Hotels in Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao

Idyllic location and on a good beach, the worst is the garbage on the beach and sea... with some improvements it could be a 10, the breakfast is good, something else! They pick you up at the port upon arrival and give you a 10

With a stay at Assava Dive Resort in Koh Tao, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Sairee Beach and Ko Nang Yuan. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mae Haad Bay and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chalok Baan Kao Bay.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy international cuisine at The Cove, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Wow. Where do I even begin. The fisherman is a literal paradise on earth! I’ve stayed in many accommodations in country’s all over the world, and in Thailand, and never have I ever stayed anywhere that’s as beautiful, relaxing and divine as the Fisherman. We were welcomed at reception by a lovely couple. All the staff were quick to help us out with anything. Multiple times they went out of their way to help us even if it was an inconvenience for them and were happy to do so. The decorations at the location were fisherman themed and were elegant, quirky and picturesque. There was lots of tropical plants everywhere that gave it a jungle and adventurous feel. The rooms were basic but aesthetic. They were clean and comfortable, with fresh water and toilet paper being brought to your room daily. The infinity pool infront of the stunning beach was breathtaking. There’s a swing on the beach which is perfect if you want to get an Instagram photo (as vain as it sounds haha). Next door to the accommodation you can hire kayaks, snorkelling equipment or even book to go out diving! We really enjoyed hiring snorkelling equipment and kayaking to shark bay just around the island… we even saw a turtle! We enjoyed many drinks, smoothies and food which was an absolute treat. No meal disappointed. The food is so cheap and affordable especially for the quality. It’s insane! We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner at the pool bar/restaurant everyday as we didn’t see the point in going anywhere else! Why go anywhere when you can have an incredible view, unmatched food and spectacular staff? (Absolutely recommend the mango smoothie to enjoy by the pool DELICIOUS!) They have domestic dogs and cats on the property that were super chilled and friendly. As I’m an animal lover this completed my stay! Overall, I could write an essay about reasons I absolutely adore this place. I would LOVE to go back and I would 100% recommend it to anyone staying or planning to stay in Koh Tao! It will not disappoint!!

The Paradise Koh Tao Resort I was saying to my daughter how, for me, a 5 star hotel is not just about the quality of the room or building or the food or even the staff. It’s about the overall experience. Value for money, comfort, fun. We were met at the pier with our cases carried for us to a songthaews. We were met at the grand hotel by Koko who explained that there was a power cut. No electricity but he was smiling and so sincere it was not a problem for us. We were walked to our room by Koko and a colleague. They carried our cases. The room was just being finished with cleaning and we went into the massive room with a double and single bed. No AC because of power cut. It was funny with Koko explaining to us how it worked without being able to show us. My daughter and I then went to the pool which was absolutely amazing. We had the whole pool to ourselves for the afternoon. An elderly Thai couple came and we took some pictures for them. Then a German (or South African) couple. The pool and area was big enough that we weren’t in each others way. Able to relax, peace and have fun. We then ordered some ice cream and when the electricity came on we then ordered lunch; an omelette, a coconut chicken soup and red curry. It was absolutely delicious! (About 600BAHT). My daughter then showered and I had a bath on the balcony! Yes, a bath on the balcony, Bubbles bowing down the street. it was amazing! We then went down to the lobby and were driven free of charge into Koh Tao. We had a wonderful time in Koh Tao which is really alive again since covid. We then paid 500B for a cab back. We slept in the beautiful air conditioned room. The following morning we had breakfast (250B each) and were served again by Su (who was always helpful and smiling). There were other staff members (Myanmar) we didn’t get their names but thank you to them as well. Everyone was smiling, friendly, trying their best and running around for us. We then went on a snorkelling tour and when we came back went to our room which had been spotlessly cleaned with fresh towels etc. We then showered and went for dinner inside the restaurant because it was raining outside. For dinner we had Ka Pow (prawns/basil). Red Curry. Sweet and Sour Pork, coconut chicken soup (again). 4 drinks. It cost 870 Baht. The food at this place was probably the best of our entire trip. Unbelievably tasty I wanted to thank the chef. We then went and played a game of pool in the bar and then went back to the room and fell instantly asleep. The following morning a songthaews had been arranged for 8am to take us to the pier. The end! So, the night before we are at Suranthiya Koh Phangan and they are very similar. Only Suranthiya is about £350 per night and this place was about £40. I think in the 1990’s/2000’s this was Koh Tao’s Suranthiya. The place is a little bit old and weathered but it’s grand and fascinating with incredible view points and obvious history. The ambi

Very nice, beautiful, friendly and helpful.

With a stay at Bubble Bungalow in Koh Tao, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Sairee Beach and Mae Haad Bay. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ao Tanote Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Aow Leuk Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 3 kilometers.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Big Bubble serving guests of Bubble Bungalow. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

THE BEST HOSTEL I STAYED AT IN THAILAND. Apologies for shouting, but I had an incredible experience of staying in the Dearly hostel. Hostel/Dorms: I stayed for a week in a female dorm which I would recommend - sheets changed every 3 days, new towels available daily if needed, clean and nice smelling space, and comfortable beds that were not bunk beds. Modern and fresh decor with partitions between beds for more privacy. Such a simple and smart solution! Lovely and friendly cleaning ladies as well:)) The hostel itself surrounded by palm trees; I would definitely recommend to check out their common space on the 3rd floor (pictures attached). Shared Bathroom: clean, modern and nicely smelling bathrooms with shampoo and soap provided in the showers. Diving: I did the PADI open water course organised via dear hostel. As I was staying for a week the hostel offers a good deal for the accommodation combined with diving. The big advantage is a deep swimming pool at the hostel where you can practise diving skills before going into the open water. The swimming pool itself was great - they use salt instead of chlorine, which is both appreciated for the skin and hair. I would definitely recommend the diving instructor we had - Fam - who made us feel comfortable and ready to move from the swimming pool to open water diving. When speaking with other people staying in the hostel they also had a very positive experience with their diving instructors. Social: the hostel organised daily activities which were written on the blackboard in the lobby. I have not participated in many as I have been diving/studying for diving at the time, but it sounded like a good opportunity to meet other ppl. Personally, I made the most connections in my dorm bed and during breakfasts:) really great people and smiley faces with people wanting to be approachable. For partying we were going to the Sairee beach part of the island. This is not a party hard hostel, but it had a very good atmosphere of pre-drinks before going out and having a beer with some friends. Staff: very helpful, attentive and accommodating staff. Good email communication as well:) Breakfast: served 7-10 am; very useful to have it in the hostel when doing morning dives; everyday breakfast included toast, pancakes, fruit in coconut milk, and a rice/rice noodle dish. This was the first hostel breakfast I could eat in Thailand as I have food allergies and the rice/rice noodle dish was always very tasty. I recommended this hostel to three of my travel friends & all really enjoyed their stay here. For me, there is no other hostel alternative on Koh Tao ;) definitely will be back for another diving session! Thank you!

Stayed here last week whilst on Koh Tao - the rooms are huge and spotless, has a hot shower, tv and air con + fan. its a short walk to the nearest beach (even with my elderly mum who is 65) the real attraction to this hotel was the staff! every single one of them were amazing they are like one big happy family, so friendly, helpful and entertaining. they looked after my mum constantly helping her up and down stairs, giving her cups of tea, spending time with her when I was out, dancing and singing with her she absolutely loved it. they speak very good English and can help you with anything you need on the island. thank you for a great stay we will be back soon !

We had a great stay at Tarna Align. The staff are so LOVELY, every single one of them, especially to my little girl. It is a little uphill, but it is worth it for the views - the little golf buggy/tuk tuk is great for taking you up and down to the main strip and we found it was always out and about and we would just jump on and off it. We got a great room with a huge balcony. It was clean and huge. Breakfast was really good, the man at the egg station was lovely and I liked the way you could order coffees, their fresh smoothies were delicious. Although a little uphill from the main strip I really think you would struggle to get this quality of hotel for the price. Would recommended.

The hotel itself is very good and the rooms were clean. We had a double fan bungalow but I don’t recommend this because it was way to hot in there. A room with air conditioning would be perfect at this hotel, a bit more pricy but definitely worth it. The hotel is located by the sea and has beautiful sunsets. On the day, the beach is not very nice as it is low tide until like 17 or something. Rent a motorbike and it’s perfect. The hotel picks you up from the pier when you arrive with the ferry and drives you there when you are going away from the Island too. The deposition at the hotel was 2000 baht, passport or ID-card. I recommend this hotel if you are visiting Koh Tao and wants to have a hotel by the sea for a little amount of money.