Blue Lagoon Type Retreat

[Iolare]

I've got some people coming to visit toward the end of this month and they e-mailed this request:

"We were thinking that it may be good to go to a spa or yoga retreat right after we arrive to get over jet lag and rest a bit before we come to visit you. We are craving a not too touristy coastal experience. Something with the blue lagoon-like look that Thailand seems so famous for. Do you have any recommendations?"

Anyone know of a resort that would fit this request? It would be on Phuket Island or in Phang Nga. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

[Guest]

Not sure what Blue Lagoon style means, but some relaxing places could be found on Koh Yao Noi and other islands on Phang Nga bay. I don't have personal experience of these resorts.

Six senses is isolated from the rest of the island and I believe the only methods to get there is either with an helicopter or by boat.. well boat within the island itself

http://www.sixsenses.com/SixSensesYaoNoi/

(webcam, during the day: http://www.sixsenses.com/live/sixsensesyaonoi.php )

Naka island, just front of Ao Por:

http://www.nakaislandphuket.com/

http://www.hotels.com/ho259429/the-naka-island-a-luxury-collection-resort-and-spa-phuket-ko-naka-yai-thailand/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1182823-d2337076-Reviews-The_Naka_Island_A_Luxury_Collection_Resort_Spa_Phuket-Ko_Nakha_Yai_Phuket.html

At Ao Por:

Chandara resort

http://www.chandara-resort.com/

Supalai resort and spa (on the hill, great view to the Phanga bay)

http://www.supalaiphuket.com/

[Iolare]

Thanks for your excellent suggestions Oilinki. Those two island resorts might fit the bill. I was thinking of the Hot Springs resort on the north end of Natai beach, or maybe the Mariott at Mai Kow or the Indego Pearl at Nai Yang, but none of them made me think of a blue lagoon. The Natai beach one does have a nice klong that they have built a bridge over to get to the main beach. I think all the resorts have spa services hopefully including yoga instruction.

[pagallim]

Here's another one on Koh Yao Noi. Better beach than Six Senses, and much less expensive.

http://www.theparadise.biz/

[borovik]

Not sure what Blue Lagoon style means, but some relaxing places could be found on Koh Yao Noi and other islands on Phang Nga bay. I don't have personal experience of these resorts.

"Blue Lagoon" movie with BrookeShields,time to see it,and "BlueLagoon Return" with Milla Jovovich;after seeing both you may indulge in your private dreams about your blue lagoon;which one you would prefer on no-man island? BrookeShields or rather Milla?

this year we will see another remake!No.6,I think.

To experience idea of blue lagoon you do not need any resorts!I see some misunderstanding here.

[Iolare]

Not sure what Blue Lagoon style means, but some relaxing places could be found on Koh Yao Noi and other islands on Phang Nga bay. I don't have personal experience of these resorts.

"Blue Lagoon" movie with BrookeShields,time to see it,and "BlueLagoon Return" with Milla Jovovich;after seeing both you may indulge in your private dreams about your blue lagoon;which one you would prefer on no-man island? BrookeShields or rather Milla?

this year we will see another remake!No.6,I think.

To experience idea of blue lagoon you do not need any resorts!I see some misunderstanding here.

I'm pretty sure it was the setting of the original movie that prompted the reference. It seems like they are going to book either the Six Senses Resort that Oilinki suggested, or The Paradise that Pagallim recommended. I think they'll decide and book it by Monday. I appreciate all the good suggestions.

[Iolare]

Here's another one on Koh Yao Noi. Better beach than Six Senses, and much less expensive.

http://www.theparadise.biz/

I wanted to bump this up again to say that Pagallim's suggestion of the Paradise resort on Koh Yao Noi was the place that my people chose for their "Blue Lagoon" experience, and they were delighted with it. Great setting, view, facilities, transport from the airport and back, and even the weather cooperated. They couldn't be happier, so if you need to recommend a nice Phuket resort experience, you wouldn't go wrong with this place. Thanks Pagallim.

[pagallim]

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Glad that my suggestion worked out well. It's not often that any feedback, whether positive or negative, is received on the forum from those seeking advice, to those who offer it.