko Tarutao
- Ko Wai
- Ko Yao Noi
- Ko Yao Yai
- Phuket

Quick links

More popular accommodation
1. Tabaek Viewpoint Bungalow
  
  6 votes
  
  Ko Yao Noi Rd
  Ko Yao Noi
  T: (076) 597 325
2. Lom Lae Beach Resort
  
  4 votes
  
  Moo 4
  Ko Yao Noi
  T: (076) 597 486
  F: (076) 597 486
3. Koh Yao Beach Bungalows
  
  2 votes
  
  52 Moo 5
  Ko Yao Noi
  T: (089) 592 2390
4. Koyao Bay Pavilions
  
  1 votes
  
  17/11 Moo 4
  Ko Yao Noi
  T: (076) 597 441
  F: (076) 597 430
5. Kho Yao Lam Sai Resort & Seafood
  
  1 votes
  
  Moo 5
  Ko Yao Noi
  T: (076) 597 345
6. Holiday Resort
  
  1 votes
  
  Ko Yao Noi
  Ko Yao Noi
  T: (076) 597 539
  F: (076) 597 472
7. Coconut Corner
  
  1 votes
  
  30 Moo 5
  Ko Yao Noi
  T: (076) 597 134
All accommodation

Hi Guest

Menu

Sabai Corner

A perfect embodiment of all a bungalow should be

What we say:

Contact details:

What we were quoted

Read Sabai Corner reviews

Based on 3 ratings and 3 reviews

Primitive and overpriced

Excellent place to stay!

Ok but had better

Have your say

You need to be logged in to add a review.

Review title

When did you visit here?

Your review

So how does it rate?

Photo gallery

Jump to a destination

Quick links

More popular accommodation

Onward travel

Thailand FAQ

Newsletter signup

Sign up for Travelfish Burp! — you won't regret it!

The bottom line :