On approach by speedboat across the Andaman Sea, Yao Noi lies like a hidden paradise and you might just feel like you've fallen into a movie scene. After all, the famous James Bond Island is just a reef or two away. Six Senses pulls no punches in its design, sitting somewhere between a mansion and a treehouse, the villas are nothing short of gorgeous. Every one of them comes with an utterly private infinity pool! Rejuvenation flows throughout, from specialised sleep programs to coconut body scrubs in the hillside spa. The resort also has a robust collection of island activities - kayaking past picture-perfect scenes is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Sprinkled across lush green slopes, the villas and suites are topped with thatch and come with impeccable views of the bay. Ranging from one to four air-conditioned rooms, amenities include a wine fridge, espresso machine and bathroom with a large tub and open-air shower. The View has 360° vistas, a hammock extension to the pool, private cinema, pool shack with do-it-yourself cocktails and a waterfall flowing beneath the glass bedroom floor.
The dining! From slow-roasted 10-hour pork belly and degustation menus at the chef's table, to jackfruit ice cream and bubble tea with silky tapioca drops for pudding.
If you're after additional luxury, spend a night at the Hilltop Reserve with stellar views, a candlelit barbecue dinner and sunrise breakfast before a day of pampering - or all the water sports you could ask for.
It wouldn't be a tropical island experience if there weren't mozzies. Be sure to roll-down the blinds or ask for extra bug spray if they become a bother!
Six Senses Yao Noi can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Thailand trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Thailand trips featuring Six Senses Yao Noi or get advice and suggestions from one of our Thailand specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Six Senses Yao Noi start from around $430, or US$430, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Sleepy, soul-soothing and utterly dreamy – R&R doesn’t get better than on Yao Noi…
