![]() For going above & beyond I am happy to give the Paradise Top Marks… On mentioning this to the management team we found them incredibly receptive and have since emailed me to advise they are already planning some repairs & improvements. The pool area for example, where my young kids usually want to be only had 8 sunbeds which were always occupied & while It is incredibly beautiful with a lovely water feature in the middle so idyllic for adults, we found it far from ideal for kids due to the depth and the sharp non-slip surface surrounding it. Paradise Koh Yao wasn't completely perfect, we encountered one or two snags but the way these were dealt with is what really sets Paradise apart in my mind from other four star resorts. As it was too hot to make use of the hot tub, in hindsight, I would have preferred to keep a more basic room closer to the beach or If budget had allowed the Sea View villas with plunge pool were stunning & would certainly have been worth the upgrade. However as our room was located quite a trek up a steep hill from the beach ( golf carts are available on request) & amid the jungle foliage we had no view and found the room a little dark with lots of mosquitos on the veranda. We were upgraded to a jacuzzi studio, the décor was delightfully barefoot chic & a nightly turn down service is provided on top of top notch daytime cleaning. The hotel will happily arrange, for a fee, a four wheel drive transfer to the nearest Village, Kayak rental or a plethora of other day tours for guests who have a taste for adventure and there are morning Yoga classes, beach badminton, a fabulous spa and two restaurants onsite to while away the days for those who don't. ![]() The resort is situated about 2 km off the main road which encircles the quiet island of Yao Noi, access by land is not for the faint of heart which is why most guests arrive by speedboat best organised directly with the resort, this inaccessibility means it is not suited for anyone who wants to do some independent exploration (unless by foot or Kayak), Prices at the hotel for food, drink & spa treatments are also similar to those in the UK & Ireland so be prepared to pay for the privilage of being in paradise, that said I found after a day I had melted into the slower pace and pushed the costs to the back of my mind so I didn’t mind at all being captive for the week. When the tide goes out the shoreline is littered with shells & meandering star fish, while resident lizards & Hornbills delight guests over sundowners. The seculded white sand beach is an instagrammers dream, dotted as it is with palm trees, hammocks & quirky signage. Sharing a hidden cove & a management team with the famous luxury property Treehouse Villas means guests of the Paradise largely receive 5-star service and setting from this 4 star resort, thus by far & away exceeding my expectations on both fronts. ![]() The Paradise Yao Noi in terms of design, surroundings and the little extra touches certainly lives up to its name. The restaurant offers a great variety of fresh seafood as well as changing buffets and a tasty a la carte menu. In this wonderful tropical setting you will enjoy outstanding Thai and Western cuisine. The main restaurant of the Paradise Koh Yao is nestled in a covered area among palm trees with additional seating on the open beach, looking out on the beautiful bay. The Pool Villas are just meters from the sea with a private pool and beach front garden. There are Jacuzzi studios and plunge pool deluxe rooms. They are spacious and private featuring a Thai style semi-outdoor shower and hollywood swing in the open sala living area. All of the exquisite rooms and villas are nestled in the tropical forest. The resort has 69 rooms, two restaurants and two bars. Koh Yao Noi is unspoiled, largely untouched, set in lush tropical forest with a wonderful remote feel. It's a laid-back and close to nature setting perfect to relax and unwind on the 400 meter private beach, in the tropical spa and while practising yoga and meditation. Paradise Koh Yao is away from the crowds, peaceful and quiet, only 1 hour from Phuket or Krabi, Thailand.
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