Dan's Koyao Retreat

Amazing. Surely the best stay on the island

Loved our stay here! The property is very nice, simple but comfortable, with great views and a nice pool. Breakfast was a treat. Suppasin the manager was amazing, he helped arrange all of our transport and day trips, and provided information about the island. Koh Yao Noi is a very laid-back place and we wish we'd stayed longer. We rented the 2-bedroom family bungalow which was clean and had good air-con in each bedroom. Some reviews of the property mention open bathrooms - the bathrooms in the family bungalow are fully enclosed so there were no jungle critters joining in the shower. The location in the forest is amazing, with lush garden and many hornbills visiting in the trees. A short walk to nice restaurants / cafes.

Pros: gorgeous complex in jungle setting close to the seas. Location is great - very good restaurants within walking distance (By the Sea and Bai Tong are both great). Delicious breakfasts with pancakes, fruit, cereal, eggs, yogurt or a Thai breakfast. Long pool to cool off or even swim. Room is large with enough storage space. AC, ceiling fan and dehumidifier worked well to keep room cool. Bedding was comfortable and you can request mattress toppers and different types of pillows. Bathroom area is "outside" - windows in shower and sink area are open. Toilet area is somewhat enclosed. The 2nd bedroom is opposite the sink area and is quite small so best for small children. There is a spa room with tub and lounge area beyond the main shower/toilet. Best of all was Suppasinj who made sure our stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Cons: Pool table is located above bedroom (poor sound insulation when people are playing); TV satellite not working; some of the furniture is a little worn.

What a delightful little place to stay in Ko Yao Noi. We loved it here and was a short walk to some great restaurants (try ‘By the Sea’ - wonderful food) We would thoroughly recommend it if you choose to stay in KYN. Suppasinj was an amazing host organising two great trips for us.

We loved our stay at Dan's. It is the perfect place to stay on Koh Yao Noi. Sin and the staff are so pleasant and friendly and will help you any questions you may have such as arranging transport or places to go. The island itself is magical. Thank you Sin.

This is NOT a 5 star resort if you know and have stayed in one before! The only true 5 star things about this place is the location (which is absolutely gorgeous being high up and among the trees) and the staff (who are beyond nice and hospitable). The common areas are ok but bedrooms and bathrooms are very basic (The bedroom furniture is old and bathroom finishes are pretty ugly). The room that we stayed in had a strong smell of sulphurs or sewers at night, not pleasant at all. Also some bathrooms are open and the place is in the middle of the forest so finding big spiders and geckos among other things is very common (a big black hairy spider under the toilet seat of our bathroom greater us upon our arrival!) The pool is beautiful but only good for one or two people (if you like to swim ) so if another guests wants to use it, you can’t. This place has great potential for being a 5 star accommodation had it been designed professionally and with attention to details. As of now I give it 2.5 to 3 star. As I said the staff and location is fantastic. I hope this review helps you set your expectations accordingly. We enjoyed our stay regardless as we were staying with our friends and had the villa to ourselves and mostly enjoying the common areas but sleeping at night was with one eye open!

What an amazing place! Utterly beautiful and perfect in every way. The staff were fantastic and so helpful and knowledgeable. We had the best family holiday.

This is a quite uniqe place, basically a private residence that is rented out while the owner is not there. Three rooms total. Manager (Sin) is super helpful and will organize anything for you in case you need help. Be aware that this place is located literally in the jungle. If you really don't like insects, you shouldn't visit this place nor should you go to the island at all. Anyone else who is looking for a fulfilling experience, please consider booking.

By far our best stay in Thailand, strongly recommend it! Both amenities and staff are amazing. One couldn't hope for a more friendly and helpful host as Sin. He was always available, always willing to help and very importantly always smiling. He took care of us as we were family and we felt very welcomed. The property itself is stunning, surrounded by nature and with and amazing sea view and infinity pool. Free hotel scooter and fresh breakfast everyday were a nice surprise. In one of our evenings, Sin also made a fresh seafood barbecue only for us which was truly unforgettable experience. Really hope to come back to Dan's Retreat and to meet Sin again.