The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Koh Tao

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Koh Tao

The beach at Koh Tao The beach at Koh Tao

Koh Tao is a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. If you're planning a dive trip to this seaside destination, you'll want to make sure you stay at one of the best dive resorts or hotels. Our team has analyzed all of the hotels in Koh Tao, Thailand based on key criteria, so we can help you find the perfect scuba diving accommodations for your needs. From luxury 5-star hotels to affordable options, we've put together the ideal list of places below. We'll share with you the hotels with the best amenities and give you all the information you need to decide which hotel is best for your scuba trip. Whether you're looking for a dedicated scuba hotel or a resort that offers both scuba diving and plenty of pampering to go with it, we'll help you find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. So, get ready to explore the underwater world nearby and book your stay at one of the top dive hotels in Koh Tao.

The island is one of Thailand's most famous scuba diving destinations because of its affordable certifications and prolific dive shops. There are a variety of dive sites near the island, but with fame and popularity come challenges. The coral and sealife is feeling the pressure of the high number of tourists, and the reefs show their damage. But the training you receive here is affordable and well-established.

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

Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Koh Tao
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 21/2 Moo 3, Jamahkiri Resort & Spa has great rooms from $110 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.6 km from the city center, scuba divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub at this terrific hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Infinity pool


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Sai Daeng Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Koh Tao
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Sai Daeng Resort which has nice rooms starting at $105. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 46/9 Moo 3. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.6 km from the city center. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

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


Woodlawn Villas Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Woodlawn Villas Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $49. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 11/50 Moo3. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 3.1 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Beach Club by Haad Tien

3-star Resort with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $82, Beach Club by Haad Tien, at 19/9 Moo 3, Haad Tien provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 7.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and a hot tub. It's located just 3.7 km from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Assava Dive Resort - Sha Plus

3-star Resort with prices starting at $52 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Koh Tao
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Assava Dive Resort - Sha Plus has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $52 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 22/1 Moo 3 Chalok Baan Kao. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 3.7 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao

3-star Resort with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $42, and it's located at 14/45 Moo 1, Sairee Beach. We also love the a bar, hiking, laundry services, a hot tub, and a child pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Playground


Tao Thong Villa 2

Guest house with prices starting at $29 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Tao Thong Villa 2 because it has great rooms that start at $29. It has a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 33/2 M.2, June Juea Ba, Koh Pha Ngan. Only 4 km from the city center, divers will especially love laundry services, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Koh Tao Cabana

4-star Resort with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Koh Tao
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Koh Tao Cabana offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $118 (before taxes). It's located at 16 Moo 1, Baan Haad Sai Ree and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.6 km from the city center. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Blue Tao Beach Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Koh Tao
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 9/98 Moo 1, Blue Tao Beach Hotel has great rooms from $87 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, laundry services, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find bicycle rental, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Dd Hut Koh Tao

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Dd Hut Koh Tao which has nice rooms starting at $70. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 3/3 Moo 2, Maehaad. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.8 km from the city center, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Koh Tao?

Koh Tao Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$68

Travelers to Koh Tao, Thailand will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 35 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $68. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Koh Tao.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $110
  • 4-star hotels: $77
  • 3-star hotels: $64


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