Name: Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa
Address: 88 Moo 7, Phunai, Koh Yao, 7, Phangnga, 82160, TH

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa

Phuket · Thailand

88 Moo 7, Phunai, Koh Yao, 7View location

100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Teresita

Since the facility is showing age related degeneration, it shows good up keep but not perfect. It’s still a good place to stay, relax and enjoy solitude. Staff are very friendly and nice. Breakfast area is clean and organized. Spa rooms are clean, it’s highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

eric

Five star plus hotel. Some maintenance work being done during low season but does not detract from overall experience or amenities. Breakfast buffet excellent in variety and quality. Great swimming pools and activities. Only wish beach was larger or more private, now it is shared with several other hotels on the same beach, most of which are also very upscale fortunately.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Kiran

It was a paradise stay.

Thanks,
From Ohio, USA

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Tuba

Very good and huge resort, the wooden carvings are too pretty

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Tuba

One of the best resorts ive stayed in so far. I have been to almost all the beach countries and stayed in multiple resorts. But Saanthiya is not only huge, pretty but the service and the staff, everything is so outstanding. My son loved the place and calls it his best trip so far. They ticked all the boxes we had for this trip, from a nice play area for kids to pools and fish feeding and the fire show or the traditional dance, it was a complete experience. The breakfast was good, the buffet dinner and food menu was nice, and the view from all their restaurants was exceptional. And to top it, we had 1500 baht every day which covered our food bill to quite an extent.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Laura

10 out of 10 best resort i have ever stayed at would be fantastic honeymoon spot or for a couple to reconnect can't recommend enough

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Alan

Our new favorite hotel in Thailand, we will be visiting the sister properties next.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Diane

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had an incredible stay! The property was absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and even more stunning in person. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and were always kind, attentive, and helpful throughout our stay. Everything was clean, well maintained, and made for the perfect relaxing getaway.

The views were unforgettable, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We truly enjoyed every moment and made memories we’ll never forget. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Thailand. Thank you for such an amazing experience!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

YESENIA

It's my second time staying there. Absolutely amazing. The breakfast was as awesome as I remembered it. I used their kayaks for 30 minutes free. Highly recommend it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Madeline

This was probably one of the best properties we’ve ever stayed at. The staff coordinate everything from your boat to the island, your arrival and welcome tutorial, to your departure. The rooms are unreal; absolutely stunning. The spa was incredible. The free yoga class was a wonderful benefit. And the included breakfast was amazing. Any time you need to get around the property there is an adorable car to take you. Going off property you can pay for a taxi (a little pricey) or rent your own vehicle. Couldn’t recommend this place more

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Mahmoud

Very very lovely stay best sxperience in my life

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Lang

An Unforgettable, Idyllic Escape!

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa is truly amazing from the moment you are picked up until your final departure. We stayed in a Sea Water Pool Room, which was absolutely idyllic—featuring a sparkling private pool, lush nature all around, and a full, breathtaking view of the ocean.

The dining experience was equally impressive. Lunch at the main restaurant was exquisite, while the breakfast buffet offered an incredible variety of choices alongside impeccable service. As frequent travelers who visit many resorts, we can confidently say that Santhiya left a lasting impression on us. We cannot recommend it highly enough!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Ayush

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Jhordan

Excellent resort for a good price! Restaurants were incredible, and it’s right off the beach. Infinity pool is a great place to watch the sunset, and the wooden shuttles made getting around a breeze. Spa was amazing as well. Will definitely be returning here

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Heinz

We stayed at Santhiya for a week and stayed in a villa. Everything was perfect for us.
The staff was more than accommodating.
It’s a shame that some guests don’t dress appropriately for dinner (swimsuits).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Christopher

This is my fourth time at this resort. I always stay a week, and I’m never disappointed from the moment you step off the airplane to the moment you’re back on the mainland, the staff are just amazing. I have been here multiple times before and after COVID and regardless of the situations or what is going on around the world, the service remains the same. The staff are some of the best people I’ve ever met and are genuinely loving and wanting to help you. I can’t wait to come back! It’s always the highlight of my holidays and always recommend to others.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Alison

Rooms were very spacious and beautifully decorated with stunning views. Lots of breakfast choices. We didn’t have to wait long for transfers around the resort. Lots to do within the resort. Easy walk along the beach to a few other bars and restaurants.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Abhinav

Excellent views, amenities and architecture. Breakfast needs a massive improvement in terms of taste and service. Everyday many dishes were empty and refilling took time. Cleanliness of the restaurants also needs to improve. Room housekeeping also needs improvement. Infrastructure needs fixing as in times of rains, the roof of both the sea side restaurants was leaking from many places causing a massive inconvenience to guests in the middle of their meals. The main pool was also quite dirty. A la carte food was surprisingly good however.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Derek

Very nice resort. Breakfast included was fine. Meals and drinks were good but priced too high.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Jesse

The property is beautiful. Stay here if you want to have an authentic Thai experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Anthony

Beach sun loungers and pool seating was great
Lovely soacious clean room. Breakfast excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Jesse

It’s an amazing property. Great Thailand experience. The staff is wonderful. I especially must give an exceptional review for Reena our tour guide from the hotel. We had a great experience. The only problem that we experienced is the trolley situation. The resort is large so I would suggest have the trollies going around more often. Otherwise it was perfect

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Lee

Fantastic hotel. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend staying here.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

nicole

Amazing rooms and decor. Friendly staff. Not too much space on beach so get there early. Amazing breakfast with stunning views. It’s an amazing hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Jeremy

Really lovely week. The property and the location are beautiful. The facilities, restaurants, etc. were all excellent. I would very much recommend it as a pleasant, relaxing holiday resort in a really beautiful spot. The service was very friendly and helpful but sometimes not quite hitting the standards I think they were aiming for - but only in little things, such as running out of menus one evening. The management of the airport transfers, which was important, was seamless.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Anne

Amazing service. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. The infinity pool is amazing and rarely too busy. The breakfast buffet is so good with so many choices and the food is always fresh and good quality.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Gabrielle

The staff was so helping and kind. The rooms are amazing, beach and pool is cool and relaxing.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Dominic

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed in Thailand.
True paradise!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Shelby

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, (almost) everything was great we did some run-in situations with communication issues with the staff and it wasn't between us it miscommunication with each other. There were a few times during our 4 day stay here that we were told one thing and ultimately that wasn't correct and we were brought back to be told something else and vise vera. It was a minor inconvenience until the last day that we almost missed our boat because nobody was on the same page.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

James

Beautiful rooms and friendly staff. Stunning location. The Muay Thai sessions were really fun although disappointing that yoga was no longer available - need more of these activities as not much on offer. Food was good but not much variety between restaurants. Overall highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Stephanie

The staff works unobtrusively around the clock to clean, repair, prep, and perfect everything. Our sea deluxe view room was huge and had perfect views. The pools are gorgeous and perfectly clean, the beach is soft white sand and cleaned 2x a day, there's tons of seating all over the resort so it's easy to find a pool, beach, or restaurant spot. You never wait a long time for food or drinks. Fastest hotel/resort service I've ever had.

One of the best details is its proximity to the little town, which is full of restaurants, smoothie carts, mini marts, tour operators, spas, and scooter rentals. It's all a few minutes walk. You are definitely not stuck here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Leagh

From start to finish we loved everything about this resort!! The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms are even better than expected and very clean. All of the restaurants had extensive menus and the food was fantastic at each. Honestly I cannot say enough about Santhiya, we will definitely be back again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Timothy

It is closest to the nicest place we have ever stayed in but the cost matched the total experience

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Steve

Great room, great service, great beach.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Dania

Staff was great the room extremely comfortable very authentic Thailand with lots of teak, wood and beautiful views. We were first offered a room in the farthest distance from the main dining areas where we would’ve had to spend quite a bit of time waiting around for transportation because he really can’t walk so that does not have sidewalks and the hills are very very steep. But when we did an upgrade it almost double the price. We did get a beautiful room very close to the main pool reception and dining. We just did not expect such a high cost for our upgrade.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Mathieu

Everything was great!! Amazing hotel

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Deborah

Check in was awful we felt no information was given at the port really struggled to follow what was going on . Cases late and needed access to them as room check in only at 3pm, we felt information could have been given on booking. At the port it was rushed and on arrival at the resort was very rushed. The video presentation was awful , information given in 5 minutes , no help for people who didn’t have up to date phones . Poor
The place is beautiful and the room was fabulous we had a lovely time but would not return .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Mami

We came on our Honeymoon, we stayed 4 nights. Very nice hotel, everything was up to our expectations. The beach is quiet, with restaurants and bars around, walkable distance.
Only downside for us was the beach being too rocky, be careful when you walk, we had to go farther from the hotel to enter the water.
The breakfast buffet is good, with an amazing view. We tried the local restaurants outside they are a must try. Will go back for sure.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Kaeleigh

The room was amazing. I wish we had a better view of the ocean, a lot of it was obstructed. But it really did feel like you were set in the middle of the jungle and very secluded. Food was delicious at all restaurants. Having to walk a bit at the resort doesn’t bother us, but it is a bit inconvenient to have to take multiple trucks / modes of transportation to and from the hotel when arriving/leaving if you don’t use their shuttle. Would still stay again

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Feb 2026

Matthew

Neglected, felt like they were just after money. Not 5 star. Lovely location for views etc, but even with 1000baht credit per night. Wasn’t great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Bent

All

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

pratik

Spotless room and very friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Nikolaj Frost

Very kind staff. We would recommend staying in a Seawater Pool Villa. Also we enjoyed the delivery of food directly to the villa

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Kirsti

Amazing place, great service and lovely location!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Kay

Beautiful hotel, very large swimming pool, lovely staff, beach was lovely with very small waves.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Richard

The staff, food quality and royal villa with pool. The breakfast buffet had a great variety and items changed daily. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit. The views from both restaurants are spectacular.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

jonathan

The staff at the hotel were amazing. SO gracious and sweet and extremely attentive. Our room was always beautifully cleaned and we had a relaxing experience. The beach and pool areas were extremely well kept up and the daily massages that I had were wonderful! This was my husband and my 45th anniversary and we wanted a special trip. My only complaint was that I was charged for accidentally breaking a regular room service quality glass after I spent 42,000 Baht for my stay. It was a petty thing to do by the management and it ended up leaving a bad taste in my mouth while I checked out. I travel extensively around the world and have NEVER been charged for breaking a NON expensive glass. Who ever made that decision should never have done that. I used all of the services at the hotel and we had massages 4 days out of 5 plus we ate a very expensive meal at the property. It is not the cost of paying this that bothered me, it was the stupidity of doing that to a person who spent so much money at the hotel . Other than that, we had a wonderful stay and I recommend the hotel highly. Kudos to the room attendents. They always new my schedule and I returned every day after breakfast to a beautifully detailed room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Hayley

This place was absolutely incredible. The views from everywhere were stunning. Would absolutely stay here again. I didn’t explore much off the resort as I was only there for two nights and wanted to enjoy everything on the resort. Service was incredible, staff was so friendly and willing to help with anything. Everything was super clean too.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Loredana

Der Infinity Pool mit atemberaubender Aussicht, die sehr großzügigen Zimmer mit großen Balkonen, der Service allgemein waren 10/10. Würde einen erneuten Aufenthalt sofort wieder buchen.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Samuel

Nice location and great food. Enjoyed the stay

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Lauren

The rooms were amazing the staff were so kind and the amenities were great. The only downfall was how uncomfortable the bed was we struggled to sleep

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Emilija

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Lauren

Beautiful resort. A lot of attention to detail. Gorgeous buildings and obviously a lot of pride placed into it. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely room and great bathroom and shower. Room was very clean. A great buffet breakfast with a fantastic view to go along with it.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

Claire

Lovely hotel however far too busy and lots of children.
Breakfast was hit and miss with quality and eggs cooked to order not always cooked with staff serving them not understanding English. Many of the staff were from Nepal. Breakfast also very noisy with music instruments played which felt like you were in Bali rather than Thailand.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Rayyan

Amazing

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Elizabeth

Beautiful hotel. Made from teak with beautiful hand carvings which give it a unique look. Amazing room. Very clean. Staff polite and helpful. Great facilities: pools were great. Good choice of restaurants: although menu didn’t vary much apart from in the Japanese restaurant, where the food was amazing. Location is stunning, with accommodation set highly amongst the jungle which gave stunning viewsSpecial thanks to the yoga instructor who was brilliant. Early morning yoga was a great way to start the day. Be aware if you have a late flight there is no late transfer off the island: these only operate at set times in daylight hours. We ended up booking a hotel room near the airport instead of spending 7 hours in the airport, but you can get a decent room very cheaply.
We’ve never stayed anywhere quite like it. You won’t be disappointed.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Tania

The hotel itself was stunning, and so were the staff.

I did, however, encounter a few issues. There was a lot of information shared upon arrival—some of it was available in a leaflet or via WhatsApp, but not all of it. It was overwhelming to take in, and we found ourselves asking the same questions multiple times.

The hotel offers a WhatsApp service as a main point of contact for inquiries, but it was ineffective. We either received no replies or responses took hours, by which time the urgency had passed.

For example, there is a transport service that shuttles guests between their rooms, the lobby, the beach, the spa, and other areas, since the resort is quite large. There was no information about how to call this transport in any leaflet provided. I attempted to reach the team via WhatsApp and received no response. We ended up stranded in the hotel for about two hours before we finally decided to walk.

This is just one instance among several we encountered.

Overall, our stay was enjoyable, and the hotel is truly amazing. However, the two issues mentioned above significantly dampened our mood.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Alexander Holland

Great beach facilities. Fantastic pool villa! Quick and friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

Izzy

Absolutely stunning location, the views are breathtaking. The wooden architecture is amazing and very unique. We had a garden view room in Hotel 2 - we were lucky enough to have a partial sea view as well. We liked the location of our hotel as it was very central, if you’re in hotel 6 or 7 I imagine this would be more inconvenient given the distance from the main areas. The main pool area is great with plenty of sun beds. The infinity pool is a smaller area and we were not lucky enough to get a sun bed there. The beach is gorgeous - calm water so great for snorkelling / kayaking / paddle boarding. The staff were friendly. We stayed for Christmas and enjoyed the Christmas Eve buffet and entertainment. Great breakfasts with beautiful views.

The hotel is expensive for Thailand so we would recommend eating out at the local restaurants rather than at the resort. Although the resort says the private ferry to the hotel is compulsory it is not - we came from Phi Phi so got the ferry to a different port on the island and then a taxi to the resort. At times, the service felt a little impersonal as you use a QR code to order food/drinks.

Overall, we had a great Christmas and really enjoyed the resort.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Rahul

Superb everything

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Shannon

Beautiful location. We got supreme sea view - it was gorgeous! The property is spread out along a big hill. They have car pickup service to take you around - walking isn’t really recommended with everything so spread out and hilly. Recommend asking for building 4 which is near breakfast and is near drop off / pick up spot. We stayed 5 nights, which is probably a little long for such an isolated location - 3-4 days is probably fine. Infinity pool and sunsets were phenomenal.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Rafael

Came back after 6 years still an amazing place looking forward to coming back again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Matthias

Exceptional and idyllic hotel. Excellent amenities. However, room 3102 is located on the lower level of the building, so the view of the bay is blocked by trees, which was very disappointing as I had dreamed of seeing the entire bay as shown in the room photos at the time of booking. In addition, strong sewage odors were often noticeable outside the door, which was a shame.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Elisha

We LOVED this place! This was our second visit and still blown away by how beautiful and relaxing the time is! The rooms are clean, spacious, AC is great, hot water is great, staff is great, room service is great, beach and pools are great, the food is amazing! We would go again and again and bring friends any time!

Cons: there can be a lot of walking to room depending on where you stay. My wife had a sprained knee and had to ascend and descend 3 stories of stairs to make it to the pickup point to drive us to breakfast. Also the laundry is quite expensive and they don't do by Kilo laundry service so I calculated a week's worth of laundry would have cost $175 USD to be done at the hotel (pay by the piece). We instead walked 30 minutes to a sweet shop and it was $15 USD for 5 kilos.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Pamela

AMAZING!!!! We loved everything about this hotel. The location, the restaurant, the service, everything! The room was my favorite part, it was super cutely decorated, very comfortable and spacious, and the views from the balcony were truly mesmerizing, especially during sunset time. Would love to be back!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Tristan

Perfect

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Saham

Amazing place to stay , The vibe is different during sunset time and the service is top notch good on ya guys. Will definitely come back again cheers.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Murinzi

Satisfied with room, staff, breakfast and pool

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Priyanka

Loved our time being there!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Nhu Vinh

The hotel is so beautiful, very good service.
100% recommended

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Claudio

Incredible resort in Koh Yao Yai! Had an amazing time, beautiful place and amazing staff. Would recommend this resort to anyone who wants to have a wonderful and peaceful break in Thailand.

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

Matthew

The facility was phenomenal. The rooms and views were just as presented and absolutely spectacular. The staff were lovely and gracious and the food was also very good. They arranged a special dinner and cake for my wife’s birthday. We really enjoyed the traditional Dance lesson and the cultural and Fire shows at night. This is a wonderful getaway from the hustle and bustle. The only note I would add is that this is a larger resort with 7 different inns so there is a lot going on on property . It’s best to follow up on communication to ensure personalization during your stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Katelyn

The service was impeccable!

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Gitte

Very friendly staff, good breakfast. Pool was fine and clean.
Excellent spa.
Its a special place build in wood, but it needs a bit of oil.
If you stay in building 5,6 or 7 there is a long way down to lobby and pool, but they offers cars up and down so you shouldn't walk the long way up and down.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

Sash

Where to begin, this resort positions itself on its website as a luxury private and exclusive eco friendly hotel. The reality is unfortunately entirely the opposite. We were due to stay here for four nights as part of our honeymoon and we ended our trip early so we could leave.

Getting to the hotel is a challenge despite the fact you’re already paying extortionate prices for hotel rooms (I’ll come back to this later), you also must pay £30 per person for the luxury of getting to the hotel via speedboat/van transfer. No luxury hotels I have been to charge guests to get there on top of paying for their rooms. There is also only ONE transfer per day, at 11:00 from the pier to the hotel. And guess what - you will wait hours without your luggage or anything for your rooms to be ready.

On arrival at the pier at the hotel it was clear this is not an exclusive hotel, rather a busy one. The group checking in were taken to a room where we had to watch a PowerPoint presentation about the resort which honestly felt like begin on a school trip.

We thought we’d grab some food, while we waited for our room to be ready, and I wanted something small so got a kids spaghetti which was vile. See the photo. Swimming in water and just flavourless. And very expensive too, this is not five star dining at all.

We finally get taken to our room which turns out is 20 mins from the lobby where the main pool is. This again isn’t made clear on their website that the resort is sprawling and if you sa

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Marissa

Beautiful resort however it’s almost too big. The two shuttles to get to your room from the main areas feels a bit much.

Everything was beautiful.

Food was very mediocre and expensive. Thankful for some cheaper, better restaurants on the beach.

Was nice but wouldn’t stay again

* IF YOU GET MOTION SICK - the shuttles would not be good for you.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Ryan

Spacious & clean room. Staff were the best we’ve experienced travelling Thailand. and the shower was powerful and hot.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Michele

We really enjoyed the property, facilities and meals.
We arranged for several off property outings through the front desk , and we were notified that they were cancelled due to weather. The weather was beautiful and many boats were out on excursions. This was very frustrating as we were too late to make outside arrangements the same day.
We ended up contacting an independent tour and having a wonderful outing the following day.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Jacqueline A

Ellis at the dock/car station was incredible, so helpful and so kind and just a true genuine

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Jaspreet

Outstanding place

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Jorge

Outstanding place, extremely beautiful

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Darcie

Everything was wonderful

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Gavin

Good service, friendly staffs. Room looks abit old but clean. We had a nice stay

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Jenniffer

The best

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Amalie Munk

10 stars luxury resort

This hotels is full of wonders and continue to amaze with its magical scenery, delicious food, stunning rooms and extremely kind and helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Liliana Carmen

everything was amazing. staff was very friendly. overall great experience will never forget!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Timothy

Amazing pool villa with stunning views. A perfect place to relax

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Richard

Simply Beautiful

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Mary

Whatsapp we were advised to us was not serviced well. Took hours to receive responses and not effective communication. Beautiful villa and property but service inconsistencies.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2025

Bridgett

The staff on any given day was super helpful, kind and always available!
The food was exceptionally delicious and well seasoned! I didn’t except to fall in love with the available daily options, and crave the different flavors while being treated like royalty! With an amazing view from anywhere.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Sela

The spa was relaxing. Staff was excellent. Kyaw and Earn were very excellent

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Allan

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Walter

Nature relaxing top 10 places I've seen beautiful

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Pargat

Friendly staff, very helpful
Seaview from room was amazing and private
Recommended

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Nikunj

Our stay at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, everything felt calm, welcoming, and wonderfully unique. The resort perfectly blends luxury with nature, offering breathtaking ocean views, beautifully crafted wooden architecture, and a sense of peace that’s hard to find elsewhere.

The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, making sure every detail was taken care of throughout our stay. The rooms were spacious and elegant, the food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere was incredibly relaxing.

Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or simply time to unwind, Santhiya Koh Yao Yai is the perfect choice. We left with beautiful memories and can’t wait to return to this tropical paradise. 🌺

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Kamil

We had a great experience at Santhiya. The facilities were very nice and the staff very friendly. The resort offered many great activities around the island. The island was beautiful to explore on bike as well. We loved the food as well and the many options they had. It was a very scenic island with breathtaking views perfect for relaxation and pictures.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

Harriett Glynda

This property is absolutely amazing! The decor transcend you to ancient Thailand. This is really not for people with mobility issues. Getting in and out of the Speedboat was scary. Be careful. this is not an All-inclusive property. Don't plan on excursions if you are staying at this resort. The last boat runs only until 3:00 pm. You will be forced to pay 10,000 Baht one way per person to get back to resort after 3:00 pm. Most excursions are 8-9 hours. This is where they make money off of tourists.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2025

Shantal

The check-in process is tedious, and all of the frills, papers, coupons, and instructions made my stay more confusing than relaxing. I was repeatedly asked for my room number, which became tiring. As a solo traveller, I was uncomfortable when my suite number was called out loudly in public areas—likely part of their procedure, but not ideal for privacy.

You must arrive by speedboat (at an additional cost). The beach is stunning, but it wasn’t always clear which sections were available for guests like me to relax in. While drinks and food were being served around me, one staff member told me a section was closed—possibly a misunderstanding—but with limited seating, the experience felt unnecessarily confusing.

The sprawling property, while luxurious at first glance, contributed to my irritation. Important information (where breakfast is served, how to arrange transport from the room to the main hotel) isn’t intuitive for short-term visitors.

The rooms themselves are gorgeous, no complaints there.

However, if you’re a solo traveller seeking a cultural experience, this may not be the right fit. The resort seems tailored more for couples on romantic getaways. The food is underwhelming, though the cocktails by the pool or beach are a nice touch.

Most staff are friendly and hardworking. Transportation is another pain point: speedboat transfers run only at specific times, and you’re asked to be in the lobby two hours in advance. So budget extra time and cost.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Ngo

This resort isAMAZING and the view from my room was surreal. I regret only staying two nights and I will definitely go back for at least week. This is the place to be when you want a relaxed vacation with some peace and quiet away from all the noise. Going during low season was a good move as it wasn't as crowded as it probably is during peak season but the weather was still wonderful. The staff is very polite and attentive. Always ready to jump in and help however they can. The Coconut rum drink at the \"by the sea restaurant\" was my addiction!!! Soooo good.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2025

Joseph

The team at Sathyia is excellent. This property website can be more user friendly. There are only limited thing you can do on this island , I find the advertising for this property needs some editing so the consumer can see what they are getting. Need to update guest bathroom and should have a jacuzzi in every suite.

Leisure Partner