A Review of Como Point Yamu, Phuket

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Welcome to Thailand! Today I’m kicking off with my first post from this incredible country which I visited back in November. We decided to spend our full 12 day break exploring the region of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, connected to the mainland via a bridge. We stayed in two hotels – one on Phuket island itself, and the other in Phang Nga Bay, the cluster of stunning islands in the Andaman Ocean off the coast of Phuket reachable only via boat.

In Phuket itself, we stayed at the beautiful Como Point Yamu in the north of the island. A sleek hotel with open plan and sweeping design features it felt super modern and made for the perfect base from which to explore all the area has to offer.


Como Point Yamu is situated in the north of Phuket, on the east coast of the island and around a 30 minute drive from the airport, making it the perfect place as a first stop on a tour of the area.

The north of Phuket offers many attractions, including the incredible Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Khao Phra Thaeo National Park and Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre.

In Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

It’s also easy to access other famous Phuket sites from the hotel, such as the Big Buddha, Phuket Old Town, Phuket’s many beaches and to island hop out to Phang Nga Bay (post coming soon).


The hotel offers many different room types, as well as stand alone villas. We stayed in a Phang Nga Pool Suite with views out across the Andaman Ocean.

The room offered a small kitchen area, large dining area, large living room with a big sofa and a desk, a huge bathroom with a freestanding tub, a nice modern bedroom and a second toilet!

The star of the room though was its beautiful and big private pool overlooking Phang Nga Bay – it was the perfect place to rest and relax after long days out exploring.

The private pool and terrace
Perfect!

The room was spotlessly clean and beautifully appointed, with tea, coffee, chocolates and water provided daily. Rooms are made up once per day with an additional turndown service in the evening, and there was a smart TV in the room, enabling you to cast from your devices, watch Netflix etc.

Chilling in the pool


The food and drink at the hotel was, honestly, mixed. The breakfast was poor for a 5* hotel in my opinion. Every time we ordered eggs they were completely uncooked in the middle, and the breakfast buffet didn’t offer much variety.

However the main meals for lunch and dinner were delicious. There are two restaurants on site, one a relaxed dining hall serving Western and Thai food, and the other an authentic Thai restaurant. The food in the Thai restaurant was absolutely delicious.


The hotel offers an absolutely massive swimming pool, split in to three sections – one for families (which you have to have children to use; I know it’s only language and I’m sensitive to it but it always irks me that you have to have children to be considered a family), one for kids only, and one for adults only. The views out are really beautiful and we loved sitting by the pool with cocktails.

The main pool

Also on site are a number of stunning walkways around the property to enjoy the views out to sea. There’s a large garden, lots of water pools and just large open spaces. Reception also sits out in the open with water features all around. I loved the elegant design.

In reception

There is also a spa on site offering a wide range of treatments, and private dinners can be arranged in villa or in a private dining room.

Off to the spa!

Away from the hotel itself, Como Point Yamu offers a number of excursions, including to Phuket Old Town and out to the islands of Phang Nga Bay. Phang Nga Bay is truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to, and whilst I explored it from the next hotel on our trip (not Como Point Yamu), if you don’t have another opportunity to see it, please don’t miss it.

One of the many islands in Phang Nga Bay


So, what do you think of Como Point Yamu? Do you think it’s a good choice for a stay in Phuket?

I hope you enjoyed the visit – stay safe and happy travelling!

38 responses to “A Review of Como Point Yamu, Phuket”

  1. Everything looks so lovely, Hannah. Lodging accommodations at Como Point Yamu, stellar views, food, historical elements – and, elephants!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventures in Thailand, my friend 🙂

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    1. Thanks Phil – lots more Thailand adventures to come 🙂

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  2. Gotta love an infinity pool! Phuket looks like paradise and Thailand is next on my radar for a return trip to SE Asia. Thanks for sharing your wonderful time and stay there, Han 😊

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    1. It’s such an amazing part of the world, we will definitely return to Thailand one day!

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  3. It looks idyllic Hannah. Undercooked eggs at breakfast though would have been a disappointment to me, too.

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    1. It was, though it was rather overshadowed by the next hotel of our trip – the review will be incoming soon 🙂

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  4. Beautiful pictures, Hannah!

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  5. I’ve always wanted to go to Phuket!

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    1. It’s a really cool place to visit. My full guide is coming up next week 🙂

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      1. Great. I’ll look out for it 😄

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  6. Great choice, Hannah! This hotel is a real gem. The northern part of Phuket has a lot to offer. I need to check it out.

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    1. Thanks John, although wait until you see the next one of our trip (this one pales in to insignificance!!!) 🙂

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  7. You always find the best places to stay!! Can’t wait to read more of this series 🙂

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    1. You just wait for the next hotel Lyssy haha – it was insane. Lots more Thailand content incoming soon 🙂

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  8. Undercooked eggs aside, this looks like a great place to stay!

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    1. It was really lovely, a perfect place from which to explore 🙂

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  9. Your own private infinity pool?? Sign me up! Looks heavenly Hannah.

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    1. It was lovely, although wait until the next hotel which took it to a whole next level!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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      1. Ooh, can’t wait. Thanks, you too!

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  10. It looks wonderful

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  11. Gorgeous! It looks like the perfect place to relax! Mel

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    1. It sure was Mel 🙂

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  12. The hotel looks idyllic. I could happily while away some time sitting by the pool with a cocktail in hand.

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    1. Oh I agree completely, I feel like that ends up being most of my holidays haha! (she says, sitting in a pool bar in Dubai with a cocktail in hand) 🙂

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  13. Looks like paradise! What a lovely spot to stay. I still can’t get over that pool!

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    1. It’s insane isn’t it….though wait until the next hotel as it gets even more insane there!!! Have a great weekend 🙂

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  14. It’s a perfect place to stay. The pool is amazing! I travelled a lot of Thailand, but haven’t yet made it to Phuket. Thanks for the heads up.

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    1. It was absolutely lovely to collapse in to at the end of the day. I hope you make it to phuket one of these days – my full guide to the island is incoming next week 🙂

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  15. Wow, what a wonderful hotel to stay at! I just love how your room has a private terrace and a swimming pool from which to take in those sea and mountain views. As I haven’t made it to Thailand yet, I very much look forward to your posts. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx

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    1. It was really lovely to have the private pool, and a lovely peaceful spot in Phuket. Thailand is such a beautiful country 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend Aiva xx

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  16. Language matters. I’m with you. While I come at it from a different perspective (childfree by choice), I, too, chafe at the use of “family” to only mean adults with children. When people ask if I have a family, I always say “yes.” (Sometimes if they ask if I have kids, I say, “Yes, but they’re deformed. They have 4 legs and these weird protrusions coming out of their backsides.”) 😉
    I find it odd that they have a “kids only” pool that’s separate from a “family” pool. Shouldn’t parents/adult family members be allowed to be with their kids while swimming? You know, with the risk of drowning and all? I’m guessing they have lifeguards, but it still seems strange to me.
    Gorgeous hotel – you always pick good ones!

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    1. Yes it really bothers me – is my family less because my womb doesn’t work? And is your family less because you’ve made a choice? No, of course not!! I agree about the pools here, it was all a bit odd so we just mainly used our private one rather than bothering to try. And thank you – you just wait for the next one coming up 🙂 Have a great weekend, and thanks for taking the time to comment and share your thoughts.

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  17. Wow what a beautiful hotel! You really do always showcase the best places to stay. I am really looking forward to following your adventures through Thailand! 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much Meg – the most special hotel I’ve ever stayed in is coming up in a few weeks 🙂

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  18. A November to remember! I can already see in your first post that you guys had an amazing time in Phuket – those views from the pool are lovely … and with a cocktail in hand just perfect!

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    1. Totally perfect, we had such an amazing trip and can’t wait to go back to Thailand again in the future 🙂

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