Luxury Collection · Luxury
Naka Yai Island (offshore, via speedboat from Ao Por Marina)
Guest sentiment
Bonvoy's only offshore Phuket resort, on private Naka Yai Island reached by a five-minute speedboat transfer from Ao Por Marina.
Last updated July 31, 2026
The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa is the only hotel on Naka Yai Island, a small island off Phuket's east coast reached by a roughly 30-minute drive to Ao Por Grand Marina followed by a five-minute private speedboat transfer -- a genuinely different access model from every other Bonvoy property on the main island. That isolation is the point: it's rated 4 of 5 across more than 2,100 TripAdvisor reviews, with guests consistently describing highly personalized, attentive service (staff learning and using guest names), immaculate housekeeping, spacious and stylish villas and rooms, and a spa built on the site of a former Six Senses property that reviewers call among the best in the country. Daily complimentary homemade ice cream, mangrove kayaking, and a Naka Kids Club round out the experience. The clear trade-off is logistics and cost: reaching the resort requires the marina transfer and speedboat rather than a direct taxi, off-property dining options are essentially nonexistent given the island's seclusion, and as a top-tier Luxury Collection property it commands a premium price point. For travelers prioritizing privacy and a genuine 'private island' feel within reach of Phuket, it's one of the most distinctive properties in this directory.
| Address | 32 Moo 5, Tambol Paklok, Amphur Thalang, Naka Yai Island, Phuket, Thailand, 83110 |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Luxury Collection |
| Neighborhood | Naka Yai Island (offshore, via speedboat from Ao Por Marina) |
| Distance From Airport Km | 22 |
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Northabroad · Alex & Victoria · Mar 2026
A seven-minute speedboat from Phuket's east coast delivers a genuine sense of escape; the writers highlight the standout kids' club, attentive service and serene atmosphere without sacrificing comfort.
Becky Exploring · Becky · Mar 2025
Reached by speedboat from Ao Po Grand Marina, the resort is an exceptional, private retreat; her Sea View Pool Villa and attentive staff suit a celebration, with caveats on limited A/C and tropical wildlife.
dobbernationLOVES · Andrew Dobson · Jan 2024
Dobson calls it a jaw-dropping five-star island getaway a short private speedboat ride from Phuket, praising the dining, Spa Naka and activities in Phang Nga Bay.
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Guests are driven roughly 30 minutes from the airport area to Ao Por Grand Marina, where the resort's own lobby lounge hosts a brief check-in before a five-minute private speedboat transfer to Naka Yai Island.
No -- as the only resort on Naka Yai Island, dining is limited to the property's own restaurants and bars, so guests should plan meals around the resort's dining program rather than expecting nearby alternatives.
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