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Hydronauts Diving Resort

A small dive resort near Chalok Baan Kao on Koh Tao's south coast, with a pool, private rooms and a dorm, about ten minutes' walk from the bay.

4.7(475)
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Full opening hours
Monday10:00–18:00
Tuesday10:00–18:00
Wednesday10:00–18:00
Thursday10:00–18:00
Friday10:00–18:00
Saturday10:00–18:00
Sunday10:00–18:00

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About Hydronauts Diving Resort

Hydronauts Diving Resort is a small dive resort in the Chalok Baan Kao area on Koh Tao's south coast, about ten minutes' walk from Chalok Bay and the Chalok viewpoint. It's built around diving, so it's an easy choice if you're taking a course and want your bed, the classroom and the pool in one place.

Listings describe superior and deluxe rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms, some with balconies or a sea view, family rooms, and a shared dormitory for budget stays, all around an outdoor pool. Reviewers mention the friendly team and the relaxed, social feel that dive resorts on the island tend to have.

Chalok is quieter than Sairee and closer to the south-coast bays, Shark Bay and Freedom Beach among them.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

Around here, on foot

Well-rated places within a short walk of Hydronauts Diving Resort, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.

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Pair your visit. After Hydronauts Diving Resort, round out your day in Koh Tao with contrasting stops nearby.

45/1 Moo 3, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand

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Hydronauts Diving Resort: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydronauts Diving Resort worth visiting?

Hydronauts Diving Resort holds a 4.7★ rating from 475 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Koh Tao.

What are the opening hours of Hydronauts Diving Resort?

Hydronauts Diving Resort is typically open 10:00–18:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit Hydronauts Diving Resort?

The best months to visit Koh Tao are March – September (calmest water, best visibility), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & July – August — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: November (monsoon swell peaks).

Where is Hydronauts Diving Resort located?

Hydronauts Diving Resort is at 45/1 Moo 3, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand, in Koh Tao. Getting around Koh Tao: Walking around Sairee and Mae Haad; Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day; some concrete roads are extremely steep).

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