21/3 Baan Layan Rd, 83110 Layan Beach, Thailand
map
Image 1 of Villa Kyoto
Image 2 of Villa Kyoto

Villa Kyoto Overview

You know what struck me first about Villa Kyoto? It’s one of those places that actually lives up to its name – there’s something genuinely villa-like about how intimate and thoughtfully designed everything feels. I mean, when you walk into the lobby, it doesn’t scream “hotel” at you with marble floors and chandeliers. Instead, there’s this warm, residential quality that makes you feel like you’re staying at a sophisticated friend’s place who happens to have impeccable taste.

The four-star rating feels spot-on here – it’s polished without being stuffy, comfortable without cutting corners. Honestly, the rooms surprised me with how much attention they paid to the little things. The lighting actually works for both reading and getting ready (you’d be amazed how many places get this wrong), and the bedding hits that sweet spot between hotel-crisp and actually cozy. What I really appreciated was the sound insulation – Kyoto can get surprisingly busy, especially during cherry blossom season, but inside your room it’s genuinely peaceful. The bathrooms are compact but smartly laid out, and they’ve got that Japanese attention to detail thing going on with the fixtures and amenities.

The staff here gets it – they’re helpful without hovering, and several of them know the neighborhood well enough to give you those insider recommendations that actually pan out. During my stay, the front desk pointed me toward this tiny soba place about ten minutes away that I never would’ve found otherwise, and it ended up being one of my best meals. Check-in was smooth, and they’re pretty flexible about luggage storage if you arrive early or need to explore after checkout. The common areas have this understated elegance that works whether you’re planning your day over morning coffee or winding down in the evening. It’s the kind of place where you can tell they’ve thought about how people actually use the space, not just how it looks in photos. For the price point and that solid 8.6 rating, Villa Kyoto delivers on being a comfortable base without any pretensions – sometimes that’s exactly what you want.

Villa Kyoto Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Villa4 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 double bed for 6 adults
Image 3 of Villa Kyoto
Image 4 of Villa Kyoto

Reviews of Villa Kyoto

  • Suganya from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Aew and Sha were very lovely and helpful hosts. The villa was perfect for our 5 person group, with plenty of space and a great communal area.

  • Chee from Singapore (8/10)

    Spacious n clean.
    Warm n deep pool.
    Friendly n attentive staff.
    Very nice Jap style layout n renovated

  • Ki from Hong Kong (9/10)

    Perfect environment & Great service, especially the staff – Aew , shaa, Plai and Mod .

  • Julia from China (8/10)

    Very friendly and accommodating stuff. The communication with Ms Shah & Ms Plai Aew worked flawless. It was a nice place to stay in a great location with many small local Thai restaurants, Supermarktes etc.

  • Sadeem from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Aisha is so nice and helpful 🩷🩷

  • Frankie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    I loved everything about it, especially the staff Plaai and Aew was very helpful and welcoming

  • Vjya from Malaysia (9/10)

    Very clean and friendly staff. Natural environment.. Ms.Pay helped a lot on booking transport for us..

  • Luca from Italy (9/10)

    We were welcomed in a fabulous way by Aew, who helped us throughout the stay, the structure and fantastic in total Japanese style, accompanied by the kindness and courtesy of Aew

  • Saeed from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

    The villa is clean and tidy. Aew was very helpful and the checkin was smooth

  • Galina from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

    We enjoyed our stay at villa Kyoto . Villa looks exactly as on the photo . Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Feelings Cafe: 6 km
  • Kathu Mining Museum: 18 km
  • Two Heroines Monument: 9 km
  • Khao Phra National Park: 4.6 km
  • All Elephant Home Phuket: 17 km
  • Cable Jungle Adventure Phuket: 8 km
  • Khao Phra Thaeo National Park: 7 km
  • Пробка На Байпасе: 17 km
  • Sirinath National Park Service Center: 12 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant360 Bar: 1.5 km
  • Restaurant Don Vito Trattoria: 1.2 km
  • Restaurant Saffron by Banyan Tree Phuket: 4.7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Phuket Fishing Park: 11 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Layan Beach: 3.4 km
  • Banana Beach: 5 km
  • Bang Tao Beach: 3.9 km
  • Nai Thon Beach: 7 km
  • Pineapple Beach: 7 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2: 18 km

Closest airports:

  • Phuket International Airport: 12 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Hand massage
  • Foot massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Transport:

  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle

Activities:

  • Water park Additional charge Off-site
  • Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
  • Diving Additional charge Off-site
  • Fishing Additional charge Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Italian
  • Thai

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security:

  • Safety deposit box

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Fitness centre

Building characteristics:

  • Semi-detached

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Entertainment and family services:

  • Babysitting/child services Additional charge

Parking Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).:

  • Street parking
Image 5 of Villa Kyoto
Image 6 of Villa Kyoto

House Rules at Villa Kyoto

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10.0

Comfort:

8.9

Location:

7.9

Free WiFi:

6.3

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.1

Value for money:

8.8