The hotel has a nice enough beach and a better one is in front of the next resort along, which is only a 5-10 minute walk through the mangrove trail. Added bonus was that we were 2 minutes walk from the Hilltop Reserve (see below for more). We got the best of both worlds in Villa 44, which was completely secluded but had good views of the ocean from the main level but also the limestone islands from the upstairs open air lounge area. The villas are great and depending on what you want you can choose from extremely secluded with not much view all the way to glorious 180 degree views of the bay and limestone islands. The open air cinema a good idea in principle, but I have a tendency to be liked by mosquitos more than the average person, so I cannot say I enjoyed it all that much. The 12 hour per day free ice cream parlour is an excellent touch, as are the home made jams and cakes. Breakfast is great and offers a wide range of Wester and Asian options. Resort restaurants are excellent and we mostly stuck to Thai food (plus the odd late night burger). My wife also really enjoyed the spa (not my thing so didn't try it myself). Do also go to the town for a lunch or dinner, there are a few nice restaurants. You can do it with normal scooters, but you will probably struggle to get to some of the more remote areas, such as the long beach at the north west of the island,as the roads are pretty bad in places. We also rented a quad bike and went around the island. Definitely recommend both the mangrove kayak trip (Sharif our guide was brilliant) as well as the local islands tour (though note that the main one or most popular among the local islands is a tad crowded). We had a mix of chilling out and activities. We were initially placed in a villa that was somewhat exposed and when we explained we wanted something more secluded, she immediately moved us to the most remote and sheltered property we could have hoped for. Anne (pronounced Annie), our GEM, was just brilliant! Attentive and always available, while making sure she gave us the privacy we wanted. There is nothing that the resort staff have not thought to make guests' stay fun, pleasant and comfortable. We tried to take full advantage of all the experiences on the weekly list!! We have to go back to Thailand, and nearby and cannot wait to book our next trip to South East Asia.Had our honeymoon there late-April to early-May and can only say that these guys really do know how to make for an amazing holiday. We did Muy Thai Boxing which was super fun and kayaking. Your whole body is really put into full relaxation with every little detail done so well and fulfilled. We’ve been continuously diffusing lemongrass to recreate the smells of Yao Noi and all those incredible little white towels they give you all the time. My passion for food and cooking has been reignited and I’m inspired to create and explore. We cooked Massaman curry for lunch with the spices we got from the resort, using their own recipe book! Our chef taught us nifty tricks to create full flavours and chopping methods. The cooking class was one of our highlights of the trip. The food.never have we been so filled with such delicious flavours. We felt so spoilt, pampered, relaxed and just at peace. The boat trip was unbelievable with the monkeys and the snorkelling and our guide was so nice! We had the same guide for both island outings, and the second day he brought us Yao Noi hats!! We are super grateful we got to go to the islands twice, because it was so magical and one of the biggest highlights. The staff were incredibly warm, friendly and helpful. An ideal choice for celebrating a special occasion or honeymoon. It boasts its own private cinema and a glass floor at the end of the king-size bed offers views of the waterfall cascading through the jungle beneath. Want sundowners served on the privacy of your terrace or need midnight nibbles after a moonlit dip? Your wish is their command.įor the ultimate romantic escape choose 'The View', a huge one-of-a-kind villa with epic views from the infinity edge pool, sunken dining area and mezzanine floor. Shady day beds, plunge pools, indoor and outdoor rain showers and sunken bathtubs come as the norm, whilst your 24 hour butler will attend to your every whim and desire. Rustic, simple and barefoot is the order of the day here – lots of natural wood, bamboo and fresh white linens. Hideaway Villas have a true jungle outlook, but for those mind-blowing views you need to be heading for the Ocean and Beachfront Villas. Just 55 private pool villas are dotted throughout the resort, all very similar in style but each with a different perspective. The views are quite simply ‘larger than life’ and it is one of the most idyllic retreats we have ever found.
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