Tucked into the sparkling blues of Phang Nga Bay, Koh Yao Noi is Thailand’s modest marvel. While Phuket, Samui, and Krabi soak up the spotlight, this underappreciated gem offers equally impressive, postcard-perfect waters and jaw-dropping limestone cliffs, all with fewer crowds.

With stunning hotel stays that are every bit as dreamy as the island itself, it’s the perfect excuse to swap the usual hot spots for something a little more serene. Here’s our #RadarList of Koh Yao Noi hotels worth bookmarking for your next beach escape.

– Featured image credit: Six Senses Yao Noi –

Six Senses Yao Noi

Six Senses Yao Noi is your private nest by Phang Nga Bay where jungle hugs meet endless sea views. Every villa and suite has its own pool, so you’re never far from a refreshing dip or a quiet moment with nature.

The View, a one-bedroom villa spanning 225 square meters, offers a sweeping 180-degree panorama and an infinity pool made for lovebirds who savor sunset swims and secluded moments.

9 Hornbills 

Glamping gets a glow-up at 9 Hornbills on Koh Yao Noi. Think safari-style tented villas, each with its own pool and knockout views of the bay.

It’s the magic of sleeping under the stars (minus the outdoor struggles), complete with air-conditioning, plush furnishings, and all the five-star comforts that make your glamping journey unforgettable.

TreeHouse Villas Koh Yao Noi

Turn your childhood treehouse dream into an island getaway at TreeHouse Villas on Koh Yao Noi.

This adults-only haven takes the classic treehouse and gives it a luxurious twist with three villa styles: TreeHouse Villas, Beachfront Pool Villas, and Hilltop Pool Villas.

Each is styled with breezy beach-house touches, blending a dash of Tarzan adventure with a full-fledged beachfront sanctuary.

Cape Kudu Hotel 

If you’re after a boutique getaway, Cape Kudu Hotel is the answer. This seafront retreat dressed in breezy whites, soft blues, and sandy creams, feels like a cozy beach house except this “temporary home” comes with sweeping vistas of Phang Nga Bay.

Traveling with friends or family? Baan Yu Yen, the two-bedroom pool villa, spoils you with not one but two private pools, making it feel less like a hotel stay and more like your own coastal hideaway.

Samsam Yao Noi Andaman Magic & Art Villas

Sink into island serenity at Samsam Yao Noi Andaman Magic & Art Villas where artistic design meets daydreams.

Each villa and suite is crafted to let you soak up Koh Yao Noi’s beauty from every angle, whether it’s Villa Treetop cradled in the canopy with mesmerizing bay views or Villa Pasai framed by lush mountain scenery.