Where to Stay on Koh Tao Every Hotel, Resort, Hostel & Villa

Hillside pool villas near the Wooden Rock viewpoint in Sairee, with private hot tubs and full kitchens, sleeping up to five.

Boutique pool-villa property in the Sairee hills, marketed at the higher end of the island's price range.

Beachfront resort at Haad Tien on the south-east coast with private-pool villas and a pool bar. One of the island's higher-end stays, with a quiet bay setting.

Mid-range beachfront hotel on Sairee Beach with a garden, sea views and in-house island tour arrangements.

Mid-range Sairee bungalow resort with Thai-style air-conditioned huts, an outdoor pool and diving and snorkelling arranged on site.

Bungalow resort at the quiet northern end of Sairee, known for eco-minded, solar-powered bungalows and nearby dive packages.

Small resort with a restaurant in the Sairee area, listed across several booking sites.

Secluded jungle-style cottages with balconies at the north end of Sairee, a quieter option set back from the main beach strip.

Large mid-range resort with a high volume of recent guest bookings, part of the Kohtao Heritage group.

Hillside resort listed in the Sairee area on booking sites.

Resort in the Sairee area listed on Thai travel sites.

Sairee Road resort offering bungalow-style rooms in the village centre. The map shows it twice as Lotus Resort and Lotus Bar / Resort.

Sea-view resort in the Sairee area listed on hotel booking sites. Recent 2025-26 evidence of operation was not found.

Mid-range resort on Sairee Beach with steady recent guest bookings and good guest scores on booking platforms. Exact room types were not checked.

Garden and beachfront bungalows at Sairee Beach, with an on-site restaurant and ATM. Recent evidence of operation was not found.

Long-running bungalow resort at Sairee Beach with simple beachside huts and rooms, popular with divers and backpackers on a moderate budget.

Small resort in the Sairee area listed on booking sites.

Beach-side resort in the Sairee area with a mid-range price level, still taking bookings on major booking platforms.

Cliffside bungalow resort on the Sairee side of the island, set on rocks above the sea.

Upscale beachfront resort directly on Sairee Beach, with a pool, sea-view rooms and some villas with private pools, close to dive shops and restaurants.

Mid-range beachfront resort on Sairee Beach with a beach bar and restaurant, sunset views, a pool and Thai massage on site.

The only hotel at Mango Bay, offering simple, comfortable rooms with sea views in a secluded location on the north-east coast.

Waterfront resort at Aow Leuk Bay with bay-view fan bungalows, private beach access, a restaurant and free parking. Remote, so a scooter helps for dining out.

Bungalows with balconies, loungers and hammocks overlooking Haad Tien Bay, run alongside Haadtien Beach Resort.

Beach-area resort in Chalok Baan Kao, listed on major booking sites. Basic standard with a bay-front setting.

Peaceful bungalows with bay views at Aow Leuk, with a free shuttle to the pier and friendly staff according to listings.

Small resort in the Aow Leuk area, listed on booking sites. A quieter south-coast base within reach of snorkelling bays.

Resort in the Chalok Baan Kao area, listed on booking sites.

Resort in the Aow Leuk area with a current listing on major booking sites, offering sea-view rooms in a quiet part of the south coast.

Lodge on the Tanote side of the island, listed on booking sites, offering bungalow-style stays in a quiet, green setting away from the main beaches.

Resort in the Chalok Baan Kao area, listed on booking sites.

Mid-range resort on Mae Haad Beach with a spa, close to the pier and the west-coast sunset side of the island.

Thai-style bungalows with sea views at Freedom Beach and Taa Toh Yai, a quiet cove away from the busier beaches.

Resort in the Chalok Baan Kao area with a current listing on major booking sites. Mid-range rooms close to the bay's cafes, dive shops and bars.

Spacious rooms and Thai-style bungalows near Tanote beach with a pool and a diving school on site.

Beachside bungalows and family rooms at Tanote Bay, known for easy snorkelling right off the shore.

Small resort a short walk from Mae Haad Beach and the pier, with free parking and Wi-Fi.

Beachfront bungalow resort at Mae Haad built with local materials, with a large pool, seafood restaurant and views toward Koh Nang Yuan.

Hillside bungalow resort overlooking the sea at the quiet Hin Wong side of the island, listed on major booking sites. Suits travellers wanting seclusion over nightlife.

Large beachfront dive resort on Sairee with a PADI dive centre, multiple pools, three restaurants and a free pier shuttle.

Apartment-style accommodation at Hin Wong Bay with its own dive and snorkel operation, on the island's quiet east coast away from the main beaches.

Island resort on the three-islet Koh Nang Yuan group, reached by boat from Koh Tao, with its own dive centre and beaches on the doorstep.

Small hotel listed in the Sairee area as Chaantalay.

Small, isolated resort on the northern headland of Aow Leuk with wooden lumbung-style bungalows, hammock balconies, a terrace restaurant above the bay and yoga offerings.

Sea-view cottages with sunbeds and direct water access for swimming and snorkelling, near the quiet Mango Bay.

Budget bungalow stay roughly 10 metres from the beach, with dorm beds and private rooms.

Budget guesthouse and hostel in Sairee with dorms and private rooms, some with balconies, and a relaxed backpacker feel.

Low-key hotel about five minutes on foot from Mae Haad Beach, with a restaurant and tour desk.

Wooden bungalows set among tropical greenery at Chalok Baan Kao Bay, a short walk from the beach, with a current booking-site presence.

No listing could be found to confirm its name or operation.

Budget guest huts beside Mae Haad Pier with sea views, balconies, and an on-site bar and restaurant, handy for ferry arrivals.

Guesthouse listed on major booking sites on Koh Tao.

Hillside bungalows with sea views near Tanote Bay, listed on major booking sites. A budget-friendly base for travellers who enjoy quiet surroundings.

Garden guesthouse in Mae Haad with very low prices, offering dorm beds and private rooms. Practical base near the pier.

No online listing found to confirm it is operating.

Budget guesthouse and hostel with breakfast, dorm beds and private rooms at very low prices.

No online listing could be found to confirm it is operating.

Basic accommodation near the south-coast snorkelling bays.

Quiet guesthouse with a cafe and large lounge near the pier, offering dorm and private rooms with daily cleaning.

Large Sairee hostel of around 90 beds with dorms and private rooms. Offers breakfast, laundry, snorkel gear and motorbike rental, with daily activities.

Dorm-only hostel next to a scuba club, with a sea-view balcony and large common area.

Budget Sairee property mixing dorms and private rooms, from basic fan options to nicer rooms. Long-running with a large review base and low-priced dorm beds.

Hostel in Sairee listed on hostel directories.

Dive school and hostel combined, offering rooms from fan dorms to deluxe doubles.

Hostel run alongside Escape Divers, with its own bar and Thai restaurant, air-conditioned dorms and private rooms. Quiet outdoor space, movie nights and resident dogs.

Hostel about 500 metres from Sairee Beach with free breakfast, free bikes and a tour desk. Dorm-only and highly rated by solo travellers.

Hostel about 40 metres from Sairee Beach, close to restaurants and nightlife, with dorm beds and breakfast available.

Social dorm-only hostel on Sairee Beach with regular events. Among the island's most reviewed hostels.

Party-oriented hostel in the Sairee nightlife area with dorms and private rooms, free breakfast and discounted dive and snorkel trips.

Design hostel on Sairee Beach with sleeping pods, a rooftop pool and bar with ocean views. Pricier than typical hostels.

Large party hostel in Sairee with dorm and private rooms, easy beach access and breakfast options. Low prices and a lively crowd, with over 1,000 reviews.

Low-priced hostel a short walk from Sairee Beach with dorms and private en-suite rooms; also attracts quieter, older travellers.

Dive hostel with its own restaurant in Sairee, next to a Muay Thai stadium. Dorms and private rooms; one of the most reviewed properties on the island.

Social hostel on the main street with dorms and private rooms, free WiFi and clean, central accommodation.

No online listing or recent reviews could be found to confirm it is operating.

Hostel described as a gateway to the island, with dorms and private rooms. Listed on Hostelworld with mixed ratings and about 20 reviews.

Hostel with an on-site dive centre, dorms and private rooms with bathrooms and balconies. Affordable base for those learning to dive.

Small hostel near the Chalok viewpoint and Shark Island with dorm beds, free towels and tea and coffee. Party-leaning.

Dive-focused hostel with pool and garden, dorm beds only. Very low prices, tied to a dive operation.

Relaxed dorm hostel with a bar, terrace and air-conditioned rooms, some with balconies. Among the cheapest dorms on the island.

Hillside jungle hostel with a dive centre and work areas, offering dorm beds with views. Over 1,000 reviews.

Capsule-bed hostel 100 metres from the pier with air conditioning and the DJL Bar. Dorm-only.

Dorm hostel about 300 metres from the pier. Small, with strong ratings from solo travellers.

Party hostel near Mae Haad pier with rooftop restaurant and bar, weekly events, and a dive operation. Cheap dorms and private rooms.

Beachfront party hostel at Chalok Baan Kao with dorm beds.

Social backpacker hostel combined with a dive school, dorm-only. Very high review count, popular with new divers.

Newer party-style hostel near Mae Haad with dorm beds only. Aimed at solo travellers wanting a social atmosphere.

Peaceful eco-oriented stay on the cliffs above the island, near Mango Bay, with free breakfast, dorms and private rooms. Quiet, no party focus.

Cosy dorm hostel at Chalok with outdoor pool, parking and a private beach area.

Dorm hostel inside a cafe near the port, with strong ratings.

Dorm hostel with a bistro, close to the pier and hiking trails. Handy for arrivals by ferry.

Boutique-style hostel 150 metres from Mae Haad pier with on-site scooter rental and free WiFi.

Hostel and dive operation one minute from the pier, with a shared living room and private bathrooms.

Boutique-style hostel and PADI 5 Star dive resort at Chalok Baan Kao beach, with air-conditioned rooms, balconies, free breakfast and events.

Quiet garden hostel beside the main road, with dorms, private rooms and occasional events. Budget-priced and surrounded by greenery.

No online listing or recent reviews could be found to confirm it is operating.

Friendly dorm-only hostel with garden, terrace and free breakfast, a short walk from Chalok beach. Staff help arrange ferries, dive courses and scooter rental.

Social jungle-setting hostel with a pool, free breakfast and regular events, offering dorms and private rooms. One of the island's highest-rated hostels.

Pool villas on the Sairee side of the island, among the most booked villa properties.

Three-bedroom villa with private pool and sea views, under a kilometre from Sairee Beach.

Private villas in Sairee rented per villa, listed on holiday rental platforms.

Two-bedroom pool villa about nine minutes' walk from Sairee Beach.

Apartment complex in the Sairee area suited to longer stays.

Hillside pool villas and boutique villas under the Koh Tao Heights name, suited to long stays.

Collection of private pool villas with infinity pools, such as Villa of Green Palms and Villa of a Million Stars, each sleeping around two bedrooms. Bookable on major platforms.

Hillside villas above Sairee Beach with very high guest scores on booking platforms, suited to couples and small groups wanting privacy.

Villa rental on the Sairee side of the island with views toward Nang Yuan. No current listing or reviews could be found to confirm it is operating.

One-bedroom private pool villas of about 1,400 square feet, a short walk from Sairee Beach.

Private pool villa in Sairee with ocean-view balconies and a full kitchen, sleeping up to ten, suited to groups and families.

Two-bedroom private pool villa of roughly 1,290 square feet, about a nine-minute walk from the beach facing Koh Nang Yuan. Suits couples or small groups.

Sunset-facing private villa listed on Koh Tao as Sairee Sunset Luxury Villa.

Design-led one-bedroom villa on a quiet jungle hill above Sairee, with sea views, outdoor shower and terraces. Sleeps up to three; a scooter is recommended for getting around.

Villa accommodation in Sairee, listed among popular villa stays on Booking.com.

Private villa rental listed on Koh Tao under the Karma name, apparently near Sairee.

Three-bedroom hilltop pool villa of about 300 square metres, sleeping up to eight, with a west-facing terrace and views toward the Nang Yuan islands. A short scooter ride from Sairee.

Three-bedroom pool villa with jacuzzi and mountain views near Aow Leuk beach, around 2,480 square feet.

Villas at Ao Thian Og near Shark Bay, among the most booked villa properties on Koh Tao on Booking.com.

Pool villa with mountain views, about 700 metres from Mae Haad beach.

Garden villa accommodation listed among popular villa properties on Koh Tao on Booking.com. Quiet setting away from the main beaches.

Villas with private pools, free WiFi and parking, listed among featured villa properties on Booking.com.

Pool villas listed as SHA Plus certified and among the guest-favourite villa properties on Koh Tao. Private pools in a quiet setting.

Entire-home villa rental listed on Expedia, Hotels.com and Booking.com.

Eco-minded pool villas set in garden surroundings, popular with guests.

Villa accommodation on the southwest coast, listed on Booking.com as Tao Thong Villa 1.

Two-bedroom boutique villa with private pool, around 3,440 square feet.

Self-catering villas with ocean views and free transfers to and from Mae Haad.

No online listing could be found to confirm it is operating.

Villa with rooftop pool, free WiFi and parking.

No current listing found to confirm it is operating.

No online listing could be found to confirm it is operating.

Villa rental listed on hotel booking sites as Villa de Kestrel.

Three-bedroom pool villa on a cliff above Shark Island and Aow Leuk Bay.

Villa-style accommodation near Shark Bay (Thian Og) on the south-east coast, listed on booking sites as whole-home stays.

Recently renovated villas with an infinity pool, a few steps from Sai Daeng Beach.

Pool villas in a tropical setting, such as one-bedroom Villa 3 Sargasso.

Resort-style villas listed on several booking sites as Woodlawn Villas Resort.