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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.

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.