friendly staff, very helpful! good breakfast!

Stayed in August 2022

We really loved the villa with swimming pool facing the see Their SPA is also great and has very reasonable prices (500-600THB for a message compared to 3’500++ THB at Koh Yao Yai Village)

Stayed in July 2022

It is not a new hotel and one should not expect it to be. What it lacks in refurbished villas or rooms, it makes up for in service, location, staff and ambience.

10 meter walk to the beach from the beachfront villas with own pool and plenty of space for a small family like ours (with an infant). Part of a small village with local shops and restaurants, which makes for a nice walk outside the property. Definitely try all the small vendors selling local treats! The staff at the hotel is wonderful and accommodated us with everything we needed - baby cot, water heater, extra towels, water every day etc etc. We initially only booked a 4 day stay, but ended up prolonging our stay with 4 more days because we enjoyed it so much. The restaurant at GLOW was amazing, offering authentic Thai food with great value for money. If you are looking for a place to relax to the sound of waves, this is the place.

Stayed in May 2022

The Ham, Cheese and Bread assortment could be upgraded. Beach is impossible to use during lowtide.

Great Staff, Clean rooms, Fantastic location. Infinitypool is marvellous. Many choices to choose from regarding excursions and leisure. Sea, Land, Boat, Motorbike or Bike. Taxi-no problem. Loved it!

Stayed in April 2022

The beach is rocky and you cannot swim there during low tide. Location is far away from other areas of the island so there are not really other options for eating out in the evening.

Lovely location directly on the beach and perfect for sunset. Food at the restaurant was delicious - both breakfast and dinner. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2022

Nothing

Amazing Heaven on earth

Stayed in April 2022

We were in a room with a pool but the toilet flush was not not working and the hand faucet broke. We called folks to fix the plumbing but the issue did not resolve. It was also very hard to communicate with them

The property is in a beautiful location and amenities are good.

Stayed in April 2025

A good resort to relax at. A little dated though.

Stayed in April 2025

We found the quality of the facilities extremely overpriced. One would expect much better design and quality for a room of 320€/night!! Everything is really shabby, outdated and worn out - the main reception with dirty windows , the pool with sharp tiles that come off and bar stools on which you risk to cut your skin open. Dirty sun beds with cracked old mats. Gym should be totally redone as you can hurt yourself in there when playing ping pong (carpet tiles not attached and slippery). Total mess in rooms next to the kitchen and outside restaurant… very disappointing how much they dare to charge. Clearly there is no reinvestment into the property. Shame…

The location is stunning, with a private beach… very relaxing. Very kind, smiling staff, good food with a nice variety of dishes.

Stayed in January 2025

Poor choice at breakfast - very limited gluten free options and staff did not really understand what that was - last orders was 9pm but just felt very overpriced for what was there - we did have a nice meal in the evening though which wasn’t overpriced

Room was nice - outdoor bath and shower were dirty though .

Stayed in November 2024

Quality and freshness of food for breakfast Plastic rubbish in the sea and at the beach Mattress and extra bed in extremely poor condition Villa has to be renovated

View to the sea, pool of the villa, Away from Tourism Unique landscape

Stayed in October 2024

Facilities were a bit dated. The property could do with a lick of paint and love. A bit run down in places. Breakfast was not good.

Authentic rural retreat. Very beautiful.

Stayed in September 2024

While the hotel itself was good, the surrounding area left a bit to be desired. There’s not much to do nearby, so you’re mostly limited to staying at the hotel all day.

The staff at this hotel were absolutely amazing! Super friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile.

Stayed in September 2024

The location quite far from the main Pier. Its far down south of the island

Staff and resort was very cute

Stayed in June 2024

Low season and we were placed beside the main building. That wasn’t necessary. Stairs leading to the bed. Needs to be changed. There was a large bath tub on the deck. It wasn’t cleaned.

Very nice view at the beach

Stayed in June 2024

The hotel charges a lot for getting to and from the hotel. We had to pay for it separately even though we were using the same car, which I thought was a bit unfair. The menu doesn't change, so you get bored of lunch and dinner. The food was also very expensive, given the quality, and the Thai food didn't seem very authentic.

I loved the bedrooms they were very nice the outdoor shower was great. The beach was really lovely, and private. There is hotel happy hour everyday which is nice since the drinks are so expensive.

Stayed in April 2024

It is a bit tired and in need of renovation. Gardens could also do with some attention. Not much to do for children, but ideal if you just want to read on the beach.

Beautiful beach especially when the tide is in. Very relaxing. Staff super helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

The restaurant food and drinks are expensive for the quality. The taxi is also very expensive, they charge a double compared to outside the hotel.

The beach is really gorgeous, property is well maintained. The breakfast buffet is very good with fresh egg counter and vegetables. The staff are all very kind and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

It needed a good clean, the reception team were very accommodating but the restaurant & bar staff were not they were lazy and took forever to serve , i asked for two drinks at 11.30 am which seemed a great effort for them as I was told the bar didn’t open till 5pm IM ON HOLIDAY AND WOULD LIKE A SPRITE 🙈there probably isn’t enough staff no pool bar or service on beach . When I was waiting for my two drinks I noticed a big fridge full of lollies and ice creams but nothing is promoted, a little shack on beach serving cold drinks crisps and ice creams would be good and would be a good little little money maker as well

The bungalows we stayed in were lovely and in a good location, loved the outdoor shower air con was good . Beach was picturesque but you need sand shoes to go in the sea as very rocky underfoot .

Stayed in March 2024

Swimming pool needs renovation.

Rooms. Drinks at bar. Breaktfast.

Stayed in March 2024

- beach is nice (lots of space , soft sand) but there is big tide effect in the afternoon and lots of rocks / coral. It’s not the kind of beach where you can walk in the water - no sun umbrellas on the beach - Location has pros and cons: very quiet, not too crowded but this also means there is not much to do/see outside the hotel , especially restaurant wise. Also worth knowing , there is pretty much no alcohol on the island - wine is not stored properly - there is a bar on the beach but they close very early (nothing to do at the hotel after 9pm) - Food is good but a bit limited. Was very disappointed by the Christmas menu - nothing special, only a blend of the regular a la carte items. And expensive. Also No fresh seafood or very limited and pricey - limited activities - can book external yoga or boxing teacher but only 5pm - massage room is quite bad, small, dark, cold. Would have preferred an open / curtained spot on the beach - private boat transfers are pricey - zero security around the hotel. It’s very safe around so nothing to worry about but there is zero fence and coming home late you could be chased by a barking dog

- staff was so helpful and nice! The highlight of the stay - rooms are good , air con is good - bike rental next door - good food - Nice sand beach, very long so lots of room for all guests - quiet and remote location

Stayed in December 2023

1. The private pool in not fully private , this should be mention 2. Electricity outage happened a lot , therefore no AC 3. Sometime the telephone is not working , so you need to go to reception if you need anything 4. Room service and cleaning , is not cleaning very well , it just changing sheets and thats it , they need to work on room service better 5. Restaurant breakfast don’t have many options and its the same every day , this is a resort and should have a good breakfast 6. In case you need to explore other activities outside the island you need to go along distance and pay a lot for transportation ( example to get to phuket you need around 50$)

1. The location is perfect right on the beach 2. Staff is very friendly and helpful 3. Right next to a village where you can find anything you need

Stayed in December 2023

Electricity went off 2 nights in row (1 & 3am)

Stayed in July 2023

We went in the summer (mid June) which we were aware was low season. Many of the hotel facilities that were advertised were not available - the Tiki bar never opened while we were there, the main pool seemed closed and there was no bar, etc. We paid for the private transportation option, which at $232 USD per way, was hugely overpriced.

Overall we had a very nice time at Elixir. We had a beachfront room with private pool. The room as spacious, clean and very comfortable. The view was beautiful. We were happy with with our stay there, but this resort is by no means a 5 or 4 star resort, particularly when compared to other such resorts at the other islands. Highly recommend the Thai massage. Best one I've ever had! Koh Yao Yai is a sleepy little town, you just have to know what to expect. We rented a scooter from one of the shops down the street and had fun exploring the other beaches in the island.

Stayed in June 2023

Outdated rooms, the infrastructure needs an update (dirty water when toilet flushed, cracks on walls that are home to wildlife :) etc.) A resort this secluded could have more entertainment material (water activities, games, etc.), especially since the water is not the best for sea-lovers (brownish not clear water because of sand and the tide) and you can only swim for a couple of hours.

Quiet resort in nature on Koh Yao Yai island with rooms that have easy access to the beach and common areas. Friendly staff and manager; regional and continental food available all day. For nature lovers, possibility of reting scooters to ride around the island, which is a real treat.

Stayed in April 2023