Jaiyen Eco Resort, by Artisia

Incredibly laid back with beautiful sunset views. Food is really good, simple but well executed.
Owners of the property went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay. Look forward to returning soon.

Heavily over priced, passively aggressive owner (Shela, Kevin was great). Good Wifi though. Would not recommend.

Awesome place to relax. The owners are very nice people and will make your stay unforgettable. The resort is 20 minute away from the pear of Ko Yao Noi. The food has no meat and is delicious. It is cooked by a professional cooker. There are many fruit juices which I highly recommend you to try.
The resort proposes different activities to do around the island.
The rooms are very well equiped and very comfortable.
I strongly advise you to stay in this resort to have an awesome experience.

Absolutely lovely place. Spacious bungalows, beautiful pool, and some of the best food on the island! We really loved our time here and left feeling refreshed and happy.

A great space to relax unwind and be creative. The only place on Yao Noi with these beautiful earth conscious curved structures to forget yourself in.

This is a fantastic slice of paradise to leave your stresses and strife at the door. Stunning views, wonderful food and Kevin and Shela are two fantastic hosts. If you prefer something more adventurous, the resort is the perfect base as Kevin can provide you with information and make the necessary arrangements with the locals. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and cannot recommend it enough. One caveat, approach this place with an open mind and do not have any expectations or preconceived notions so that you can get the most out of what is probably the most relaxing place I've ever been to.

What a fantastic experience! We were so fortunate to have found this wonderful place. More than a hotel, we were utterly enriched by Kevin and Shela's holistic approach to hospitality.

Jaiyen promises much and delivers even more, though not quite as you would expect. The greatest treasure of the island is Kevin and Shela, two amazing souls who go out of their way to make a holiday exceptional. From the warm greeting at our arrival to the insanely wonderful Thai vegetarian dinners, we were cared for and nurtured just as promised. The individual cocoons lovingly created by Kevin gave us welcome time to be on our own and contemplate what 2020 means for us. The open plan common area provides a calm and welcoming spot together with the three Jaiyen cats King, Foo and Luna, who were definitely the best therapy cats around. If you’re looking for a prescriptive resort, this is not for you. If you are looking to chill, take some time out and enjoy gentle kindness and authentic hospitality - run don’t walk to Jaiyen! Kevin and Shela go out of their way to explain the wonders of Ko Yao Noi, and are happy to explain and organise all that the island has to offer. Nothing is too much trouble and their patience and kindness infuses the whole quality of the experience.

When you arrive, I recommend renting a scooter and visiting the nearby town and beaches, and Kevin and Shela will be happy to point you in the right direction. They will also organise cultural tours, fishing trips, massages and yoga, and anything else you can think of. We took a longboat out for a day of visiting nearby islands, which I highly recommend. There is a beach in front of Jaiyen which is good at high tide, but the other side of the island has sandier options for real beach lovers. You can rent kayaks, and we also hiked the nearby mountain to visit the island’s notorious “Big Tree”. We ate at Jaiyen which was delicious, as well as the French restaurant next door (the pesto pasta was good), and the Thai place two doors down offers really good authentic Thai food. We used the small outdoor gym on the property every day, which was perfectly adequate. After a week at the resort, we felt at home and rested.

Jaiyen means ‘calm heart’ and our experience was exactly that. We came away wishing we could stay longer and so thankful for the time we had had there together as a family.

- Tanyella and Kirsten

Fantastic accomodation in the wonderful spot in Koh Yao Noi, the owner is so friendly, welcome, humble. 5 stars is not enough.

There are so many resorts in Thailand. And for the most part, they are comfortable, clean, with lovely staff and facilities. They are part of the typical Thailand holiday experience - and that's great for the majority of people. However, my friend and I aren't really the typical tourist experience type of people. We wanted something quieter, with less hustle, on an island that is a little more untouched, to see the raw beauty of Thailand.
On the stunning island of Koh Yao Noi we stayed at the newly created Jaiyen Eco Resort. We loved that it was so remote and situated on the side of the island away from tourists. The cocoons are aesthetically beautiful, clean and minimalistic, and have that feeling of being 'off the grid' without having to actually be completely cut off from society (just the right amount). Jai Yen means to have a 'calm heart' - and this is what this place did for us. It gave us a space to recharge, refresh and reconnect with ourselves and with nature. We really sensed the ethos of 'Connect. Create. Contribute. ' and loved that the place was so environmentally conscious. They are connected to Trash Hero, a global volunteer movement bringing communities together to clean and reduce waste, and we were able to participate in a beach clean up through this organisation with 28 students and their teachers which was an amazing experience.
Jaiyen Eco Resort was exactly what we were looking for, and it exceeded our expectations. Our host, Kevin, was extremely friendly and helpful. He gave us ideas about things we could do on the island and helped us organise day trips when we wanted to leave the island. A heads up, to see the rest of Koh Yao Noi you will need transportation. Taxis are available but trips start to add up, so you may want to hire scooters or a side car to get around. The food at Jaiyen was fantastic, all vegetarian and fresh, sourced from the local markets. The sea views are unmatched, as the ocean is just across the road. As it is a tropical island, this does come with bugs, geckos and frogs, as well as the occasional dog/cat that comes to visit.
This sort of holiday may not be for everyone, especially if you like crowds and want night life, however if you are after a unique and quieter Thailand experience, we would highly recommend Jaiyen Eco Resort.

Beautiful space in such an amazing location! The team putting this together are truly amazing, make sure to ask about the story behind it when you get there!

This place is an Oasis, not just because of the amenities and the gorgeous grounds, but because of the heart centered intention upon which the vision was built, and the extraordinary community of humans who are stewarding it.

I can still feel the gentle rocking of the warm ocean water cradling me during one of the most profoundly beautiful tropical sunsets I have ever witnessed in my many years of traveling the world.

The island is quiet and pristine. It doesn’t feel jaded like a lot of other places in Thailand. It has its purity intact.

The week I spent here allowed me to find deep relaxation in my body, mind and spirit and I left feeling refreshed and charged.

This place is special. Highly recommend for intimate retreats or just a getaway from all the noise. Plus you’ll be joining an epic tribe of dope humans who are changing the world by looking within!

A true paradise, a safe space where I felt so comfortable to connect with myself, with the incredible, kind and open-hearted Artisia team working at Jaiyen and connect with the higher purpose I've set to accomplish in this life. I felt so peaceful and inspired as I fully integrated in nature, the land and the elements. The profound feeling of love, joy, and peace I've experienced during my month-long stay at Jaiyen is not describable in words, and I wish anyone could make a choice to experience it for themselves.

If you're looking for a chilled creative vibe, look no further! 3 blissful days at Jaiyen Resort was just what we needed. In addition to the beautiful scenery, amazing design & free-flow of creativity, your hosts Kevin and Shela will do absolutely anything to ensure your stay is special. Ideal for retreats, corporate get-aways or a special celebration. Looking forward to our next visit.

Wow, looking back on our time traveling in Thailand, an absolute highlight was our unforgettable stay with Kevin and Shela at Jaiyen Resort. They have created a peaceful and gorgeous space that truly allowed us to relax. Whether it was sitting and stretching on the deck overlooking the water during sunset, dunking in the hot and cold tubs, soaking up sunshine in the infinity pool, or exploring the gardens, all of it felt so very calming. The bungalows were comfortably luxurious, spacious, wonderfully clean, and filled with attention to detail. We slept like absolute babies during our nights there, falling asleep to the ripple of the water. We appreciated the efforts Keven and Shela made to welcome us with open arms and big smiles, sharing their knowledge of the island, letting us use their scooter, building us a shade structure by the pool, and even preparing a fabulous dinner for us on our final evening with them. This would be a great place for one person, a couple, or a group of people to spend a couple days, a week, or even several weeks. We felt so lucky to be some of the first guests to stay at this incredible property and look forward to returning again in the future.