Six Senses Yao Noi

In a setting of breathtaking natural beauty and stunning views, Six Senses Yao Noi epitomises barefoot luxury and offers superlative and personalised service with complete discretion, amidst understated and natural design. This exquisite award-winning resort featured in Condé Nast Traveller's Gold List 2012 in the ‘best hotel for leisure facilities’ category.

Savour international and Thai cuisine at the three sumptuous restaurants, enjoy authentic Thai dishes and cool drinks at the open-plan bar, and be spoiled for choice by the impressive collection of world class wines in the glass walled wine cellar. The stunning Six Senses Spa is a ‘must experience’ and there is also a fitness centre and tennis court.

The exquisite Hilltop Reserve is now open to all guests and boasts the most spectacular views in the resort. The sensational infinity pool blends seamlessly with the sparkling aquamarine waters beyond that are dotted with mysterious limestone islands. Whiz down the pool's fabulous two-storey slide or sink into sumptuous sunloungers on the sunny terrace. Feast on gourmet meals at the Hilltop Restaurant whilst drinking in incredible sweeping views over the bay.

Accommodation

54 luxurious air-conditioned pool villas are scattered on the hillside each with television, iPod docking station, Bose sound system, espresso machine, in-villa wine fridge, minibar and private infinity pool.
Hideaway Pool Villas (154 m²) enjoy views over the plantation.

Hideaway Pool Villa Suites (228m²) are located over a split level. The bedroom is beautifully situated on the upper level with open air bathroom and shower, while an air-conditioned living room with en-suite is found on the lower floor beside the infinity pool.
Ocean Pool Villas (154 m²) overlook the water and feature an outside shower and living room.
Ocean Deluxe pool villas (181 m²) are split level with a living area and decked area located on the top level while stairs lead down to the bedroom, walk-through dressing area and bathroom.
Split level Pool villa suites (228 m²) boast unrivalled views over Phang Nga Bay and a garden that leads directly to the beach.

Restaurants

The Living Room and Terrace - Located near the beach, this all-day dining area offers al fresco or undercover seating. Buffet breakfast and dinner. Also offers an open cold-kitchen, ice-cream parlour and patisserie, to which guests are invited to help the

Sustainable Features

•   Guests can explore a nature trail through a protected and rejuvenated mangrove forest.
•   Energy is conserved through the use of quantum heat recovery technology for hot water, energy efficient light bulbs, use of natural ventilation and passive cooling and electric buggies for transport.
•   The resort enjoys a self sufficient water supply with efficient water use through water saving shower heads, low flush toilets and a waste water treatment plant.
•   Drinking water produced and bottled onsite eliminating plastic water bottle usage

•   Waste is reduced through waste separation and recycling, composting and pushing suppliers to use less packaging.
•   The resort has its own herb and vegetable garden and has replanted local plants and fruit trees.
•   0.5% of hotel revenue is secured for a Social and Environmental Responsibility Fund
•   The resort provides job opportunities to local people as well as free English language and technical training

Other details

Minimum stay: 5 nights over Dec31.

Facilities

•   Three restaurants
•   Bar
•   Wine cellar
•   Infinity pool
•   Six Senses Spa
•   Sauna
•   Steamroom
•   Fitness centre
•   Tennis court
•   Bicycle rental
•   Film library
•   IPod and music library

Swimming Pools

Individual pools located in each private villa, for private usage.

Spa and beauty

The holistic spa provides a truly relaxing, revitalizing experience and creates a sensory journey. Styled after an Asian long-house. In addition, there are several separate treatment salas and a gym.

Scuba diving

Can be organised through a recommended third party operator.

Location

On the east coast of Koh Yao Noi overlooking emerald waters studded with limestone rock formations, one hour from Phuket or Krabi airport by private road transfer and shared speedboat (or 15 minutes by helicopter on request).