While most of Phuket’s top-tier hotels compete for prime sunset positions along the island’s western coastline, COMO Point Yamu takes a different approach entirely. Set on the tip of Cape Yamu on the east coast, this 106-room property faces the sunrise, looking out across the turquoise expanse of Phang Nga Bay and its dramatic limestone karsts. It is a location that immediately sets the tone for what COMO Point Yamu does best: slow things down. The drive from the airport takes around 25 minutes, and as the road narrows towards the cape, the shift in energy is noticeable. The tourist bustle of the west coast feels far away, replaced by greenery, quiet roads, and the occasional glimpse of water through the trees.
The resort, designed by Italian creative Paola Navone, has been open for over a decade and holds a MICHELIN Key. Her playful interiors blend blue and turquoise accents with cool whites and grey Sino-patterned tiles, while floor-to-ceiling windows ensure the bay views take centre stage from almost every corner of the property. On arrival, the lobby is strikingly large and minimalist, with clean lines and an open atrium flooded with natural light. It is architecturally impressive, though it can feel a little sparse for guests looking for a lounge area to settle into with a coffee. Beyond the main desk, there are a few enclosed spaces with a pool table and seating, but the lobby itself would benefit from a lounge area where guests could linger over a drink or catch up on reading.
Our stay was in one of the resort’s rooms in the main building, and the space was generous by any standard. Bright, airy, and finished with Navone’s signature style, it opened onto a balcony with uninterrupted views of Phang Nga Bay. The room felt like a genuine retreat in its own right, the kind of space where you could happily spend an afternoon with a glass of wine and nothing but the changing light over the water for company. For those booking a pool villa, COMO Point Yamu really comes into its own.
The private pools are notably large, far bigger than what you would typically find at this level, and the villas themselves are expansive, with open-plan living areas, warm timber floors, and a genuine sense of seclusion. The resort’s main pool is equally impressive, stretching across three connected sections that span close to 100 metres in length. The deeper section draws most guests, while a shallower area is well suited to families and younger children. It is one of the standout features of a stay at COMO Point Yamu, particularly in the late afternoon when the water catches the light from across the bay. Loungers line the pool deck, and the Aqua Bar sits nearby, making it easy to settle in for a full afternoon without needing to move far.
COMO Point Yamu offers two restaurants and a bar. Nahmyaa, the resort’s Southern Thai restaurant, is open for dinner and serves a menu rooted in the bold, aromatic cooking of the region. The à la carte offering runs from small plates such as bue thod goong, deep fried spiced prawn with jungle leaf fritters, through to curries and wok-fried mains. Dishes such as the kaeng kati poo bai chaplu, a blue crab curry with turmeric and green peppercorns, and the goong rad sauce makham, deep-fried tiger prawns in tamarind sauce, showcase locally sourced produce and traditional techniques.
For guests looking for a broader sampling, the kitchen also offers two signature tasting menus in a sharing style, which move through starters, mains, and dessert at a relaxed pace. The setting, another Navone creation, is warm and colourful, with a gold-leaf feature wall adding texture to the room. For those less familiar with Southern Thai cuisine, the flavours can be punchy and direct, so it may not suit every palate, though the kitchen team is attentive and happy to guide diners through the menu. It is worth approaching nahmyaa with an open mind and an appetite for heat, as the cooking here leans closer to traditional Phuket flavour profiles than to the milder Thai dishes many travellers may be accustomed to.
La Sirena, the resort’s Italian restaurant, covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and serves as the social heart of the property during the daytime. The breakfast spread is generous, combining a buffet with an à la carte selection that includes everything from waffles and açai bowls to omelettes and eggs Benedict. A highlight worth noting is the fresh coconut, sourced locally and served whole, which was some of the best we had during our time in Phuket. La Sirena’s lunch menu leans into wood-fired pizzas and lighter Mediterranean dishes, offering a welcome alternative to the Thai-focused options at nahmyaa. With only two restaurants on site, guests staying more than a couple of nights may find the rotation limited, though the menus at both are broad enough to avoid repetition over a short stay.
Wellness is central to the COMO brand, and the COMO Shambhala retreat at COMO Point Yamu sits on the upper floors of the main building, offering treatment rooms with views across the bay. We had a couples’ massage that was well executed, with therapists who took time to adjust pressure and technique throughout the session. The treatment rooms themselves are pared back and slightly dark, with natural stone floors and a raw, earthy aesthetic that feels intentional rather than sparse.
After the treatment, guests are served tea before being invited to use the spa’s own pool, which overlooks the main pool below. The water here is slightly warmer, and it is a peaceful spot to extend the post-treatment calm. Beyond the treatment rooms, the spa also houses a gym, steam rooms, a sauna, and a jacuzzi. The resort has also introduced hyperbaric oxygen therapy to its wellness offering, which sits alongside the brand’s signature COMO Shambhala treatments and a daily schedule of complimentary activities including yoga, stretching, and guided beach walks.
One of the advantages of COMO Point Yamu’s east coast location is its proximity to Rang Yai Island, a quiet stretch of sand accessible by a short longtail boat ride. The hotel arranges morning excursions aboard a traditional wooden boat, and the island is far less crowded earlier in the day. The water close to the shore is shallow and clear, and the beach itself is simple and unmanicured, a welcome contrast to the more developed spots elsewhere on the island. It is a straightforward outing, with time for swimming and a walk along the beach, but one that gives a taste of Phuket’s calmer side.
The boat crew offered insights into the local area along the way, pointing out features of the coastline and the surrounding islands, adding a personal touch to what is otherwise a low key trip. It is the kind of excursion that suits the resort’s overall pace, unhurried and uncluttered. It is worth noting that COMO Point Yamu’s location, while ideal for those seeking quiet, does mean it sits some distance from Phuket’s main tourist areas, restaurants, and nightlife. The surrounding neighbourhood is residential, with attractive private villas adding to the area’s upscale feel, but guests will need to arrange taxis or transfers to explore further afield. For those happy to stay within the resort and embrace a slower rhythm, this sense of remove is part of the appeal.
COMO Point Yamu is a property that rewards guests looking to decompress rather than explore. The pools are among the finest on the island, the rooms are spacious and thoughtfully designed, and the COMO Shambhala spa delivers on the brand’s wellness promise. The dining options, while limited to two restaurants, cover enough ground to keep a short stay interesting, and the views from almost every vantage point across the property are consistently impressive. It is not a hotel that tries to be everything to everyone, and that restraint works in its favour. For couples and travellers who value privacy, calm, and strong views over proximity to Phuket’s busier west coast scene, COMO Point Yamu makes a compelling case for the east side of the island.
Quick Summary – COMO Point Yamu
- ⭐ Style: Design-led luxury wellness resort
- 📍 Location: Cape Yamu, east coast Phuket, Thailand
- 🌊 View: Phang Nga Bay and limestone karsts at sunrise
- 🔑 Key feature: Large pool villas and a 100m multi-section infinity pool
- 🍽 Dining: Two restaurants — Southern Thai at nahmyaa and Italian at La Sirena
- 💆♀️ Wellness: COMO Shambhala spa with bay-view treatment rooms and holistic therapies
- ✨ Ideal for: Couples and travellers seeking calm, privacy, and a slower island pace
