Koh Tao hotels and guide to Ko Tao & Koh Nang Yuan, Thailand. By Sawadee.com

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A Guide to Koh Tao
Koh Tao [เกาะเต่า], or Turtle Island, is a diver’s paradise. It is located between Surat Thani and Chumpon provinces and only a 2 hour boat ride north of Koh Samui. It has been dabbed the best dive site in the Gulf of Thailand. Abounding with beautiful bays, white sand beaches, beautiful coastal rocks and crystal clear water, Koh Tao is simply a heaven on earth. A plethora of seaborne activities are waiting to be discovered. There are many diving schools on the island if you don’t know how to dive and want to explore the underwater world which is said to best in the Gulf of Thailand. On land, you can enjoy fresh seafood at restaurant, sipping tropical cocktails in a bar by the beach or going shopping for some souvenirs. Relaxing body and mind at spa or some active sports are also available for those who would like to get the adrenaline running. Koh Tao offers a wide range of accommodations from budget to upscale to suit all types of needs.

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Mae Haad Bay (อ่าวแม่หาด)
All boats arrive here. Naturally highly developed, but still managed to keep some of its old fishing village charm. Money exchange, post office, government office & health center are in Mae Haad. Most dive centers have an office here, lots of travel agents, email services, supermarkets, bike rentals, good restaurants and party venues. A few up-market resorts are located on the southern end.

Sairee Beach (หาดทรายรี)
Sairee's white sandy beach stretches about 1.7km over most of the west coast, interrupted only by a few huge boulders. Mae Haad is only a 10 min walk away. Being the most popular area on Tao, Sairee offers a huge range of aaccommodation, dive centers, restaurants, shops, beach bars, travel & email services, nurseries, etc.

You also find here the Fishery Museum, the Rama V rock and on the way to Mae Haad the police station, the public school and the temple.

Jan Som Bay (อ่าวจันทร์สม)
Private bay (visitors welcome for a nominal fee) with an exclusive, beautiful up-market resort and a budget bungalow. Only a 10 min walk fro Mae Haad.

Gul Juea Beach (อ่าวกุลเจือ)
South-west coast, best reached by foot or long tail, two simple, small resorts, a real getaway.

Cape Jeda Gang (แหลมเจ๊ะดะกัง)
South-west coast, taxi boat recommended, one resort, simple huts & solid bungalows. Can't get it more private.

Chalok Baan Kao (อ่าวโฉลกบ้านเก่า)
Third largest beach, located on the southern coast facing Phangan and Samui. This bay is smaller than Sairee, but offers a similar range of accommodation, eateries and nightlife. It is beautifully framed by Taa Toh lagoon to the east and Saan Jao beach to the west.

It also connects with Thian Og bay and Sai Daeng beach. The rock formation at cape Taa Toh resembles a sitting Buddha, this is best to be seen from the viewpoint opposite.

Thian Og Bay (อ่าวเทียนนอก)
Next to Chalok Baan Kao. Huge private bay with one resort, a hillside spa, a dive school and a mountain top restaurant/bakery. Lots of Black Tip Reef Sharks.

Sai Daeng Beach (หาดทรายแดง)
With only two resorts nestled into an idyllic landscape & a sandy beach, it's not only famous for its beauty similar to Ao Leuk, but also for being closest to one of Tao's prime dive & snorkel sites: Shark Island.

Ao Leuk Bay (อ่าวลึก)
On the way to Tanote bay, you can experience real solitude and serenity. You can swim or just sit in crystal clear water surrounded by fish. Three small, simple resorts in a breathtaking surrounding. No luxury.

Tanote Bay (อ่าวโตนด)
Well preserved bay away from the crowds with excellent snorkeling, 5 laidback resorts, a German dive school and a dive resort / water sport center with kayaks & water ski.

Cape Thian (Laem Thian) (แหลมเทียน)
Between Tanote & Hin Wong, a private cape with a small bay, excellent snorkeling and a lovely little resort. A remote refuge with free pick up service. Highly recommended.

Hin Wong Bay (อ่าวหินวง)
North-east coast, abundant coral reefs in a natural pool, four small hillside resorts and one diving school.

Mango Bay (อ่าวม่วง)
The only bay in the North and only to be reached by boat. Little beach and excellent underwater sights. Only one new resort with free pickup service.

Nang Yuan Island (เกาะนางยวน)
This unique island, with its triple-connecting beach, is just a short boat ride of Koh Tao and has only one dive resort catering for all budgets. A perfect place for a day of snorkeling or to chill out after the day tourists have left. Nangyuan has one of the most beautiful beaches where you can sit and enjoy quiet sunsets on the beach, no cars or hustle or bustle.

There is a restaurant, coffee shop and a small shop for the basic needs. Plastic bottles or cans are not welcome to protect the environment.

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Sai Daeng Resort Koh Tao, Sai Daeng Beach	Traveler rating 9.9	58~151 $ recommend
Jamahkiri Resort & Spa Koh Tao, Thian Og Bay	Traveler rating 8.9	71~91 $ recommend
Charm Churee Village Koh Tao, Jansom Bay	Traveler rating 8.5	52~56 $ recommend
Dusit Buncha Resort Koh Tao, Laem Yai Nee	Traveler rating 7.3	92~277 $ recommend
Koh Tao Hillside Resort Koh Tao, Taasak Bay	Traveler rating 7.2	45~49 $ recommend
Nang Yuan Island Dive Resort Nang Yuan Island	Traveler rating 6.9	from 64 $ recommend
The Tarna Align Resort Koh Tao, Sairee Hill	Traveler rating -/-	85~259 $ recommend
Koh Tao Cabana Resort Koh Tao, Sairee Beach	Traveler rating 9.0	93~128 $ recommend
Sensi Paradise Beach Resort Koh Tao, Mae Haad	Traveler rating 8.7	from 90 $ recommend
Koh Tao Resort Koh Tao, Chalok Baan Kao	Traveler rating 7.7	41~54 $ recommend
Mango Bay Boutique Resort Koh Tao, Mango Bay	Traveler rating -/-	from 67 $ recommend
Sun Smile Lodge Koh Tao Koh Tao, Sairee Village	Traveler rating 9.4	from 36 $
Chintakiri Resort Koh Tao, Chalok Baan Kao	Traveler rating 8.4	56~69 $
Koh Tao Royal Resort Koh Tao, Mae Haad	Traveler rating 8.0	from 31 $
Save Bungalows Koh Tao, Mae Haad	Traveler rating 7.4	from 18 $
Bow Thong Beach Bungalow Koh Tao, Sairee Beach	Traveler rating 6.6	from 46 $
Lotus Paradise Resort Koh Tao, Sairee Beach	Traveler rating 5.7	from 33 $

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