Koh Yao Noi · Phang Nga, Thailand
A waterfront hostel where the jungle meets the canal. Real Thai food, island adventures, and people who make you feel at home.
The Vibe
Big Hug Home is a family-run waterfront hostel on Koh Yao Noi — one of Thailand's last truly unhurried islands, tucked between Phuket and Krabi in Phang Nga Bay.
Wake up to the sound of the canal. Have a coffee — it's free. Let Pom and the crew point you toward the best boat trip, snorkeling spot, or hidden beach you've never heard of. Eat together at the long table. Stay longer than you planned.
Breakfast from 60 baht. Fruit smoothies. Free coffee and tea. Kayaks at the dock. PADI courses available. Boat tickets to anywhere in Southern Thailand booked right here.
The Place
Get Out There
Day trips to Phuket, Krabi, Ao Nang, Railay, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and more. Buy your tickets right here.
Explore the mangrove canals at your own pace. Kayaks available from the dock — no booking needed.
Crystal clear waters around Koh Yao Noi make for incredible snorkeling. Scuba trips arranged on request.
Try Dive, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Scuba Review, and Fun Dive. All levels, all ages. Ask at reception.
Koh Ngai, Koh Kradan, Koh Mook, Koh Lipe, Koh Jum — we know the boats and the best times to go.
Sit on the deck. Watch the herons. Read a book. Koh Yao Noi is one of the few places left in Thailand where you can genuinely do nothing.
Eat Well
Breakfast starts at 7:30am. Free coffee and tea all day. Fruit smoothies, pancakes with banana and mango, eggs any way you like them.
Lunch and dinner are home-cooked Southern Thai — the kind of food you'd get at someone's house, not a tourist restaurant.
Get Here
84/24 หมู่ 6 Ko Yao District
Phang Nga 82160, Thailand