Koh Tao

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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.

Where to stay in Koh Tao

Find the best Koh Tao areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

Sairee

If you're spending some time in Sairee, Sairee Plaza and Sairee Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mae Haad

While there might not be top attractions in Mae Haad, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mae Haad Bay and Sairee Beach.

Chalok Baan Kao

While there might not be top attractions in Chalok Baan Kao, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chalok Baan Kao Bay and Shark Bay.

Ban's Diving Resort

Ban's Diving Resort

3 out of 5
3/1 Moo 1, Haad Sairee Koh Tao Surat Thani
$67 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$72 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this resort in Koh Tao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Sairee Plaza are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (432 reviews)
"The hotel is centrally located and the breakfast had great variety. My daughter enjoyed their diving experiences I messaged the hotel on 3 separate occasions with our arrival time on Koh Tao and our location but there was never a response and no transfer on arrival, so we walked to the hotel with ..."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Ban's Diving Resort
Ko Tao Paradise Resort

Ko Tao Paradise Resort

3 out of 5
19/1 Moo 3, Chalok Baan Kao Koh Tao Suratthani
$61 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
$66 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
"-Beautiful Ambience -quiet enough for work -delicious breakfast (American style/ Thai style, Vegan banana pancakes) -useful shuttles every 30 minutes for tourist attraction -useful shuttle back to lomprayah approximately every 5 in a half hours -weaker sewage pump so it was advised not to flush paper ..."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Ko Tao Paradise Resort
Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
21/2 Moo 3 Koh Tao Surat Thani
$126 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$137 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Koh Tao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Jamahkiri Resort & Spa
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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
Book a stay at this beach villa in Koh Tao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Haad Sai Daeng Beach are ...
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 WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Aow Leuk Bay are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"So happy with our stay at Pahili, and will definitely be back! The staff are friendly but still give you your space. Nat was so helpful with anything we needed, just a WhatsApp message away if not at the desk. The beige room was lovely, with high ceilings, comfy bed and everything we needed. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 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
Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Koh Tao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Sairee Beach and Sairee Plaza are ...
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 May 8, 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 carefree 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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Things to do

Koh Tao: Snorkel with turtles at Nangyuan with fewer crowds

Koh Tao: Snorkel with Turtles at Nangyuan with Fewer Crowds

$31
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

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Koh Tao: Koh Nangyuan and the Hidden Bays Trip by the Oxygen
No Rush Morning & Afternoon 5 Stop Snorkeling tour for Koh Tao

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

$28
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

$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Snorkelling Trip 5 Island Tour Around Koh Tao and Koh Nang yuan
Koh Samui: Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan Snorkel Trip with Lunch

Koh Samui: Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan Snorkel Trip with Lunch

$61
per adult
Koh Samui: Koh Tao & Koh Nang Yuan Snorkel Trip with Lunch
Koh Tao: Early Bird Snorkeling Adventure l Beat the Crowds

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

$30
per adult
Koh Tao: Early Bird Snorkeling Beat the Crowds &Spot Turtles
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An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a backdrop of green mountains.

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

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