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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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$124 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$124
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Koh Tao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Sairee Plaza are located ...
8/10 Very good! (417 reviews)
"Best experience and best time getting open water certified"

Reviewed on 11 July 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$273 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$273
21 July - 22 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
"Loved this resort! The staff was great, wonderful spa, and the restaurant was really good (try the smoked duck salad ❤️). We will definitely go back next trip to Thailand."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

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$480 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$480
30 July - 31 July
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 Sairee Beach and Shark Bay are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (571 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
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 Sairee Beach and Haad Sai Daeng Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (75 reviews)
"Superb villa with a great layput, spacious and well appointed with 3 overhead fans (bedroom, living area and outside seating areas). Staff very helpful, even let us in 2hrs ahead of check in time. Great decks below villas for snorkeling- swam with 2 Black Tip Reef Sharks whilst down... 1 adult about ..."

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Cape Shark Pool 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
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! (54 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
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.

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