Spacious tropical gardens
Set just back from the beach, this low-key resort has added several more bungalows in recent years but it still retains a tropical garden setting with tall coconut trees and plenty of space to swing a hammock.
The choice of small or large wooden fan-cooled bungalows or concrete air-con bungalows with TVs and a mini-fridge will satisfy budget-to-flashpacker tastes, though none have hot water showers. WiFi is free but only available in the restaurant. We didn’t find much in the way of style here, but it’s peaceful, the prices are right, and it’s just a quick hop across the road to the beach. Staff at the reception desk aren’t particularly warm, but helpful enough, and they can help arrange tours and transport.
Address: 52 Moo 5, Ko Yao Noi
T: (076) 454 213; (089) 592 2390; (087) 896 3815;
Web: http://www.kohyaobeach.com
Coordinates (for GPS): 98º37'3.79" E, 8º5'51.32" N
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Room rates: Under 600B
What we were quoted as a walk-in.
Bungalow fan private bathroom Add 200 baht for a larger hut | 400 baht | 500 baht |
Bungalow air-con private bathroom | 1,000 baht | 1,500 baht |
Reviewed by
Lana Willocks
Lana Willocks is a freelance writer from Canada based in Phuket. Her love affair with Thailand began on a university exchange programme in Bangkok, then she returned to Phuket on the auspicious date of 9-9-1999 and never left.
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