"I stayed at this hotel for 20 days and had a very pleasant experience overall.
The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and always attentive, which made a long stay very comfortable.
The hotel was very clean and gave a new, well-maintained impression throughout my stay. Everything felt fresh and taken care of.
The location is decent, although it is not directly at Ao Nang Beach, so you may need a short ride to get there. However, this was not a major issue for me.
All in all, I really...
"I stayed at this hotel for 20 days and had a very pleasant experience overall.
The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and always attentive, which made a long stay very comfortable.
The hotel was very clean and gave a new, well-maintained impression throughout my stay. Everything felt fresh and taken care of.
The location is decent, although it is not directly at Ao Nang Beach, so you may need a short ride to get there. However, this was not a major issue for me.
All in all, I really...
"Very noisy neighbouring bar playing loud music on one side of the hotel every night until midnight or 1am. It's an old grand house that is losing a lot of quality and has been converted into a jumbled café full of stuff. The staff are very friendly and kind. The beds and linen are exceptionally comfortable. One of the showers needs a lot of maintenance."
"Very noisy neighbouring bar playing loud music on one side of the hotel every night until midnight or 1am. It's an old grand house that is losing a lot of quality and has been converted into a jumbled café full of stuff. The staff are very friendly and kind. The beds and linen are exceptionally comfortable. One of the showers needs a lot of maintenance."
"Krabi is incredible, definitely go. That being said, I loved Koko Hostel but it’s not for everyone. Older building, run down amenities, leaky water connections everywhere. Koko does a great job of bringing people together, lots of hostel sponsored events and gatherings, I’ll be back for sure! "
"Krabi is incredible, definitely go. That being said, I loved Koko Hostel but it’s not for everyone. Older building, run down amenities, leaky water connections everywhere. Koko does a great job of bringing people together, lots of hostel sponsored events and gatherings, I’ll be back for sure! "
"We loved our room at Sleepy Station. It was spacious, clean, comfortable and great value for money. We enjoyed the tea/coffee making facilities in the room and the water cooler too. The staff were friendly and helpful."
"We loved our room at Sleepy Station. It was spacious, clean, comfortable and great value for money. We enjoyed the tea/coffee making facilities in the room and the water cooler too. The staff were friendly and helpful."
"This was my first stay in a hostel and I am glad it was here. The staff were amazing upon check in. I felt safe and the facilities were clean. It was very close to the airport so made getting transport early the next day very easy. Good wifi. I wish I actually got to stay longer because I feel like there was some fun areas I didn't get to check out! If I come back to Phuket I will definitely stay here again."
"This was my first stay in a hostel and I am glad it was here. The staff were amazing upon check in. I felt safe and the facilities were clean. It was very close to the airport so made getting transport early the next day very easy. Good wifi. I wish I actually got to stay longer because I feel like there was some fun areas I didn't get to check out! If I come back to Phuket I will definitely stay here again."
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"Location: Excellent, exclusive location but still close to Patong Beach.
Staff: Simply amazing staff; all of them were helpful and treated guests with utmost care, would return only for the staff quality
Rooms: Overall good but showing some signs of wear & tear. Due for an overhaul. But still 8/10
Cleanliness: V good
Food: V good, breakfast is 9/10
SPA: over priced; >2x of Luxury SPAs in neighborhood
Beach: Exclusive, clean beach, its perfect
Overall: Would go again without doubt"
"Excellent property at a very good location. The lady at the reception Oum was kind enough to allot a room at the ground floor with the swimming pool. Kids enjoyed a lot. "
"What an amazing place for a family vacation. The pools are all excellent, and the kids loved the kids’ pool! There are so many great food options on the property, and if you’re wondering if the breakfast package is worth it - I promise you’ll regret it if you don’t get it! It’s probably the best breakfast buffet I’ve ever seen and I’ve stayed at nice hotels all over the world. The staff are very helpful, friendly and prompt; and left little surprises for the kids in our room.
My only complaint is the kids’ pool has a weird overhang that looks down into a viewing area that I thought was a safety risk as they could climb onto the bench and hang over."
"Room Air Conditioning sucks. The management says guests can not control the temperature below 22°C (71°F). That's ridiculous. With outside temperatures soaring above 33°C (90°F) and humidity levels 70%+, the rooms are hot. When you come into the room, tired and sweaty, it sucks because you can't get it below 22°C. I have never seen this in any other 5-star resorts. The furnitures are ordinary. The shampoo dispenser, once pressed, won't come back, you need to pull it up again. There are no elevators. Again, after a sweaty day, you have to climb plenty of steps to get to your room. The resort claims they are "on the beach". They are NOT. There's a small rocky beach, a very busy street, and then the resort entrance. The staff is very polite & respectful, but the majority of them don't speak English. Restaurants (except the Ocean View restaurant) have limited options. The resort is not ideally located (about 5 km from the "activity" place). The view from the room is certainly good. Overall, I WILL NOT COME BACK HERE. "
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Compulsory Join Santhiya Speedboat from / to Ao Po Grand Marina at Phuket
10/10 Excellent
"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. "
"Large clean room . Excellent staff . Good food at beach bar . No beach to swim from ! Can’t walk to restaurants etc as busy main road at front . Need to use taxi / motorcycle "
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ko Yao?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually March and April with an average temp of 83°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 81°F. The rainiest months in Ko Yao are September, October, July, and August, with each month seeing an average of 14 inches of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Ko Yao?
Overall, Ko Yao is known for its restaurants, beaches, and boating opportunities. Major attractions include Ao Nang Beach. Get out into nature with places like Phang Nga Bay, Laem Had Beach, and Loh Paret Beach. Locals like to shop at Premium Outlet Phuket.
What's the best way to get to and around Ko Yao while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Ko Yao on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT), 19.8 mi (31.8 km) away from the city center. Another option is Krabi Intl. Airport (KBV), which is 27.7 mi (44.6 km) away.