【New Hotel】Anantara Koh Yao Resort

Anantara Koh Yao Resort perfectly embodies the fusion of Southern Thai cultural essence and luxury hospitality. Nestled on a pristine island in Phang Nga Bay, the resort artfully blends local Muslim fishing village traditions with the distinctive Anantara brand identity: 1. Villas feature traditional stilt-house designs constructed from reclaimed fishing boat timber; 2. Culinary experiences include authentic "Mae Nam" floating market tours and Southern Thai cooking classes; 3. Most staff are local villagers dressed in refined traditional attire. The resort's innovative "Cultural Immersion Butler" program organizes guest participation in heritage activities like ancient weaving and rubber tapping, with nightly Islamic-inspired shadow puppet performances. This profound engagement with local culture elevates the resort beyond accommodation, making it a vital showcase of Southern Thailand's unique heritage. Designer | Bill Bensley: World-renowned resort landscape architect with projects across 40+ countries. Specializes in creating immersive ecological spaces with tropical flora, such as InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula (incorporating karst formations and rice terraces) and W Koh Samui ("Jungle Escape" themed). The New York Times describes his designs as "architecture disappearing into nature."