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( 0 7658 2728, 08 9290 0233; ulmar_nature_lodge@hotmail.com; Hat Tha Khao; bungalows with fan/air-con
1000/1600B; )
This place is set on the semi-private beach, Hat Tha Khao - a fringe of
sand on the mangrove-shrouded toe of the bay. This lodge is a collection of nice wooden,
octagonal bungalows with sliding glass doors that peel back onto marvellous views. All
are super clean, with hot water and hardwood floors. There's an onsite yoga studio
(classes 7.30am & 4.30pm) here, too.
Ko Yao Beach Bungalows
( 0 7645 4213, 08 1693 8935;
www.kohyaobeach.com
; Hat Tha Khao; bungalows 1500B; )
Attractive,
spacious, tiled bungalows with hot water and air-con, as well as smaller, older thatched
wooden huts. The whole compound is set across the road from a fantastic swimming
beach, and either choice is a great value.
GUESTHOUSE
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Six Senses Hideaway
HOTEL
$$$
( 0 7641 8500;
www.sixsenses.com/hideaway-yaonoi
;
Ko Yao Noi; villas from 20,377B; )
This
swanky five-star property - where hillside pool villas (and their tremendous spa) have
been built to resemble an old
chow lair
village - doesn't disappoint. Views of distant
limestone are jaw-dropping, its loungy bar and white-sand beach are both worthy of the
fashionistas that frequently parachute in, and its commitment to sustainability is unpar-
alleled among global five-star chains.
Lom Lae
( 0 7659 7486;
www.lomlae.com
; Ko Yao Noi; bungalows 2500-6000B; )
Stylish wooden bungalows
are fronted by a stunning and secluded beach with views of Phang-Nga's signature karst
islands. There's a dive centre, a good restaurant and plenty of activities on offer. We
found the bungalows a bit rustic for the price, but the setting and service do merit extra
baht. They close during the wet season.
BUNGALOWS
$$$
Koyao Island Resort
( 0 1606 1517;
www.koyao.com
;
Ko Yao Noi; villas 7000-14,500B; )
Open-concept thatched
bungalows offer serene views across a palm-shaded garden and infinity pool to a skinny
white beach. We love the elegant, nearly safari-esque feel of the villas, with their fan-
cooled patios and indoor/outdoor bathrooms. There's a posh restaurant bar and service is
stellar.
RESORT
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