19 / 1 Moo 3 Chalook Baan, Koh Tao, Thailand | (888) 708-2081
Three swimming pools, one with panoramic views
Located on a wide stretch of white-sand beach
On-site dive center offering PADI courses and snorkeling trips
Sea-facing Chalok Baan Khao Harbor Restaurant
Breakfast included in room rates
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Standard Rooms small and worn
Mountaintop rooms require long walks or buggy rides to reach
The Ko Tao Resort has a range of lodging options, from worn, beachfront Standard Rooms with basic amenities to fancier mountaintop digs in the Paradise Zone with spacious quarters, bathtubs, and balconies with beautiful panoramic views. There's also a diving school, a seaside restaurant where a free breakfast is served, three swimming pools, and plenty of beach space. The beachfront rooms are within walking distance of Chalok Baan Khao village.
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Scene
Casual beachfront resort popular with vacationers
The vibe at the Ko Tao Resort is laid-back and casual, and it attracts families, groups of friends, and vacationing couples. There's a spacious semi-enclosed main lobby but it lacks proper seating areas. The design of the resort encourages guests to lounge outside, and there are a few natural wooden benches and lounge chairs throughout the property.
Location
Divided between beachfront property and newer mountaintop area
The sprawling property is divided between a main area, on the beach at Chalok Baan Khao village, and the newer Paradise Zone, which sits atop a steep mountain. The lower area is right on the main road down the island, and is set close to all the restaurants, bars, and shops that make up Chalok Baan Khao. The upper area requires use of the resort's shuttle buggy to reach, and is a long, steep, and hot walk up sans transport. The drive from the resort to the main ferry pier in Mae Haad takes under 15 minutes by car.
Rooms
Range of air-conditioned rooms, some with panoramic views
Standard Rooms are small and simple and have tube TVs, minibars, and kettles, as well as plain wooden furniture and equally uninspired bathrooms. Deluxe Rooms are bigger, brighter, and have prettier decor, with colorful cushions and bedspreads. The best rooms are those in the mountaintop Paradise Zone; these are larger and have balconies with panoramic views and tubs in the bathrooms. The only downside is that this section of the hotel, while beautiful, is up a steep hill and requires a long walk or use of the resort's buggy to get to the main part of the hotel and the beach. All rooms have air-conditioning.
Features
Three swimming pools, well-equipped Dive Center, and happening beachside restaurant
The Ko Tao Resort has three swimming pools. The one in the Paradise Zone is the best, offering astounding panoramic views of the area, while the main pool sits right next to the beach in the lower section of the resort. There's also a small shallow pool suitable for kids. The on-site dive center offers PADI certification courses and diving and snorkeling trips. The Chalok Baan Khao Harbor Restaurant on-site serves breakfast (included in room rates) and is a popular spot for lunch, dinner, and drinks, thanks largely to its beachside location.
