Welcome to Koh Yao Noi and Koyao Bay Pavilions

	KOYAO BAY PAVILIONS 24/11 moo 5, T. Koh Yao Noi, A.Koh Yao, 82160 Phang Nga tel: 076 597 441 - fax: 076 597 430 e-mail:info@koyaobay.com
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Koh Yao Noi, Southern Thailand, Koyao Bay Pavilions. An intimate beach-front hideaway for the discerning travelers. 2 hours massage per day per villa free of charge. Welcome to Koh Yao Noi and Koyao Bay Pavilions. Koyao Bay Pavilions opens directly to 250 meters of sandy beach and onto the

Fringing the Andaman sea, Koyao Bay Pavilions opens directly onto the spectacular panorama of Bileh’s islands: the craggy limestone formations rise from the horizon, inviting to further sea adventures and island discovery.

The beach itself extend in front of the villas, just by the resort's gardens. It is continued up north by cliffs covered by rain forest. Quiet and secluded, well preserved and kept as wild as originally, the beach is the realm of Sea Eagles, Hornbills (Kalao birds), Egrets and many other birds species.

There, you will probably enjoy to swim in the morning. You might as well decide to laze on the beach in the afternoon, cooled by the balmy breeze under the

ur three pavilions and each private Thai-style sala are spacious, airy and filled with with antique furniture and all amenities for your comfort. They open directly onto a lush tropical garden planted with many native species of trees, palms and flowers, orchids.

Close to the sea, a natural swimming pool of smooth shape offers its fresh and clear water. Combined, Koyao Bay Pavilions offers a rare and environmentally sensitive ensemble: Discreet, smart, integrated building that focuses on fitting in to natural surroundings, offering guests a true taste of tropical luxury.

PAVILION SUITE: one main unit and a separate garden living room (Thai Sala).
Behind the villas is the clubhouse (dining and cocktail lounge) overlooking our rice fields, and with a view to inland mountains and forests. Green and fresh, soothing on the eyes and relaxation for the mind.

It is the place to meet with friends, other guests and our staff and guides. Here you will receive all the information you need about the resort and the island. You will find there books & maps to highlight your next day excursion program as well as movies and slideshows giving insights of places to be visited.

Our staff are always available to help you with anything you need to know, to arrange for or to order. Don’t worry, we take care of it all. Just tell us what you want - a day trip, a barbecue, special meals - and we will arrange it for you.

	KOYAO BAY PAVILIONS 24/11 moo 5, T. Koh Yao Noi, A.Koh Yao, 82160 Phang Nga tel: 076 597 441 - fax: 076 597 430 e-mail:info@koyaobay.com
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Despite some billboards recently installed on the island, Koh Yao Noi remains a beautiful island, where most people still believe that the island should be preserved from human degradation. Koh Yao Noi is one of the larger islands in Phang Nga Bay, an archipelago of 44 islands. It is easily accessible from both Phuket and Krabi Provinces and sports some of the most beautiful sea scenery in South East Asia. Sea Gypsies (Moken people) where inhabiting the Bay before anybody else, except maybe other nomadic people like forest hunters and collectors (Sakai, Negritos).

Koh Yao Noi is ideally situated to easily visit and discover by boat excursions the many spots of interest situated nearby: Phuket, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and Ao Luk, Pee Pee Islands. Despite its vicinity with international tourist destinations, Koh Yao Noi remains an unspoiled and well preserved destination.

Koh Yao Noi has only a small selection of accommodation for visitors. No rowdy bars or shopping malls, no crowds and no traffic jams. Here is a place to unwind, take it easy and learn a little about the way of life of these friendly and interesting people.

Its sister - Koh Yao Yai - extends south of Koh Yao Noi. This twin Island is even
The islands surrounding Koh Yao Noi – giant limestone carsts jutting out of the sea – provide both a place for local people to fish and a playground for visitors to relax and observe marine life and the many species of tropical birds to be found here.

The unique configuration of Phang Nga Bay is said to have been created long ago when a mythical Dragon, the Naga, rushed from West to East to marry the Princess of Krabi. During his rush to get to the Princess’s palace he split and broke rocks and islands, scattering them everywhere. Koh Yao Noi the tale tells us, was joined to Koh Yao Yai and the Naga tore through separating them forever. The little islands are all named in Malay dialect according to this