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A contemporary version of The Palayana, The Yana Villas reflects the same touch of exquisite luxury, nestled along the lovely Khao Takiab beach, close to a picturesque temple invaded by monkeys.

The trendy design of this exclusive five-star boutique hotel, and its location, gave us the impression that we stayed in the French Riviera... with the Thai soft price and enthusiastic service as a bonus.

Secluded and quiet, chic but not bling, looking like a villa much more than a hotel, this brand new property has all to attract the western traveler looking for a relaxing stay in a chic environment. The intimate lobby shows more staff than guests. A major option has been set to service, with always someone nearby to assist any request. The highest notion of  peace and intimacy can be found in the preciously designed private pool villas, which have been planned to fit the requirement of the spoiled globe-trotter, only booking in the fanciest hotels.

Settled along tiny alleys, each villa opens on a small courtyard with a black-stone pool. The  volume varies, depending on the rooms category and size: yet, always allowing a pleasant swim. There is another, larger beachside pool, with a breathtaking view. We used both alternatively.
 

The interior of the villa is creative and plush. Even more luxury compared with The Palayana, it offers the same generous space, exquisite jet-set touch, conjugating dark-stone, wood, and lacquer, in a melody of soft lightings. The bathroom, equipped with a large cabinet, opens on the room, separated by the tub: some will like this romantic touch, while others will consider it a lack of intimacy.

The toiletry by "Elle SPA Paris" is high quality, and large mirrors everywhere make those bathrooms the top five ritziest in Hua Hin. As spoiled as we may be, we felt impressed, indeed. The king-size Pullman bed extends to a deep sofa.

There is a large screen TV, and blue-tooth speakers by JBL, Bose or Harman/Kardon, depending on the villas. We like the “FrancisFrancis for Illy” coffee machine. The best of technology caters the geeks at Yana Villas!

Each villa is different in size and design, though always keeping the same trendy concept. Those with a sea-view roof-top jacuzzi are most pleasant. 

There is a small, nicely appointed SPA, with fair valued room + treatment packages which can be booked in advance.

What did we prefer in the Yana Villas? The breakfast, certainly. Sensually enjoyed with the legendary Hua Hin breeze, a breathtaking view and special atmosphere quite reminiscent of Saint Tropez or Cap d'Antibe. Jet-set, indeed! The Garden Restaurant / Bliss Pool Bar area is surely the nicest in the region. It has all to please the most demanding travelers, couples on a romance... who could eventually organize their wedding ceremony in this unique property. The Yana Villas is more and more often totally privatized for wedding parties. This is, with Villa Maroc Pranburi, the dreamed -and therefore most booked- place for partying in style. 

We had a crush on this exceptional boutique hotel, where advance booking is imperative.

THE YANA VILLAS: 122/138 Soi Mooban Takieb, Nongkae, Huahin, Prachuap Khirikhan 77110, Kingdom of Thailand
PHONE: +66 32 655234,   +66 32 655210
E-MAIL: booking@theyanavillas.com