This small, 17-room boutique resort overlooking the beautiful sea and Nang Yuan Island below is a fabulous, secluded romantic getaway. It's built into into a hillside, and almost the last resort up a mountain road toward the northern end of the island. Views from the infinity-edge pool are hard to top anywhere on Koh Tao. The resort's Ocean Lounge is as romantic as they come, perfect for sunset cocktails and gourmet candlelit dinners. Rooms have attractive (if not quite luxurious) Thai decor and free Wi-Fi; some have private pools. The small size means that guests can expect plenty of personalized staff attention. Just note that the resort is not on the beach.
This small, 17-room boutique resort overlooking the beautiful sea and Nang Yuan Island below is a fabulous, secluded romantic getaway. It's built into into a hillside, and almost the last resort up a mountain road toward the northern end of the island. Views from the infinity-edge pool are hard to top anywhere on Koh Tao. The resort's Ocean Lounge is as romantic as they come, perfect for sunset cocktails and gourmet candlelit dinners. Rooms have attractive (if not quite luxurious) Thai decor and free Wi-Fi; some have private pools. The small size means that guests can expect plenty of personalized staff attention. Just note that the resort is not on the beach.
The Ko Tao Resort has a range of lodging options, from worn, beachfront Standard Rooms with basic amenities to fancier mountaintop digs in the Paradise Zone with spacious quarters, bathtubs, and balconies with beautiful panoramic views. There's also a diving school, a seaside restaurant where a free breakfast is served, three swimming pools, and plenty of beach space. The beachfront rooms are within walking distance of Chalok Baan Khao village.
The Ko Tao Resort has a range of lodging options, from worn, beachfront Standard Rooms with basic amenities to fancier mountaintop digs in the Paradise Zone with spacious quarters, bathtubs, and balconies with beautiful panoramic views. There's also a diving school, a seaside restaurant where a free breakfast is served, three swimming pools, and plenty of beach space. The beachfront rooms are within walking distance of Chalok Baan Khao village.
This small resort is one of the most popular mid-range picks on the island, thanks largely to its great views of the Chalok Baan Khao Bay. It is located up a steep drive, away from the village and beach crowds, giving it a secluded feel. Those looking for a quieter tropical getaway will appreciate it here, as long as they don't mind huffing and puffing up the hill after going to town and beach. The pool is quite small (though the outlook is truly terrific), the restaurant food gets high marks from guests, and rooms are simple but clean and charming. Comparable options in this price range include Ban's Diving Resort and the aptly named View Point Resort.
This small resort is one of the most popular mid-range picks on the island, thanks largely to its great views of the Chalok Baan Khao Bay. It is located up a steep drive, away from the village and beach crowds, giving it a secluded feel. Those looking for a quieter tropical getaway will appreciate it here, as long as they don't mind huffing and puffing up the hill after going to town and beach. The pool is quite small (though the outlook is truly terrific), the restaurant food gets high marks from guests, and rooms are simple but clean and charming. Comparable options in this price range include Ban's Diving Resort and the aptly named View Point Resort.
Dusit Buncha is a tranquil mid-range resort located on the isolated northwest end of Koh Tao, a 10-minute drive from Sairee Beach and nightlife. The property sits perched on a steep hillside and features spectacular ocean views overlooking idyllic Nang Yuan Island. Sixty-nine spacious one- and two-bedroom villas, streamlined modern suites, and rustic wooden bungalows are dotted along the steep cliffside property and oceanfront. Rooms have clean modern interiors, hardwood furniture, and feature ocean views, but are a bit dated. Facilities include two gorgeous outdoor swimming pools and a semi open-air restaurant and bar set along the seafront. The hotel offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming, but doesn’t include a beach for lounging. For a beachfront alternative, Koh Tao Cabana is located right on Sairee Beach.
Dusit Buncha is a tranquil mid-range resort located on the isolated northwest end of Koh Tao, a 10-minute drive from Sairee Beach and nightlife. The property sits perched on a steep hillside and features spectacular ocean views overlooking idyllic Nang Yuan Island. Sixty-nine spacious one- and two-bedroom villas, streamlined modern suites, and rustic wooden bungalows are dotted along the steep cliffside property and oceanfront. Rooms have clean modern interiors, hardwood furniture, and feature ocean views, but are a bit dated. Facilities include two gorgeous outdoor swimming pools and a semi open-air restaurant and bar set along the seafront. The hotel offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming, but doesn’t include a beach for lounging. For a beachfront alternative, Koh Tao Cabana is located right on Sairee Beach.
The View Point Resort certainly lives up to its name. The location high atop a hill at the end of Chalok Baan Khao Beach makes for great views and plenty of privacy, and it is a short (steep) stroll down to the sand and village. The restaurant here is quite atmospheric, set at the bottom of the hill next to the sea. Cottages have charming, rustic Thai stye, but note that cheapest cottages overlook the gardens; you'll have to upgrade for sunset views over the sea. The Pool Villas are the best, but priciest, bet. Arriving to the resort by road is a twisting, torturous trek, but for some guests, that's all part of the adventure. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Chintakiri Resort, which also has great views.
The View Point Resort certainly lives up to its name. The location high atop a hill at the end of Chalok Baan Khao Beach makes for great views and plenty of privacy, and it is a short (steep) stroll down to the sand and village. The restaurant here is quite atmospheric, set at the bottom of the hill next to the sea. Cottages have charming, rustic Thai stye, but note that cheapest cottages overlook the gardens; you'll have to upgrade for sunset views over the sea. The Pool Villas are the best, but priciest, bet. Arriving to the resort by road is a twisting, torturous trek, but for some guests, that's all part of the adventure. It may also be worth considering the similarly priced Chintakiri Resort, which also has great views.