Paradise Koh Yao (Koh Yao Noi )

Steffi Werner

Paradise Resort Koh Yao Noi is truly paradise on earth. From the moment you arrive, everything feels special – the remote drive, the buggy pickup, the stunning nature and sea views. The resort is beautifully integrated into the hillside with charming villas and cottages, some with private pools. Service is outstanding: perfectly organized, incredibly friendly staff, and everything can be arranged easily via app or WhatsApp. Delicious food, a relaxed beach bar, great restaurants, spa, yoga and a wonderful, calm atmosphere with guests from all over the world. After weeks of traveling through Thailand, this place grounded us like nowhere else. Highly recommended – we will definitely return.

Debbie T

This resort truly is paradise. It's located on a remote, chilled and exotic area of Koh Yao Noi. It has a secluded, soft sandy beach which backs up onto lush, beautiful tropical foliage. The beach slopes gently, is lined with coconut trees and has crystal clear green water to bask in. There are only two resorts in this little corner of the island (Paradise Koh Yao and the Tree House Resort). The area is set up to enable guests to switch off while being treated to lovely cocktails, delicious Thai and Western food, the most beautiful beach and fabulous sightseeing trips straight from the hotel pier. My room was 334 which was tucked away amongst banana plants, palm fans, coconut trees and other emerald green tropical vegetation. At night or early in the morning, sit on your balcony on your hanging swing and enjoy the melodies and chatter of Hornbills, frogs, crickets and monkeys. On the beach at night, look up and gaze at the night sky because the stars and their constellations are very clear and bright and feel so close. The rooms are very spacious and are set up for privacy with their black mirrored windows and screened semi-outdoor showers. It's refreshing to be able to shower with the breeze to keep you cool. The hotel has its own speed boats so your excursions go straight from the hotel shore with other hotel guests for company. No large busy crowds or queues to endure. There is also a deep blue, lagoon-like pool that overlooks the beach; it is lovely. The nighttime is relaxed and you can enjoy a meal or drinks under the stars, close to the beach and its gentle breeze. Sometimes there was chilled entertainment such as a singer, dancers or the manager's bonfire and canapes. Special thanks to Jaew at the sun down bar for his attentive and friendly service! All the staff at this resort go above and beyond to provide great service. The hotel owners should be proud of them all. My shuttle boat from the hotel back to Phuket was on time and very fast. I was the only guest on the boat so I felt like it was a private service which was amazing! My luggage was whizzed down there and loaded up and the hotel boatmen were amazing. They even picked me up on the buggy from the breakfast room to ensure that I boarded without any effort at all. Very thoughtful lovely young men. Loved this place and recommend it 1000%. It was a pleasure to be here and as a lone female traveller, I appreciated the friendliness of the staff. Thank you so much. It was a dream to be here and I feel very privileged to have enjoyed it. My mum died just a few months ago and it gave me some time and space to try to heal. I felt tearful when I left this resort today and hope to go back soon.

Manuel Kupfer

The atmosphere of the hotel is truly one of a kind. You are surrounded by beautiful nature and calming silence, with stunning sunrises and breathtaking views. You can either relax on the shining white-sand beach, go on a kayak tour, enjoy a soothing massage at the spa, or take part in activities such as yoga classes, badminton, table tennis, or excursions to even more hidden gems. The breakfast was good, and the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, so everyone should be able to find something to their taste. Prices are higher than in average Thai restaurants, but still reasonable. At first, there were a few things that bothered us, but once we addressed them at the reception, they were taken care of in no time. It is worth mentioning that the hotel is quite secluded, and you cannot reach anything nearby on foot. Additionally, there was a construction site near our room; however, it did not bother us, as the work started late enough in the morning and we spent our days at the beach anyway. All in all, this place truly deserves to be called paradise!

Raghib Hassan

Stayed in a sea view plunge pool villa. Room had an amazing view of the cliffs and the ocean. The plunge pool was amazing but no hot water. Comfy bed. The resort itself was very pretty and luxurious. The restaurant was by the beach with nice candle light setup. Food was also very good. Definitely will recommend if anyone wants to experience luxury. The hotel transfer from Aonang was 1500thb per person for shared option. Getting here by boat is the most convenient as the reads to the resort was kind of an off-road.

Derya Torun

We arrived at this upscale four-star hotel today. The location is stunning, right on the beach, with beautiful surroundings and a very nice room. That was exactly why we chose this hotel. Unfortunately, the highlights end there. 1. No gym – completely unacceptable for a four-star hotel. For a hotel in this category, we expect a small indoor gym. Instead, there is an outdoor “fitness trail” in the jungle with a few signs explaining exercises. A nice idea in theory, but nowhere near what a four-star resort should offer. For anyone who enjoys proper training, it feels more like a joke than a serious facility. 2. Italian restaurant: expensive, small portions, not authentic – and inflexible. Prices are high, yet the portions are surprisingly small. The restaurant tries to present itself as fine dining but doesn’t quite deliver – neither in flavour nor in atmosphere. The menu didn’t appeal to us, and the overall experience felt rather mediocre. On top of that, a basic item like bruschetta isn’t on the menu. When we asked about it, staff didn’t offer to prepare a simple version; they simply pointed out that guests can order what is listed on the menu. Very rigid, very unaccommodating, and far from the hospitality one would expect at this level. 3. 17% added to every price – absolutely everything. Every price comes with an additional 7% tax + 10% service charge. Whether it’s food, drinks, or the hotel-organised bus transfer, a total of 17% is added on top. This makes everything unnecessarily expensive and frankly takes the joy out of spending money here. For a resort positioning itself in the four-star segment, the overall package simply doesn’t hold up. Beautiful place, lovely room, but the substance falls far short of what you would expect for this price.