Loved the simplicity of this accommodation, yet comfort and incredible views!! The bungalows have everything you need, and the most incredible balcony and views over the bay and vegetation. You will love waking up with the birds sounds and to that sunrise!! Don, the owner, and his family are lovely. We also enjoyed very much the boat trip with him!

The bungalows are up the hill, so be ready to climb to reach your room (yet that’s the price to pay for the beautiful view). AC is not included in the booking.com rate, and you can purchase it for 500 baht per day, which we found quite expensive.

What a cute little place! The view from the rooms is stunning, you can sit there for hours (if the mosquitos allow!). The staff is incredibly helpful, they help us rent a motorbike directly from the hotel which was very convenient and whenever we had an issue they were quick to assist. We really enjoyed the breakfast which included of a fruit smoothie, an egg dish and a pancake. The owner also helped us with our luggage upon arrival as it can be a bit of a climb to the rooms. You can also book ferry tickets directly from the hotel if needed. The island is a smalls o a motorbike is very much necessary to explore it, the roads are safe as there are not a lot of cars.

The rooms are dark and the bathroom gets very wet

This place is incredible! Everything about it exceeded our expectations with stunning views from the large balcony, lots of clean and comfortable space within the room and wonderful friendly owners and staff. You can watch squirrels and hornbills from the comfy hammock and we slept every night with the glass doors to the balcony open to wake up to the bay view. The breakfast is also fabulous, every morning mango sticky rice, a fruit shake and an option of egg or pancake with unlimited toast, tea and coffee with lovely views. You can rent a moped which is very reasonably priced and the staff can also organise boat trips, kayaks etc. for you. There are a few nice restaurants within easy walking distance, including a few on the beach which is just at the bottom of the hill and a lovely cafe. It was also great to have a decent sized fridge in our room where the cleaning ladies gave us water every day and we could store our own drinks.

It's hard to find faults and all these are minor. The hill up to the room is very steep and would be difficult for those with mobility issues (but we rented a moped so often just drove to the top!). We also found the pillows a bit too thin but that is I guess a personal choice.

I’m not sure there’s anything to dislike, This is the most relaxing setting I think I’ve stayed in. Raw and Don are the nicest people so humble and welcoming. The bungalow we stayed in was compact with beautiful scenery. The breakfast attention to detail was superb and tasted amazing. They also rent scooters and can provide information on activities and transfers required. We took a scooter and went around the whole island. There are a few shops for necessities and Bayview restaurant is just next door for evening meal. If your looking a party setting this maybe isn’t the place it’s is tranquil and relaxed.

Noting as such the hill up to the bungalows is a climb but thankfully Don helped us with our luggage. If you have mobility issues this isn’t for you. There isn’t an iron in the room but we didn’t ask / need one.

This was the third time we stayed at Hillhouse, that’s how much we love this place. The bungalows, the views and the staff are enchanting. These bungalows on the hillside just provide a mind blowing view over the bay and the other islands in the distance. It will be hard to find a better view on the island. The bungalows are not too big but very comfortable for two people, they’re well equipped, pretty and very clean with a good bed. The hammock is amazing! Enjoy a generous breakfast (sticky rice with mango = Nr.1) with stunning views, a good way to start the day :-) . We thank Ro & Don, they are the loviest couple, it was good to see you again

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Quiet peaceful location amidst beautiful tropical gardens with stunning limestone karst views. I appreciated the design of the bungalow, open and airy, with large glass bi-fold doors which open onto the deck to make the most of the natural surrounds and the magnificent views. The double bed was large and comfortable with mosquito netting. The bungalow was serviced daily and was always spotlessly clean. Some of the bungalows have aircon but I specifically chose one without as I find the fans more to my preference and sufficient to keep me comfortable. The breakfast was nice, delicious and nutritious, and beautifully presented in the open dining area - with those views! The owners are always (I've stayed here before) so friendly and helpful - hire a motor scooter from them and explore the island!

The property is absolutely beautiful with gorgeous views of the islands. It is quite the uphill hike so make sure you are fit to make the climb. The staff/family is so kind and attentive. Breakfast was amazing and served right on the hill overlooking the water and nearby islands. It is so quiet and I spent majority of my time laying in my hammock on the terrace, as there were many afternoon storms during my stay. Just down the hill and to the right are some great beach restaurants and just a little bit more of a walk is a lovely massage place. I did not rent a scooter so my time was spent exploring on foot. If you are able to drive a scooter this is the best way to fully explore the island.

I, mistakenly, rented a room with no air con and it is was extremely hot and humid during my stay 8/7-11/7 which made sleeping difficult. My own fault and I had to cover myself in mosquito spray 24/7 and sleep inside of the net since I slept with the doors open. I'm sure during the drier season it would have been perfect.

I don’t know where to start! We’ve just left Hillhouse after the most wonderful week. It was pretty much the best place we’ve ever stayed, and we get about a bit! The location is absolutely perfect with the most wonderful views, access to the beach and some great eateries! The wildlife around the property is incredible, but happily we didn’t encounter any unwanted guests in the house itself. It was spotlessly clean. I can’t speak highly enough of the proprietors and staff. Incredibly welcoming, helpful and kind, and literally nothing was too much trouble. We rented a scooter, and had a day on the boat with Don, everything we wanted was provided happily and seamlessly, including transfers to and from the pier. One of the most perfect weeks of my life. Thanks SO much to everyone at Hillhouse. We would love to return to your beautiful island one day.

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-Peaceful, quiet bungalows in the middle of nature, nestled into the lush green hill and overlooking the stunning bay. Nature is all around, including hornbills and many many more types of fauna and flora. I was surprised to find almost no insects inside the bungalow (as it is open in spaces), minding the light at night surely helped. -The owners are lovely people, the breakfast a treat, loved the colors and little flowers they added to decorate. -I was glad to rent a scooter at Hillhouse to get around the island, the owner even took the time to give me a mini-training as I'd never used one before. -If you are a coffee lover, make sure to visit Coffee Cup Cafe Yao Noi Island and support the very friendly owner - she has an Italian espresso machine!

-Pillows too hard for me -Instant coffee for breakfast -June is low season, so lots of places around were closed (of course this has nothing to do with Hillhouse, and the upside is that it's even more peaceful!)

I loved getting mango and sticky rice and a fresh fruit smoothie with breakfast every morning. The eggs were nice, too. The staff were so kind and helpful. Don took us out in his power boat for a little island hopping (we highly recommend getting a very early start to beat the crowds!), and we also rented scooters from him for the week. I spent a LOT of time on the porch, reading in the hammock and enjoying the sea view. So many hornbills flew past our porch, and the sounds of gibbons, birds, and frogs filled the air; it was magical! Island Yoga is right down the hill, and we enjoyed the sunrise tai-chi and a couple yoga classes. There's a great restaurant just a short walk away. The food was so delicious, we went there every night!

Everything at Hillhouse was wonderful. No complaints!