더 심플 코 야오 노이(The Simple Koh YAO Noi)

I’d give it 4.5/5. We stayed at The Simple for four nights over Christmas. The host Jackie s very helpful & you couldn’t ask for a better host. We stayed with our 2 children & apart from them wanting a swimming pool we had a lovely Christmas here. It is very central to the town with 7-11, restaurants and shops. As has been said the beach isn’t close but we hired scooters and enjoyed exploring. The island is nice and quiet. They have a sister resort which is on the beach & there’s a free shuttle to and from. Definitely worth spending at least a day there. There’s something about Koh Yao Noi that got under our skin. There are other islands with more turquoise waters but we loved the island’s chilled atmosphere. It wasn’t touristy, which probably helped. I would recommend to anyone. It is simple but sometimes in life that is not a bad thing. Clean simple rooms with good Wi fi & nice and quiet. I slept well here.

The simple was simple but we knew this when booking and it was great for a cheap-ish one night after exploring Yao Noi. The room was clean and we had a comfortable nights sleep. Receptionist was helpful booking taxis but wasn’t able to help with much more than this when we wanted to book a tour so you’re best booking that yourself beforehand. I don’t think we met the famous ‘Jackie’ everyone talks about in the reviews so maybe that was why. There was no breakfast offered but was offered an espresso or Americano or a tea in the morning. Location wise you’re a bit far from the main beaches but if you have a motorbike you’d be fine. We didn’t so we found it a bit expensive to get around via taxi

I spent one night in The Simple in April of 2022. The host Jackie is wonderful. She is a great guide to the island, helped me arrange transportation to my next destination, and is generally a warm an outgoing person. The Simple is spotlessly clean and the A/C kept me comfortable during the humid Thai summer. Potential guests should know that The Simple isn't particularly close to what most people will be looking for on the island. This isn't necessarily a drawback, since The Simple has mopeds for rent, if you know how to drive them. But, unlike other experiences on Koh Yao Noi, it isn't immediately convenient to beach or water activities. As much as I appreciate minimalism, The Simple's austere concrete construction wound up feeling harsh, at least to me. That said, The Simple could be a great choice, especially if you have specific island activities in mind.

The room was clean and had all the amenities (including air conditioning). An excellent base for exploring Koh Yah Noi and is conveniently placed by a 7-Eleven and restaurants (5 mins walk). Jackie the host also has motorbikes for rent. Jackie's hospitality was beyond excellent. Jackie helped us book all of our travel around and off the island. Plus personally escorted us to the beach and showed us the best place for Kayaking. Super service at the Simple. Would highly recommend.