Koh Tao Beaches

Koh Tao Beaches

Mae Haad : All boats arrive here. Naturally highly developed, but still managed to keep some of its old fishing village charm. Money exchange, post office, government office & health center are in Mae Haad. Most dive centers have an office here, lots of travel agents, email services, supermarkets, bike rentals, good restaurants and party venues. A few up-market resorts are located on the southern end .



Sairee Beach : Sairee's white sandy beach stretches about 1.7km over most of the west coast, interrupted only by a few huge boulders. Mae Haad is only a 10 min walk away. Being the most popular area on Tao, Sairee offers a huge range of accommodation, dive centers, restaurants, shops, beach bars, travel & email services, nurseries, etc. You also find here the Fishery Museum, the Rama V rock and on the way to Mae Haad the police station, the public school and the temple.


June Juea Beach : South-west coast, best reached by foot or longtail, two simple, small resorts, a real getaway.



Cape Jeda Gang : South-west coast, taxi boat recommended, one resort, simple huts & solid bungalows. Can't get it more private.


Tanote Bay : Best reached by taxi or boat, this is one of the more remote bays, only a few small resorts and excellent snorkeling. German dive school and a watersport center with kayaks.


Hin Wong Bay : North-east coast, abundant coral reefs in a natural pool, four small hillside resorts and one diving school.


Ao Leuk : On the way to Tanote bay, you can experience real solitude and serenity. You can swim or just sit in crystal clear water surrounded by fish. Three small, simple resorts in a breathtaking surrounding. No luxury.


Sai Daeng Beach : With only two resorts nestled into an idyllic landscape & a sandy beach, it's not only famous for its beauty similar to Ao Leuk, but also for being closest to one of Tao's prime dive & snorkel sites: Shark Island.


Thian Og Bay : Next to Chalok Baan Kao. Huge private bay with one resort, a hillside spa, a dive school and a mountain top restaurant/bakery. Lots of Black Tip Reef Sharks.


Chalok Baan Kao : Third largest beach, located on the southern coast facing Phangan and Samui. This bay is smaller than Sairee, but offers a similar range of accommodation, eateries and nightlife. It is beautifully framed by Taa Toh lagoon to the east and Saan Jao beach to the west. It also connects with Thian Og bay and Sai Daeng beach. The rock formation at cape Taa Toh resembles a sitting Buddha, this is best to be seen from the viewpoint opposite.


Nang Yuan Beach : This white strip of sand connects the three small islands north west of Koh Tao. Nature made this extraordinary place is a must when visiting Koh Tao. Don’t forget your snorkeling equipment. The fee for entering the islands is 100 Baht per day.