Six Senses Yao Noi

The Six Senses was amazing! Feel like I only want to stay at Six Senses from now on! Loved the rooms, and think everyone should upgrade to the Beachfront Villas as we loved being able to just walk right out onto the beach. Plus, the views were the most incredible. We have stayed in some really amazing hotels and hotel rooms, but my husband and I both agreed that this was likely the best hotel we've ever stayed at. Just fabulous

We did a movie night on the beach - playing James Bond Goldeneye. We were served a 3-course dinner on the beach for the movie and had themed martinis - so cute and fun! We also did a tuk tuk tour around the island and went to see the fishing villages and fisheries, the paddy fields, and the main town/village. The guide was great and the tour was actually very interesting and fun to get outside the hotel for a bit. 

Our GEM was incredible and really helpful. Nothing we could fault! We were worried about the super early morning transfer to catch our flight, but actually because of the time, we had the boat transfer at sunrise and it was the most beautiful scenery we could imagine. So actually loved the early morning transfer and would recommend it!  

Overall it was our favourite hotel and nothing that we could fault. Loved it!

Home to some of the most awe inspiring views of the karst island studded ocean in all of Thailand, the Six Senses Yao Noi is truly paradise on earth.  One can hardly tear themselves away from the impossibly gorgeous views from their bespoke villas, but an abundance of opportunities for fun and relaxation await those who do!  With opportunities for world class dining and massage, small, private and luxurious beaches, and ample surrounding islands to explore, one can't run out of plans unless they want to.  Extensive children's activities and a beachside club means there's fun to be had for the whole family.  With the expected eye towards sustainability and community enrichment that is a hallmark of the brand, the Six Senses Yao Noi shines as an ultimate dream destination.

How do you put Paradise into words? Whisked off their private boat having skimmed past emerald green islands I was led to my Villa by Pop my private Butler. Panoramic Pool Villa became Palace as I was ushered into the most exquisite villa with a pool and Sala overlooking a bay of islands so dramatic and beautiful that I thought I was on the set of James Bond. Views in every direction were amazing, the infinity pool merged with the horizon and between the beautifully decorated teak villa and the surrounding flowers and foliage, I knew I had died and gone to Heaven. And that was before the massage in this Six Senses Spa, before the dinner prepared with delicacies from their organic gardens, before the cocktails at The Hilltop which has views you can only dream of and before the hour spent on my private deck with their Yoga Guru - Dorelal Singh - then I knew I had left Earth forever......Six Senses Yao Noi is perfection.

Six Senses Yao Noi wont disappoint, from the moment you step on their speedboat at the pier to watching sunrise from the Hilltop Retreat to enjoying their refreshing home-made ice cream you will remember every moment. If your budget permits, stay here as it really is a special experience and you will find it hard to fault. You will never tire of the views of the limestone rocks and islands jutting out of the ocean, the delicious breakfasts with an array of juices and pastries, the wonderfully rustic villas and of course the seamless service.

Everything at Six Senses Yao Noi is so beautifully laid out and every little detail is carefully planned giving an experience which is truly magical. From arriving on the dock by speedboat and being met by a buggy with our names already written on little chalk boards attached to having homemade ice-cream on tap throughout the day you feel completely pampered in a very laid back understated way. It really is the attention to the tiniest of details that sets the hotel apart and of course the views over the limestone pillars floating in the sea beyond are just incredible. The only downside is that you ever has to leave!

From the moment I stepped onto the speed boat to get to the island, I knew my time here was going to be very special. The staff are on hand from the word go to make your stay relaxed and stress free and it is undoubtedly one of my absolutely favourite resorts. Its location on the unspoiled island of Yao Noi is breath-taking, boasting panoramic views of the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay. It is very difficult to drag yourself away from the unbelievable views from the main pool. I was always first in line to get on that sunbed! To unwind on arrival you can enjoy some serious pampering at the spa village, set in the lush hillside forest. The food does definitely not disappoint, with a well-respected team of chefs producing some superb dishes. This is definitely top of my list of places to return to.

What I love about Yao Noi is that you are only 45mins from Phuket by speedboat, yet the tiny island feels so exclusive and remote. This is the ideal place to relax in peaceful surroundings and most guests barely leave their pool villas. This is not surprising as the villas are vast, so private with lots of little areas where you can while away your days reading a good book or simply admiring the stunning views. With no main pool on the island and only a small beach, Six Senses Yao Noi is not for everyone but for those looking for a really special pool villa holiday, this is the perfect place.