Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas
A large luxury resort on Koh Yao Yai's east coast, looking out over Phang Nga Bay's karst islands.
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About Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas
Anantara Koh Yao Yai is the island's other big luxury resort, a resort of rooms and villas on Koh Yao Yai's east coast with the karst islands of Phang Nga Bay laid out in front of it. Where Santhiya on the west coast gets the sunset, Anantara gets the view east into the bay, the same outlook that sells the resorts on Koh Yao Noi.
Like the other large resorts here, it handles its own transfers from Phuket, so guests don't need to work out the public boat timetable. It's the more polished, brand-name alternative to Koh Yao Noi's boutique places, and Koh Yao Yai itself is quieter and less developed than its smaller neighbor.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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88, Yai, 8 Moo 4, Tambon Ko Yao Yai, Amphoe Ko Yao
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Is Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas worth visiting?
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas holds a 4.7★ rating from 1,300 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Phuket.
When is the best time to visit Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas).
Where is Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas located?
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is at 88, Yai, 8 Moo 4, Tambon Ko Yao Yai, Amphoe Ko Yao, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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