#1
A dive school with rooms attached, on Koh Tao's quieter southern bay, built for people who came to get certified.
The 10 Best Hotels in Koh Tao, Ranked
Diving runs through this whole list, with four of the ten doubling as dive schools and nearly all the rest sitting on or steps from a beach. Assava takes the top spot, training divers on site. The rest spread out across Sairee, Sai Daeng and Tanote, and there's one hostel in the mix if you'd rather keep costs down.
10 placesAvg 4.4 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
Sairee Cottage Diving
4.5 (1,552)·Koh TaoRelaxed rooms in a laid-back beachfront property offering a diving school, an eatery & 2 pools.
- #3
Sai Daeng Resort
4.4 (1,265)·Koh TaoLaid-back beachfront resort offering an outdoor pool & a hot tub, plus a bar & terrace dining.
- #4
KohTao Relax Freedom Beach Resort
4.2 (1,350)·Koh TaoUnpretentious hillside hotel close to the beach, offering wood cabins & a terrace facing the gulf.
- #5
Jamahkiri Dive Resort & SPA
4.2 (637)·Koh TaoSwanky seaside resort offering colorful rooms & suites, plus Thai dining, an outdoor pool & a spa.
- #6
Sunrise Koh Tao
4.6 (328)·Koh TaoA well-regarded resort steps from Maehaad Pier, ideal for divers and island explorers on Koh Tao.
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- #7
Tanote
4.3 (490)·Koh TaoA secluded bay resort on Koh Tao offering peaceful beachfront accommodation with easy access to diving.
- #8
Sairee Hut Resort and restaurant
3.9 (925)·Koh TaoA beachside resort and restaurant on Koh Tao offering accommodation and dining in a relaxed island setting.
- #9
Nomads Koh Tao Hostel
4.5 (320)·Koh TaoA well-rated hostel on Koh Tao offering a sociable base for divers and island explorers.
- #10
Blue Tao Beach Hotel - Koh Tao
4.5 (317)·Koh TaoA well-regarded beachside hotel on Koh Tao, offering comfortable accommodation steps from the water.
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