As one of the brand’s flagship properties, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas has joined The Leading Hotels of the World, becoming the first Anantara-branded resort in Asia to hold the exclusive membership.

Set on Koh Yao Yai, the resort’s inclusion strengthens The Leading Hotels of the World’s (LHW) presence in Thailand, where it is now one of only eight member properties nationwide.

LHW has a curated collection of approximately 400 hotels across 80 countries, each defined by distinctive character, refined service, and a sense of the remarkably uncommon.

“Welcoming Anantara Koh Yao Yai to The Leading Hotels of the World is a meaningful addition to our collection,” LHW Vice President, Member Success & Development, Dean Bannon said.

“Its thoughtful design, natural setting, and deeply immersive experiences offer travellers a stay that is both memorable and truly connected to its destination.”

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas unfolds across more than a kilometre of beachfront with accommodation including all‑suite, pool villa, and penthouse categories, with uninterrupted views across Phang Nga Bay.

Secluded wellness villas offer Traditional Thai Medicine retreats, while families enjoy expansive suites with private splash pools, waterslides, and southern Thailand’s largest children’s club.

“We are truly honoured to join such a prestigious collection of hotels,”  Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas General Manager, Stuart de San Nicolas said.