Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas

Anchored on the tranquil shores of Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas feels like a private island escape just a scenic 35-minute boat ride from Phuket. The design is contemporary Thai, with wide, open spaces framed by lush planting and sea views that encourage slow mornings and barefoot afternoons. Accommodation is especially generous, spanning spacious suites as well as beachfront pool villas and sea-view penthouses, so families can choose anything from an easy, all-in-one suite stay to a villa set-up with more privacy and room to spread out.

What makes this resort particularly reassuring for parents is how thoughtfully it handles family time and grown-up time in parallel. The kids’ club is a true destination in itself, with a full day of supervised play and activities (open 09:00 to 18:00), while babysitting can be arranged on request for evenings or later nights (service hours listed up to 00:00). Little ones have plenty of places to burn energy, including a family pool area with water slides, and there is also an adults-only pool when you want a quieter reset. With multiple on-site dining venues, it is easy to keep meals flexible, whether you are grabbing something simple with children or lingering over dinner once everyone is settled.