Royal Yao Yai Island Beach Resort in Koh Yao Yai

Good view and excellent service, located close to the beach and sea. The sunset is romantic.

The location is fab for a nice view and walks. Food was great and staff were very helpful

My stay at this hotel was really good, the room was very big and spacious, the bathroom was clean and also spacious.

The staff was very friendly and helpful, I always felt like they were willing to help whenever I asked.

The breakfast was amazing, plenty of options and there was always everything available whatever time I went, there were 2 X bread stations so no waiting, eggs were cooked fresh however you wanted, bacon, beans, ham, a variety of cheeses, yogurts with many fresh fruits, even sushi 😯 there was Also options to have hot cooked food, stir-fry, noodles, steamed vegetables,need I say more.

The grounds around the hotel were very well kept, clean and tidy, the pool area had sunbeds available and also sunbeds on the beach area too, always available.

My time here was very relaxing and even though there were families with children it was not so noisy, if you would rather prefer to have an adult only stay somewhere then make this not your choice.

Booked for 2 days but increased another two days as loved the beach, pool and the entire vibe of the resort.

A lot of room for improvement.

Service - check in was chaotic, staff members almost too scared to look up to see who is there for them to help. Our room wasn’t ready which was fine as we were a little early. Came back a 3 hours later, 3 members of staff free all talking amongst themselves.. again no one wanted to look up. Eventually someone acknowledged me and got our room sorted.

Beach bar - massively understaffed considering it seemed to be catering for the whole resort, on the beach, by the pool, the grass lawn and the beach restaurant itself! We stayed 3 days and service was slow and lacked organisation and urgency. no one seemed to know which food was for what table, Missing items etc.
It’s a shame as food was good and place has so much potential!
Breakfast was very much the same - not enough plates, Bowls, glasses etc. tables were slow being cleared. Eg. We had asked for a drinking glass and 1 was brought out instead of bringing enough to fill restock the area for others.

Great location - beautiful sunset, has everything you need around. Convenience shops, restaurants etc.

For a 5 star resort we were disappointed especially comparing to other resorts a long the same ***** of beach. We saw little to no management presence to combat some of these issues or at least see them first hand and solve some of these issues.

Hotel is view a wonderful view, great facilities. The gym could be much better and the service in the restaurant sometimes get confused with the orders. But overall was a great experience!

I recently stayed at Royal Yao Yai Resort, and it was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere of the hotel is incredibly relaxing — from the elegant lobby lounge to the beautiful pool area visible through the wide glass windows. The design feels modern yet warm, with comfortable seating areas and a peaceful environment perfect for unwinding. The staff were welcoming and attentive throughout my stay, and every detail felt thoughtfully arranged. If you’re looking for a luxurious, calm, and visually stunning place to stay, I highly recommend Royal Yao Yai Resort.

1. Great location with beach, pool area and lots of space
2. Close to other restaurants on beach
3. Personell could have been more helpful in travel options when leaving the island
4. Service for food was ok
5. Towels should be made easier available in pool area
6. Bed was great and room was good. Toilet a bit dated

Taking all the above into account we had a great stay and we were really happy! Would recommend.