56/1 moo8 haad yao, 84280 Haad Yao, Thailand·View on map
Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant is a hotel in Haad Yao on Koh Phangan, with direct beachfront access and rooms overlooking the sea. Its restaurant serves Thai, seafood, Russian, local, international and European dishes, and the property has a terrace with outdoor seating. Breakfast options include continental and Asian choices, as well as breakfast to go. Canoeing and laundry are available, and daily housekeeping is provided.
The accommodation includes double rooms and bungalows, among them sea-view and side-sea-view rooms and a beachfront bungalow. Each room accommodates up to two people and has a private bathroom; sizes range from 15 m² to 21 m². Balconies and terraces feature across several categories, while equipment such as air conditioning, a refrigerator and an electric kettle varies by room. Free public parking is available on site, and free WiFi is available in public areas. The coastal setting suits travellers looking for a beachside stay with sea-facing accommodation and dining on site.
The accommodation range includes double rooms and bungalows for up to two people, each with a private bathroom. Sizes run from 15 m² to 21 m². The double rooms include full sea-view and side-sea-view options, while the bungalows range from a beachfront unit to smaller sea-view bungalows and a Standard Bungalow with a separate living room. Several options have a balcony or terrace, and air conditioning appears in most configurations; fans are also provided in many rooms.
Room features vary by category. Sea-facing options pair their outlook with a balcony or terrace, and some include a refrigerator and electric kettle. The Standard Bungalow has a terrace, outdoor furniture and a mosquito net, while the Double Room with Balcony has a fan and wardrobe. Across the range, towels, linen and private bathrooms with bath-or-shower facilities are provided, with room sizes and views shaping the main differences.
At 19 m², this is the larger of the two Deluxe Double Room with Sea View options. It sleeps two and pairs a king-size bed with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a terrace overlooking the sea. A balcony, refrigerator and electric kettle are also provided.
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This 15 m² Deluxe Double Room with Sea View is the more compact of the two same-named options, with space for two. It has a king-size bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, balcony and terrace, plus a refrigerator and electric kettle. Its sea-facing outlook is the main feature.
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At 19 m², the Side Sea View category offers a king-size bed, private bathroom and air conditioning for two. Its balcony and terrace frame a partial sea outlook, with a refrigerator and electric kettle among the room equipment rather than a full sea-facing outlook.
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The 21 m² beachfront bungalow is the largest of these first eight options and sits directly by the shore. For two people, it combines a king-size bed and private bathroom with air conditioning, a terrace, outdoor furniture and sea views from its outdoor space.
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This 15 m² bungalow accommodates two and looks out towards the sea from its terrace. It has a king-size bed, private bathroom and air conditioning, with a balcony, refrigerator, electric kettle and fan completing its main in-room features.
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Another 15 m² sea-view bungalow sleeps two, with a king-size bed and private bathroom. Air conditioning and a terrace accompany the sea-facing outlook; the room also includes a balcony, refrigerator, electric kettle and fan. Towels and linen are provided alongside the electric kettle.
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At 17 m², the Double Room with Balcony sleeps two and has a king-size bed and private bathroom. Unlike the sea-view categories, its features focus on practical room basics: a fan, wardrobe or closet, clothes rack and bath-or-shower facilities. A straightforward choice for two.
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At 17 m², the Standard Bungalow has a separate bedroom and living room, making it distinct from the single-room options. It sleeps two and includes a king-size bed, private bathroom, air conditioning and terrace, as well as outdoor furniture, a refrigerator, electric kettle and mosquito net.
See pricesSecret Place Hotel and Restaurant has direct beach access, with a terrace and outdoor furniture for time outside. The on-site restaurant is available, while breakfast choices include continental, Asian and breakfast to go. Canoeing and laundry are offered, and daily housekeeping is provided. Non-smoking rooms are available, with air conditioning and fans among the general facilities. Private check-in and check-out are also available.
Room facilities include a private bathroom, toilet, shower or bath-or-shower facilities, towels, toilet paper, linen, a wardrobe or closet and a clothes rack. Free public parking is possible on site without a reservation, and free WiFi is available in public areas.
Haad Yao is a west-coast beach community on Koh Phangan, facing the Gulf of Thailand and centred on a sandy bay. Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant is beside the shore: Haad Yao Beach is 50 m away, Haad Tian Beach 250 m, Haad Gruad Beach 550 m and Salad Beach 750 m. Shiralea Backpackers Resort and Loccos Pizza Bar are nearby dining stops. Guest feedback highlights the uncrowded sandy stretch and views of the bay and sunsets from rooms and terraces. The west coast has a string of coves and small settlements rather than a single built-up resort strip.
Koh Phangan is reached by boat, with most services arriving at Thong Sala on the south-west coast. From Koh Samui, travellers transfer from the airport to piers at Bangrak or Maenam for ferries to Thong Sala; shared songthaews then run between the port town and Haad Yao. Thong Sala is about 8 km from the hotel. The onward journey follows the island's west-coast road, and free public parking is available on site without a reservation. From Samui airport, the pier transfer takes around 10–15 minutes, followed by a ferry crossing of roughly 20–30 minutes to Thong Sala.
Beach time, swimming and scuba diving are among the activities around Haad Yao. Food Market and Wat Sri Thanu are both 2.4 km from the hotel; Phaeng Waterfall is 7 km inland, and Snorkeling Spot is 2.6 km away. The west coast is generally driest and calmest from February to April. June to September brings a green season with short storms, while October to December is Koh Phangan's wettest period.
Guests often praise the short walk to the sea, nearby dining and markets, and views of the bay and sunsets from rooms and terraces. Some felt the basic, ageing rooms did not match the rates; comments on staff were mixed, alongside reports of friendly and helpful service.
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Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant is in Haad Yao, about 8 km from Thong Sala. Shared songthaews connect the pier town with Haad Yao, and free public parking is available on site if you arrive by road. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00; contact the hotel in advance with your expected arrival time.
Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant is beside Haad Yao Beach, 50 m away. Haad Tian Beach is 250 m away, Haad Gruad Beach is 550 m away, and Salad Beach is 750 m away. Food Market is 2.4 km from the property, with Wat Sri Thanu at the same distance. Wat Sri Thanu is a local Buddhist temple, and Food Market is a stop for prepared food.
Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant has continental and Asian breakfast options, plus breakfast to go. À la carte selections and vegan choices are also available; the on-site restaurant serves Thai, seafood, Russian, local, international and European dishes.
The restaurant at Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant serves seafood, Thai, Russian, local, international and European cuisine. Breakfast choices include continental and Asian options, plus breakfast to go, with à la carte choices also available.
Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant has double rooms and bungalows, including sea-view, side-sea-view and beachfront options. The rooms accommodate up to two people, with sizes ranging from 15 m² to 21 m² and a private bathroom in each option.
Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant provides free WiFi in public areas, so you can connect in shared spaces during your stay.
Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant has free public parking on site, and no reservation is needed. The parking is public rather than private.
Guests under 18 can check in at Secret Place Hotel and Restaurant only with a parent or official guardian. The property asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance.