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3-star hotels in Koh Tao
A shortlist of 3-star hotels on Koh Tao, the small Thai island known for diving and relaxed beaches. It is for travellers who want mid-range comfort, a pool or beach access, and an easy base near Mae Haad, Sairee or the quieter southern bays.
Staying in Koh Tao
Koh Tao keeps a relaxed, low-rise character: no high-rise buildings, no large chain resorts, and accommodation that runs from simple bungalows to boutique hotels, with a high proportion of mid-range and budget options. The main village, Mae Haad, is where ferries arrive and where you find banks, shops, markets and dive schools. Sairee Beach, a long stretch of sand on the west coast, is the busiest area, with beach bars and restaurants, while bays such as Chalok Baan Kao, Ao Leuk and Tanote are quieter.
These 3-star hotels sit in several of those areas. Koh Tao Beach Club, Dd Hut Koh Tao and Koh Tao Montra Resort are closest to the centre, within 0.5 km of it. Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, on Mae Haad, and Blue Tao Beach Hotel are around 1 km out. View Point Resort, Chintakiri Resort, Coral View Resort, Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort and Beach Club by Haad Tien lie 2 to 2.4 km from the centre, near Chalok Baan Kao, Haad Sai Dang, June Juea Beach and Haad Tien. Wind Beach Resort and Nangyuan Island Dive Resort sit further out. Couples and divers will find the quieter bays and dive facilities appealing, families the family rooms and pools, and business travellers the desks, wifi and central addresses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
View Point Resort
Chalok Baan Kao Koh Tao, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet on its own private beach at Chalok Baan Kao, View Point Resort pairs a sea-facing swimming pool and spa with a choice of bars and restaurants. Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 656 guests, it sits 2.3 km from the centre. Families have room to spread out in family rooms, while couples can take breakfast on a balcony or terrace. A calm fit for travellers who want the water close and a resort that runs from morning coffee to an evening drink without leaving the grounds.
See View Point ResortChintakiri Resort
19 59 77 Moo 3, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereChintakiri Resort works well for guests who want a sea view, an outdoor pool and a garden setting 2.0 km from the centre. The 146 reviews give it 4.5 out of 5. Family rooms, a restaurant and room service cover easy days, while the bar and terrace handle the evenings. Suited to couples and small families who prefer a quiet base with reliable comfort rather than a busy beach scene right outside the door.
See Chintakiri ResortSensi Paradise Beach Resort
27 Moo 2 Mae Haad, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereSensi Paradise Beach Resort combines a private beach and outdoor pool with massage, diving and fishing on site, all 0.9 km from the centre at Mae Haad. Its 599 reviews average 4.4 out of 5. Family rooms, a restaurant and babysitting service make it straightforward for parents, while the lounge and bar suit couples. A good match for guests who want diving and beach time built into the same stay, with the pier and town within easy reach.
See Sensi Paradise Beach ResortCoral View Resort
50 Moo 3 Haad Sai Dang, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAt Haad Sai Dang, 2.4 km from the centre, Coral View Resort offers a private beach, a pool bar and diving facilities, plus canoe and fishing for time on the water. The 470 reviews give it 4.4 out of 5. Family rooms, a garden and a restaurant keep longer stays comfortable. It suits active travellers who want to be in the sea during the day and at the bar by the pool afterwards, with free parking for those arriving with their own transport.
See Coral View ResortChaantalay Hotel
35 8 Moo 1, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Pool bar
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereChaantalay Hotel covers the practical side of a Koh Tao stay: an outdoor pool with a kids pool and pool bar, plus a fitness centre, 1.7 km from the centre. Its 264 reviews average 4.4 out of 5. Families get their own rooms and a garden, and a restaurant and shuttle service simplify the days. A sensible choice for guests who want to swim, train and eat without travelling far, and for parents who value a shallow pool alongside their own.
See Chaantalay HotelBlue Tao Beach Hotel SHA Plus
9 98 Moo T 1 Tumbon Koh Tao Aumphoe Koh Pangun, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Pool and spa · Breakfast
- Swimming pool
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereBlue Tao Beach Hotel SHA Plus puts a swimming pool, diving facilities and a restaurant 1.0 km from the centre, with the beach nearby. It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 230 reviews. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage help with late arrivals and early departures, and concierge plus car rental service make onward plans simple. Best for divers and independent travellers who want a central, well-serviced base for a short stay.
See Blue Tao Beach Hotel SHA PlusDd Hut Koh Tao
3 3 Moo 2 Maehaad, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereDd Hut Koh Tao is the closest of the group to the centre at 0.3 km, and keeps things simple: an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar and a garden. The 424 reviews give it 4.3 out of 5. Express check-in and check-out suit short stays, and free parking helps if you hire a vehicle. A solid pick for travellers who want to be within a short walk of Mae Haad's shops and pier, and who value a pool and a meal on site over extra facilities.
See Dd Hut Koh TaoNangyuan Island Dive Resort
46 Moo 1 Koh Tao, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereNangyuan Island Dive Resort is built around diving, with the dive facilities and beach nearby that its name suggests, 3.9 km from the centre. Guests rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 562 reviews. Family rooms, a restaurant and room service cover the essentials, and the swimming pool and terrace give somewhere to relax after time in the water. Suited to divers and to guests who want a quieter island setting away from the main village.
See Nangyuan Island Dive ResortKoh Tao Beach Club
Mae Haad Beach, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereKoh Tao Beach Club sits at Mae Haad Beach, 0.3 km from the centre, with an outdoor pool, spa and steam room among its facilities. It averages 4.1 out of 5 from 430 reviews. Diving and fishing are available, and a restaurant and bar cover meals. Wheelchair accessible, with free parking for guests bringing a car. A convenient option for travellers who want the beach, the pier and the pool within a short distance of each other.
See Koh Tao Beach ClubKoh Tao Montra Resort
1/51 Moo 2, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereKoh Tao Montra Resort offers a private beach and outdoor pool with a pool bar, plus diving, a fitness centre and massage, 0.5 km from the centre. Its 759 reviews give it 4.0 out of 5. Family rooms, a restaurant and room service make it workable for groups and families, and the jacuzzi and lounge add somewhere to unwind. Good for guests who want a full set of resort facilities within walking distance of Mae Haad.
See Koh Tao Montra ResortKoh Tao Heritage
3 6 Moo2 Tombon Kho Tao Amphure Kho Phangan, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereKoh Tao Heritage provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a garden 0.6 km from the centre, with the beach nearby. It scores 4.0 out of 5 from 449 reviews. Family rooms and a range of services including housekeeping and laundry suit longer stays, and breakfast can be taken in the room. A good fit for travellers who want a central location with a pool and the option to eat without going far.
See Koh Tao HeritagePinnacle Koh Tao Resort
26 20 Moo 3 June Juea Beach, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay herePinnacle Koh Tao Resort looks out over June Juea Beach, 2.2 km from the centre, with a private beach, outdoor pool and pool bar. Diving, canoe and fishing are all on offer, and the 445 reviews average 4.0 out of 5. Family rooms and a restaurant handle groups, and the shuttle service helps with the distance into town. Suited to guests who want water activities and a beachfront base slightly away from the busiest part of the island.
See Pinnacle Koh Tao ResortWind Beach Resort
17 Moo 1 Haad Sairee, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereWind Beach Resort sits at Haad Sairee, 1.6 km from the centre, and combines a swimming pool and pool bar with diving and fishing. The 387 reviews give it 3.9 out of 5. Family rooms, a restaurant and a garden cover the basics, with the beach nearby. An easy choice for travellers who want to be near Sai Ree's beach and nightlife while keeping a pool and a quiet room to return to.
See Wind Beach ResortAsia Divers Resort
18 1 Moo 1, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereAsia Divers Resort offers an outdoor pool and a salt water pool, with diving and water sports available, 1.7 km from the centre. Its 236 reviews average 3.9 out of 5. Family rooms, a restaurant and room service make it practical for groups, and the shuttle service and free parking ease getting around. Best for guests who plan to spend their days in the water and want a straightforward, well-placed place to sleep.
See Asia Divers ResortBeach Club by Haad Tien
19 9 Moo 3 Haad Tien, Koh Tao, Thailand
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereBeach Club by Haad Tien pairs a private beach and outdoor pool with a spa, massage, sauna and jacuzzi, 2.1 km from the centre. It draws the largest review base here, 1712 guests, averaging 3.8 out of 5. Family rooms, a restaurant and room service suit longer holidays and groups. A strong option for travellers who want the beach, diving and a full spa and pool setup in one place, even if it is a little further from town.
See Beach Club by Haad Tien
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Point Resort | ★★★ | 4.6 | 656 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.3 km |
| Chintakiri Resort | ★★★ | 4.5 | 146 | – | – | Yes | 2.0 km |
| Sensi Paradise Beach Resort | ★★★ | 4.4 | 599 | – | Yes | Yes | 0.9 km |
| Coral View Resort | ★★★ | 4.4 | 470 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.4 km |
| Chaantalay Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 264 | – | – | Yes | 1.7 km |
| Blue Tao Beach Hotel SHA Plus | ★★★ | 4.4 | 230 | – | Yes | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Dd Hut Koh Tao | ★★★ | 4.3 | 424 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Nangyuan Island Dive Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 562 | – | – | Yes | 3.9 km |
| Koh Tao Beach Club | ★★★ | 4.1 | 430 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Koh Tao Montra Resort | ★★★ | 4.0 | 759 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Koh Tao Heritage | ★★★ | 4.0 | 449 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort | ★★★ | 4.0 | 445 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.2 km |
| Wind Beach Resort | ★★★ | 3.9 | 387 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.6 km |
| Asia Divers Resort | ★★★ | 3.9 | 236 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.7 km |
| Beach Club by Haad Tien | ★★★ | 3.8 | 1,712 | – | Yes | Yes | 2.1 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These hotels list family rooms and swimming pools, which makes them practical with children. View Point Resort adds a cot, a private beach and a spa; Sensi Paradise Beach Resort offers a babysitting service, a private beach and diving; Koh Tao Montra Resort has a kids-friendly setup with a pool, Jacuzzi and private beach; Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort and Wind Beach Resort both keep pools and family rooms.
View Point Resort · Sensi Paradise Beach Resort · Koh Tao Montra Resort · Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort · Wind Beach Resort
For divers
Diving or scuba diving appears as a facility at Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Beach Club by Haad Tien, Koh Tao Montra Resort, Coral View Resort, Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort and Nangyuan Island Dive Resort. All six sit near the water, and Beach Club by Haad Tien and Nangyuan Island Dive Resort are on private beaches, which suits guests who want to be in the sea daily.
Sensi Paradise Beach Resort · Beach Club by Haad Tien · Koh Tao Montra Resort · Coral View Resort · Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort · Nangyuan Island Dive Resort
For couples
View Point Resort and Beach Club by Haad Tien pair a spa or sauna and jacuzzi with a private beach and sea views, which suits couples wanting quiet. Sensi Paradise Beach Resort adds massage and a private beach, while Wind Beach Resort offers a pool bar and a swimming pool close to Sairee Beach, handy for evenings out.
View Point Resort · Beach Club by Haad Tien · Sensi Paradise Beach Resort · Wind Beach Resort
Closest to the centre
Dd Hut Koh Tao is 0.3 km from the centre, Koh Tao Beach Club 0.3 km and Koh Tao Montra Resort 0.5 km, the three shortest distances on this list. They suit travellers who want shops, banks, markets and dive schools within easy reach, and Koh Tao Beach Club and Koh Tao Montra Resort both add a pool.
Where to stay in Koh Tao
Mae Haad
Mae Haad is the arrival point for ferries and the island's commercial hub, with banks, shops and markets, and easy access to both Sairee and Chalok Baan Kao. Sensi Paradise Beach Resort sits on Mae Haad at 0.9 km from the centre, Dd Hut Koh Tao on Maehaad at 0.3 km, and Koh Tao Beach Club on Mae Haad Beach at 0.3 km. All three keep you close to the pier and everyday services.
Our picks here: Sensi Paradise Beach Resort · Koh Tao Beach Club
Chalok Baan Kao
Chalok Baan Kao is a quieter bay on the south coast, popular with families and divers, with a relaxed atmosphere and several small resorts and eateries. View Point Resort is the listed hotel whose address names it, 2.3 km from the centre, and it backs the area up with a private beach, a spa, a pool and family rooms. It suits guests who prefer a calm bay over the busier west coast.
Our picks here: View Point Resort
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Koh Tao has no airport. Most visitors arrive by ferry from the mainland or from nearby islands. Ferries depart from Chumphon and Surat Thani (Don Sak pier) on the mainland, and from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. The journey from Chumphon takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, while from Koh Samui it takes around 1.5 hours. Boats arrive at Mae Haad pier. Alternatively, you can fly to Koh Samui or Surat Thani and connect by ferry. On the island, songthaews (shared pickup trucks) and taxis serve the main roads; renting a scooter is popular but requires caution on steep, winding routes.
When to go
The best time to visit Koh Tao is during the dry season, from February to April, when seas are calm and visibility for diving is at its best. The southwest monsoon from May to October brings occasional heavy showers and rougher seas, though diving continues. The northeast monsoon from November to January can also bring rain and wind. Temperatures remain warm year-round, typically between 25°C and 32°C.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Koh Tao?
Dd Hut Koh Tao and Koh Tao Beach Club are both 0.3 km from the centre, the shortest distances on this list, and Koh Tao Montra Resort follows at 0.5 km. All three are handy for Mae Haad's shops, banks and dive schools.
Which hotels have a pool?
A swimming pool is listed at View Point Resort, Chintakiri Resort, Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Chaantalay Hotel, Blue Tao Beach Hotel, Dd Hut Koh Tao, Koh Tao Beach Club, Koh Tao Montra Resort, Koh Tao Heritage, Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort, Wind Beach Resort, Asia Divers Resort, Beach Club by Haad Tien and Nangyuan Island Dive Resort.
Which hotels allow pets?
View Point Resort is the only hotel on this list with pets allowed among its facilities. It has 656 reviews and a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Which hotels offer parking?
Free car parking is listed at View Point Resort, Coral View Resort, Dd Hut Koh Tao, Koh Tao Beach Club, Koh Tao Montra Resort, Koh Tao Heritage, Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort, Wind Beach Resort and Asia Divers Resort. Dd Hut Koh Tao, Koh Tao Beach Club and Koh Tao Montra Resort also mention car parking.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
View Point Resort has the highest guest rating, 4.6 out of 5 from 656 reviews. Chintakiri Resort follows with 4.5 from 146 reviews, then Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Coral View Resort, Chaantalay Hotel and Blue Tao Beach Hotel, each at 4.4.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at View Point Resort, Chintakiri Resort, Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Coral View Resort, Nangyuan Island Dive Resort, Koh Tao Montra Resort, Koh Tao Heritage, Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort, Wind Beach Resort, Asia Divers Resort and Beach Club by Haad Tien. Several of these also have pools and cots.
Which hotels have a spa or massage?
View Point Resort lists a spa, Koh Tao Beach Club lists a spa and steam room, and Beach Club by Haad Tien lists a sauna and massage. Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Coral View Resort and Koh Tao Montra Resort list massage.
Which hotels have a private beach?
A private beach is listed at View Point Resort, Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Coral View Resort, Koh Tao Montra Resort, Pinnacle Koh Tao Resort and Beach Club by Haad Tien.