We recently spent five nights at the Yao Bada Badoo Boutique Resort on Koh Yao Yai—and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay! Initially, we had only planned to stay for three nights, but the tranquility and charm of this place persuaded us to extend for two more nights. This new hotel with only a handful of exclusive rooms is an absolute gem, brimming with artful touches and thoughtful details. The resort features two pools and stylish common areas perfect for relaxing. The rooms are perfectly clean, offering stunning views of both the jungle and the sea. The service was exceptional; the owner and the team went above and beyond, always ready to assist with arranging motorbikes, excursions, transfers, and more. Just a short 150-meter walk from the hotel, there’s a pathway leading down to the beach. From there, we enjoyed long strolls along the shoreline, all the way to the northern tip of Laem Had Beach. The on-site dining was delicious, and there are several small cafes and restaurants within walking distance, giving us plenty of options to explore the local cuisine. And of course, we must mention the hotel’s white cat, Jonny, who was always around to greet us and was clearly adored by both guests and staff alike. Sons Bay became one of our favorite spots. If you go there, you should definitely stop at Baan suan na khok yor - the best smoothie bar on the island with a great view of nature. The owner is a very friendly old man who grows all the fruit in his menu himself. When we’re back in Thailand, we’ll definitely be booking another stay at this amazing place!

Yao Bada Badoo is a fantastic haven of comfort and luxury. I stayed in room D2 which was exceptionally clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. I particularly loved the wooden furniture and the wood floors. The floor to ceiling windows wrap around the room and open onto one of the 2 magnificent pools. The pool itself is designed with top quality tiles, which adds lots of visual appeal. The bathroom design was stylish and and had a luxury feel with a lot of attention to detail. I liked it. It is well located, close to bars, restaurant, convenience stores and if you rent a scooter then Laem Had beach is 7 minutes ride away. A bliss! The staff is well trained, responsive, helpful and very kind. The manager Kareen was exceptional throughout, was always available and facilitated every request from booking a motorbike or boat trip with a transfer to the pier included. It was such a pleasure returning to the hotel after a day out and also so tempting to stay at the property to enjoy its beauty. Breakfast, although not the most varied, was generous and delicious. Massages and a laundry service are available on-site. It had everything to make it one the best stays i have had in Thailand.

I did not want to leave. It was really nice. It doesnt have a direct access to the beach but i think it was much better this way because it kept. At least for me. There are lots of beaches near enough.

Absolutely beautiful place! Boutiquish and quiet, with spacious rooms and beds. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, even in Thai standards. Arranged activities and services via the resort were awesome - Hong island trip in a private long-tail boat, Mangroves kayaking, a local tour to see the low-tide, scooter rental, in-house spa and restaurant. Will definitely want to return! Big Thanks to Si, the staff, and of course - Johny!

Great Boutique Hotel - very charming style - selected interieur with combination between european & thai-colonial w/ local paintings - Brand new venture run by Stacey&Tom from Israel. We can warmly reccomend…

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The staff is friendly and helpful. The pool is peaceful and pretty. Having a poolside room was lovely. Onsite massage and tasty breakfast. Bath tub felt great after a day or exploring!

The bed was too hard for my taste.

Friendly staff , beautiful rooms with a lovely restaurant next door. Breakfast was lovely.

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Staff was very nice, the room was nice and spacious

There is nothing really to do in it, it’s like a villa in the middle of nowhere, there is no view to enjoy while swimming in the swimming pool.