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Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay

Bungalows, cottages and garden rooms on Tanote Bay, Koh Tao's sheltered east-coast snorkeling cove, with a pool, a beach bar and a restaurant.

4.4(1,288)
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About Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay

Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay, the former Montalay Beach Resort, sits on Tanote Bay on Koh Tao's east coast, a small sheltered cove known for snorkeling straight off the sand. It's a long way from the bars of Sairee, which is the point.

Rooms run from simple Coral Hut bungalows with a shared bathroom to Starfish Hut bungalows with their own, Jungle Hut cottages, Tree Top Nest bungalows with a sea view and a bathtub, and garden-facing standard rooms with a balcony. There's a pool, a restaurant and bar, and a bar on the beach. Reviewers mention the clean rooms, the friendly staff and the snorkeling off the beach.

The road over the hill to Tanote is steep, so arrange the transfer from Mae Haad pier rather than riding it on a rented scooter.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

Around here, on foot

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Tanote Bay, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand

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Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay worth visiting?

Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay holds a 4.4★ rating from 1,288 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Koh Tao.

When is the best time to visit Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay?

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 Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay located?

Lub d Koh Tao Tanote Bay is at Tanote Bay, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, 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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