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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Sairee

While visiting Sairee, you might make a stop by sights like Island Muay Thai and Sairee Beach.

Mae Haad

When in Mae Haad, you can plan a visit to Mae Haad Bay and Sairee Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Chalok Baan Kao

When in Chalok Baan Kao, you can plan a visit to Chalok Baan Kao Bay and Shark Bay, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ko Tao Paradise Resort

Ko Tao Paradise Resort

3 out of 5
19/1 Moo 3, Chalok Baan Kao Koh Tao Suratthani
The price is NZ$116 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$116
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Koh Tao. Enjoy free parking, 3 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Chalok Baan Kao Bay are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful, especially Koko and Vivy at the reception. The complimentary yoga and cooking classes were a great experience. The shuttle service was the best — they are so efficient and helpful. The hotel facilities were very comfortable and the view is amazing. The cleaning team made ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Ko Tao Paradise Resort
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$131 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$131
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Sairee Plaza are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (439 reviews)
"The room was really far from the Main Street and from the reception and small, but the breakfast was good and the staff was nice."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Ban's Diving Resort
Koh Tao Heritage

Koh Tao Heritage

3 out of 5
3/6 Moo 2 Koh Tao Surat Thani
The price is NZ$62 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$62
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Island Muay Thai are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very good! (73 reviews)
"Koh Tao Heritage is my preferred hotel to stay at. Main reasons are; daily room cleaning, quiet location, rooms do not have TVs (so don't get noise) from other rooms, location is an easy walk to Sairee Beach or Mae Haad Pier for the ferry, As always Nancy, Nok and other staff are welcoming."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Koh Tao Heritage
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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 Sairee Beach and Haad Sai Daeng Beach are located ...
Cape Shark Pool Villas
The Plantation Koh Tao

The Plantation Koh Tao

3.5 out of 5
15/99 Moo 1 Koh Tao Surat Thani
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Sairee Plaza are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"The walk is really long and not very safe from the room to town. Villa is relatively smaller than it looks"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

The Plantation Koh Tao
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 Sairee Plaza are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Emily was very helpful. Great place for privacy."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Place Luxury Boutique Villas
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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

A pier extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by lush green islands and clear blue skies.

Ko Nang Yuan

9.0/10 (111 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Ko Nang Yuan during your travels in Koh Tao? Discover the lively bars 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$62
per adult
Koh Tao: Snorkel with Turtles at Nangyuan with Fewer Crowds
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$61
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen
Koh Tao: Premium Snorkel Tour Pick up &Lunch l Small Group

Koh Tao: Premium Snorkel Tour Pick up &Lunch l Small Group

NZ$73
per adult
Koh Tao: Premium Snorkel Tour Pick up &Lunch l Small Group
No Rush Morning & Afternoon 5 Stop Snorkeling tour for Koh Tao

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

NZ$49
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$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkelling Trip 5 Island Tour Around Koh Tao and Koh Nang yuan
Koh Tao: Early Bird Snorkeling Adventure l Beat the Crowds

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

NZ$52
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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