Haad Yao Over Bay Resort

Haad Yao is a peaceful, quiet stay. The owners/hosts did not speak much English but that was fine for our purposes. The view was great, nice food, stairs were steep but manageable. It was also close to the beach and local amenities.

I took the Standard Fan room which was a small private hut with double bed and a very basic bathroom/shower. Was happy with the little balcony and the view was truly exceptional, though I didn't use the hammock since it wasn't clean. For the lowest price room I thought it wasn't a bad deal. Definitely do NOT take the breakfast, instead get it somewhere else (many great choices nearby!). Staff is friendly but a bit aloof. There is no daily cleaning of the room! New towels available on request. Also: not suitable for those unable to walk narrow/steep stairs as that's the only way to get to the huts! The location was great, a few minutes walking to laundry service, 7/11 and the beach. Get your lunch at JB Hut and your cocktails at Vagga Bar.

Bed was broken. Couldn't sleep. There were no blankets. So if you turn on the AC, you'll freeze, and if you turn off you'll swim in your own sweat. Shower hose broken. Water pressure was bad. Next morning there was no water to shower or use the toilet. Bed lamp broken and has lizards chilling behind it. Room was not cleaned (there was a maxi pad in the bin with blood on it, shampoo bottles all over the bathroom floor). The hammock on the balcony is disgusting and terribly smelly. The food was the worse ever. No taste. The breakfast cold fried eggs. White cold toasted bread. And half cooked cold bacon. Pineapple Juice from a box. And instant coffee that tasted like Ahole juice. The Sign said breakfast is from 8:30. But there was never anyone ready till 10. SThe place is run by lazy unnterested kids. The first night their " DJ" was smoking joints and playing manu chao or repeat the entire night. Next day it was bob Marley all night. And it's only 4 songs that they repeats all night. 3D day Guns n Roses November rain was on loop. INSANE!!! We could. It leave due to heavy rains so we had to be water boarded with this music. The only thing that was good is the view from my balcony. And a cute Siamese cat that was hanging around the dinner area.

The food was about the best I've had in Thailand. Every so friendly

Lovely place. Amazing food at a good price. The view was probably stunning but the rain did not allow me to enjoy it enough. The staff was available and kind in any situation. Room was basic basic but clean.