Haadtien Beach Resort is not just the best upscale pick on Koh Tao, it's the only upscale pick on Koh Tao. It's also the only resort on the island's most beautiful beach, but the remote locale means there is no village within walking distance, and the resort takes full advantage of this by charging relatively high prices for food and drink. The rustic-luxe, bungalow-style villas have plenty of romantic appeal, and the lush, sprawling property dotted with coconut palms has a chic, ocean-view swimming pool and a (pricey) spa. It's easily the top choice on Koh Tao for honeymooners, or anyone in search of a special beach escape. Jamahkiri has similar prices, but its rooms aren't as charming and its beach is small and manmade.
Haadtien Beach Resort is not just the best upscale pick on Koh Tao, it's the only upscale pick on Koh Tao. It's also the only resort on the island's most beautiful beach, but the remote locale means there is no village within walking distance, and the resort takes full advantage of this by charging relatively high prices for food and drink. The rustic-luxe, bungalow-style villas have plenty of romantic appeal, and the lush, sprawling property dotted with coconut palms has a chic, ocean-view swimming pool and a (pricey) spa. It's easily the top choice on Koh Tao for honeymooners, or anyone in search of a special beach escape. Jamahkiri has similar prices, but its rooms aren't as charming and its beach is small and manmade.
The Monkey Flower Villas is an upper-middle-range collection of four villas set a 10-minute walk to Sairee Beach and a three-minute drive to town. All villas were built to incorporate natural rock formations and come with gorgeous ocean and jungle views from furnished outdoor spaces. Free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and electric kettles are provided; some villas have the added benefits of kitchenettes and three of the villas have private pools. There’s no communal pool, gym, or restaurant here, though a full English breakfast can be delivered to rooms for a fee and a 24-hour car and driver service is available to all guests, which isn’t often found on the island. As an alternative, Koh Tao Bamboo Huts has a good beachfront location and on-site restaurants.
The Monkey Flower Villas is an upper-middle-range collection of four villas set a 10-minute walk to Sairee Beach and a three-minute drive to town. All villas were built to incorporate natural rock formations and come with gorgeous ocean and jungle views from furnished outdoor spaces. Free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and electric kettles are provided; some villas have the added benefits of kitchenettes and three of the villas have private pools. There’s no communal pool, gym, or restaurant here, though a full English breakfast can be delivered to rooms for a fee and a 24-hour car and driver service is available to all guests, which isn’t often found on the island. As an alternative, Koh Tao Bamboo Huts has a good beachfront location and on-site restaurants.
Koh Tao Cabana is a quiet upscale property located on pretty Sai Ree Beach near the island's main strip. With a secluded setting, intimate restaurant, and a spa with treatments for two, the hotel caters mostly to couples and honeymooners, though there are family-friendly amenities like a playground for families. The 33 cabanas range from charming to sharp, with rustic-chic decor and Modernist touches, plus open-air bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. Guests looking for another upscale choice on Koh Tao should consider The Haad Tien Beach Resort, which has a sleeker infinity pool and gorgeous wood-clad villas.
Koh Tao Cabana is a quiet upscale property located on pretty Sai Ree Beach near the island's main strip. With a secluded setting, intimate restaurant, and a spa with treatments for two, the hotel caters mostly to couples and honeymooners, though there are family-friendly amenities like a playground for families. The 33 cabanas range from charming to sharp, with rustic-chic decor and Modernist touches, plus open-air bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. Guests looking for another upscale choice on Koh Tao should consider The Haad Tien Beach Resort, which has a sleeker infinity pool and gorgeous wood-clad villas.
Asia Resort is a value hotel and dive-center, located along Koh Tao’s main downtown strip. The hotel isn’t beachfront, but it's a five-minute walk from Sairee Beach. There are also plenty of great nightlife spots, restaurants, and shops within easy walking distance. The barebones Standard Rooms with Fans lack air-conditioning or hot-water showers and are essentially budget crash pads. Higher-tier rooms offer a full set of modern amenities, though are also fairly basic and somewhat dated. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool (often busy with dive trainings), a multi-cuisine restaurant, and a PADI certified dive-center. Another hotel in the area worth considering is the Seashell Resort, which features an excellent range of facilities and is located right along the white sands of Sairee Beach.
Asia Resort is a value hotel and dive-center, located along Koh Tao’s main downtown strip. The hotel isn’t beachfront, but it's a five-minute walk from Sairee Beach. There are also plenty of great nightlife spots, restaurants, and shops within easy walking distance. The barebones Standard Rooms with Fans lack air-conditioning or hot-water showers and are essentially budget crash pads. Higher-tier rooms offer a full set of modern amenities, though are also fairly basic and somewhat dated. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool (often busy with dive trainings), a multi-cuisine restaurant, and a PADI certified dive-center. Another hotel in the area worth considering is the Seashell Resort, which features an excellent range of facilities and is located right along the white sands of Sairee Beach.
Located on the island of Koh Tao, Montalay Beach Resort is an ideal spot to escape the crowds and get to one of the area's most beautiful, hard-to-reach beaches. While the rooms and facilities here really aren’t much to write home about, the general location is lovely, and the resort has the only swimming pool on Tanote Beach as well as a diving center. Spa and massage services are available as well. View Point and Chinatakiri Resorts have nicer rooms often for similar (or just slightly higher) prices, but some may prefer to stay here for easy access to a gorgeous stretch of sand and some of Koh Tao's best snorkeling.
Located on the island of Koh Tao, Montalay Beach Resort is an ideal spot to escape the crowds and get to one of the area's most beautiful, hard-to-reach beaches. While the rooms and facilities here really aren’t much to write home about, the general location is lovely, and the resort has the only swimming pool on Tanote Beach as well as a diving center. Spa and massage services are available as well. View Point and Chinatakiri Resorts have nicer rooms often for similar (or just slightly higher) prices, but some may prefer to stay here for easy access to a gorgeous stretch of sand and some of Koh Tao's best snorkeling.
The Rocks Villas is a family-run mid-range boutique hotel perched on a steep cliffside, a five-minute drive from Sairee Beach. A stay here is all about the panoramic ocean views and the absolute peace and quiet. The property only has four villas and a small infinity swimming pool. There is no restaurant, so all meals have to be ordered in. Villas feature separate living rooms, kitchenettes or full-service kitchens, and balconies with ocean views. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth speakers, and espresso machines. Guests should note that the steep road from the hotel into town is a strenuous climb and local taxis are expensive. Free transfers to Mae Haad Pier are provided upon arrival and departure, but must be pre-booked. For a beachfront alternative, consider the Koh Tao Bamboo Huts.
The Rocks Villas is a family-run mid-range boutique hotel perched on a steep cliffside, a five-minute drive from Sairee Beach. A stay here is all about the panoramic ocean views and the absolute peace and quiet. The property only has four villas and a small infinity swimming pool. There is no restaurant, so all meals have to be ordered in. Villas feature separate living rooms, kitchenettes or full-service kitchens, and balconies with ocean views. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, Bluetooth speakers, and espresso machines. Guests should note that the steep road from the hotel into town is a strenuous climb and local taxis are expensive. Free transfers to Mae Haad Pier are provided upon arrival and departure, but must be pre-booked. For a beachfront alternative, consider the Koh Tao Bamboo Huts.
The Ao Muong Resort is a two-pearl hotel set along a stunning cliffside, with simple rustic dwellings overlooking the picturesque Mango Bay. This tranquil wilderness retreat has exceptional scenery but is back to basics with generator power (no daytime electricity) and steep climbs. The remote beachfront location is only accessible by boat (free transfers) or off-road vehicle and the property doesn't include any facilities except for a simple restaurant. The intimate white-sand bay offers great snorkeling, but can get a bit crowded with day trippers. The 25 rooms (suites or standalone bungalows) have wood-clad interiors, modern amenities, large windows, and balcony seating areas. Guests wanting to stay closer to downtown Koh Tao may want to consider Taatoh Resort & Freedom Beach Resort, which also features a scenic beachfront location.
The Ao Muong Resort is a two-pearl hotel set along a stunning cliffside, with simple rustic dwellings overlooking the picturesque Mango Bay. This tranquil wilderness retreat has exceptional scenery but is back to basics with generator power (no daytime electricity) and steep climbs. The remote beachfront location is only accessible by boat (free transfers) or off-road vehicle and the property doesn't include any facilities except for a simple restaurant. The intimate white-sand bay offers great snorkeling, but can get a bit crowded with day trippers. The 25 rooms (suites or standalone bungalows) have wood-clad interiors, modern amenities, large windows, and balcony seating areas. Guests wanting to stay closer to downtown Koh Tao may want to consider Taatoh Resort & Freedom Beach Resort, which also features a scenic beachfront location.
Woodlawn Villas is a budget property featuring clean rooms and standalone villas on lush tropical grounds, and an outdoor swimming pool, but little else. The 18-room hotel is located on the southwest part of Koh Tao, a 10-minute walk from Chalok Baan and a 15-minute drive from Sairee Beach. Rooms are bright and airy, equipped with modern amenities, and include balcony seating areas, though they're somewhat dated. Villas range from one- to three bedrooms and feature open-plan living spaces with comfy lounge areas and equipped kitchens. Guests should note that the hotel doesn't include a restaurant or serve breakfast, and there isn't a full-service reception staff. Those wanting to stay closer to the action should check out In Touch Resort & Restaurant, which is located right on Sairee Beach.
Woodlawn Villas is a budget property featuring clean rooms and standalone villas on lush tropical grounds, and an outdoor swimming pool, but little else. The 18-room hotel is located on the southwest part of Koh Tao, a 10-minute walk from Chalok Baan and a 15-minute drive from Sairee Beach. Rooms are bright and airy, equipped with modern amenities, and include balcony seating areas, though they're somewhat dated. Villas range from one- to three bedrooms and feature open-plan living spaces with comfy lounge areas and equipped kitchens. Guests should note that the hotel doesn't include a restaurant or serve breakfast, and there isn't a full-service reception staff. Those wanting to stay closer to the action should check out In Touch Resort & Restaurant, which is located right on Sairee Beach.
In Touch Resort & Restaurant is a stylish budget hotel with a range of 26 modern suites and rustic bungalows. The hotel is set along the scenic white sands of Sairee Beach, and there are tons of nightlife spots, restaurants, and shops within walking distance. Rooms are clean and most are equipped with air-conditioning and mini-fridges. The hotel offers little in the way of facilities, featuring only a simple beachfront restaurant serving Thai and Western favorites. Snorkeling gear and kayaks are available for rent, plus the hotel's affiliated dive center, Koh Tao Divers, is conveniently located next door. The hotel doesn't offer a swimming pool or spa. For more features, consider the Seashell Resort Koh Tao, which is also on Sairee Beach and has two swimming pools, a dive center, and a full-service spa.
In Touch Resort & Restaurant is a stylish budget hotel with a range of 26 modern suites and rustic bungalows. The hotel is set along the scenic white sands of Sairee Beach, and there are tons of nightlife spots, restaurants, and shops within walking distance. Rooms are clean and most are equipped with air-conditioning and mini-fridges. The hotel offers little in the way of facilities, featuring only a simple beachfront restaurant serving Thai and Western favorites. Snorkeling gear and kayaks are available for rent, plus the hotel's affiliated dive center, Koh Tao Divers, is conveniently located next door. The hotel doesn't offer a swimming pool or spa. For more features, consider the Seashell Resort Koh Tao, which is also on Sairee Beach and has two swimming pools, a dive center, and a full-service spa.
Taatoh Resort & Freedom Beach Resort is a barebones two-pearl hotel located along Koh Tao’s sleepy southern coast, a 10-minute drive from Mae Haad Pier. The only highlights are the beaches, with two stunning white-sand bays that rival even those found at some of the island’s luxury resorts. The 50-room property is perched along a jungle cliffside (difficult climbing and unsafe pathways) and offers fan-only bungalows, plus concrete seafront dwellings with air-conditioning. Rooms are rundown, with numerous issues like bugs, shoddy construction, and terrible bathrooms, though most have spectacular ocean views. Facilities include a restaurant, two bars, beach volleyball, and kayak rentals. As an alternative, Koh Tao Tropicana Resort has nicer rooms and low rates in nearby Chalok Baan.
Taatoh Resort & Freedom Beach Resort is a barebones two-pearl hotel located along Koh Tao’s sleepy southern coast, a 10-minute drive from Mae Haad Pier. The only highlights are the beaches, with two stunning white-sand bays that rival even those found at some of the island’s luxury resorts. The 50-room property is perched along a jungle cliffside (difficult climbing and unsafe pathways) and offers fan-only bungalows, plus concrete seafront dwellings with air-conditioning. Rooms are rundown, with numerous issues like bugs, shoddy construction, and terrible bathrooms, though most have spectacular ocean views. Facilities include a restaurant, two bars, beach volleyball, and kayak rentals. As an alternative, Koh Tao Tropicana Resort has nicer rooms and low rates in nearby Chalok Baan.