Koh Yao Yai
Santhiya Resort & Spa
Highlights
- Secluded hillside setting overlooking Phang Nga Bay and neighboring limestone islets
- Hand-crafted teak pavilions and villas blending Lanna artistry with coastal views
- Private infinity pools, spacious terraces, and breezy open-air living spaces
- Signature Ayurvedic spa with herbal steam, Thai massage, and ocean breeze salas
- Waterfront dining showcasing Thai classics, fresh seafood, and sunset-lit cocktails
- Daily long-tail boat excursions to hidden beaches and unspoiled island lagoons
Arrival & Location
Set on a secluded stretch of Koh Yao Yai, Santhiya Resort & Spa feels like a hidden kingdom rising from the sea. Surrounded by dense jungle and overlooking Phang Nga Bay’s limestone karsts, the resort offers a sense of remoteness that feels worlds away, yet is only a short boat ride from Phuket or Krabi. Arriving by water, guests step ashore into a landscape of teakwood buildings, cascading pools, and the quiet rhythm of waves meeting pristine sand.
Architecture & Interiors
Hand-carved teak defines the resort’s design, creating an atmosphere steeped in Thai artistry and craftsmanship. Traditional roofs and intricate woodwork are paired with grand staircases and open-air corridors that frame sweeping views of sea and forest. Villas and suites feature private pools or terraces, with interiors that blend antique-style furnishings, silk drapes, and polished wood floors. Bathrooms are open and generous, with stone tubs, outdoor showers, and spaces designed for indulgent rituals that honor both tradition and comfort.
Dining & Leisure
Dining journeys highlight both the flavors of Thailand and international favorites. By The Sea Restaurant offers panoramic ocean views with fresh seafood and southern Thai specialties, while Chantara delivers refined Thai cuisine in a richly traditional setting. Poolside bars and casual cafés bring relaxed moments throughout the day, while romantic private dinners on the beach become signature memories. Leisure unfolds in many rhythms: kayaking along the coast, yoga at sunrise, cooking classes that reveal the secrets of Thai flavors, or simply retreating to cascading infinity pools that mirror the sea below.
Wellness, Service & Essence
Santhiya’s Ayurvana Spa is a sanctuary of stillness, where Thai and Ayurvedic traditions merge in teakwood pavilions surrounded by gardens and lotus ponds. Treatments emphasize natural herbs and oils, while meditation and yoga spaces extend the sense of holistic renewal. Service is warm, attentive, and deeply rooted in Thai hospitality, designed to make each guest feel both honored and at home. At Santhiya Koh Yao Yai, craftsmanship and nature are inextricably bound, creating an experience where traditional Thai grandeur and untouched island beauty exist in perfect harmony.
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