Absolutely wonderful hotel! To start, it absolutely lives up to the name-the hotel has the best view on the island. Under new management as of December ‘24, looking at previous reviews, it seems there have already been a lot of positive improvements-new landscaping, upgraded pool furniture, fencing, etc. and it seems there is even more to come, upgrading an already terrific spot. Every bungalow has a view, as well as the pool. There are covered tables to have a drink and a great cafe right next store as well as several dinner options within a 5-10 min walk, and small market. There are motos and bicycles for rent, and the staff are happy to help accommodate/book a taxi. The rooms are lovely, with a very large bathroom and shower area! Jerome and his team are great-very accommodating and helpful! Highly recommend Betterview if you are thinking about a trip to Koh Yao Yai!

Some bugs in the room, but you're on a relatively remote island - thats to be expected! Would be great to have breakfast on-site.

The room we stayed in was absolutely beautiful, extremely comfy beds and very clean! Our best night sleep in Thailand! Room had a walk in shower, dressing room and jacuzzi bath. The staff were all so friendly and helped us book transfers to and from. Pool was very lovely and the place looked stunning at night with all the lovely lights. Right on the beach!

Nothing ! Would highly recommend !

We asked for the newer type bungalow. I really liked the jacuzzi bath (with a view), nice, clean pool for a dip at the end of the day, quiet, spacious bungalow and friendly staff who helped arrange boat transfers, trip to Phang Nga bay, scooter rental etc.

I did not like the older type bungalow much (hence we asked to change and the hotel accommodated us :)

A highly skilled and experienced French gentleman named Jerome has recently taken charge of this establishment. He has begun implementing thorough changes that are enhancing both the rooms and the resort as a whole. I am confident that it will soon transform into a remarkable destination resort! During our visit in December '24, there was no restaurant available, but one is planned. There were lovely restaurants very nearby. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Better View and would highly recommend it.

No restaurant

We had a great stay at Betterview. It is very relaxing. We loved our bungalow and the pool is good as well. After dark, we watched the fruit bats in the palm trees. The breakfast options were limited during our stay, but the people were super friendly. There are multiple lunch/ dinner options in walking distance.We rented bicycles to get around the island, though most people use scooters. During low tide the sea retreats, so we went to different beaches on the Island (Lo Paret). They were quiet as is Koa Yao Yai in general. If you want to party you need to go elsewhere. However, we liked the calm and restraint and had a nice time.

I totally loved this place. Accommodation fantastic,,,,sea view was awesome,,,breakfast great....Onn the owner was so helpful ,pick up from airport and organised ferry and taxi to resort and made life so much easier..organised a scooter to tour the island (recommended)..would definitely stay again..beach is not really suitable for swimming (i did not put this in dislike category because i was aware or this before i booked and the place doesn't deserve a sad face emoji) and there are plenty of beaches on the island to visit...thanks Onn hopefully see you again in the future

The location of the property was close to a Tops, ATM, coffee shop, local restaurant. The rooms were spacious, well appointed and layout was great. There was a pool, the water felt clean to swim. The staff friendly and helpful

The beach is not swimming beach, despite this the view is spectacular and there is a pool. There was no food at the property at the time we were there, but there are other places available close by to dine, have tea/coffee, or buy snacks.

My bungalow was spacious and clean. Quite basic but nice. The swimming pool area was lovely.

There was only one guy who speaks English and he was there only randomly. Also nothing happened like it was talked about. Nothing bad happened but for example I always needed to wait. They serve breakfast but no other meals or even snacks or drinks. Restaurants and a mini market in a walking distance. I couldn’t wash my hair on the shower because of too light water pressure. Luckily there was also a shower in the jacuzzi with good pressure.

Very nice and spacious ‘cabins’. Big and comfortable bed. Good bathroom with seperate shower, jacuzzi and toiler. Great pool. The property is right next to the ocean so you have an incredible view. The manager Onn is very friendly and helpful. Quiet area, property is perfect for some relaxation. There are also different cafés and restaurants very closeby.

The rooms and pool are do need need a bit of an update. The loungecushions and umbrellas were pretty dirty - cleaning them once and a while would give an even better look.

This was the most beautiful, peaceful location and our little bungalow was stunning! It was a perfect hotel for a couple - romantic, private beachfront villa surrounded by nature. Our room was a great size, nicely decorated, in good condition, we had a huge bathroom area with jacuzzi bath, a lovely private terrace surrounded by palm trees and a couple of neighbouring bungalows and a communal pool. We loved everything about our stay at Better View. There was a lovely local restaurant just across the road which serves great Thai food and we were able to hire a moped from the hotel to get around the island. Couldn't recommend enough!

If you are just looking for a good base on Koh Yao Yai, this is the place but I would almost say it is more like an Air BnB, I wouldn't really describe Better View as a hotel, more a small collection of stunning little bungalows on the coast with a pool and very helpful, friendly staff. Aside from the pool there wasn't really a communal area (ie. Bar/restaurant) but that didn't bother us at all.