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Koh Yao Yai

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Koh Yao Yai
4.5
#30 of 353 things to do in Phuket
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The area
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Restaurants
36 within 5 kms
Sawasdee Kohyao Restaurant
22
0.4 km₹ • Seafood • Thai
Sunset Bar
13
0.6 kmBar • Cafe • Pub
Odys Cafe'
393
1.2 km₹ • Bar • Cafe • Seafood
Together Restaurant
220
1.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Seafood • European • Asian
Mussalimah​ Kitchen
2
0.6 kmThai
Konita Rest
2
0.6 kmThai
Isaan Fine 2 Restaurant
1
0.6 kmPizza • European • Thai • Central European
Chantara Restaurant
971
1.6 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Seafood • International • Asian
By The Sea Restaurant and Bar
828
1.6 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Bar • Seafood • Asian
The Titan Grill
880
1.6 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Bar • Seafood • Barbecue
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Attractions
5 within 10 kms
Loh Pared Bay Beach
12
1.4 kmBeaches
Ao Sai Beach
7
1.5 kmBeaches
Khlong Son Beach
85
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Koh Khai Nai
612
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Samantha H
3 contributions
Brilliant day trip
Oct 2023 • Couples
Visited the island for one day. This island is absolutely beautiful rented a moped for 1 day cost 250 baht from a lovely lady near the pier cost 800 baht person on the boat but worth the visit
Written 21 October 2023
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Stacy Dot
Rome, Italy171 contributions
Yao BaDa Badoo!!!
Feb 2023 • Friends
A hidden gem Koh Yao Yai is still a peaceful island seeped in tradition. We stayed at a new resort Yao Bada Badoo a boutique resort where we rented a private five bedroom villa. Beautiful art and very spacious rooms and ensuite bathroom. It was full board at the restaurant on the resort which is also open to outsiders. Was perfect. Great massage by Chi from Bangkok. The island is beautiful with lots of hidden beaches, jungle and breathtaking views. If you want to avoid tourist crowds then this is the place to visit.
Written 7 February 2023
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Hoes
1 contribution
Top island
Dec 2022 • Couples
incredibly beautiful and friendly people, money is not an issue here at all, people are helpful and friendly, totally worth visiting the island.
Written 3 December 2022
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Boorack
Warsaw, Poland133 contributions
The great escape
Nov 2022 • Solo
- a peaceful and quiet island - it's best to move around it by scooter, but the locals will gladly give you a lift if you ask - I found three ATMs on the island, one at 7eleven - good restaurants: Jikgo Bar & Restaurant; Sea Breeze House; Ban Rim Nam - best beach: Lam Haad (bring food and drink as there are no shops nearby)
Written 17 November 2022
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TonyB
Helsinki, Finland102 contributions
Relaxing getaway from Phuket or Krabi
Dec 2021 • Solo
Lovely getaway from the hectic Phuket. You will probably explore the island in 1-2 days with a scooter but you can spend easily 3-4 days if you love to relax. Check out atleast Laem haad beach and Loh Jark pier, Son bay also cool.
Written 9 December 2021
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Sue
Scotland, UK7 contributions
Peaceful place
May 2020 • Couples
Relaxing, calm and heavenly place one of the best I've ever seen. Take a moped to get around and turn it all around, inside there is a typical village where to shop; eat and stock up on the super sweets that the women on the side of the road sell, they are divine! A truly special experience ... We will be back!
Written 27 August 2020
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Sumith D
Ernakulam, India739 contributions
Beautiful beach.
Aug 2019 • Family
This is the island we spend about an hour. Shallow water and white sand. You can walk around quite a bit. Nice place to run around.
Written 4 July 2020
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wildlifebirding_photographer
Ahmedabad, India224 contributions
Should be named Crab Island
Nov 2019
There are lot of crabs on all the beaches of this island so if you want to enjoy the peace and calm away from the hustle and bustle of big towns or cities, then this is the place. But there is no beach wherein one can go for a swim. You can only look and admire the beauty.
Written 13 April 2020
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Princess_Lionfish
Krosno, Poland4 contributions
Quiet and authentic
Mar 2020 • Couples
The island exceeded our expectations. Even though it is quite small and you can drive around it in one day, it has a lot to offer.
The island is mostly Muslim, however it does not differ from the Buddhist islands of Thailand (except for restrictions on buying alcohol). People are very friendly and helpful, food is good and in reasonable prices. There is plenty of beautiful beaches where you may see local children bathing or 'KoYaoYaians' having an aerobics class. On some beaches you may even end up alone or accompanied by monkeys taking a dip in a water.
Written 16 March 2020
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RobinofTatsfield
Tatsfield, UK44 contributions
You must go
Jan 2020 • Friends
This is a lovely traditional, away from the tourists, home to the local community. We went as part of an intrepid tour and loved it. Highly recommended
Written 22 January 2020
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