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Inside, there is a separate bedroom, a sitting room, plus a bathroom that features a bathtub (with view), double sink, and an outside shower. From the entrance, a stair leads onto a decked area with a private infinity-edge pool, sun loungers and an outside dining area. Although this is the lowest villa category you can book (because it does not have open views towards the ocean), the villa still offers generous personal space. During my holiday, I stayed at a Hideaway Pool Villa (#52). All villa types come with plenty of space and a private pool.

The resort has 56 villa accommodations, that are either tucked away in the rainforest, located along the shore, or set high on the hill.

The sexy bar overlooks Phang Nga Bay and evokes a feeling of floating on water. The bar’s sunken seats are covered by lipstick pink linen and are surrounded by beautiful ponds filled with water lilies.

From an architectural point of view, I found the Den Bar (adjacent to the lobby) to be the highlight of the resort.

All hotel buildings, including the villa accommodations, are built using local teak, topped with a palm-leaf roof, decked out in stylish bright cushions, and decorated with simple mango-wood accessories.

The resort blends in very well with its lush tropical environment because of its rustic-chic eco-design.

Our butler Pam (I hope I remember her name correctly) did a terrific job!

From the moment you touch down on Sis Senses’ private shores, a 24-hour personal butler will be assigned to your villa to assist you throughout your stay.

Because the resort grounds are so spread out, electric buggies driven by the staff take you around the resort.There’s also a private albeit narrow beach (with beach club). The gorgeous, lush resort grounds occupy a large hill in a remote corner on the east shore of Yao Noi Island and are covered by tropical rainforest.The helicopter service from Phuket Airport to the resort, operating during daylight hours only, takes 15 minutes and offers the ultimate arrival experience. There is the classic way to arrive in style (by a combination of car and boat), and then there is the way to arrive with even more style.

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The Bay was used as the backdrop for island scenes in the James Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ and the Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Beach’ featuring Leonardo Di Caprio. The boat transfer to the hotel, whether it be from Phuket or Krabi, is in fact a spectacular sightseeing trip in itself since Phang Nga Bay is marked by dramatic scenery, with gravity-defying limestone formations jutting vertically out of the emerald-green water.If you request a transfer from Krabi Airport, then you will be driven in approximately 45 minutes to Thalane Pier, from where a speedboat will take you to the resort in approximately 20 minutes. If you fly into Phuket, you will be met upon arrival at the airport and will be transported by private car in approximately 20 minutes to the Ao Por Grand Marina, where a speedboat will be on standby to bring you to the resort in approximately 45 minutes. Despite its remote island location, it’s very easy to get to the resort by a combination of car and boat (which is organized by the resort).The latter is a large island in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, equidistant to Phuket and the Krabi mainland. While the pace of development is accelerating on Koh Yao Noi, the island remains a quiet refuge that feels far removed from the crowds of Phuket.

The Six Senses Yao Noi resort enjoys a terrific island location on Koh Yao Noi.

*** Follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for a daily moment of travel inspiration *** In this review (more info below my Youtube clip & slideshow): Six Senses Yao Noi features in my top 10 lists of the best luxury hotels in Thailand and Phuket’s best ultra luxury resorts. Some overlook the striking limestone monuments that rise out of the Andaman Sea, providing an idyllic backdrop for days of tranquil indulgence. Natural materials used in the modern architecture, together with a beautiful island setting and excellent personal service, support the Six Senses philosophy of creating exceptional experiences. The 56 pool villa accommodations provide generous personal space and present an uncompromised lifestyle. Six Senses Yao Noi is my favorite resort in the Phuket area and sets the highest benchmark for island resort living in Asia.

Tip: enjoy exclusive VIP amenities when booking via Virtuoso.

Address: 56 Moo 5, Koh Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, 82160, Thailand.

Today (December 23, 2015): Review of the AMAZING Six Senses Yao Noi Resort in Phuket (Thailand). Wednesday newsletters always feature a luxury hotel and/or flight review.