Unrivaled peace and tranquility at Koyao Bay”

koyao bay pavilions is an amazing getaway with beautiful accommodations in a private and lush setting. with just 3 luxurious beachfront villas and ample, friendly staff, the service was fantastic. whatever you ask for or need is addressed immediately. the daily massages with the sounds of the ocean in the background are pure heaven. even a rainy day at koyao bay pavilions was one of the best of our trip, simply reading in our hammocks as the rain fell just beyond us. for such a small resort, the restaurant has an enormous menu and will cater to whatever you like. though i have only good things to say about the resort, those considering it and koh yao noi in general should understand that the island is small and not highly developed. you will need to find ways to entertain yourself as there is not the range of activities available on larger islands. and the setting and design of the resort take advantage of the tropical surroundings, but this means you'll be up close with nature -- so if a frog hopping onto your dinner table will ruin your vacation, this may not be the place for you. overall, koyao bay pavilions was a 10 out of 10 for us.

The perfect place to relax, unwind...”

We had a wonderful time at Koyao Bay Pavilions Hotel. This is a place where one can relax and at the same time explore the island (walking or with a bike). Sea view bungalows for couples, or houses for families. The bungalows are beautiful with each their private seaview "Sala". Excellent cooking, very fine, please try the tamarind prawns! Staff and management are great, well done Olivier and team! We will keep beautiful memories of the week spent in Koyao Bay Pavilions Hotel. Thank you all!

Personalized service for the discerning traveling couple!”

From the moment we hopped out of the taxi at Koyao Bay Pavilions Hotel, James and his team made us feel like it was all about us. His initial orientation as well as daily chats at breakfast ensured we fully benefited from the Hotel's setting, services as well as activities and sights off-property. We can't recommend Koyao Bay Pavilions Hotel enough! Sherry and Joe

Lovely private and relaxing spot”

we enjoyed our 3 day stay at koyao bay. it was very peaceful but with plenty to do, if you wished. we rented the family bungalow, which had two very large bedrooms, two large bathrooms and a very large outdoor living room, as well as a kitchen and a semi-private pool (shared with one other bungalow which was vacant during our stay). it is about a 20 minute walk to the nearest restaurant outside of koyao bay but the food at the koyao bay is excellent (except for breakfast which we found overpriced). the sea view restaurant is also fantasic and we enjoyed the walk there and back (but take a flashlight). we hired a local long tail for a day of sightseeing and snorkeling which was lovely and very inexpensive.

Picture perfect island and perfect family villa ”

the villa was fantastic. - huge kitchen unused by us ditto sitting area and dining room. I've main upstairs area was great - two totally separate bedrooms and living area and bathrooms all interconnected but totally private. e had expected aircon and villas are not mossie proofed open to air but this was never a problem despite our daughters sensitivities and allergies. (We did fly spray the rooms nightly and use Zara mossie coils -5 night). Mosquitio and spiders are a normal part of life on Koh Yao Noi as are frogs etc so if you are very sensitive stay away or be prepared. e spent five nights in idyllic seclusion - we hired scooters and zipped around the island, canoed, sailed, swam, snorkelled, dived, etc etc Go and stay but take good books and leave your western ideas at home. Relax.........and eat !

How to get service right!”

Having spent the previous week at Koyao Island Resort up the road, this it was interesting to compare the 2. both are in beautiful locations and have lovely rooms but the service levels at Bay Pavilions was perfect and miles better than the more expensive Island resort. The whole team looked after us so well, James was a star, the cooking was amazing and everyone was so friendly and helpful.

Rustic bungalowhotel on a nice island”

Nicely located bungalowhotel on Ko Yao Noi, real djungelfeeling and nice houses. The french/thai kitchen is very good. The staff are frendly and very helpful. Would recommend it to anyone who like a hotel a little bit of the most common walked pats in thailand. Try to get a beachhouse for the best distance to the beach and the restaurant.

Beautyful, personal pavillion, landscape, service”

For us the Bay Pavillions was the perfect hotel.... because it is not one. We experienced it rather as a cluster of beautiful, very individually designed pavillions with lots of individual space but also a nice common area to go to for meals - if desired. We had the wonderful "Rice paddy Pavillion" with its own kitchen, 2 bedrooms, plenty of verrandah space, etc.. a big garden aand swimming pool we shared only with one othe pavillion. Perfect for our two boys (6,8) and us to relax, play, live independently or join others at the restaurant. Everything was perfect for us. If you want immediate access to the beach and fine sand, clear water and corals, then the Pavillions are not so perfect for you. The beach is nice to look at and sit on but 5 minutes by foot from the non beachfront pavillions. The water is often muddy and the low tide reveals more mud rather than fine sand. But then we are no big beach swimmers and turquoise sany beaches and snorkling reefs are only an exciting 15-20 minutes boat ride away.

Lovely quiet tranquil stay right at the beach ”

We came here for 3 days to relax before going back home and loved it. The beach suites are lovely and invite you to hang out and chill. The suites are super generous with an extra hang out pavilion in front. The stuff was very friendly and helpful and the food was great. We loved the open bathroom which we shared with the gecko who lives there and the open Thai style hut in very tasteful classy design. The garden is very peaceful and natural. This is not a main stream place but a place where someone put in special thoughts and heart. So if you do not like open showers and huts and natural surroundings, you might want to go to a more generic place.

Fantastic holiday”

We loved our stay here in Ko Yao. The island is so unspoilt and beautiful. Pulling up on the resort's beach by boat we thought we had arrived in paradise. The resort is a combination of traditional local village and luxury. The villas are beautiful and very clean. The pool was great. The manager, James, is super helpful and lovely to chat to. The stay was really enhanced by renting bikes and tuk tuks. We would highly recommend it!

No words...”

Actually I don't want to say how much I loved KY Bay Pavilion as I don't want the word to get out.

Beautiful retreat on a secluded beach”

I didn't realize that I could have a pool and pristine beach to myself!! I came to enjoy the kayaking that Phuket is famous for and the staff set me up with a skilled fisherman who picked me up at the beach in front of my suite in his long tail boat. Kayaks and lunch were ready to go and I spent a day on the waters exploring caves and lagoons with unbelievable views. I also enjoyed an excellent massage and Thai cooking lessons. The stay exceeded my dreams! I must add that this is not for everyone. If you are looking for action or a selection of restaurants, this is the wrong place. It is a taxi and ferry ride from the main island. It is quiet. It is secluded. You will see the moon rise over the water between the palms and listen to the geckos and the waves on the beach. I was looking for a place to read, write and sketch. It was perfect!!

My trip was amazing but Agoda failed me”

I was NEVER informed about needing to take a Ferry to the island where my hotel was. I requested assistance from the airport to the hotel via email because there was no way to have a conversation with you. I was advised to go through a transportation online sight which indicated they were not set up to transport to my hotel. The entire ordeal was a disaster and I would not use this service again without future conversation

Amazing relaxation and beauty”

If you are looking for a dead quiet place to enjoy the natural beauty of Thailand this is the place. We stayed in one of the 3 beach bungalows and could not have been more satisfied. The staff are always available and accommodating. Take a night walk along the beach and check out the thousands of hermit crabs and creatures. Swim in the ocean and enjoy the private sandy beach. Stroll down the beach to have dinner and happy hour with other travelers or just stay and have a fantastic meal in the restaurant at the Pavillion. I also HIGHLY suggest taking advantage of their excursions...they are much more private than the ones arranged by the tourist companies and are reasonably priced.

Fantastic Place to relax”

we stayed here 3 nights and it wasn't enough the bungalow was very romantic and the grounds of the hotel were very beautiful. those expecting a fully western style resort with cleared trees and infinity pools and perfect beaches, then this is not for you. this is a place of raw beauty and excellent service. if i had to give one criticism, it would be that the beach does accumulate trash when the tide comes up and a daily cleanup would help.

wonderful boutique hotel with worldclass food ”

we were upgraded to one of the new villas which was beautiful, clean and had a private pool. the hotel itself is located on the beach which is secluded and absolutely lovely. the food at the hotel restaurant is outstanding! the whole staff is very accommodating and friendly.

Beautiful resort with excellent service”

One of the nicest resorts we've stayed at in Southeast Asia. Rooms were well maintained with very scenic views. Service quality was excellent, as was the food. Would stay again without hesitation.

Island retreat”

Quiet and peaceful place without any noise and disturbance from traffic. Located on a fairly nice beach. The place is nice, but have only basic facilities - although of excellent quality. Breakfast is also very basic - no ham and bacon. We will recommend this place for stays of 3 - 4 days. Also recommended is the long-tail boat-tour to the nearby islands which can be arranged by the hotel.

Sublime!”

My husband and I booked two nights and ended up staying a third night. The resort is decorated in the most beautiful way. It is both elegant and romantic but all in good taste. The staff was super friendly and professional and seemed happy to work there. We really enjoyed talking to the owner and the manager. They both really care about the resort and it's guests. We can't recommend this place enough and we hope to be back soon!

Amazing - living in nature in fantastic accommodations”

Staff is excellent, the resort is absolutely stunning with beautiful vistas and great access. The villas are fantastic and you really do feel like you are alone in the wild. Animals everywhere - geckos, frogs, birds, monitors - that are all here at safe distance. So amazing - our family feel in love with it.