Our hotel (Hotel Santhiya) was amazing….. y...
Thailand | Dec 29 - Jan 1, 2026

Jennifer
Jennifer T.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2026

Our hotel (Hotel Santhiya) was amazing….. yoga teacher was amazing and the staff was so friendly. Jean did a wonderful job listening to our wish list and then implementing a schedule. We were away over New Years and did not see another American family while on this portion of our stay in Thailand. Our resort had wonderful amenities but was relatively small in comparison and not touristy in feel. It was incredible. Our day excursions with Mr Ya were also fabulous and off the beaten path. We got a special look into Thai island life and all the residents were so kind and welcoming. Jeab planned a perfect 4 night end to our time in Thailand. Thank you!

Hotel Review
Santhiya Phuket Natai Beach Resort
Natai

Super kind staff. Beautiful resort. Gorgeous beach and pool. Delicious food. Amazing yoga and massages

Authenticity & Character
Architecture and decor and staff that treated you as fsmily
Location
Not crowded and very peaceful. The staff put on an incredible NY’s eve crlebratiom
Staff
Smiley and wanting to go the extra mile. Housekeeping also did a wonderful job and was discreet .
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
 The Charm of Coastal Communities and Nature
The Charm of Coastal Communities and Nature
Thailand

Mr Ya was an awesome guide. Everyone in the small village worked so hard to make our when looking at the schedule initially I didn’t realize we’d be starting our days at the same launching point. A suggestion would have been to limit day one to an afternoon of mangrove kayaking followed by the sunset and dinner. The next day we could have had an early start, visited the James Bond island, swum off a small island beach then had lunch at the village (rather than two lunches there). After spending time on the small non touristy island we would have preferred to skip the touristy island (with the floating soccer field) altogether. Just food for thought.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sunset by Local Boat & Dinner
Sunset by Local Boat & Dinner
Thailand

See above

Quality of Experience
We didn’t see another boat out there!!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Beauty of Phang Nga Bay
The Beauty of Phang Nga Bay
Thailand

As stated— could have skipped the town with the floating soccer field. It was touristy and unnecessary after all the wonderful time we spent on Mr Ya’s island

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jeab Kwanchanok
Jeab
Jeab Kwanchanok
Local specialist in Thailand | Replied on Jan 02, 2026

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your review!

I’m so happy to hear that you and your family had a great time in Phang Nga and that the trip was planned just as you needed. This was a fully customized tour based on your preferences, and I’m glad it turned out exactly as you hoped. Safe travels, and please come back to visit Thailand again soon — we still have so much for you to explore! Khob Khun Ka!🙏