Haad Yao in Thai is called long beach - it is nearly one kilometre in length making it one of the largest beaches and bays on the island - and one of the most beautiful and popular. There is plenty to do here from beach activities through to bars and restaurants that pop up across the bay and on the road into Haad Yao.
Haad Yao is also a magnet for divers and the diving schools teach courses and offer PADI qualifications. There are other places on Koh Phangan such as Chalok Lam that also offer diving training. There is a reef handily placed just offshore from Haad Yao and this offers an excellent training ground. The same reef is a pefect swimming ground for snorkellers to partake in the undersea world advernture.
Haad Yao is on the west coast of Koh phangan with the beaches and bays of Haad Son, Haad Chao Phao & Sri Thanu all within easy reach. Thongsala the main port and is just ten minutes by taxi.
Haad Yao See Through Resort was opened at Christmas in 2008. See Through Resort has a reputation for great service and attention to detail. The cleaning regime is to European standards and the hotel was rectly awarded four star status yet retains three star prices. The hotel offers 30 beach front rooms on one of the most sought after beaches on the island complete with swimming pool, beach restaurant & bar. The resort offers guests the perfect location for a beach holiday and is very reasonably priced and positioned beach centre. Prices from 1,750 - 2,750 Baht per night. Book 3 nights and pay 2 nights until November 30th 2010.
Haad Yao Bay View Resort offers a wide range of bungalows, villas and hotel rooms that can suit all budgets. The resort has an extensive beachfront and a large swimming pool. The views from each of the one hundred rooms and bungalows are simply beautiful as the resort enjoys one of the best positions on the beach. Prices from 1,200 - 5,300 Baht per night. Current promotion Book 4 nights and Pay 3 nights, Book 7 nights and Pay 5 nights, Book 10 nights and pay 7 nights, Book 14 nights and pay 10 nights until December 1st.
Seaboard Bungalows offer a selection of both aircon and fan bungalows on the beachfront at Haad Yao. The bungalows all have seaviews and were built in 2007. The resort comes complete with bar and restaurant facilities located on the seafront. Each bungalow offers sea views and there is free WiFi available for guests to enjoy. Prices from 800 - 2,800 Baht per night. Book 4 nights and pay 3 nights, Book 7 nights and pay 5 nights.
Sandy Bay Bungalows provide a wide variety of both bungalows and villas on the beachfront and hillside of Haad Yao Bay. From fan rooms to luxury villas Sandy Bay really does have accommodation for everybody. The large swimming pool is positioned beachfront alongside the restaurant. The perfect destination. Prices are from 600 - 6,000 Baht per night.
Bounty Resort is set at Haad Dao Deuk at the southern end of Haad Yao beach with a private bay and property that stretches from the shoreline and up the hillside allowing fabulous views out to sea. The viewpoint swimming pool and restaurant offer guests a truly relaxing holiday experience. Prices are from 650 - 2,200 Baht per night.
Haad Yao Villa provides a range of spacious private villas, hotel rooms and bungalows at the epicentre of Haad Yao daytime and nightime activities. The villas are independent of the well designed hotel building and have a choice of either one or two beds for couples and small familys. The hotel rooms one and two bedrooms that allow up to six guests and larger families to sleep within the same apartment. The swimming pool is found at the beachfront along with the restaurant and cocktail bar and offering excellent views of the bay area. At night the beach is a very entertaining setting with fire juggling shows, music, lights and bbq. Prices are from 600 - 3,200 Baht a night with a special low price promotion for out of full moon weeks in 2010 until December 15th.
Sandy Bay Villas have prime location beachfront on Haad Yao - one of Koh Phangans finest beaches. There are four one or two bedroomed villas to choose from featuring ensuite bathroom facilities, lounge, veranda and air-con. The bungalows are well cared for and have a thorough cleaning regime. Great value in the ideal spot on the beach to catch the sunset. Price from 2,000 - 6,000 Baht per night.
Baan Haad Yao Villas are a recently built villa complex that offer twenty five modern Thai spacious wooden villas that can sleep up to four people with bathroom and full mod cons. With ultra friendly management the villa complex offer a great way to relax and enjoy the sunshine. The villas encircle the swimming pool and the gardens which have been superbly landscaped. Prices from 1,360 - 3,900 Baht per night. Current promotion book 3 nights and pay 2 nights outside of full moon week - low season. Book 4 nights and pay 3 nights in hig season and full moon week. Full Moon Package available. Island Adventure packages available including Island Boat tours, jeep safari or elephant safari, day or night fishing, full moon party taxi.
Haad Yao Resort provide hotel rooms on the beach and a range of ten hillside villas overlooking the bay behind the hotel. The villas are one bedroom with a separate living & dining area and are available for rent on both a short term and a long term "house for rent" basis. The hotel rooms are modern and spacious with ensuite facilities and are available in both aircon and fan cooling options. The beachfront bar and restaurant provide a perfect setting for day time and night time entertainment and there are many activities to choose from. Prices from 1,000 - 3,000 Baht per night.
Lucky Resort offers a superb range of nine different bungalow styles which include the innovative fallen log style tree bungalow and stone bungalow categories - the latter of which is cut out of the rock on the seafront to create a cave like dwelling with full ensuite facilities, aircon and an extensive veranda over the sea. The resort also offers beachfront and sea view bungalows that stretch from the sea to the top the hill. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant and cocktail bar. Located equidistant between Haad Yao and Haad Salad. Prices are from 520 - 3,000 Baht a night with a special low price promotion in June 2010.
Shiralea Backpackers Resort offer a range of budget priced Island huts with a choice of air conditioned or fan cooling. The huts are spacious and can accommodate up to four guests with ensuite bathroom facilities, a veranda and hammock. The resort is just a one minute walk to the beach and offers a wide range of activities including an onsite diving school and co-operation with the local Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) school in Thongsala. The swimming pool is built in the center of the leafy resort which has a very natural and back to nature feel.Prices are from 600 - 1,200 Baht a night.
