The first accommodation on Koh Tao was established in 1984. It was very basic, just small simple huts, no fan, communal shower room and toilet, and cost 30 Baht per night.
Today, things couldn’t be more different. Koh Tao now offers a wide choice of accommodations from simple wooden beach bungalows in secluded bays to budget dorm hostels in town centre to luxury pool villas with private beach costing over 30,000 Baht per night. Services and therefore what to expect vary. Many places are friendly family-run businesses, with the owner and family members taking care of the cooking, cleaning, gardening, reception, restaurant, and everything else themselves. Other resorts, have staff with professional management teams.
View Point Resort offers the perfect combination of refinement and nature for travellers who want to venture away from the busier areas of the island. Located on the southern tip of Koh Tao outside of Chalok Baan Kao, View Point provides privacy and sophistication amongst a lush tropical setting with a calm ocean breeze. The highlighted accommodations that View Point Resort is known for are the Pool Villas. There are seven of these villas…
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Since opening in 2017, The Dearly Hostel has become a popular choice among travellers looking for higher-end dormitories in a quieter part of the island. Less than a ten-minute walk away from Chalok Baan Khao beach, The Dearly Hostel provides its guests with a home atmosphere in a jungle environment. Most of the accommodation are shared rooms with 4 beds, 6 beds, 8 beds, or 9 beds. The Dearly Hostel also has deluxe accommodation for groups traveling together…
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The first luxury 5-star spa resort of Koh Tao, Jamahkiri offers everything to pamper yourself and make your trip an unforgettable experience. Jamahkiri Resort & Spa is the perfect combination of serenity and nature with services suitable for couples or families with children. There is a selection of elegant suites, rooms, and villas that offer full facilities and stunning ocean views. Their new Pool Villas come with private pool, fully functional kitchen, and other facilities…
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Getaway to secluded paradise with your family or loved one — Tanote Villa is an ideal place to enjoy Koh Tao’s ocean view accompany with their superb resort facilities all day long. Tanote Villa Resort offers two infinity pools, one with a stunning view of Tanote Bay and another surrounded by lush nature, Thai Fusion Restaurant & Bar, massage rooms, room service, laundry service, and free Wi-Fi. Tanote Villa is the ideal location for a long relaxing vacation on-site…
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Chabalay Resort is located in the southern part of Koh Tao at Aow Leuk Bay, a paradise for nature lovers. This family business has been operated for 22 years and has kept its charm and authenticity along with the owners’ kindness and hospitality. Chabalay Resort holds nine wooden fan bungalows on the hillside, all offering a fridge, a big bed, hot water, Wi-Fi access, and a sea view from almost every room. Their customers will be amazed at the heart-warming sunrises…
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Located at one of Koh Tao’s most visited spots, Taatoh Seaview Resort offers accommodation and a restaurant with a view over the turquoise sea. Taatoh Seaview Resort is seamlessly blended into the hillside of Thian Og Bay or otherwise known as “Shark Bay”, and is easily accessible by the main road. Every bungalow offers privacy, a sea view and all the facilities to complete your vacation. Cool yourself down on hot days with the air-conditioning offered in every room…
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The small beach town of Chalok Baan Kao has a growing number of places to hang out, and Fisherman Koh Tao should be on your go-to list. Found directly on the beach, Fisherman Koh Tao, decorated with a nautical theme, has the best of both worlds; an ocean view with a pool on the beach and a bar serving cold beers and mixed drinks. The recent renovation and input by architects place Fisherman on the map as one of the top places to visit on the island…
One of the most popular accommodations on Koh Tao, Cape Shark Villas deserves its 5-star reviews and social media presence from the array of tourists, celebrities and famous athletes that have visited this incredible estate. Every villa in Cape Shark is unique in its design, and all offer everything you need to make a memorable holiday without leaving the property. Each stunning villa has its own infinity seawater pool with a view over the crystal-clear water of Shark Bay…
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Located on the south-eastern cape of Koh Tao, Sai Daeng Resort is well-designed by blending nature with tropical loft-style bungalows, surrounded by untouched rocks and trees both inside and outside of the rooms. This luxurious resort provides you with a range of facilities, privacy, and tranquillity. With a choice of accommodation, including pool villas, you can enjoy your vacation with your loved one or up to 10 family members or friends…
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In a prime location on Koh Tao’s famous Sairee Beach, Sairee Cottage Resort offers everything you could want for your holiday in paradise. With many options of tropical-style rooms suitable for solo travellers, couples, and families, you can choose to stay in a beachfront A/C bungalow and enjoy the stunning sunset on your private balcony, a fan bungalow surrounded by a large garden, or a modern tropical style room with a pool view…
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Below is a listing to Koh Tao accommodation with guide prices, facilities and contact information.
Mae Haad Bay on the west side of Koh Tao, is the port town where the piers are located, although it is only busy in the centre of the bay. To the north or south of town, it gets quieter…
Sairee Beach is the most developed town on Koh Tao and offers convenience with its many accommodation, restaurants, bars, dive schools, convenience stores and shops all within a short walk…
A smaller town than Sairee or Mae Haad, offering similar conveniences, but a lot quieter. Chalok Baan Kao offers a wide choice of places to stay from budget to one of the top resorts…
Accommodation listings of the following beaches and bays:
Aow Muang (Mango Bay)
Hin Wong Bay
Tanote Bay
Lang Khai Bay
Aow Leuk
Thian Og Bay (Shark Bay)
Sai Daeng Beach
Accommodation listings of the following beaches and bays:
Saan Jao Beach
Freedom Beach
June Juea Bay
Cape Je Ta Kang
Sai Nuan Beach 1
Sai Nuan Beach 2
Jansom Bay
18/3 Moo 3, Koh Tao
Surat Thani 84360 THAILAND
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