Six Senses' Phang Nga Bay property — 50 pool villas on Koh Yao Noi island, between Phuket and Krabi.
BrandSix Senses
DestinationYao Noi
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingSecluded island resort on Koh Yao Noi, in Phang Nga Bay.
Best ForWellness-focused travelers seeking structured reset trips, families wanting villa privacy with Six Senses programming, repeat Six Senses guests collecting Southeast Asian properties.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServicePersonalized and discreet service
Private PoolYes
Built2007
Renovated2018
Six Senses Yao Noi opened in 2007 on Koh Yao Noi, the quieter island in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi. The property runs 50 pool villas across the island's eastern coastline, each with private infinity pools facing the bay. A 2018 renovation updated the villas while maintaining the brand's
Key Features
Private pool villas with ocean views
Wellness center and spa
Multiple dining options with organic ingredients
Excursions and activities including water sports and trekking
Sustainable practices and eco-tourism initiatives
Dining
The Dining Room
The Hilltop Reserve
The Den
Signature Experience
Sunrise from the villa's infinity pool — Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts catch the first light, and the island's working-fishing-village character means no competing resort development in sightlines.
Island seclusion in Phang Nga Bay without the density of Phuket or Krabi resort zones. Every villa has a private pool, and the Six Senses wellness program runs at full scale with Earth Lab participation and multi-day integrative consultations.
Signature Suite: Beachfront Pool Villa Suite
Spacious, stunning ocean views, luxury amenities.
Accolades
Gold List 2022, Readers Choice Awards 2019, 2020, 2023
Best time: November through April delivers Phang Nga Bay at its most spectacular — calm turquoise waters, kayaking between limestone karsts, and Six Senses in its full programming splendour.
Demand: Strongly seasonal, mirroring the Andaman coast dry season. December through February represents peak occupancy at Six Senses Yao Noi with little variation from its loyal returning guest base.
Pricing: December and January command peak rates. November and April offer near-identical conditions — clear skies and calm Andaman waters — at 20-30% reduced pricing.
Insider tip: Sunrise kayaking through the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay from Six Senses, arranged as a private dawn excursion, is one of Thailand's most extraordinary luxury experiences and is included in certain package programmes.
Avoid: May through October brings Andaman monsoon season with rough seas making access by longtail uncertain. Most ultra-luxury guests avoid the island entirely during these months.
