Set between southern Thailand’s mainland and Phuket Island lies Phang Nga Bay, a scenic bay replete with limestone cliffs, mangrove forests and pristine islands.Published on : Monday, April 9, 2018
Set between southern Thailand’s mainland and Phuket Island lies Phang Nga Bay, a scenic bay replete with limestone cliffs, mangrove forests and pristine islands.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a signing agreement with Soraya Development Company Limited to develop the InterContinental Yao Yai Resort, bringing true luxury to Phang Nga Bay’s largest island.
Set to open early 2020, the new-built 170-key InterContinental Yao Yai Resort will be ideal for discerning travellers seeking a quiet and pristine getaway. Situated half an hour from Phuket and Krabi airport as well as Phuket and Krabi private piers, guests can look forward to smooth arrivals and departures, complemented by spectacular views of Bird-Nest Island and Phang Nga Island located 700 metres from private resort-front beach.
Offering a range of accommodation options for different needs, travellers will be able to choose from four main room categories. The first will consist of 72-square metre ocean view rooms with a panoramic view suite on the top floor, complete with a plunge pool, while families can opt for a room or suite in one of three family-designated buildings featuring water slides, pool access and the brand signature Planet Trekkers Programme, which allows families to explore the world together and cultivate a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Travellers seeking a more exclusive experience can opt for the tropical villas — 18 one-bedroom units situated on the lagoon and creeks — or the beachfront pool villas, encompassing 10 one-bedroom, one two-bedroom, and one three-bedroom units that boast unblocked ocean views across a kilometre of beach length.
Rajit Sukumaran, Chief Development Officer, Asia Middle East Africa, IHG commented that together with trusted partner, Soraya Development Company Limited, they brought world-class InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to Koh Yao Yai.
They want to expand their luxury footprint to give affluent travellers a new destination to explore and unwind. As one of Thailand’s most popular areas, Phang Nga Bay attracts over five million visitors annually and this number is expected to rise substantially, thanks to continuous infrastructural development.
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