Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas 

Whats Included

Breakfast at Pakarang

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Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at Pakarang
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Pakarang

At the soothing spa, ancient wellness techniques take centre stage. There’s a Moroccan hammam, a hydropool, sauna and steam rooms, and signature treatments based around natural local ingredients. Ease aching muscles with a Thai acupressure treatment or still your mind with a session of Himalayan sound therapy.

There is a state-of-the-art gym with Technogym equipment, weight stations and free weights. Yoga classes are held in the fitness area’s studio space or outside on the beach or a hillside looking out over the sea.

Join a Thai cooking lesson or take a tour of the island by sidecar. Options for active types include cycling or running on local trails, volleyball and football on the sand, or a guided nature hike through the jungle.

As well as a large infinity pool right beside the beach, there’s also a family pool with a shallow section just for toddlers. Non-motorised watersports include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking or Zayak bodyboarding, which lets you see underwater without getting wet. With a reef just off the beach and others off nearby islands, snorkellers will be in their element, while experienced divers can arrange outings to the Andaman Sea’s best dive sites. Finally, deep-sea fishing and trips with local fishermen can also be organised.

The fresh fruit, vegetables and spices used in the restaurants come from the resort’s organic farm. Any kitchen waste is composted, other types of waste are reused or recycled, and there’s a focus on only buying products that are hard-wearing, able to be repaired and recyclable.

The kids' club looks after children from the ages of 4 to 12. There are plenty of educational and environmental activities from batik painting to mangrove planting. The Teens' Club arranges organised sports and excursions along the beach. The Toddlers' Zone takes care of the 1 to 4 year olds. Activities here include baby yoga to help with balance and coordination.

Thoughtful family entertainment includes s'mores on the beach and cycling around the island. The family pool comes complete with waterslides and a smoothie bar and is also the spot for evening movies.