Six Senses Yao Noi

The resort is simply spectacular. A piece of heaven on earth. The views from the resort, particularly from our room were fantastic (we stayed in a panorama pool villa). One of the strong points of the resort is the food, all restaurants and breakfast were incredible, particularly the Thai options (the fried egg pad kra pao was our favorite). Both the resort and villa pools are also great. The villas are very private. We loved the nature and wildlife in the resort and also the environmental consciousness everywhere. The farm, and possibility to get your own eggs are amazing. We also liked the island itself, which we explored with the bikes available on site. The staff is world class, really they go above and beyond to help and make you feel pampered. Jenny our host was lovely and was always there to help. There are tours to local island as wells as Phi Phi, Krabi and other places. I highly recommend booking at least one of these, since they are really amazing.

You have to reserve restaurants in advance, even before you arrive, otherwise it can be difficult to get to some restaurants the day you want. They inform you this in advance, but it is a bit more difficult than in other resorts of the same class. For some reason the trip to get to the resort from Krabi is shorter than from Phuket, but way more expensive. We booked our flight to Krabi (since it appeared closer and more convenient), but after booking the hotel we learned about the rates to get there, and saw that Phuket was 8 times less expensive with shared options. From Krabi the resort only provides private option (which is also not so good for environment). I wish the resort was adults only, the time we were there there were several extended families with very small kids, and to be honest the resort pool was not very welcoming at some points during our stay, and also if you are there to relax with your couple, the screaming, singing, sibling fights, splashing, and other kid related issues are annoying (this will be very noticeable to you if you have been in adult only resorts before). The resort is in the middle of an island jungle (we loved this by the way), but if you do not like lizards, centipedes, Komodo dragons, you will have to take this into account. We even got a small scorpion in our room one day. There is a very good mosquito net available to sleep, which is handy. To us it was not a big deal, but I know some people for which this could be an issue.

I don't write lengthy reviews very often but this resort offers an island getaway like no other. It is located on Yao Noi, a 40 minute speed boat ride from Phuket and is discretely tucked away on a hillside, with its own beach. The villas are arranged in such a fashion that you have complete privacy, but with the amenities of a 5 star resort. The breakfast buffet was of a high standard, offering plenty of hot and cold food options including pastries cooked fresh on site, fresh juices, eggs from the resorts own chickens and decent coffee. On arrival we were greeted by a dedicated concierge, Zoe who anticipated all our needs - from dinner bookings, tours, picnics, tennis court reservations etc We had a 2 bedroom villa with magnificent views to the islands across the bay. It was very spacious - with our own pool, decks, daybeds, and huge bathroom including an indoor and outdoor shower, and a sunken tub to soak in with views to die for. It really was a gorgeous villa and hard to leave - except for the lovely communal spaces including the hilltop pool and several dining choices for lunch and dinner. Food quality was excellent, local Thai options being our favourite. We tried the free yoga sessions at 8.30am each morning in the open air pavilion, the well equipped fitness centre, we took the complimentary bikes for a spin around the island to sweat off some calories so we could justify another wonderful dinner and the all day, every day free ice creams and sorbet! After 4 days our family (21 years and 16 years) felt so relaxed. Weather was hot and balmy, showery at times. We also booked a half day boat tour to outer islands which was fantastic - hidden lagoons, swimming monkeys and private beach picnics! We left feeling so relaxed and priveliged to have spent time at Six Senses after a former visit some 12 years earlier. Rooms and facilities have all held up very well and the smiling staff are professional, friendly and attentive. Its a 10/10 review from me!

Absolutely! Here's your requested review: "I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Six Senses Yao Noi with my family, and I can confidently say it was one of the most magical experiences of our lives. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and attentive service, and it only got better from there. One of the standout features of our stay was our butler, Kat. She was an absolute gem, always going above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. When my mother fell ill and we had to take her to the hospital, Kat was incredibly helpful and supportive, accompanying us every step of the way and making sure we had everything we needed during a difficult time. The resort itself is a true paradise. Nestled in the lush tropical landscape of Yao Noi island, it offered stunning vistas of the Andaman Sea and a sense of tranquility that is hard to come by in today's fast-paced world. Our kids were particularly taken with the resort's many activities, from swimming and snorkeling to kayaking and more. Overall, I can't recommend the Six Senses Yao Noi enough. The staff, the setting, and the service were all top-notch, and I left feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and grateful for the memories we created there. Thank you to Kat and the entire team for making our stay so special."