Koh Tao hotels

Hotels in Koh Tao

Koh Tao is a small island in the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shores of the Gulf of Thailand. It's neighbours Samui and Pha-Ngan are larger and busier, but Koh Tao has a laid-back profile and physical beauty all of its own. In recent years it has gained popularity amongst diving connoisseurs and pleasure seekers.

Landmarks

It sounds odd, but this island's most famous landmark is, strictly speaking, off shore. Ko Nang Yuan, a little way off the northwest coast is a stunning and lonely island with three beautiful conical peaks connected by a sandbar. It is a special place to explore and can be easily reached by ferry or water taxi.

Scuba Diving

Koh Tao now offers some of the finest Scuba Diving in the Gulf of Thailand and strong support from the local conservation group is helping to preserve the endless marine wonders that await keen divers. Chumpon Pinnacle is a dive site to the west of Koh Tao and a particularly exciting dive site, where you can encounter Whale Sharks and other awe-inspiring species.

There are plenty of excellent diving operators around the island, ready to help you discover the stunning undersea world, of which Crystal Dive is probably the best known. They have won many awards for their performance and provide high-quality instructors and proper personal attention, despite their world-class stature.

Landscape

In dramatic contrast to the serene blue of the coast, the dense, verdant interior of Koh Tao is another adventure playground. Littered with huge granite boulders and covered in dense primeval jungle, you feel a million miles from the dazzling sand and lapping water.

Unleash your inner explorer here with Goodtime Adventures, who will guide you through the wilds, with hiking, rock scrambling and abseiling.

Restaurants

From Koh Tao hotels local and international cuisines vie for you attention at every turn. At the high end, try the Darawan, where the dining is fine and the view from their balcony at sunset is arguably even better.

At the other end of the day, Café del Sol next to the pier is just right for breakfast and hearty lunches too.