Cape Kudu Hotel

Thailand

New England aesthetics meet easygoing tropical paradise at this family owned boutique pad on Koh Yao Noi island, an emerald speck floating amid the sapphire hues of the Andaman Sea. Arrival is via speedboat from Phuket to a whitewashed haven with seaview suites and pool villas that takes its design cues from US East Coast chic with a smattering of Caribbean colonial. Indoor-outdoor living is the norm, with pavilion-style architecture and natural materials. The infinity pool overlooking a seascape dotted with karst islets is a highlight, as are the hornbills that flit overhead. Add a rustic restaurant that champions vibrant Thai classics and local seafood and your home away from home is guaranteed. It’s perfectly positioned for island hopping on a long boat, bike rides, diving – don’t miss nearby Shark Point and the King Cruiser Wreck site on Anemone Reef – or straight-up basking, perhaps with some batik painting.

Doubles from £129. 00 66 76 592600, capekuduhotel.com

Words by Blossom Green