Which beach to choose for your stay in Koh Tao?

Koh Tao is a small island, but its roads are narrow and often very steep: where you stay determines what you can easily reach on foot. Most travellers come for scuba diving and choose their accommodation close to their dive school.

Sairee, the island's longest beach, is home to dive schools, restaurants, bars and sunsets. Mae Haad, where the boats arrive, is convenient for a short stay, Chalok Baan Kao in the south is quieter, and the east coast bays such as Tanote and Ao Leuk will appeal to those looking for snorkelling and seclusion. Find our advice and recommended hotels for each of them.