The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Thailand

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Thailand

Pai, Thailand Pai, Thailand

If you're a scuba diver, the waters around Thailand are a great place to explore. And what better way to enjoy a scuba trip than by staying in a hotel that caters to divers like you? We've analyzed all the dive resorts and scuba hotels in Thailand to give you the best options for your dive vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels, there's a scuba diving hotel in the area for you. From 4-star hotels to 5-star hotels, we've got you covered. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning underwater world in the area by staying in one of these great hotels and resorts. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers in Thailand? We've looked at the amenities and scuba packages offered by each hotel to bring you the top dive resorts and scuba hotels in Thailand. Book your scuba vacation at one of these dive hotels and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

Scuba diving in Thailand offers an incredible underwater experience with its vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and crystal-clear waters. Popular diving destinations include the Similan Islands, Koh Tao, and the Andaman Sea around Phuket and Krabi. These areas boast stunning underwater landscapes, including colorful coral gardens, submerged pinnacles, and abundant marine species such as reef sharks, rays, and colorful tropical fish. Koh Tao, in particular, is renowned for its affordability and abundance of diving schools offering certification courses at competitive prices. With its warm waters and year-round diving opportunities, Thailand is an ideal destination for both beginner and experienced divers seeking unforgettable underwater adventures.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Let's Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort

Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
4-star Resort with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 83/188 Soi Huathanon 23, Let's Sea Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort has great rooms from $156 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, scuba divers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services at this terrific hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


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Six Senses Samui

Ko Samui, Surat Thani
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $575 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Thailand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Six Senses Samui which has nice rooms starting at $575. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9/10 Moo 5, Baan Plai Laem, Bophut. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a spa, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas

Ko Pha Ngan, Surat Thani
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $309 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Thailand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

We found Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $309. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5/5 Moo 5, Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa

Ko Pha Ngan, Surat Thani
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $287 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $287, Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa, at 69/13 Moo 4 Naiwok provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort

Ko Samui, Surat Thani
5-star Resort with prices starting at $274 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $274 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 99/9 Moo 1 Bophut Bay. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services, which is nice for scuba divers. Just a short drive from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Slate (Sha Plus+)

Sakhu, Phuket
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Thailand
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of The Slate (Sha Plus+) is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $169, and it's located at 116 Moo 1 Tambol Sakhu, Talang, Phuket. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa

Takua Pa, Phangnga
5-star Resort with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $126. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 41/12 Moo 3, Khuk Khak. Only a short distance from the city center, divers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and a hot tub at this fun hotel.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Six Senses Yao Noi

Ko Yao Noi, Phangnga
5-star Resort with prices starting at $647 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Six Senses Yao Noi offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $647 (before taxes). It's located at 56 Moo 5 and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a spa, and a pool table which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


High Season Pool Villa & Spa

Ko Kut, Trat
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Thailand
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 117 Moo 2, High Season Pool Villa & Spa has great rooms from $238 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+)

Mai Khao, Phuket
5-star Resort with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Thailand
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+) which has nice rooms starting at $194. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 333 Moo 3. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Thailand?

Thailand Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$66

After analyzing 645 scuba diving hotels in Thailand, we found the average scuba diving hotel price to be a remarkably economical $66. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Thailand.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $202
  • 4-star hotels: $76
  • 3-star hotels: $43


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