Best Koh Phangan District Hotels

"My family and I spent a week at Tarna Resort and had a great experience. Pros: 1. Scuba Diving: One of the standout features of Tarna is the on-site scuba diving instructors. Johnny and his team are professional, patient, and knowledgeable. 2. Friendly Staff: The team is warm and helpful. 3. Clean Rooms: Comfortable and tidy accommodations. 4. Great Breakfast: Simple but delicious options to start the day. 5. Good Location: Within walking distance to many restaurants. About 10-15 minute walk from the beach. Cons: 1. Steep Hill: The resort is on a hill, making the walk back a bit tough, though scooters are available for rent directly at the hotel. 2. Stairs: Might be challenging for families with young children. 3. Early Restaurant Hours: The on-site dining closes early, but there are nearby options. 4. Water Pressure: Not the best; showers could be hotter. Overall, our stay at the Tarna was enjoyable and the positives certainly outweighed the negatives."

"The location is very subjective. I didn't expect it to be very isolated from other place. If you like quiet place, you may like it. The shutter car to pier or Sairee is every 2 hours which is not very convenient at all."

"Nice. I recently stayed at a beachfront hotel and had a wonderful experience. The room was spacious, clean, and well-maintained, offering a stunning view of the ocean right from the balcony. The decor was modern and comfortable, providing a relaxing atmosphere. The hotel staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring that all our needs were met. The location was perfect, just steps away from the beach, making it easy to enjoy the sun and surf. The amenities, including free Wi-Fi and a beachside bar, added to the overall enjoyment. I highly recommend this hotel for a peaceful seaside retreat."

"First we booked, then we read the reviews and got a little scared. But apparently the bad reviews were written by people who were offended by life, cocksuckers. The place is very beautiful, fantastic. It is here that you feel a connection with nature, silence and tranquility. We were not very lucky with the weather, there were strong waves, we were not able to swim in the sea. But the view of the sea from the terrace of the room is mesmerizing. All those who wrote about the bad road to the hotel, you are wrong. The road is excellent, a little steep, with a concrete surface. I recommend everyone to visit this place! The owner of the hotel is a good person, very kind and loves to joke. Thank him for such a beautiful place."

"It was pretty good for the price. It has a forest-like environment. I liked going up the steps to the room, or hanging out on the hammock. It was very relaxing and the fan room was enough. Water was not hot and I realized later that you should not take a hot shower after scuba diving so it was good that way"

"We paid for an upgrade from a Sea Balcony Room to an Ocean Balcony Room, but the view of the beach was very poor. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend paying for the upgrade. The hotel offers several activities like kayaking. They help you rent a scooter since the hotel is located far from town. There is a transfer service to the city center three times a day. The beach is one of the best in Koh Tao."

"Pros: Hotel in a very central location on Sairee Beach. Beautiful, well-equipped rooms. Dive school right on the complex. Everything is within walking distance in a few minutes: 7/11, restaurants, tour desk, etc. Pool with pool bar and restaurant right on the beach. Pool is large and overlooks the sea. Friendly reception staff. Free pick-up service from the pier if you arrive by ferry. Cons: Due to the central location and the parties on the street and beach, it's quite loud at night, with music, bass, and loud partygoers in the complex until late into the night. Therefore, not necessarily a hotel for a family vacation. Breakfast was the worst we've ever had in Thailand, even in hotels of the same category. Limited selection, poor presentation, dirty tables, and truly disinterested and unfriendly staff. Better to eat breakfast outside!!! No shaded loungers on the beach, and too few loungers at the pool overall. With three people, we often only got one or even no loungers. Conclusion: If you eat breakfast out and don't mind the noise at night, or if you're partying anyway, this is a good hotel in a central location on Sairee Beach."

"Only stayed for a night. The room was clean but right next to someone raising Cockerels. They start at ~6.30 and don't stop, also loud music being played from 8 at the same place. Didn't have the best night sleep."

"That was just a perfect stay in this 5-star hotel. I have stayed in different hotels on Koh Tao, and Koh Tao Regal was the best! For the affordable price we have got a spacious room with a nice balcony with an amazing view to the beach and swimming pool. Though some people say that furniture is a bit old, we did not care. I wish i could stay in this hotel for a month or even longer. The hotel has 3 huge swimming pools! I guess just couple hotels on Koh Tao have swimming pools of that size, because we are on the island, with lack of fresh water! Amazing! And the beach is almost under your balcony. I fell in love with this hotel!"