Banhalawee

Banhalawee offers twin rooms and bungalows, some with a sea view and others with a garden view. The bungalows sleep up to five guests, and the 2-Bedroom Bungalow has a partial sea view, air conditioning and a private bathroom, with a choice of bed set-ups for a group.

The two twin rooms have single beds and a shower, toiletries and towels in the bathroom, and the Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View has a balcony or terrace and a desk. Family rooms are available at the property, and non-smoking rooms are available as well. Each room is described below with its own size, guest capacity and equipment.

The property has a garden and a terrace, with lawns for picnics and quiet time. Restaurants, a bar and BBQ facilities provide places to eat, and a 24-hour front desk is on site, along with a laundry service and luggage storage.

Activities include massage, canoeing, diving and fishing, and tours are offered. Free WiFi is available in all rooms, and WiFi is also available in public areas, where internet services can also be used, so guests can stay connected during the day.

Banhalawee sits on Ko Yao Yai, one of the larger islands in Phang Nga Bay, where fishing villages, quiet beaches and a slower pace take the place of the resort strips of Phuket. The island is reached by boat, so the last stage of the journey is by water, which is the main difference from a typical beach stay on the mainland. Inside the property, the garden is the main open space, with lawns for picnics and reading.

The nearest beach is Lo Jak Beach, 500 m away, and Ao Sai Beach is 4.2 km from the property, so the sea is never far. Ban Khlong Din Niao, a village, is 1.8 km away, and the Phru Nai Health Promoting Hospital is 2.6 km away if you need medical help. Further along the coast, Loh Pared Beach and Laem Nok Beach are also on the island's coast, so the sea is never far from the property.

A good day here is built around the sea, and the hotel offers canoeing, diving and fishing for those who want to get out on the water. For a quieter day, the garden, the BBQ facilities and the restaurants on site cover meals and downtime. Ko Yao Yai is a much quieter place than Phuket's busy Patong and Bangla Road area, so the pace of the day is set by the tides, the boats and the village life rather than by nightlife.