The Overview

In a couple of years, Had Yao, a 9-kilometer-long beach 40 minutes’ south of Ao Nang, will probably be chock-a-block with resorts, bars, massage parlors and hawkers. But for now, there’s just a handful of boutique operations, including The Sea House, a property with only nine villas. They boast plenty of room, starting at 75 square meters and running all the way up to 160 square meters, and sport a Scandinavian-inspired look: hardwood floors, clean lines and minimal décor. Bamboo awnings over the alfresco bathtubs and thatched roofs, though, remind you of where you are. Most guests choose to laze by the pool, but you can jump in a golf cart and head over to sister property Nantra de Deluxe for a massage (from Bt600). Hankering for some nightlife? A 30-minute long-tail boat ride will land you in more bustling Railay Beach. 





What to do

Ask the staff to arrange a snorkeling trip to nearby Ko Kai, Ko Poda and Ko Tub (Bt4,500 for two), three tiny islands known for their crystalline waters. The islands are popular with local group tours, but most move from island to island quickly, so you’ll find a bit of privacy if you wait. For a cultural excursion, take a boat to Ko Jum (Bt3,000 for two), where the island’s Muslim residents lead lives strikingly untouched by modern hassles.

Address:
120 Moo 4 Tumbon Thaliangchan,
Amphur Nuaklong,
Krabi, Thailand

Telephone: +66 864 713 693–4

Website: http://www.hadyaocollection.com