The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ko Yao Yai

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Ko Yao Yai

Visiting Ko Yao Yai for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Ko Yao Yai, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Ko Yao Yai based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Ko Yao Yai for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Ko Yao Yai before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Ko Yao Yai for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Ko Yao Yai for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai

4-star Resort with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 99 Moo 3 Tambol Prunai Prunai, GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai has great rooms from $50 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast at this relaxing hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Koh Yao Yai Village

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $59 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ko Yao Yai
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Koh Yao Yai Village which has nice rooms starting at $59. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 78 Moo 4 Koh Yao Yai. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.6 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $80. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 88 Moo 7. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, parking, breakfast, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.7 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Yao Yai Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $39, Yao Yai Beach Resort, at Moo 7 Ban Lopareh Pru Naai provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a pool table, and kids meals. It's located just 5.6 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Baan Taranya Koh Yao Yai

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ko Yao Yai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Baan Taranya Koh Yao Yai has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $39 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 69/8 Moo.4 Baan Klong Bon. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a child pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 12.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Thiwson Beach Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Thiwson Beach Resort is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $33, and it's located at 58/2 Moo4 Koh Yao Yai. We also love the laundry facilities, bicycle rental, shuttle services, and picnic areas which are great for visitors. And since it's just 13.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Phuket, Krabi, Ko Lanta, Khao Lak, and Rawai.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ko Yao Yai, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Ko Yao Yai, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ko Yao Yai, Best Hotels for One Week in Ko Yao Yai, Best Hotels for One Night in Ko Yao Yai, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Ko Yao Yai.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Ko Yao Yai?

Ko Yao Yai Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$50

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Ko Yao Yai. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Ko Yao Yai based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $50. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ko Yao Yai.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $80
  • 4-star hotels: $55
  • 3-star hotels: $37


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