Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas expands its presence in Thailand with the new Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort, scheduled to open in December 2022. The resort sits on Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay, conveniently positioned between Phuket and Krabi.
The resort will offer 148 accommodations, including one- and two-bedroom beachfront villas, ocean-view suites, and eight duplex penthouses. Each penthouse includes a glass-bottom swimming pool and a private outdoor entertainment area. Family travelers will appreciate the sea-view family suites, which feature bunk beds and an in-suite play area with a slide.
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, such as island-hopping excursions, snorkeling, birdwatching, and tuk-tuk tours. The resort amenities include a family pool, an indoor-outdoor kids’ club, flexible meeting spaces, a fitness center, a hydrotherapy pool, and a traditional hammam.
Dining at the resort emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients. Options include an ocean-facing restaurant focused on Thai and wider Asian cuisine, an all-day lobby restaurant and bar, and a pool bar. Kid-friendly menu items are available, and an on-site organic farm supplies fresh produce to the outlets.
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Phuket International Airport is the nearest major airport. Guests typically travel to Anantara Koh Yao Yai by a combination of car and speedboat transfers from Phuket.