I searched hi and low for a good place on Koh Tao. Mostly, I wanted a spot far enough from the crowds so that I could sleep well, yet close enough to the crowds, so I wouldn't miss out on the action. This place was perfect. It's an easy walk to Sairee Beach. And the front doors open up onto the beach. I left them open most of the time, listening to the sound of the waves lap onto the shore.

I searched hi and low for a good place on Koh Tao. Mostly, I wanted a spot far enough from the crowds so that I could sleep well, yet close enough to the crowds, so I wouldn't miss out on the action. This place was perfect. It's an easy walk to Sairee Beach. And the front doors open up onto the beach. I left them open most of the time, listening to the sound of the waves lap onto the shore.

Excellent location with the beach outside the patio and the town the other side. Room a little tired and dated but very clean

Excellent location with the beach outside the patio and the town the other side. Room a little tired and dated but very clean

nice bungalow overlooking sea not a bad view if you disregard boat channel so small boats can get in and out on low tides. lots of steps to sea view bungalows, but overall had a good stay restaurant staff could smile a bit, tipped waiting staff 60 baht after first meal, not even a thank you. saying that food was good. cant complain £15 a night with breaky 2 eggs on 2 toast with fruit to start and coffee would stay again. dont hire scooter here walk 5 mins up the road and pay third less. three good pools, deck chair at bottom of bungalow right on edge of beach

nice bungalow overlooking sea not a bad view if you disregard boat channel so small boats can get in and out on low tides. lots of steps to sea view bungalows, but overall had a good stay restaurant staff could smile a bit, tipped waiting staff 60 baht after first meal, not even a thank you. saying that food was good. cant complain £15 a night with breaky 2 eggs on 2 toast with fruit to start and coffee would stay again. dont hire scooter here walk 5 mins up the road and pay third less. three good pools, deck chair at bottom of bungalow right on edge of beach

Very nice big room and view of the pier and water activity. Close to everything: restaurants, tours, dive companies, etc, only thing it's missing is a place to snorkel. AC was great and after staying in Tanote Bay it was nice to get back to the action.

Very nice big room and view of the pier and water activity. Close to everything: restaurants, tours, dive companies, etc, only thing it's missing is a place to snorkel. AC was great and after staying in Tanote Bay it was nice to get back to the action.

The apartment was nice and spacious and the living room could easily sleep another person (a mattress for the single bed can be rented for 500 baht per night). The comfortable bedroom opened up directly onto the beach, and there was no issue with longtail boats waking us up at dawn. There seems to be only one person working at the complex, so this may mean some waiting around. Compared to most of the world, this would be a great place to stay, it's just that compared to some of the paradisical places to stay on Koh Tao, Mae Haad doesn't quite cut it. That said, the nicest spot on this beach is very close by, from where you can snorkel a wreck. Our main reason for staying here was its proximity to the ferry when leaving, which afforded us an extra hour or so in bed! To be honest, my review would probably be better, if I hadn't just come from two of the most outstanding places that I have ever stayed, so bear that in mind.

The apartment was nice and spacious and the living room could easily sleep another person (a mattress for the single bed can be rented for 500 baht per night). The comfortable bedroom opened up directly onto the beach, and there was no issue with longtail boats waking us up at dawn. There seems to be only one person working at the complex, so this may mean some waiting around. Compared to most of the world, this would be a great place to stay, it's just that compared to some of the paradisical places to stay on Koh Tao, Mae Haad doesn't quite cut it. That said, the nicest spot on this beach is very close by, from where you can snorkel a wreck. Our main reason for staying here was its proximity to the ferry when leaving, which afforded us an extra hour or so in bed! To be honest, my review would probably be better, if I hadn't just come from two of the most outstanding places that I have ever stayed, so bear that in mind.

First, don't believe all the "wonderful" reviews. If you look, identical reviews can be found on many other travel sites, so these "reviews" are questionable, at best. The living room part of the room is hot, has no air conditioning and is poorly furnished. The extra bed was in the living room, so the person sleeping there would be hot and sweaty. The less than 2 inch pad they provided for the third person's bed was hard and uncomfortable. When we asked for an additional pad to put on top, the clerk checking us in laughed at us and said no. There is not a "kitchenette." A kitchenette implies that you can cook there. There is no cook top, no pots or pans or utensils. There are only a few plates and silverware, & only a mini fridge and microwave. The bathroom was old, disgusting and moldy. The entire time we were there, we were killing bugs. The "beach" is not swimmable and is dirty and noisy. It is filled with boats and ferries, so swimming there would be impossible. There is a bar next door playing loud music. We literally stayed long enough to find another hotel, and then immediately checked out. Expedia called and arranged for a full refund of all monies paid, even though the room was "non-refundable." This was because it is NOTHING like what is advertised. I do have to say that the manager was very helpful and apologetic, which was much appreciated. For the price, this place is not worth it. We ended up at a gorgeous resort for just a few dollars more.

First, don't believe all the "wonderful" reviews. If you look, identical reviews can be found on many other travel sites, so these "reviews" are questionable, at best. The living room part of the room is hot, has no air conditioning and is poorly furnished. The extra bed was in the living room, so the person sleeping there would be hot and sweaty. The less than 2 inch pad they provided for the third person's bed was hard and uncomfortable. When we asked for an additional pad to put on top, the clerk checking us in laughed at us and said no. There is not a "kitchenette." A kitchenette implies that you can cook there. There is no cook top, no pots or pans or utensils. There are only a few plates and silverware, & only a mini fridge and microwave. The bathroom was old, disgusting and moldy. The entire time we were there, we were killing bugs. The "beach" is not swimmable and is dirty and noisy. It is filled with boats and ferries, so swimming there would be impossible. There is a bar next door playing loud music. We literally stayed long enough to find another hotel, and then immediately checked out. Expedia called and arranged for a full refund of all monies paid, even though the room was "non-refundable." This was because it is NOTHING like what is advertised. I do have to say that the manager was very helpful and apologetic, which was much appreciated. For the price, this place is not worth it. We ended up at a gorgeous resort for just a few dollars more.

Stayed here as first place was awful. We could check in just after 10, which we were grateful for. Nice apartment, but living area gets very hot. Lovely view from balcony. Hardly any outside noise. Would stay again.

Stayed here as first place was awful. We could check in just after 10, which we were grateful for. Nice apartment, but living area gets very hot. Lovely view from balcony. Hardly any outside noise. Would stay again.

It is an appartment rather than a hotel. Very nice and spacy appartment (thay style) and excellent view over the see and harbour. Very nice staff.

It is an appartment rather than a hotel. Very nice and spacy appartment (thay style) and excellent view over the see and harbour. Very nice staff.