Koh Tao Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A tropical island with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by lush green hills and scattered houses.
A coastal landscape with lush greenery, a bay with boats, and a sunset.
A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and a green mountain in the background.
A coastal landscape with large boulders, a small island, and dense green foliage.
An aerial view of a lush green island with a beach, surrounded by clear blue waters and distant mountains.

Our guide on where to stay in Koh Tao

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A rocky shoreline with clear turquoise water, boats, and a distant island with buildings.

Ao Thian Og

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Ao Thian Og. A stop by Shark Bay or Haad Sai Daeng Beach might round out your trip.

Ban's Diving Resort

Ban's Diving Resort

3 out of 5
3/1 Moo 1, Haad Sairee Koh Tao Surat Thani
The price is NZ$130 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$130
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Shark Bay are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (425 reviews)
"Nice to star resort. A lot of walking if your room is on other side of road."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Ban's Diving Resort
Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
21/2 Moo 3 Koh Tao Surat Thani
The price is NZ$241 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$241
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Jamahkiri Resort & Spa
Haadtien Beach Resort

Haadtien Beach Resort

4 out of 5
19/9 Moo 3,Haadtien (Shark Bay) Koh Tao Surat Thani
The price is NZ$383 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$383
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Shark Bay and Sairee Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (574 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the Haad Tien, well worth the long journey from the United States. The property is beautiful, the staff were so genuinely kind and attentive, and our villa had an amazing view. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Haadtien Beach Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cape Shark Pool Villas

Cape Shark Pool Villas

4 out of 5
21/9 M.3 Koh Tao Surat Thani
Stay at this beach villa in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Shark Bay and Sairee Beach are located nearby.
Cape Shark Pool Villas
The Place Luxury Boutique Villas

The Place Luxury Boutique Villas

4 out of 5
14/167 Moo 1 Koh Tao
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Shark Bay are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"We loved our stay at the Place. Our view is the ocean was breathtaking. The sunsets were perfect. Our room was very clean and private. The only thing we found annoying was that our AC unit kept turning off on its own. We’d return from town and our room would be too hot to sit in comfortably. We’d ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

The Place Luxury Boutique Villas
Pahili Pool Villas Koh Tao

Pahili Pool Villas Koh Tao

3.5 out of 5
39/4, Moo 3, Koh Tao Koh Tao Surat Thani
Stay at this villa in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Aow Leuk Bay are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"We loved it here, the villa was spotless and clean, amazing pool with a view of the sea. Lovely service and all of the staff were great. The villa is only a 9 minute drive from the centre which was lovely. We had everything we needed and will definitely be coming back!"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Pahili Pool Villas Koh Tao
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Koh Tao attractions

Aow Leuk Beach

8.6/10 (9 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Aow Leuk Beach during your trip to Koh Tao? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the diving spots.
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Activities

Koh Tao: Snorkel with turtles at Nangyuan with fewer crowds

Koh Tao: Snorkel with Turtles at Nangyuan with Fewer Crowds

NZ$52
per adult
Koh Tao: Snorkel with Turtles at Nangyuan with Fewer Crowds
No Rush Morning & Afternoon 5 Stop Snorkeling tour for Koh Tao

No Rush Morning & Afternoon 5 Stop Snorkeling tour for Koh Tao

NZ$46
per adult
No Rush Morning & Afternoon 5 Stop Snorkeling tour for Koh Tao
Snorkelling Trip 5 Island Tour Around Koh Tao and Koh Nang yuan

Snorkelling Trip 5 Island Tour Around Koh Tao and Koh Nang yuan

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkelling Trip 5 Island Tour Around Koh Tao and Koh Nang yuan
Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen

Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen

NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen
Koh Tao and Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip from Koh Pha Ngan

Koh Tao and Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip from Koh Pha Ngan

NZ$121
per adult
Koh Tao and Nang Yuan Snorkeling Day Trip from Koh Pha Ngan
Koh Tao: Early Bird Snorkeling Adventure l Beat the Crowds

Koh Tao: Early Bird Snorkeling Beat the Crowds &Spot Turtles

NZ$51
per adult
Koh Tao: Early Bird Snorkeling Beat the Crowds &Spot Turtles
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Cities near Koh Tao

A tropical beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and lush green hills in the background.

Koh Samui

A beach with clear blue water, a sandy shore, and a green hill in the background.

Ko Pha-ngan

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a backdrop of green mountains.

Haad Yao

A beach at sunset with a clear sky, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

Thong Sala

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