Ko Tao
Wooden gargoyle masks and stone fertility goddesses abound amid swirling mosaics and multi-armed statues at this whitewashed estate. Hoots from distant…
Must-see hotels in Ko Tao
Ko Tao
Located on the road that leads inland from Chalok Ban Kao, this hostel has all the right ingredients: clean, comfortable, contemporary (but also…
Ko Tao
Near Saan Jao beach, lush grounds of ferns and palms meander across a boulder-studded hillside offering stunning views over the sea and the bay. All…
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This scuba-centric resort has a summer-camp vibe – diving classes dominate the daytime, while evenings are spent en masse, grabbing dinner or watching…
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Tucked under sky-scraping palms on a 48-hectare jungle plot away from the bustle of the pier, the luxuriant villas of Charm Churee are dedicated to the…
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This dive-centric party palace offers a wide range of quality accommodation, from basic backpacker digs to sleek hillside villas, and it's growing all the…
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Next to the bar of the same name, the bungalows at this place are a terrific escape from the usual. Sure, there's no beach, but the bar is superb and the…
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The rugged collection of wood and aluminium bungalows winds its way across three straw-hat-like conical islands connected by an idyllic beige sandbar. Yes…
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It's not really a resort and it's not the choice if what you want is a pool and a beachfront, but reliable Nadapa is bright, clean and comfortable, with…
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A huge mix of lodging, from simple wood fan bungalows to hotel-style rooms in a block and plush villas, this is a busy resort with nicely tended grounds,…
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For those who really want to get away from it all. Stay in quaint, spartan bungalows, high upon the cliffs northeast of Ao Leuk Beach. The 'magic' is the…
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View Rock is precisely that: views and rocks; the hodgepodge of wooden huts, resembling a fishing village built into the steep crags, offer stunning views…
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‘Natural chic’ on the prettiest stretch of Mae Hat proper, right up against some boulder outcrops. You won't escape the noise of the pier and some villas…
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This prime piece of quiet beachside property offers timber-framed villas and crinkled white adobe huts with woven roofs dotted along the boulder-strewn…
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The bungalow and motel-style accommodation at Crystal is generally reserved for its divers, and prices drop significantly for those taking courses.
Ko Tao
Identified by its London Underground–style logo and decorated with Banksy murals and Tube-line stripes, this clean, central and friendly hostel has good…
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This romantic boutique choice has nine private luxury villas nestled in leaf-clad hills with sweeping ocean views. Honeymooners will rejoice: a private…
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With bargain prices, no-frills Spicytao is like your own supersocial country hang-out, hidden off the main drag in a rustic garden setting. Backpackers…
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Popular with long-termers seeking peace and quiet, these no-frills bungalows have killer views. Tao Thong straddles two tiny beaches on a craggy cape…
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Popular with families and set on the quiet Ao Tanote Beach away from the hustle and bustle, the Montalay's simple, little bungalows are spread through a…
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Rooms at this resort are split between ‘pool side’ and ‘paradise zone’ – all are well furnished, water-sports equipment is on offer, and there are several…
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Just north of the pier, this resort gives you all the commotion along with a pretty stretch of white sand – the main pool (of three) is filled with divers…
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This friendly, two-storey cream-and-white hotel with verandahs and lined with decorative palms and plumeria has a colonial feel, a short walk north of the…
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These traditional bungalows are set along a quiet, silky northern section of Sairee Beach, away from the crowds. The jungle backdrop adds to the sense of…
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Perched high over the gulf waters overlooking Chalok Ban Kao, Chintakiri is one of Ko Tao’s more luxurious properties. Rooms are spread around the inland…
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New Heaven – part of the diving operation of the same name – delivers colourful huts perched on a hill over impossibly clear waters, air-con sea-view…
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With five types of rooms, this popular, small choice, a short walk from the pier, is nearly always full so book upfront. The owners are responsive,…
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Go for the smaller dorms at this busy, clean and cheap hostel attracting a good backpacker crowd close to Sairee Beach. Staff is really helpful and there…
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Located conveniently close to the pier, this cool, little joint has a great, laid-back atmosphere. Dorms are nice and clean, and every week there's a…
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This friendly place offers basic, low-rise units peppered across a sandy, shady garden campus with fleeting glimpses of the blue ocean between fanned…
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Like many large diving operations on the island, Buddha View offers its divers discounted on-site digs in a super-social atmosphere.
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Above a boulder-strewn sea, these decent enough but basic corrugated roof huts are scattered across a lot of untamed tropical terrain. A rickety dock,…
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This family-run scatter of hillside bungalows is a so-so choice for solitude-seekers. Strap on a snorkel mask and swim around with the fish at your…
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Poseidon keeps the tradition of the budget bamboo bungalow alive with basic but sleepable fan huts scattered near the sand. There's a reasonable…
