Six Senses Yao Noi

Phuket, Thailand

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The hotel

Nestled on a small island in breathtaking Phang Nga Bay, Six Senses Yao Noi is an escape destination like no other. Built on the site of a former rubber plantation, the resort's lush landscaped gardens and mangrove forests provide a haven for local wildlife and hide a selection of beautifully rustic but thoroughly contemporary guest villas, representing an uncompromised level of luxury. The attention to detail and focus on the destination reinforces the resort's commitment to the environment. Each villa has its own infinity-edged pool with sundeck and is attended to by a personal villa team, trained to anticipate your every whim. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining at Six Senses Yao Noi. The Hilltop Restaurant is an exclusive venue with extraordinary views of Phang Nga Bay, whilst the Dining Room offers fine dining and a glass floor with a meandering creek beneath. For something a little more personal, dine at the Chef's Table or allow your butler to arrange a champagne breakfast, a private picnic or an evening barbecue beneath the stars. Be sure to visit the spa, one of Asia’s finest, set in a traditional Thai longhouse and offering a wealth of treatments and yoga programs. You can also enjoy a choice of cultural excursions, bicycle tours and cooking classes. But the greatest star is the bay; perhaps one of the best spots in Thailand to sail, kayak or simply lay back and marvel at the collection of limestone sentinels rising purposefully out of the turquoise sea.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

In the Andaman Sea on the Island of Yao Noi, which is located in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi. Transfer time from Phuket Airport: 20 minutes by road to Ao Por Marina and then 45 minutes by scheduled boat.

Hotel information

56 villas. All with private infinity-edged pool, individually controlled air-conditioning and ceiling fans, personalised mini bar*, tea/coffee making facilities, WiFi access, satellite TV, Bose Hi-Fi system, yoga mats, hairdryer, and safe.

Hideaway Pool Villas are generously sized and have lovely views out to the plantation, with a separate bedroom with 1 king-size bed, a sitting room, single day bed, bathroom with and indoor and outside shower, sun terrace with double spa sala for private treatments and an outside dining area. Sleeps maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Ocean Pool Villas have glorious views out to Phang Nga Bay from the private terrace, separate bedroom and sitting room, and bathroom with double vanities and an indoor and outdoor shower, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Ocean Deluxe Pool Villas are larger and split-level, with splendid views of the bay. The entrance and sitting room is on the top level with the bedroom and terrace area with infinity-edge swimming pool on the lower level, and the bathroom features an indoor and outdoor shower. Sleeps maximum 2 adults.

Daily boat shuttle to Phuket*.

4 restaurants and bars; The Hilltop Restaurant (exclusive dining venue, open for light lunches and Thai dinner menus), The Living Room (world cuisine with an emphasis on Thai, plus tandoori, pizza and open grill, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Dining Room (fine dining with Organic European Cuisine, open for dinner), Chef's Table (personal dinner experience for 8 guests). The Den chill-out bar serving Asian and Western tapas. International wine cellar. In-villa dining available*.

Hilltop infinity swimming pool. Six Senses Spa Village*. Fitness centre. Tennis. Water sports including snorkelling*, scuba-diving* (PADI) and kayaking. Cinema Paradiso. Range of excursions and activities, including boat trips* to nearby islands, village tours*, Thai cooking classes*, Muay Thai boxing classes*, and bicycle tours*. Nature trail. Junior Eco Warrior Programme*.

Babysitting* available. Complimentary WiFi throughout the resort. Laundry service*. Library with a wide selection of books. Boutique.

5 nights between 22 Dec-10 Jan.

No check outs on 31 Dec-01 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing location, Amazing service, Amazing food!

Jul 14, 2025 big_air_162 London, England

The best service from a hotel we have ever experienced. The personal guest managers, the waiting staff, the buggy drivers could not do more for us. A truly amazing hotel experience. We went in rainy season - I would always go in rainy season. Sunny days, occasional downpours , thunder, white fluffy clouds. Our waiters and waitresses really… Read more
The best service from a hotel we have ever experienced. The personal guest managers, the waiting staff, the buggy drivers could not do more for us. A truly amazing hotel experience. We went in rainy season - I would always go in rainy season. Sunny days, occasional downpours , thunder, white fluffy clouds. Our waiters and waitresses really added the wow factor to a 5 star experience. Luna, Beam get a special mention but all were faultless in the approach to making us feel welcome every dinner service. We had an amazing forest room villa. There is no need to hope for a sea view, as you have these at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the flora and for na from your outdoor shower. Fatih ( manager ) and our GEM ( Margie) met us upon arrival by speed boat and couldn’t do enough for us. Six senses is a stunning hotel experience. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolutely loved Six Senses Yao Noi

Jul 13, 2025 Georgia B

We had six nights at Six Senses Yao Noi and it was exceptional. Our villa was large, beautifully styled and equipped with everything you could ever need. There was a range of activities on offer and our little girl loved their ecowarriors program and all the arts and crafts available through Earth Lab. All of the staff were extremely hospitable… Read more
We had six nights at Six Senses Yao Noi and it was exceptional. Our villa was large, beautifully styled and equipped with everything you could ever need. There was a range of activities on offer and our little girl loved their ecowarriors program and all the arts and crafts available through Earth Lab. All of the staff were extremely hospitable with a massive shout out to our guest experience manager Lily who was kind, responsive and went above and beyond. Would highly recommend this resort and we will certainly be back. Read less
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Jul 10, 2025 Gerard M

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Six Senses Yao Noi and it was a truly first class experience.The staff were all so friendly and attentive with nothing being too much trouble for them.The food was amazing as was our accommodation.We did the canoe trip to the mangroves which was very good with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Resort – Horrible Mosquitoes – Good and Bad – Too Expensive for what you get!

Jun 14, 2025 EmNaMi Copenhagen, Denmark

This is definitely one of the most beautiful resorts we have ever visited. The views from the hilltop are stunning, and the jungle-like mountain landscape is just amazing. There are only 51 rooms. Colorful butterflies swarm around, accompanied by hornbill birds swooping down over your private pool. It is a natural paradise! I would give 10 stars… Read more
This is definitely one of the most beautiful resorts we have ever visited. The views from the hilltop are stunning, and the jungle-like mountain landscape is just amazing. There are only 51 rooms. Colorful butterflies swarm around, accompanied by hornbill birds swooping down over your private pool. It is a natural paradise! I would give 10 stars for location, scenery, and beauty! But paradise comes with swarms of mosquitoes! You basically get eaten alive. We chose to travel in mid-April because our guidebook and Six Senses told us it was the end of the dry season. So we figured: the season with the fewest mosquitoes. NOT!
 The resort is lush and green—meaning: it probably rains a lot all year = lots of mosquitoes. And the resort is situated right next to a large Mangrove area (swamp). 
I was even bitten by one of the black-and-white tiger mosquitoes (Aedes Albopictus). They bite any time of the day, even in broad sunlight. 
Each table in their three restaurants is equipped with salt, pepper, and mosquito spray. Under each table, mosquito coils are also provided. So the resort does quite a lot to protect guests from these blood-sucking beasts. One big issue though — and a serious warning: The mosquito spray is filled with alcohol. We didn’t know. So we used the spray and walked out into the sun. The alcohol dissolved the sunscreen we were wearing. As a result, our daughter got severely sunburned on her entire face and had to be treated with hydrocortisone. We did reapply sunscreen many times a day, but my daughter’s chemistry teacher later explained that alcohol on the skin keeps dissolving the sunscreen.
Suggestion for Six Senses: Please add a warning to the mosquito spray (“Do not use in direct sunlight”) and provide a full list of ingredients on each bottle. SERVICE at Six Senses Yao Noi 
All the staff are very friendly and polite. We have been to another Six Senses resort five times before and have had four different GEMs (GEM = Guest Experience Maker). Most of the staff at Yao Noi did a really great job. However, the GEM service didn’t work as expected. We’re used to seeing the GEM at least once a day at breakfast (or maybe dinner) to check in. At Yao Noi, we mostly ran into her by accident—on the stairs, on our way to the buffet, or to our room, etc. Most of our contact was via WhatsApp.
 We do like that personal contact and making the best of our stay in collaboration with our GEM. We had an excellent shared boat trip to Phi Phi Island and a free guided tour through the mangroves — both were really great.
 Guide Buss, Captain Bao, Boatsman Mutti, and guide/beach manager Philip all did a great job. FOOD at Six Senses Yao Noi The Hilltop restaurant serves extremely basic food at sky-high prices. The price and quality are so far apart that it’s shocking. Cold seafood pasta, uncooked prawns, and soggy crispbread just aren’t acceptable for a resort of this level.
 Suggestion: Hire a new chef and create a truly gourmet menu. The view is stunning, of course—but you can enjoy that all day. In fact, it’s best at sunrise. The Nithan restaurant serves modern Thai food, which is delicious and more reasonably priced. Compliments to Chef Braden Reardon. Our best dining experience at Six Senses Yao Noi, surprisingly, was buffet night! Wow —the food was delicious and well-prepared. The grilled lobsters were superb. The glazed duck and all the hot dishes were excellent. A truly memorable evening! The main restaurant offers a mix of international and Thai cuisine. The food is good, and the quality and pricing are well balanced. 
Restaurant manager Yaya did an outstanding job — perhaps the person with the strongest Six Senses spirit at Yao Noi! Frame and Bank also did a good job. The BEACH
 The sandy beach is nice—the water is not. It’s extremely murky. Fishermen harvest jellyfish right off the coast. When they remove them, small stingy pieces get scattered in the water, causing stings. A warning flag is up most days. Paddle boards and kayaks are free. The ARRIVAL Service Probably the poorest arrival service ever offered by a luxury resort. “Pay more money or sit on a non-existent bench in the arrival hall for four hours.” Don’t greet your guests in the arrival hall if you don’t plan to provide any service that reflects the resort’s standards. ICE CREAM
 Six Senses resorts are often loved by children for their free ice cream. At Yao Noi, there were only 12 flavors. If the quality of those 12 had been excellent, that would’ve been fine. But sadly, the quality was pretty terrible. The texture was “floury” and not creamy at all. It resembled wet sand when your sandcastle falls apart.
 Suggestion: Hire a Sicilian ice cream chef to train your staff and invest in proper ice cream-making equipment. Also, create a welcoming ice cream parlor with chairs and tables where guests can gather and enjoy themselves. Consider transforming the bar area next to the reception into a large ice cream parlor—no one seems to use that bar anyway. THE ROOM (Villa No. 22) 
The room had the classic Six Senses decor and was absolutely stunning. It was large, spacious, with multiple showers and a huge bathroom. Even though the villas are built very close to each other along the mountainside, they feel extremely private and well-designed. Housekeeping was also good.
The biggest disappointment, however, was the view. It was nowhere near what was promised for an Ocean Pool Villa, according to the website photos. The Spa 
We all had massage treatments. The therapists were very skilled, but they didn’t speak any English, which made communication quite difficult. There are no showers at the spa, so when you leave, your clothes get stained by the Tiger Balm or oils used during the treatment. The free yoga sessions were great, but unfortunately overcrowded. The yoga platform is beautiful with an excellent view, but the experience was disturbed by music and noise from the gym below. Summary 
All in all, a mixed experience. It’s too expensive for what you actually get — but the location alone still makes it somewhat recommendable. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating One of the most amazing Eco-Luxury Resorts on Earth

Jun 7, 2025 CRVH Adelaide, Australia

Simply one of the most beautiful resorts and locations on Earth..no words shall match the beauty of Phang Nga Bay and the amazingly designed Six Senses Resort on Ko Yao Noi where the service and care of staff (who are true gems) provides for an anazing stay💐