2-Star Hotels in Koh Tao

Let’s be clear: this hostel/hotel is exactly what it says it is on the web site. It’s a stylish boutique property in good condition. We had a private room for THB1900 and it met our expectations. Bed linens were crisp and the room felt very clean. I was happy to find decent shampoo and shower gel and even toothbrushes and ear buds in the bathroom. There are large common areas on each floor for lounging around in. Staff were friendly and as check in was strictly 2pm we left our bags while we went out for lunch across the road on the beach. At 2pm, check in was fast but almost uniquely in Thailand they do not accept payment with Thai QR codes (and they charge 3% on Visa/MasterCard). This implies they really don’t expect Thailand residents to stay here or to buy food and drink from the restaurant because Thai QR codes are accepted everywhere from the smallest street vendor selling THB99 cocktails. It’s inexplicable and they missed our extensive spend on drinks, food, and breakfast because everywhere else we went on Koh Tao takes this ubiquitous QR code. I had to find a Bangkok Bank ATM to withdraw the THB1900 in cash because we live in Samui and don’t carry much cash any more. As well as the bathroom supplies, the room has a safe, fridge, and four large towels. I was expecting a kettle and there’s no communal kitchen to boil water so we went without morning coffee (I’d brought an Aeropress). The aircon in the room was strong. Soundproofing is relatively poor with returning partygoers waking us up multiple times during the night. There was a savage stink of sewerage in the bathroom in the morning. We spent our last morning before 12pm check out on the rooftop pool which is a lovely area. There’s a bar up there that apparently opens in the afternoon but we didn’t try it because of the QR payment issue and had drinks by the beach instead. This is a classy hostel that is ideally located in the middle of the Sairee Beach walking street for all the beachfront bars and restaurants. It’s less rustic and better designed than many of the older cabins and cottages along the beach and I hope they can maintain it in its present condition.

Really good value for money. Staff were lovely. Excellent location and excellent room. Lots of good restaurants nearby with a range of prices and food all the food we had nearby was incredible. We hired a moped too see more of the island and it was easy too get to both walking and driving. Best accommodation of the holiday so far.

To catch up with the bad weather, I didn't see the sunrise and sunset. Herringbone beach, three bays, unique scenery, snorkeling entry level, children just happened. The front desk from France, on the island for 5 years, a person climbed up and down the luggage, it is a realm. The room was on the mountain, the toilet was not very smooth, and we were shocked. Bathing is OK, I want to adjust the three-star camping. The furnishings are still designed, curtains, robes, balconies, furniture and more. An experience that is out of the city. The hotel restaurant is also decent. But at night it was really nothing, the TV couldn't be seen, the reading light was too dark, so I had to watch the phone. It will be better to have more people to play. Cruise to and from Koh Tao, but you must contact the hotel by time. On the day of our stay, we waited for two hours at the Koh Tao Pier.

great little quiet hostel. easy to find off the main drag, staff were friendly with good english. wifi was quite good, room was very comfortable with ensuite. aircon and fan and towels provided (for private room anyway). would stay again, thanks good dream hotel :)

We LOVED it. We stayed for 3 nights but wish we could have stayed longer. The owner made you feel so welcome and couldn’t do enough for you! The room was clean and had everything you needed. The location is excellent just up the hill from Mae Haad Pier and a 10 min walk to Sairee beach. They put on a small complimentary breakfast of toast and refreshments. Fixed any small problems promptly. Laundry service was fab too.

A stay at Lotus Hostel Beach Koh Tao places you in the heart of Koh Tao, within a 5-minute walk of Sairee Beach and Sairee Plaza. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Island Muay Thai and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mae Haad Clinic.Relax and unwind with massages and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Lotus Restaurant serving guests of Lotus Hostel Beach Koh Tao. Relax with your favorite drink at the beach bar or the poolside bar.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Located in Koh Tao, Bro&Sis Place is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Mae Haad Pier and Mae Haad Clinic. This beach guesthouse is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Mae Haad Bay and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sairee Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.At Bro&Sis Place, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

We ate breakfast here the first morning we came to koh tao and ate every meal here since, untill leaving koh tao. Breakfast and dinner are both very good. A lot of variety and everything tasted great! Very friendly english speaking staff aswel. Great price for the quality.

Located in Koh Tao, Sarin Guesthouse is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Mae Haad Pier and Mae Haad Bay. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Mae Haad Clinic and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Jansom Bay.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

You have to check in at the shop down the road. The bungalow is very minimal and cosy, has all that you need for a night or 2 stay. The place is right by the beach and has plenty of bike parking at the reception or at the other entrance. Cheap and cheerful and would book again for a nice and very cheap and says what it says in the tin.