A boutique resort on Koh Yao Yai, the quieter, more personal side of Thailand. Tropical gardens, pools and island calm in Phang Nga Bay, a short speedboat ride from Phuket and Krabi.
Escape the Crowds
Yao Bada Badoo is a small boutique resort set among tropical gardens on Koh Yao Yai, one of the last truly quiet islands in Phang Nga Bay. Here the days slow down to the rhythm of island life: a morning swim, a long lunch, a massage as the light softens and dinner under the stars. With only a handful of rooms, suites and pool villas, every stay feels personal.
Why Koh Yao Yai
A short speedboat ride from Phuket, Koh Yao Yai feels a world away. There are no high-rise hotels, no nightlife strips and no crowds, just rubber plantations, fishing villages, empty beaches and limestone views across Phang Nga Bay.
Life here moves slowly. Explore by scooter, swim from quiet beaches, eat fresh seafood in a local village and watch the sun set behind the islands. It is authentic Thai island life, the way it used to be.
Things to Do on Koh Yao YaiWhy Yao Bada Badoo
We are small by design. Elegant rooms, suites and four-bedroom pool villas are set around sparkling pools and tropical gardens, with The Funky Monkey Restaurant and OMG Massage just a few steps away.
Our team gets to know every guest. Whether you are celebrating a honeymoon, slowing down for a week or travelling with family and friends, we take care of the details so you can simply unwind.
Couples · Honeymoons · Slow Travel · Families & Friends
Discover the Resort
Book Direct
Booking on our own website gives you better value and a personal welcome from the moment you reserve, with our team looking after you from the pier to your final evening.
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Our direct rates give you more for your stay, with thoughtful extras you will not find on booking sites.
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We meet you at the Koh Yao Yai pier and drive you to the resort, so your island stay starts the moment you step ashore.
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Speak directly to our team about rooms, dates and special requests, and we will help you plan the perfect stay.
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Airport transfers, boat times, honeymoon touches, massages and island trips, all arranged for you by people who know the island.
Dine With Us
Our open-air restaurant is the heart of the resort. Enjoy Thai favourites and international dishes made with fresh island produce and local seafood, from relaxed breakfasts to candlelit dinners.
Sip a fresh fruit shake by the pool, share a sunset cocktail and let our kitchen arrange a private dinner for a special celebration.
Discover the RestaurantSoothe Your Soul
Slow down with a traditional Thai massage, a hot stone treatment or a Thai herbal compress at OMG Massage, our on-site wellness space.
Treatments for couples make a perfect honeymoon ritual, and our team can arrange sunrise yoga and other wellness experiences around the island.
Explore Spa Treatments
Rooms, Suites & Villas
From romantic rooms for two to spacious four-bedroom villas, every space is designed for calm, comfort and privacy, surrounded by pools and tropical gardens.
01 — For Couples
Pool access, steps from your door
Elegant, light-filled rooms with a king-size bed, Thai artwork and a relaxing seating area, many opening directly onto the pool. A peaceful base for couples exploring the island.
02 — For Honeymoons
Up to 63 sqm, with a freestanding bathtub
Our Junior and Grand Deluxe Suites offer extra space, four-poster beds, pool views and indulgent bathrooms with a freestanding tub. Ideal for honeymoons, celebrations and longer stays.
03 — For Families & Friends
Your own villa, with the resort around you
Spacious villas with four bedrooms, shared living space and pool access, perfect for families and friends travelling together, with our restaurant, spa and team close at hand.
Explore the Island
Quiet beaches, fishing villages, rubber plantations and island-hopping across Phang Nga Bay to Hong Island, Railay and beyond. Our team will help you plan every day.
Create Adventures
Koh Yao Yai sits in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, so some of Thailand’s most beautiful islands are an easy boat ride away. Our team can arrange your boat, guide and timings.
Krabi Islands
Towering limestone cliffs, white-sand beaches and clear water for snorkelling, an easy boat trip from the resort.
Discover Railay & Poda
Phang Nga Bay
Kayak through hidden lagoons and drift past dramatic limestone islands on a classic long-tail boat day.
See Island Day Trips
Koh Yao Yai
Unspoilt beaches such as Laem Haad, traditional villages and local life, easily explored by scooter.
Explore the Island
Start Your Journey
With no airport and no bridge, Koh Yao Yai stays wonderfully peaceful. When you book direct, pier pickup is included and our team will happily arrange every step of your journey.
01 Fly into Phuket or Krabi
02 Private car to the pier
03 Speedboat across Phang Nga Bay
04 We collect you from Koh Yao Yai pier
Guest Experiences
“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.”
Emanuel · Booking.com
“The welcome in the room was amazing. Very quiet place, like the whole island, which we fell in love with.”
Vladimíra · Google
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4.9
Tripadvisor
Follow Our Island Life
Sunsets, island days and life at the resort. Follow Yao Bada Badoo on Instagram and Facebook for a little Koh Yao Yai every day.
Have Any Questions?
Koh Yao Yai lies in Phang Nga Bay, between Phuket and Krabi. It is reached by speedboat from Bang Rong pier in Phuket or Thalane pier in Krabi.
Fly into Phuket or Krabi, transfer to the pier and take a speedboat to Koh Yao Yai, where we collect you. Our team is happy to arrange your transfers. The last boats leave in the late afternoon, so please check times with us before booking flights.
The resort does not have direct beach access. The nearest beach is a few minutes’ walk away, and the island’s other beaches are easily reached by scooter or with our driver.
November to April is the dry season, with calm seas and sunshine. May to October is the green season: quieter and lush, with occasional tropical showers.
Most guests explore by scooter, which we can arrange at reception. Our resort driver is also available for island trips and pier transfers.
Yes. There are ATMs on the island, including one within a short walk of the resort.
Yes. The island is calm and relaxed, and our four-bedroom villas give families space together. Some upper-level rooms are reached by stairs, so please let us know about any mobility needs.
Koh Yao Yai is the larger and quieter of the two islands, with fewer resorts and more traditional village life. Koh Yao Noi is smaller, with a more established tourist scene.
Your Island Awaits
Book directly with Yao Bada Badoo for better value, pier pickup included and a personal welcome to Koh Yao Yai.
