Koh Yao Noi is a small island in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, between Phuket and Krabi, and it is reached by boat only. That one fact shapes every choice of base: the pier you land at, the last boat of the day and the road to your hotel matter more than the star rating. The island is quiet, with a handful of resorts, small hotels and family-run bungalows rather than a resort strip. This page compares the stays by where they say they are and how they say you reach them.
We show no prices because rates change with dates and room type, and the rate links open booking search with your own dates. We have not stayed at these hotels. Every card shows facts taken from the hotel's own website and checked on 16 October 2026 after a separate verification pass; facts that could not be re-found on the site were removed. Several hotel sites disagree with each other or are out of date, and where we noticed this we say so on the card.
How to choose
- Decide the kind of stay first. A private-pool villa resort, a small beachfront villa hotel and a simple fan-and-air-con bungalow are all on this island, and the price gap between them is large. Our table below groups the 12 hotels by the coast or beach their own sites name.
- Plan the transfer before you book. Public boats run from Bang Rong pier in Phuket to Manoh pier on Koh Yao Noi, and from Ao Thalen pier in Krabi, but hotels quote different schedules, and Cape Kudu says its boat transfers stop after sunset. Read the getting-there section and confirm the last boat with your hotel.
- Check the small print on each card. We found a hotel site with a 2022 footer, one still showing COVID-19 notices, one with offers dated 2024 and one with different room counts on two pages. Ask for current rates, room types and policies in writing.
Area comparison
| Area | Best for | Noise | Walkable | Setting / access | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East coast | Quiet stays with a sunrise view of the bay | No verified noise information; ask the hotel | Mostly no | Small beaches; Laguna says its villas are 20 m from one, Hill House says 70 m | Check live rates |
| Tha Khao beach | Budget-minded beach stays and arrivals from Krabi | No verified noise information; ask the owners | Mostly no | Beachfront bungalows on Tha Khao beach | Check live rates |
| Other stays across the island | Resort facilities, spas and beachfront villas | No verified noise information; ask the hotel | Mostly no | Several say they have a private or quiet beach: Koyao Island 220 m, Paradise 400 m | Check live rates |
See the areas on a map
Open each area on a map in a new tab (direct links to Google Maps or OpenStreetMap; we do not embed a map so the page stays fast and free of third-party cookies).
- East coast: Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
- Tha Khao beach: Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
- Other stays across the island: Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
No hotel price is quoted here because we cannot verify a current rate for your dates. Each hotel card gives the source and the date each fact was checked.
Area guide
Hill House, Sabai Corner, Laguna Villas, ANI
East coast
- Vibe
- Hillside bungalows and villas facing the bay's limestone islands
- Noise
- No verified noise information; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Small beaches; Laguna says its villas are 20 m from one, Hill House says 70 m
- Rate
- Check live rates
- From Phuket airport
- Boat to Manoh or Tha Khao pier, then a road transfer
Four hotels on this page say they are on the east coast or eastern side of Koh Yao Noi: Hill House and Sabai Corner Bungalows on hillsides, Laguna Villas near a beach and ANI Thailand as a whole-resort stay. They suit travellers who want views of the bay rather than a resort strip.
Choose it if: You want small, quiet stays facing the limestone islands.
Skip it if: You want many restaurants within walking distance of every hotel.
Mistake to avoid: Do not assume the pier is next door; ask the hotel which pier its transfer uses and how long the road takes.
Our pick here: Laguna Villas Yao Noi Check rates
Koh Yao Seaview Bungalow
Tha Khao beach
- Vibe
- Simple wooden bungalows on a beach near a ferry pier
- Noise
- No verified noise information; ask the owners
- Setting / access
- Beachfront bungalows on Tha Khao beach
- Rate
- Check live rates
- From Phuket airport
- Cape Kudu says the Krabi speedboat lands at Tha Khao Pier
Koh Yao Seaview Bungalow places its wooden bungalows directly on Tha Khao beach, with a small pool and a restaurant. Cape Kudu's site names Tha Khao Pier as the landing point for the speedboat from Krabi's Thalane Pier, so this area can suit travellers coming from Krabi.
Choose it if: You want a simple beach bungalow near the Krabi boat landing.
Skip it if: You want spa, villa or resort facilities.
Mistake to avoid: Do not expect details beyond the basics; the site gives few policies, so confirm everything with the owners.
Our pick here: Koh Yao Seaview Bungalow Check rates
Six Senses, Koyao Island, Paradise, Cape Kudu, Koyao Bay, Jaiyen, The Simple
Other stays across the island
- Vibe
- Resorts and hotels from private-pool villas to a simple air-conditioned room
- Noise
- No verified noise information; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Several say they have a private or quiet beach: Koyao Island 220 m, Paradise 400 m
- Rate
- Check live rates
- From Phuket airport
- Boat; Six Senses and Koyao Island both say 45 minutes from Phuket
These hotels describe a beach or bay setting without naming a coast on their own sites. The group includes private-pool villa resorts, small beachfront villa hotels, a plant-based retreat and a simple hotel. Check each hotel's map pin before you assume where on the island it is.
Choose it if: You want resort facilities, a spa or beachfront villas.
Skip it if: You want to compare hotels by one named beach.
Mistake to avoid: Do not treat this group as one neighbourhood; the hotels are spread out and transfers differ.
Our pick here: Koyao Island Resort & 9 Hornbills Tented Camp Check rates
Hand-picked places to stay
Examples of established Koh Yao Noi hotels, spread across areas and budget bands. Every fact below was checked against the hotel's own website or a reputable source on 2026-10-16 and links to that source. We have not stayed at these places and give no ratings; we show no prices because rates change daily. The band is the property class (hostel or guesthouse, mid-range, upscale), not a live price.
| Hotel | Area | Band | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House - Koh Yao Noi | East coast of Koh Yao Noi | Budget | It suits travellers who want a small hillside bungalow stay with a private terrace, a short walk from a beach. |
| Sabai Corner Bungalows | East coast of Koh Yao Noi | Budget | It suits travellers who want a small bungalow stay on a hill by the sea with its own restaurant and tour desk. |
| Laguna Villas Yao Noi | East coast of Koh Yao Noi | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a small villa hotel on the east side near a beach, with a choice of beach suites and pool villas. |
| ANI Thailand | East coast of Koh Yao Noi | Upscale | It suits large families or groups who want to take over an all-inclusive private resort on Koh Yao Noi. |
| Koh Yao Seaview Bungalow | Tha Khao beach | Budget | It suits travellers who want a simple family-run wooden bungalow on Tha Khao beach. |
| Six Senses Yao Noi | Other stays across the island | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a private-pool villa resort on Koh Yao Noi in Phang Nga Bay. |
| Koyao Island Resort & 9 Hornbills Tented Camp | Other stays across the island | Upscale | It suits couples and families who want a small beachfront villa resort with kayaks and snorkelling on Koh Yao Noi. |
| Paradise Koh Yao | Other stays across the island | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a secluded private-beach resort with pool villas on Koh Yao Noi. |
| Cape Kudu Hotel | Other stays across the island | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a hotel with an infinity pool and a choice of rooms or private pool villas on Koh Yao Noi. |
| Koyao Bay Pavilions | Other stays across the island | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a small boutique villa resort on a quiet beach facing the Koh Hong islands. |
| Jaiyen Eco Resort | Other stays across the island | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a plant-based wellness and creative retreat in bamboo cocoon rooms on Koh Yao Noi. |
| The Simple Koh Yao Noi | Other stays across the island | Budget | It suits travellers who want a simple air-conditioned room with a hot-water bathroom and local island-hopping tours. |
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Hill House - Koh Yao Noi
- The site says the property is on the east coast of Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site lists 6 bungalows. [Source]
- The site says the beach is only 70 m away. [Source]
- The site says speedboats leave almost every hour. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a small hillside bungalow stay with a private terrace, a short walk from a beach.
Keep in mind: The site footer is dated 2022, so confirm bungalow availability and services with the hotel.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Sabai Corner Bungalows
- The site says it is on the east coast of Koh Yao Noi on a small hill by the sea. [Source]
- The site says it has only 12 bungalows and small houses. [Source]
- The site says its restaurant serves Thai and Italian dishes. [Source]
- The site offers private car and boat transfers from Krabi or Phuket airport. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a small bungalow stay on a hill by the sea with its own restaurant and tour desk.
Keep in mind: The boat times on the hotel's own Koh Yao Noi page (hourly from Bang Rong) are different from the schedules on other hotels' pages, so check current departures before you travel.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Laguna Villas Yao Noi
- The site says the hotel is on the eastern side of Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site says it has 8 villas. [Source]
- The site says the villas are 20 metres from a beach. [Source]
- The site says restaurants are within 10 minutes' walk. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a small villa hotel on the east side near a beach, with a choice of beach suites and pool villas.
Keep in mind: Several pages still carry COVID-19 notices, so confirm current check-in and breakfast arrangements with the hotel.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
ANI Thailand
- The site says it is a private beach resort on the east coast of Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site says the resort welcomes one group at a time. [Source]
- The site describes it as an all-inclusive private resort. [Source]
- The site lists eight complimentary babysitting hours. [Source]
Suits: It suits large families or groups who want to take over an all-inclusive private resort on Koh Yao Noi.
Keep in mind: The resort is booked per group, and its pages give different capacities (12 to 20 guests on the main page, six to 20 on the accommodation page), so confirm the group size and terms.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Koh Yao Seaview Bungalow
- The site places the bungalows directly on Tha Khao beach. [Source]
- The site describes wooden beachfront bungalows. [Source]
- The site lists air-con, fans and mosquito nets. [Source]
- The site lists a small swimming pool. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a simple family-run wooden bungalow on Tha Khao beach.
Keep in mind: The site gives few details and no policies, so confirm amenities, transfers and payment terms with the owners.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel.
Six Senses Yao Noi
- The site gives its address on Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site says the resort is 45 minutes from Phuket. [Source]
- The site says the villas have a private swimming pool. [Source]
- The site names a Thai restaurant by the beach, the Living Room. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a private-pool villa resort on Koh Yao Noi in Phang Nga Bay.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel.
Koyao Island Resort & 9 Hornbills Tented Camp
- The site says it has its own 220 metre white sandy beach. [Source]
- The site says there are only 15 beach villas, all at the beachfront. [Source]
- The site lists kayaks, snorkelling and stand-up paddling. [Source]
- The site says the 9 Hornbills tented camp is for adults only. [Source]
Suits: It suits couples and families who want a small beachfront villa resort with kayaks and snorkelling on Koh Yao Noi.
Keep in mind: The 9 Hornbills tented villas on the same site are for adults only.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel.
Paradise Koh Yao
- The site says the resort is in a remote bay on Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site says it has 400 metres of private beach. [Source]
- The site says there are 2 restaurants and 2 beachfront bars. [Source]
- The site says the island is only reached by boat from Phuket or Krabi. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a secluded private-beach resort with pool villas on Koh Yao Noi.
Keep in mind: The site says the island is only reachable by boat, so plan the transfer and check the last boat before you book a late flight.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel.
Cape Kudu Hotel
- The site says Koh Yao Noi is just east of Phuket in Phang Nga Bay. [Source]
- The site lists Deluxe and Deluxe Seaview rooms and private pool villas. [Source]
- The pools page says the infinity pool is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. [Source]
- The location page says guests landing after 15:30 cannot transfer the same evening. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a hotel with an infinity pool and a choice of rooms or private pool villas on Koh Yao Noi.
Keep in mind: The hotel says guests landing at Phuket after 15:30 cannot transfer the same evening, because boat transfers stop after sunset.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel.
Koyao Bay Pavilions
- The site gives its address on Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site says the resort faces the Koh Hong islands. [Source]
- The site says it extends along a private, quiet beach. [Source]
- The site says La Sala restaurant serves Thai and Mediterranean dishes. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a small boutique villa resort on a quiet beach facing the Koh Hong islands.
Keep in mind: The site gives different villa counts on different pages (three beach suites and six pool villas on the home page, eight pool villas on the facilities page), so confirm the room type with the hotel.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel.
Jaiyen Eco Resort
- The site says the resort is on Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site describes bamboo Seaview Cocoons as its rooms. [Source]
- The site says it promotes plant-based food. [Source]
- The site lists island hopping, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a plant-based wellness and creative retreat in bamboo cocoon rooms on Koh Yao Noi.
Keep in mind: The site says it does not serve meat while also mentioning some non-vegetarian options, so confirm the menu if food matters to you.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel.
The Simple Koh Yao Noi
- The site gives its address on Koh Yao Noi. [Source]
- The site says each room has its own hot-water bathroom and air conditioning. [Source]
- The site gives the Deluxe Room as 20 sq.m. [Source]
- The site lists a longtail boat island-hopping tour. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a simple air-conditioned room with a hot-water bathroom and local island-hopping tours.
Keep in mind: The offers shown on the home page are dated 2024, so ask the hotel for current availability and terms.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Choose by trip style
| Your priority | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Private-pool villas and a spa | Six Senses Yao Noi or Cape Kudu Hotel | Six Senses says its villas have a private pool and sits 45 minutes from Phuket; Cape Kudu lists private pool villas and an infinity pool |
| Small beachfront villas | Koyao Island Resort, Koyao Bay Pavilions or Paradise Koh Yao | Koyao Island says it has 15 beach villas on a 220 metre beach; Paradise says 400 metres of private beach; Koyao Bay says it faces the Koh Hong islands |
| Simple bungalows on a budget | Hill House, Sabai Corner Bungalows or Koh Yao Seaview Bungalow | Hill House lists 6 bungalows 70 m from a beach, Sabai Corner 12 bungalows on a hill, Seaview Bungalow wooden bungalows on Tha Khao beach |
| A whole resort for your group | ANI Thailand | ANI says it welcomes one group at a time and is all-inclusive; check the group size it accepts |
| A plant-based retreat | Jaiyen Eco Resort | Jaiyen describes bamboo cocoon rooms and plant-based food |
| A plain air-conditioned room | The Simple Koh Yao Noi | The site lists air conditioning and a hot-water bathroom in every room |
Getting to Koh Yao Noi by boat
Koh Yao Noi has no airport and no bridge, so every route ends on a boat. The hotel pages we read describe three ways across: the public boat from Bang Rong pier in Phuket, the boats from Ao Thalen pier in Krabi, and hotel-run shuttles. The times below are the schedules those hotels publish, copied on 16 October 2026. They do not agree with each other and can change without notice, so treat them as a guide and confirm with your hotel.
| Public boat, Phuket to Koh Yao Noi | From Bang Rong pier (Phuket) | From Manoh pier (Koh Yao Noi) |
|---|---|---|
| Koyao Bay Pavilions boat page | 08:40, 11:00, 12:30 (longtail), 14:30, 17:00 | 06:35, 08:00 (longtail), 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 |
| Cape Kudu Hotel location page | 08:40, 11:00, 12:30 (longtail), 13:30, 14:30, 16:00, 17:00 | 06:35, 08:00 (longtail), 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00 |
| Sabai Corner Bungalows island page | One boat every hour, 07:30 to 17:30 | Not stated |
Koyao Bay Pavilions describes the public crossing as about 30 minutes by speedboat or about one hour by longtail, depending on departure time. It puts Phuket airport about 20 minutes from Bang Rong pier by taxi or minibus, and the Koh Yao Noi hotel about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk from the landing pier; Cape Kudu says its own hotel is about 10 minutes by local car from Manoh pier. Cape Kudu lists 13:30 and 16:00 departures from Bang Rong and 11:30 and 14:30 from Manoh that Koyao Bay's page does not, so the real timetable may be fuller than either hotel shows.
| From Krabi | What the hotel pages say |
|---|---|
| Ao Thalen pier (Tha Len) | Koyao Bay lists departures to the island at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 (longtail and speedboat), 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:45, and back at 06:30, 07:30, 08:00 (longtail), 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 16:30. It puts Krabi airport about 40 minutes from the pier. |
| Thalane pier to Tha Khao Pier | Cape Kudu says the speedboat takes about 20 minutes and the traditional longtail about 40 minutes. |
| Sabai Corner's page | One speedboat a day at 11:00 from Ao Nang beach, boats hourly from Ta Laen pier from 09:00 to 17:30, and one boat a day except Sunday at 13:00 from Ta Dan pier in Phang Nga. This does not match Koyao Bay's list, so confirm current times. |
| Hotel shuttle or transfer | What the hotel says |
|---|---|
| Cape Kudu Hotel | Shared shuttle speedboat from Ao Po Grand Marina in Phuket to Manoh pier, a 30-minute crossing: 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 from 1 November to 15 April, and 10:00 and 15:00 from 16 April to 31 October. Phuket airport is about 20 minutes from the marina. Private transfers need 24 hours' notice. |
| Paradise Koh Yao | Resort transfers from Phuket and Krabi airports by private speedboat to the resort's own dock. |
| Sabai Corner Bungalows | Private car and private boat transfer from Krabi or Phuket airport. |
| Koyao Island Resort | Lists a free transfer among its direct-booking perks; check the conditions with the resort. |
A route-comparison site that sells boat tickets lists Phuket to Koh Yao Noi departures from about 06:30 to 16:00 and Krabi to Koh Yao Noi departures from about 08:00 to 15:00, with many boat and van operators; we checked that listing on 16 October 2026. It is not an official timetable, and we have no registered affiliate link for these routes, so we do not link it here.
Arrive in daylight. Cape Kudu says boat transfers stop after sunset and guests who land at Phuket after 15:30 cannot transfer that evening; for a late flight, plan a night in Phuket or Krabi. Cape Kudu says guests must wear life jackets on its boats and suggests light clothing and non-slip shoes.
Day trips and planning from Koh Yao Noi
We have no registered tour listing for Koh Yao Noi, so we show no tour prices. The button opens Klook's own search for Koh Yao Noi tours, which currently earns us nothing. Many hotels sell their own kayak and island-hopping trips, so ask yours first.
- Koh Yao Noi travel guide: boats, island life and planning
- Phang Nga Bay tours from Phuket compared
- Phang Nga province guide
- Phuket guide: the airport most trips use
- Krabi guide: the other side of the bay
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Getting to Koh Yao Noi
Koh Yao Noi has no airport and no bridge: you reach it by boat from Phuket or Krabi. The button below opens the 12Go Phuket to Koh Yao Noi page, which lists speedboat, ferry and taxi-plus-boat operators for the crossing; the Krabi side is a separate 12Go route page. It is a partner link, so we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Public boats, hotel shuttles and private speedboats each have their own timetable, so confirm the pier and the last boat with your hotel.
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Before you book
- Open the map link for the area and then check the hotel's exact pin. A neighbourhood name can cover a wide area.
- Check the final rate with tax, payment timing, cancellation terms and what the room includes.
- If arriving late, confirm the check-in method and the last transport that actually runs.
- Confirm the pier, the boat type and the last boat of the day with your hotel. Cape Kudu says guests who land at Phuket after 15:30 cannot transfer the same evening.
- Check the weather and sea conditions before a boat day. Cape Kudu says it does not run boat transfers in dangerous sea conditions, and Koyao Bay Pavilions says transfers depend on season and weather, so keep some slack in your plans.
- Ask whether the hotel runs its own transfers or tours, and what they cost, before comparing it with public boats.
FAQ
Where is the best place to stay on Koh Yao Noi?
There is no single best area; the island is small and quiet. Choose by style: a private-pool villa resort, a small beachfront villa hotel, or a simple bungalow. Hill House, Sabai Corner, Laguna Villas and ANI all say they are on the east coast; Koh Yao Seaview Bungalow is on Tha Khao beach.
How do I get to Koh Yao Noi from Phuket?
By boat. Hotels describe public boats from Bang Rong pier in Phuket to Manoh pier on Koh Yao Noi, about 30 minutes by speedboat, with a taxi or songthaew from the pier to the hotel. Cape Kudu runs its own shuttle boat from Ao Po Grand Marina. Check the schedule with the hotel, because the pages we read do not match each other.
Can I reach Koh Yao Noi from Krabi?
Yes. Hotel sites describe boats from Ao Thalen pier (Tha Len) to the island, and Cape Kudu says the speedboat to Tha Khao Pier takes about 20 minutes, longtail about 40. Sabai Corner's page gives a different set of Krabi departures, so confirm current times.
Is there an ATM, nightlife or a big beach resort strip?
We did not verify ATMs or shops on the island, so ask your hotel. The hotels on this page are resorts, small hotels and bungalows rather than a nightlife strip; the island is described by hotels as quiet and unspoiled.
Can I arrive late in the evening?
Often not. Cape Kudu says boat transfers stop after sunset and guests landing at Phuket after 15:30 cannot transfer that evening. Plan one night in Phuket or Krabi if your flight lands late.
Are there adults-only stays?
The 9 Hornbills tented villas at Koyao Island Resort are described on the site as adults only, and the Beach Pavilion Suites at Koyao Bay Pavilions are listed for 2 adults only. Check each hotel's child policy before booking.
Why do you show no prices or ratings?
We have no current verified source for rates for your dates, and review scores change. The rate links open booking search with your own dates; compare the final total including tax, transfer and cancellation terms.
Can I visit James Bond Island from Koh Yao Noi?
Hotels on the island sell boat tours around Phang Nga Bay and say the bay's limestone islands are close. We do not quote tour prices; see our Phang Nga Bay tour guide for Phuket departures and ask your hotel what it offers.
Official sources and further reading
Prices, schedules and entry rules change. Figures here are approximate as of 2026; always confirm on the official or operator page before you book. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
