Koh Tao, meaning "turtle island" in Thai, is one of Thailand's most enchanting locations to explore during your stay here. Although scuba diving tops the chart for being the most popular sport, there are plenty of other activities to keep you hooked in Koh Tao.
Whether you hire a motorcycle to traverse through the mesmerizing beaches and captivating viewpoints or decide to merge into the pulsating nightlife of Koh Tao, there are a plethora of adventures waiting in line just for you.
However, the first thing you need to take care before landing on this beautiful island is sorting the lodging part.
There are plenty of luxurious places to stay in Koh Tao, which are sure to keep you longer than planned. Here's a list of our top four locations recommended for lodging in 'turtle island'.
• Mae Head/ Mae Haad:
Mae Haad is the arrival and departure point for all the tourists visiting Koh Tao. It is a capital city which houses a wide range of stores, popular restaurants and bars.
The docks are located right in the middle of the town flanked by beaches towards both north and south of them. You can easily find quite a few comfortable and inexpensive options to stay in this town.
The docks are located right in the middle of the town flanked by beaches towards both north and south of them. You can easily find quite a few comfortable and inexpensive options to stay in this town.
• Sairee Beach:
If you are looking for some lavish resorts and luxury villas on rent at the beach, Sairee village is your go-to-place. Having plenty of options to let your footloose, the site is quite famous for its buzzing nightlife too.
The southern Sairee beach is the busiest and bustling all the time though you may catch up with some quiet moments while exploring the north. The beach stretch here is pretty long, while the Sea is great for swimming and snorkelling activities.
For those on budget, basic fan huts offer the perfect lodging options.
The southern Sairee beach is the busiest and bustling all the time though you may catch up with some quiet moments while exploring the north. The beach stretch here is pretty long, while the Sea is great for swimming and snorkelling activities.
For those on budget, basic fan huts offer the perfect lodging options.
• Chalok Baan Kao:
It is another popular beach area towards the south of Koh Tao. Since the Sea is shallow, swimming and other water-based activities might not be an option here, however, it's a nice base for excursions around the island.
• Shark Bay:
This is a lovely beach ideal for shore swimming and snorkeling. There are quite a few nice places to stay that are perfect for a relaxing vacation.
Another major attraction is the possibility of sighting white and blacktip reef sharks in the middle of the bay— reef prevents them from coming too close though.
So, what are you waiting for? Shortlist your favorite places to stay in Koh Tao now and cruise your way through this stunning Thai Island for some exhilarating experiences. One of the most recommended place to stay is Monkey Flower Villas.
Another major attraction is the possibility of sighting white and blacktip reef sharks in the middle of the bay— reef prevents them from coming too close though.
So, what are you waiting for? Shortlist your favorite places to stay in Koh Tao now and cruise your way through this stunning Thai Island for some exhilarating experiences. One of the most recommended place to stay is Monkey Flower Villas.