Koh Tao Hillside Resort

3.0 star property
Beach fun with a children's pool
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Diving Village
Beach nearby, beach bar
View from property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
19/1 Moo 1, Tumbon Koh Tao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, 84360
  • Ko Nang Yuan
    12 min walk
  • Sairee Beach
    15 min walk
  • Sairee Plaza
    16 min walk

Room options

Deluxe Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Diving Village

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Diving Village

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Seaview Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Koh Tao

At Koh Tao Hillside Resort you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Ko Nang Yuan and Sairee Beach. Highlights at this beach resort include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a marina. .The resort's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Koh Tao resort include Sairee Plaza and Island Muay Thai.

What's nearby

  • Ko Nang Yuan - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sairee Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sairee Plaza - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Island Muay Thai - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mae Haad Pier - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sairee Sairee Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪995 Roasted Duck เกาะเต่า - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Morning View Coffee & Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Choppers Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Diza Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Koh Tao Hillside Resort

Beach fun with a children's pool
Koh Tao Hillside Resort offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this resort measures 161 square feet (15 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Koh Tao Hillside Resort. An area shuttle within 3 km is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Koh Tao resort.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
Koh Tao Hillside Resort offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 400.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 400.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts JCB International.

Property is also known as

Hillside Koh Tao
Hillside Resort Koh Tao
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Koh Tao Hillside Resort?

Yep, Koh Tao Hillside Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Koh Tao Hillside Resort?

Yep, Koh Tao Hillside Resort is a short 12-minute walk from Ko Nang Yuan. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does Koh Tao Hillside Resort have a pool?

Koh Tao Hillside Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Koh Tao Hillside Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Koh Tao Hillside Resort.

Does Koh Tao Hillside Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Koh Tao Hillside Resort?

No, Koh Tao Hillside Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Koh Tao Hillside Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Koh Tao Hillside Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Koh Tao Hillside Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Koh Tao Hillside Resort Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 177 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Harlee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very disappointing and the worst stay ever when you see everything on website is lovely such as view and room condition. However, the truth hurts because I experienced below... 1. staff was unhelpful since he asked me to carry my back here and there since he had a motorbike to travel around for servicing. 2. the toilet leaked horribly 3. the curtain was broken and left there behind the sink. I felt uncomfortable at night 4. dusk found and water glasses, toilet rolls are put unordered 5. the aircon was leaking and wet the floor 6. the pool area was horrible because it looked like it had never been cleaned and managed Don’t let beautiful photos fool you. Don’t let the word Covid-19 for excuse to run the business because your business depends on customer trust. ps. I still have photos and everything to prove that my bad experience was true and I will keep them to teach me to be thoughtful when it comes to book a reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular. Everything else about this resort was less then desirable. The entire resort was in dyer need of updates, construction to rebuild things like the docs, stairways, etc and the amenities (pool, pool towels, lounge chairs, etc) were not at all organized or up to standard. For how expensive it was to stay a night (50$) it was not worth it. The location was okay, you could not walk here from the pier, you’d need a scooter most definitely. Because it was on a hillside it was exhausting walking ten minutes up or down each time we needed to go to our hut.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was horrible. A/C barely worked. The people working there were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

sara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommend
The only positives about this place we’re the view and the workers were very nice. Besides that the place is very run down, they have an ant infestation problem all around the resort, our bathroom smelt like sewage the entire time, air conditioner only went as low as 18°c so we were always hot, lizards in the room, the walk from the room to leave the resort was brutal (and this is coming from two 20 year olds). Overall would recommend staying in the Sairee beach area, more convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst stay of our trip
Firstly, do not stay here if you are not fit and are wanting to leave the hotel to explore etc. The climb to the top of the hill is incredibly steep and there are safety concerns with makeshift wooden stairs and pipes and other trip hazards everywhere. The hotel has a golf cart which you can use for check in and check out only and the staff will carry your bags for you. I think the hotel should offer a service in between these times as it really was an uncomfortable walk to the top. We had a seafront hut which looked lovely from the outside and had an amazing view of the ocean. The inside was below basic. Air conditioning was poor, the bed and pillows were hard which made sleeping troublesome and we had ants and other insects freely roaming around. A gecko seemed to live within the roof of our hut and was very loud, also not helping the sleeping situation. The hut didn’t seem very secure and we had trouble locking our door. There are several relaxation areas around the resort which have cosy chairs and amazing views of the scenery. The pool area was fine and was a nice place to relax for a while. The pool water was not as clean as it could be but it’s a sea water pool. Pool bar menu was okay, but they should add more vegetarian options and the staff didn’t understand what vegetarian was. Terrible WiFi everywhere. Overall, the worst two night stay of our holiday. Had we not been on a budget I would have left to stay elsewhere. The whole place is tired and needs an overhaul.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Evaa, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
natural but not suitable for the elderly It is very good if I can watch the TV and play wifi every area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant stay
overall nice stay, and good experience. Free pick up and drop off from pier which was great! stayed here for 6 nights in a sea view hut the view was amazing. At first they gave us a garden view but absolutely no issue changing it! We read reviews about the steps and thought ‘we’re young and fit we will be fine’ but was a struggle in day heat. Feeling much fitter after stayer here though. Room was basic but okay, expect creepy crawleys your in a hut on an island! You’ll need a moped to explore island if not about 15minute walk to sairee beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Giulia, Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort has an amazing position that offers breathtaking views on the sea! The small huts are comfy and cozy and the staff is very kind and helpful! Of course it is suitable for people who are willing to climb few steps up and down, but it is totally worth it! You will need to rent a motorbike to reach the centre of Saitree, just few minutes away. Only thing I would suggest to improve is the facilities maintenance: the resort is beautiful, however you can see the sign of time on it and also there is a bit of trash in the nature that should be removed. Breakfast is ok, quite simple compared to the price. Overall very much recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

alice, malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect view and helpful staff
I stay in hillside for 2 nights during Feb , we got room just located above swimming pool with perfect view overlooking the hotel pier . U can go to nang yuan island from hotels pier (about 5min ) by long tail boat , just need to book from hotel reception . Hotel provide facilities which is very reasonable price compare to others : kayaking tb200 , mask tb200 full day. There’s a small private beach area ,and you can snorkelling, the water is very clear . Hotel peacefully located uphill and Tony can assist you on renting a scooter to travelling around . there’s lot stairs you need to walk to your room but no complain because u can get perfect sea view , room is clean , the water pressure is abit low but acceptable , sunset perfect view when you dining at seashore restaurant! Special thanks to receptionist (Tony) for all the helpful information and suggestion . Thanks Koh Tao hillside for the perfect moment in Koh Tao !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No good
No good and will not going back there again..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Jenny, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were helpful and friendly, and the setting was very pretty. However, food and drink is expensive compared with other restaurants/bars in Koh Tao, and the mattress in our room was on the extreme end of 'firm'.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Cam, Las Vegas, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Incredible beachside bungalows, rustic jungle vibe
What you are getting is a hillside view of the ocean, which is no doubt the best view in town. This is a traditional bungalow style room that is very private and overall pretty comfortable. Perfect for an adventurous family or couple looking to escape from the busy traffic of Koh Tao.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Irish Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great views, much of a work out.
Internet sucked, scenery was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good view, bad otherwise
The room was less than we expected for the money. There were much better rooms around Koh Tao for much cheaper, but the view was amazing. If u only care about a view this is for you...if not stay away. There were bugs in the room and on the bed, leaks, and holes in the floor. The gecko in our room was cute and convenient for catching the bugs, but yeah....

10/10 Excellent

@simplytrekon, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome hotel away from the crowd!
We booked this hotel based on past reviews, price and amenities. It did not disappoint! The pool was a little merky but the water is steps away! The view from the deluxe bungalow was perfect! There is great snorkelling at the 'beach' area (quite small) and the morning breakfast was delicious. The room itself was a bit rustic but for the price it worked great. Most bungalows on the island are the same in regard to condition. The room was situated on the side of a mountain so getting to and from your room can be a little sweaty but there is a golf cart that drives through the resort that you can catch a ride on. The lounging areas found throughout the resort are set up beautifully and overall the resort was very peaceful, would definately book again.

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs maintenance.
We ended up staying in 3 different rooms over 4 nights because of deficiencies or problems with the rooms. They did compensate us with a free lunch, but the whole place is in need of a lot of maintenance to bring it back up to standard.

2/10 Terrible

Avi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You have to be a moutain climber to live at this location. The room was absolutely horrible. Toilet seat is broken, nothing is clean and very old looking room. NOT Recommended.

8/10 Good

Diego, UIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view!
Easy to get there! Really nice welcoming, helpful and nice. Great view from the resort, good food, beautiful view from the pool to see the sunset. Totally worth it... i recommend it!

4/10 Poor

Ali, NSW, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views just aren't enough
We stayed at the Hotel for 4 nights at the end of our trip and it was generally an all round failure. We stayed in the Deluxe Seaview Villa and there was nothing Deluxe about it - extremely basic, cracks in the walls, wifi didnt work in the room and the kicker - our bed sheets were filthy. The main front desk worker was ok but generally not very helpful. We soon discovered there was work being done on the resort so outside our room became a worksite with building noises and lots of people coming and going. The Bar that was advertised was closed down and looked like it had been for awhile and the food at the restaurant was disappointing. To add to this our shower didnt drain properly and would overflow onto the floor outside. In the last 2 days we actually had no water in the shower. We were told 'a pipe broke' but had no one come to look at it or offer any help. We heard many others complaining about the same thing. Lastly they were really disorganised - the 2 free shuttles into town were always late and often too full to take everyone. So some people had to walk as it didnt come twice. To top it off on our last day we waited for the shuttle to our ferry along with 6 or so other guest and it was almost an hour late. We got the impression off the other cguests they were very upset and the staff and manager were just ignoring complaints until the people left. We ended up with 8 of us shoved into the back of a ute with all our bags racing for the ferry. Not a good way to end.