Esmeralda View Resort - Sha Extra Plus - Ko Yao Yai

Seafront bungalows on Ko Yao Yai's peaceful eastern shore

Accommodations

Esmeralda View Resort offers bungalows with sea views and balconies overlooking the garden and ocean. Each air-conditioned unit includes cable TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The resort also provides bungalow options with a spa bathtub for an upgraded in-room experience.

Dining

The resort's restaurant serves local dishes prepared by chef Nono. Breakfast is a buffet with a large selection, including local sweet treats and custom egg dishes. Guests can also order packed lunches for day trips, and the restaurant accommodates vegetarian diets upon request.

Activities & Services

Guests can rent scooters at the resort for 300 baht per day to explore the island. The resort arranges boat trips to Hong Islands with a provided picnic lunch. On-site activities include diving, snorkeling, fishing, cycling, and cooking classes.

Beach & Grounds

The hotel sits on a beachfront property with a private beach area equipped with sun loungers and sun umbrellas. The garden features tropical plants and is home to around 20 resident cats. Guests can also pick fresh fruit from the resort's own plantation.

Transport & Location

Esmeralda View Resort is a 16 miles boat ride from Ao Nang on Krabi's mainland. The resort offers airport shuttle service, car hire, and a shuttle service to nearby areas. A local driver can arrange transfers from the pier, and free parking is available on site.

• Accommodations: Bungalows with sea view, spa bathtub option
• Dining: Chef Nono's local dishes, packed lunches for tours
• Activities: Scooter rentals, Hong Islands boat trips, cooking classes
• Beach: Private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas
• Grounds: Tropical garden with cats and fruit plantation
• Transport: Airport shuttle, car hire, pier transfers