Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas Marks Brand First in Asia with Leading Hotels of the World Membership

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first Anantara-branded resort in Asia to join The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) collection.

Prestigious Membership:
- LHW is a curated collection of about 400 luxury hotels across 80 countries, known for distinctive character and refined service.
- Anantara Koh Yao Yai is now one of only eight LHW properties in Thailand.

Resort Recognition:
- Named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2025.
- Ranked among the Top 15 Resorts in Thailand by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

Unique Experiences:
- Over a kilometre of golden beachfront with suites, pool villas, and penthouses overlooking Phang Nga Bay.
- Wellness villas offering Traditional Thai Medicine retreats.
- Family-friendly features like private splash pools, waterslides, and southern Thailand’s largest kids’ club.
- Signature experiences include sidecar journeys through plantations, sailing to Maya Bay and James Bond Island, and overnight stays on the resort’s luxury yacht My SKY.

Cultural Immersion:
- Weekly Mindfulness & Vipassana Practice Journeys at the resort’s Mindfulness House, developed with Wat Charoensamanakit.
- Authentic Thai rituals such as Dana alms offerings, monastic chanting, and sacred Sai Sin bracelet blessings.

Accessibility:
- Just 35 minutes by speedboat from Phuket or 30 minutes from Krabi.

This membership not only elevates Anantara’s global profile but also reinforces Thailand’s position as a hub for luxury experiential travel.