Treehouse Villas Koh Yao

9 Hornbills is a luxurious tented camp sits in a fabulous position atop a hill with incredible panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay.

There are seven safari-style tents, each with a private infinity pool, vast bed, lounge, garden area, and en suite with free standing bathtub and open-air rain shower. Stylishly appointed with locally made furniture from sustainable teak forests, they are also equipped with natural air conditioning.

You can dine privately in your tent villa, take breakfast floating in your pool or perhaps enjoy a private seafood BBQ. A short walk (or buggy) takes you down to the private beach of sister Koyao Island Resort, where guests have full use of the facilities and restaurant.

With 56 private villas sprawled along the jungle-clad Koh Yao Noi coastline, the Six Senses Yao Noi offers an idyllic experience in a tropical island setting, enclosed by spectacular seascape scenes. By taking a sustainable approach to hospitality, this resort implements an Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy, focusing on protecting the environment, energy efficiency, water and waste management, noise control and air quality.

Choose from ocean, beachfront or hideaway villas; you can be perched on the cliffs with sweeping panoramas, hunkered down in the treeline just steps away from the white-sand beach, or secluded in the lush confines of tropical forest.

The dining experiences at this resort reflect its eco-conscious outlook, with menus designed around a farm-to-table initiative, ingredients homegrown, and many products made on-site or sourced from local suppliers to eliminate plastic packaging and the carbon footprint of deliveries. Guests can pick from three atmospheric restaurants, spread across the island, serving Western, Asian and international dishes, as well as two bars.

Relaxation is key to your stay here at Yao Noi, and each of the teak, traditional-style villas comes equipped with its own private infinity pool and terrace, perfect for soaking up the sun and al-fresco dining. Each villa is serviced by a personal butler, meaning you’ll never have to lift a finger – unless you want to. In that case, there’s a large range of activities available, including Thai kickboxing, rock climbing, water sports and a variety of cycling trails. The resort also caters well for children and promises an array of entertainment options to keep them happy throughout the holiday.