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Where to book in Koh Tao: our two picks

Koh Tao is for the sea first. Our exclusive pick is a family-owned villa resort with its own lagoon-like beach; our accessible pick is a beachfront resort at Mae Haad with the island’s big pool.

By Kylian Dev

  • One independent address
  • One mid-range option on Trip.com
  • Weak points written down

Our short list

Best season: March to September is generally calmer for diving; the Gulf has heavy rain in November and December.

The two addresses

Where we would book in Koh Tao

Independent pick

Haad Tien Beach Resort

Family-owned boutique villa resort · Haad Tien, Koh Tao (19/9 Moo 3)

Price per night

Price not verified: check the live rate before you plan.

Best for

Divers, Couples, Families in the family villas

Three things that make it special

  • A shallow, crystal-blue lagoon in front of the beach
  • Ten villa types, some with private pools, plus a shared pool
  • A dive centre with courses for all levels

The weak points

  • Wi-Fi and kids’ facilities are not detailed on the site
  • Rates are hidden behind the booking engine
  • It is away from Mae Haad pier: plan on the included transfer
Where exactly
Haad Tien, Koh Tao (19/9 Moo 3). Open the map
Getting there
Round-trip transfer from Koh Tao pier is included for direct bookings.
Good to know
Pool: Shared pool and private villa poolsChildren: Family villas availableBeach: Beachfront
Check rates on Trip.comOfficial website
Mid-range pick

Koh Tao Montra Resort & Spa

Mid-range beachfront resort · 1/51 Moo 2, Mae Haad, Koh Tao

Price per night

Mid-range

Read on https://www.oyster.com/thailand/hotels/koh-tao-montra-resort-and-spa/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Families, Divers

Three things that make it special

  • One of the island’s biggest pools, with a swim-up bar
  • Beachfront restaurant, spa and an affiliated PADI dive centre
  • Five minutes’ walk to Mae Haad Pier

The weak points

  • The beach is not the island’s most scenic and visibility is poor
  • Rooms are dated and can smell musty
  • Loungers run out and breakfast is extra
Where exactly
1/51 Moo 2, Mae Haad, Koh Tao. Open the map
Getting there
Five minutes’ walk from Mae Haad Pier, where the ferries arrive.
Good to know
Pool: Large pool with swim-up barWi-Fi: FreeChildren: Family-friendly, kids’ poolBeach: Beachfront
Check rates on Trip.com
Not sure which area? Read where to stay in Koh TaoThe area guide tells you which part of town to choose; this page tells you which address to book.Koh Tao travel guideWhat to do, when to go and how to get there.

These are editorial picks: we have not been paid for them and we do not claim a stay we did not make. Booking links to Trip.com are partner links.