Paradise is aptly named! A beautiful secluded hotel which is only accessible by speedboat from Phuket. The rooms were fantastic. We stayed in the pool villa with our own plunge infinity pool that lead onto the beach with our own deck chairs and even our own hammocks swinging between the palm trees! The food was first class and varied every night, although it would have to be because the hotel is so isolated you can't go anywhere else! However the hotel does provide day trips (for a fee) so you can still go kayaking, snorkeling etc. If you are looking for some quality time with your loved in a beautiful setting then this is the hotel for you.

i spent a week here and found the place very tired. the rooms are way past their used by date and not so comfortable.
i took a massage which was very expensive and less then relaxing thanks to constant sound of hammering and heavy machinery as the work shed is behind the spa area.
food is less then impressive . one lunch we ordered to steak sandwiches medium rare and they came well done. what a saga sending them back. after that we decided to just put up with it if when food was wrong. the only good meals are breakfasts and the only nice buffet was the Thai buffet but every other theme night was lack luster.
wines are very overpriced. we recognized some of the wines on the list as we use them for cooking wines but here they sell them for nearly $50 when we can but them for just a few euro . one Australian wine named Vines sells for just 5 euro but they sell this for about $40!!!. one night we had a Spanish rose that was undrinkable and like vinegar. food in the European restaurant is ordinary again. one dish is described as "pasta with meat"??? what type of pasta or meat.
evening meals are not relaxing with many children running around and playing. we found it very stressful and usually retired to our room early.
would not recommend this to couples wanting a romantic escape or to any gastronomic enthusiasts . if you want a cheap holiday and not too fussy you may appreciate this resort.

We stayed in this hotel as part of our honeymoon. We had a lovely greeting when we arrived. Our room was perfect. I found I was getting bitten alot so the staff gave us a extra oil burner. You can also get spray from behind the bar.

Food was perfect. Massage was peaceful. Staff were great. We did have problems with our tv and shower but the staff sorted it.

It's so peaceful and relaxing as there is nothing close by however there is a boat which takes you to the town. We hired bikes for the day and got the see the local area.


The hotel is prefect and is defiantly worth a visit

My boyfriend and I were fortunate enough to snap up a great deal to stay at the Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Hotel and Spa for 7 nights for a great price. We stayed at the resort in mid january 2012. We were greeted at the Phuket airport and quickly bundled in a taxi to take us to the pier for our speedboat transfer to the island. The speedboat took roughly 50 minutes but we thoroughly enjoyed it as it gave us a chance to take in the breathtaking scenery.

When we arrived at the resort we were greeted by another friendly staff member who handed us lemongrass-scented face towels to refresh and then guided us to the reception area. Walking through the resort we could tell that this trip was going to be the most relaxing stay in paradise we've had to date. No tuk tuks or large crowds that typically surround a Thai resort.

We stayed in a superior studio which was fitted out perfectly with all we could want. An indoor/outdoor shower, a kingsize bed with soft sheets and a sala for enjoying the sounds of the local tucans which inhabit the area. The beach was littered with sun lounges, as well as hammocks hanging from the palm trees so there was plenty of space to laze the day away in the sun. The infinity pool also offered another great option to cool off.

The food was magnificent. From the buffet breakfast every morning (where you get to have your eggs cooked anyway you like) to the themed buffet dinners which we thoroughly enjoyed - especially my boyfriend! The themed buffets included thai night, curry night, seafood night and japanese night. The food was lovely and definitely a highlight. We were treated to a flame dancer one night, and the beach bar also offered some entertainment as well as happy hour every night. Otherwise if you wish to spend the night in the resort offers DVD rental free of charge to watch in your rooms, which is a great option is the rain sets in. As a newcomer to the island we were invited to a cocktail party on the beach to mingle with other guests and received some yummy cocktails and canapes.

We both lead pretty busy lifestyles so decided to take it easy for most of our stay. We took the kayak out one day to explore the cliffs of the island, and also booked in for the elephant trek. At the end of this trek they take you to Ao Nang village, near Krabi. After an hour or so my boyfriend and I were over the crowds and ready to get back to the peaceful serenity that awaited us at Paradise.

We both had not one, but two massages during our stay. Total bliss. We had never felt so relaxed as we did here.

It was sad to say goodbye especially to all the lovely, friendly staff who made our stay just a little bit more special. We would highly recommend this resort to others. Thanks again :)