Hotels in Koh Phangan District

"We had an amazing stay at this resort. The staff were great and very helpful. They offered a shuttle to and from the pier which was great. They had scooter located right at the hotel to rent which is definitely they way to get around and explore koh Tao, don’t try to get around by vehicle it takes too long. The resort itself was amazing, breakfast was great and because its location up on the hill it made for some really awesome sunset pictures. The restaurant closes at 3 but honestly there are so many great restaurants in town that you will want to head there for dinner. The location might be the best part as koh Tao is a pretty busy little island and so it is nice to get out of the chaos so you can relax a bit in peace. Overall this resort was an amazing experience and I would definitely stay here again. Don’t listen to some of the other reviews, I was skeptical about staying here after I had read some of the reviews but I was pleasantly surprised once we got to the resort."

"Not easy to go out for meal or walk around if u never rent motorbike,and need to pay 100b if come back after 1800 using hotel transport,not so recommended if u have elderly people follow as alot of stair to climb"

"We had a lovely stay at Simple Life Talay. One of the best things was the free transfer from the pier when we arrived – we didn’t expect it, and it made things so much easier after a long journey. On the way back, there was a small 50 baht fee for the return transfer, which we didn’t know about in advance, but it was still super convenient and worth it. The staff were helpful and the whole experience was smooth and relaxed. Would definitely recommend!"

"First we booked, then we read the reviews and got a little scared. But apparently the bad reviews were written by people who were offended by life, cocksuckers. The place is very beautiful, fantastic. It is here that you feel a connection with nature, silence and tranquility. We were not very lucky with the weather, there were strong waves, we were not able to swim in the sea. But the view of the sea from the terrace of the room is mesmerizing. All those who wrote about the bad road to the hotel, you are wrong. The road is excellent, a little steep, with a concrete surface. I recommend everyone to visit this place! The owner of the hotel is a good person, very kind and loves to joke. Thank him for such a beautiful place."

"It was pretty good for the price. It has a forest-like environment. I liked going up the steps to the room, or hanging out on the hammock. It was very relaxing and the fan room was enough. Water was not hot and I realized later that you should not take a hot shower after scuba diving so it was good that way"

"We paid for an upgrade from a Sea Balcony Room to an Ocean Balcony Room, but the view of the beach was very poor. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend paying for the upgrade. The hotel offers several activities like kayaking. They help you rent a scooter since the hotel is located far from town. There is a transfer service to the city center three times a day. The beach is one of the best in Koh Tao."

"Pros: Hotel in a very central location on Sairee Beach. Beautiful, well-equipped rooms. Dive school right on the complex. Everything is within walking distance in a few minutes: 7/11, restaurants, tour desk, etc. Pool with pool bar and restaurant right on the beach. Pool is large and overlooks the sea. Friendly reception staff. Free pick-up service from the pier if you arrive by ferry. Cons: Due to the central location and the parties on the street and beach, it's quite loud at night, with music, bass, and loud partygoers in the complex until late into the night. Therefore, not necessarily a hotel for a family vacation. Breakfast was the worst we've ever had in Thailand, even in hotels of the same category. Limited selection, poor presentation, dirty tables, and truly disinterested and unfriendly staff. Better to eat breakfast outside!!! No shaded loungers on the beach, and too few loungers at the pool overall. With three people, we often only got one or even no loungers. Conclusion: If you eat breakfast out and don't mind the noise at night, or if you're partying anyway, this is a good hotel in a central location on Sairee Beach."

"Clean dorm room and toilets with decent facilities. Friendly staff. Nice that they have free shuttle services too. Convenient location very near Chalok Baan Kao Bay and Freedom Beach, good restaurants, massage shops and Seven Eleven. Only negative impression was witnessing a mynah pick off rice grains from the serving spoon during the breakfast buffet. The food is out in the open, though covered, and no one is really watching to make sure the animals don't come for it..."

"The hotel is old, but very conveniently located. Everything is nearby. Not noisy. We booked a room with a pool view, but they gave us a huge room with a sea view for free 👍 The room is huge, sunny with a gorgeous view. Delight! The hotel itself was once great, but now everything is old, shabby, falling apart. Overall, it's bearable for 3-4 days. Keep in mind that there are a lot of insects and terrible centipedes that crawl into the room - this is very scary for children. The prices for food and beer in the hotel are the same as in the cafes nearby. You don't have to go and eat at the hotel with a beautiful view of the sea."