Banyan Bay Villas

As soon as we stepped into the place with two small kids, they were super friendly. The staff are incredibly attentive, going above and beyond to ensure your comfort and make everything possible. They helped us to get to Krabi for an emergency, within 30 minutes, everything was organized. But what steals the show is the stunning sea view. Imagine savoring a divine meal as you gaze out at the endless blue horizon, the sound of waves gently caressing your soul. It's not just dining; it's an experience that uplifts you.

We had a great stay at Banyan Bay Villas. The island itself is beautiful, with a long quiet beaches, authentic villages, and relatively few tourists. The hotel has its own private beach, which looks especially beautiful during high tide, this is the best time for swimming, as the water is quite far out during low tide. There's also a pool right by the beach, which is a good alternative when the tide is low. The hotel’s restaurant offers a stunning view over the sea and beach, and the food was excellent throughout our stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the two friendly dogs added to the relaxed atmosphere. Our room was spacious and the terrace directly on the beach was definitely a highlight. We really enjoyed our time here!

My best friend and I came to spend about 4 days in Banyan Bay Villas. It was the best moment of our trip ! First of all, the place looks like heaven : the view from the restaurant on the sea and the sunset is breathtaking. It was so nice to have breakfast and diner here everyday. Our house was very pretty, the bed were confortable. The view from our little terrace was great : beautiful plants, the pool, the beach… It was really great to have a private beach : we went snorkeling (we only saw starfishes but still), we did some paddle… the beach itself is great : it was really funny and entertaining to see the shells moving on the sand, the crabs running… there were so many ! We even saw lots of shells on the way to our house, some shells eating in the cat bowl… The sea was very quiet and calm, this was great to bathe. The pool is very nice. We even had the chance to saw some monkeys coming near our house ! Now, let’s talk about the food : it was the best we had here in Thailand (on our roadtrip from Bangkok to Phuket). I highly recommend the pineapple fried rice, it was absolutely delicious. But most importantly, the people working here were so nice to us. We were extremely well welcomed : people here were so friendly and nice. It was a pleasure to see them every morning and evening. It might seem difficult to come to Koh Jum, but it is actually quite simple to come with a boat (ask directly for a boat to take you there instead of booking it on 12go.asia because it’s cheaper), and it is so worth it. 
We had a wonderful stay, and want to thank the whole team of Banyan Bay Village for the great moment we had here.

All of the staff were wonderful, helpful and welcoming. The ladies in the kitchen/reception made such a fuss of our little boy which he absolutely loved! Language barrier was not an issue for us at all. There is a staff member who speaks English, French and Thai but we got on just fine when he wasn’t around. The food in the restaurant was delicious especially to Tom Yum soup and breakfast omelette. The view from the bedroom was amazing and I liked the little touches like the mini bar being restocked, the beach shoes we were given and the box of toys and floats available for our son.

It was only two days that we spent there, but it was such a great experience for us. This was thanks to the amazing staff who welcomed us every day with big smiles and the owner’s warm hospitality. You won’t feel like just “another” guest to them. The bungalows are rustic, with only seven of them in the Banyan Bay area, hidden within a beautiful garden, making the stay cozy and intimate. Those who are light sleepers should know that it can be noisy at night due to the sounds of nature and monkeys jumping on the roof. :) The food served in the restaurant is also delicious. Since this part of the island, where the villas are located, is a bit isolated (which is great because of the surrounding nature), it’s worth renting a motorbike to explore the island and check out the beaches. Many thanks to Mum and Bastian for making our time at your place wonderful! 💚🙏