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The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao

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A modern hotel with a reflective pool, large windows, and a traditional roof design. - The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao (Koh Tao)
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees. - The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao (Koh Tao)
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV on the left, and a glass shower area. - The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao (Koh Tao)
A modern building with large windows, a sloped roof, and a view of a lush landscape with trees and a distant view of the sea. - The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao (Koh Tao)
A spacious atrium with a central staircase, multiple levels, and potted plants. - The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao (Koh Tao)
Located close to Sairee Beach and Mae Haad Bay, The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, Mali, offers breakfast, lunch, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view of greenery, a wooden desk, and a wall-mounted TV.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel with a reflective pool, large windows, and a traditional roof design.

Grand Pool Access

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sunset Grand Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a balcony with a view of palm trees and hills.

Honeymoon Suite with Bathtub

  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a chair, and a TV.

Villa Hillside

  • Hill view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a chair, and a TV.

Villa Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Sairee, a neighborhood in Koh Tao, The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sairee Beach and Ko Nang Yuan. Mae Haad Bay and Sai Nuan Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling, boat tours and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Koh Tao travel guide
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33 Moo 1, Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, 84360

What's nearby

  • A tropical island with a beach, surrounded by clear turquoise waters and lush greenery.
    Sairee Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A sunset over a calm sea with boats and palm trees.
    Mae Haad Bay
    5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • A pier extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by lush green islands and clear blue skies.
    Ko Nang Yuan
    52 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Sairee Plaza
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Island Muay Thai
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • 995 Roasted Duck
    12 min walk
  • Idjang’s Kitchen
    8 min walk
  • Happy Land Cafe
    11 min walk
  • mama tam's
    12 min walk
  • Nanya’s Bar & Restaurant
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Mali

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Games
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Living plant wall
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 38-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Due to a water shortage on Koh Tao Island, the water supply will be temporarily suspended daily from midnight to 5 AM and 11 AM to 2 PM. Service will resume automatically outside these hours.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao located?

Located in Sairee, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Sairee Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ko Nang Yuan and Mae Haad Pier. Mae Haad Bay and Mango Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 441 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed the pool and the staff at the pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff were excellent and very helpful with everything 5 star
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place! Great Diving Club with the best people! Great food. Great Villas. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good location. Not in the middle of the town, but still close by. The hotel had shuttle service down and up from Sairee beach, and could pick you up outside those for a small price. They also have free pickup and drop off at the pier. There is a dive center inside the hotel with very good instructors, so that is perfect if you want to do a course (highly recommended). The staff is very friendly and helpful if you have any questions or concerns. The breakfast is very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cannot recommend more!

Absolutely fantastic hotel, in a great location and lovely service. Cannot recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Booked this hotel for my sons 21st as a special treat with 2 of his friends. Pure luxury for them. They were looked after so well. Great service and a beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice stay at this hotel overall! The room was great, clean, comfortable, and very quiet, which made it easy to relax and sleep well. The location was also excellent: close to Sairee Beach and restaurants, but not too close, so you avoid the busy and noisy atmosphere. It’s in a quieter area, which we enjoyed. They also offer transfers down to the center in some hours (or 50 baht for transfer off hours), which is super convenient. A special shoutout to Natthakun and Toy for being so sweet, kind, and helpful during our stay, they really made a difference! The only downside (or maybe a hidden fitness bonus hehe) is the amount of stairs and steep hills around the hotel. Everything is built on different levels, and the whole area is quite hilly. Even just going for breakfast can be a workout, and we’re fit people, but we still got to the top almost gasping for air lol. So just something to keep in mind if you’re not a fan of stairs or steep walks. Overall, a lovely hotel with a peaceful location, great rooms, and wonderful staff. We would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great comfort for a diving trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the Tarna. Decent breakfast spread without being overly fancy. The free shuttle to and from town (and to and from the ferry) was greatly appreciated. The onsite dive school was excellent and we had great dives with them. The fact that their equipment is in great condition and they have their own traning pool at the hotel were big pluses. We had a room with its own pool, which we really enjoyed - But be aware that these rooms are all facing onto the construction site next door. I estimate that it will be ongoing for at least another year (we stayed in April 2025). To be fair it wasn't that intrusive, but I think potential guests should know about it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely view but poor pool & bathroom issue

PROS: Staying in the villa was a very cool experience and the views were amazing. The bed was also very comfortable and the duvet was great. In addition, the staff were attentive and they would pick us up from our villa to reception in a golf cart for free (steep hill but could easily be walked). CONS: Although we liked the villa, one significant downside was that there wasn’t a proper door on the bathroom (or a roof) meaning that you could hear everything going on in the bathroom in the bedroom. For that reason, it would put me off staying again. We booked a sea view villa so curious to see whether this issue affects the other property types. We had also expected the pool to be much bigger but it’s really quite small. Although there are two public pools, one is used exclusively for diving and there isn’t much space to lounge around the swimming pool. Finally, it is also worth noting that the shuttles to town only run 4 times a day (8:00 / 10:00 / 16:00 / 18:00) and back 5 times day (10:00 / 11:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 21:00). Out of hours service is 50 baht per person per journey.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked another 4 days at this resort because we liked it so much. The staff were so thoughtful and helpful. They went out of their way to make every guest a beautiful Kratong for us to take to the pier to release into the waves. So beautiful and so thoughtful! Loi Kratong Day On the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, in November, this festival celebrates the release of misfortune. ‘Loi Kratong’ means to float a ‘Kratong’, an object decorated like a lotus bloom which is laid on the water to be carried away, thereby symbolically taking away any bad luck. Respect is also paid to the spirit of the waters. The festival, with live stage performances, is held in the evening at the main pier in Mae Haad. Jonathon, the Divemaster was so personable and friendly. We were not diving this trip but he took the time to carefully explain about different spots to snorkel and how to access them. I believe he would be an excellent Divemaster as he is so encouraging and positive. You will like him. The pool at the resort is specially designed to teach diving. Try it!! I would give the staff full marks! The location is ideal as they offer free shuttle service. We enjoyed the walk up and down !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel on Koh Tao

Fantastic hotel with the nicest staff! We had a villa hillside with a view of the ocean and big balcony. Everything about the accommodation was perfect, really clean and up to date, looked even better than the pictures, really comfortable bed and a big bathroom. Watching the sunset from the balcony was one of the highlights! The food in the restaurant was good and the staff were all so nice and always tried to give the best service possible. Sometimes you could tell that the waiters maybe lacked a bit of experience, however it never bothered us since the were so serviceminded. The hotel being a bit up in the mountain was never a problem either. When renting a scooter (which is recommended no matter where on the island you’re staying) it is a 2 minute ride to the beach with a big parking by the reception. If you do not rent a scooter the hotel offers free rides to and from the beach specific times during the day/night. Outside of this schedule you can pay 50 baht/person (1,5 USD) to go either way and this service is offered 24/7. We also walked both up and down to the beach a few times which was not that bad, without a doubt worth it for that view! Also saw some reviews complaining about rooms being up a hill from the reception. It is literally 2 minute walk to the furthest room and anyone moderately active will have no problem with that, again worth it for the view. If this would be a problem the hotel for free gives you a ride up/down Best hotel in koh tao!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WARNING - BAD HOTEL

WARNING!!!! We booked this accommodation with the belief of a nice magical hotel with great service that could make a week on Koh Tao fantastic. We booked the room with access to the private pool. The hotel is located a bit up on Koh Tao, which is not a problem and something we really knew. What permeates the entire hotel is a lack of service and caring for its guests. The hotel is not clean, run-down, and lacks attention to detail. The breakfast feels mediocre and the furnishings and surfaces are very basic and not well thought out. The staff is kind but lacks the authority or ability to help and resolve situations. We chose to leave the hotel after 4 days when we found another accommodation due to the island being fully booked. We agreed with the hotel that if they found a new guest for our room, we would get a refund for the remaining nights. Since Koh Tao was fully booked, this should not have been a problem. However, the hotel came up with various excuses for why they couldn't assist us and no compensation was offered. In the end, there are much better hotels on this island. A big warning for this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

God stay

Very nice hotel! Best bed we had on our trip to thailand! The food was just okey, hope the food is better in the high season. The serivice was good, BUT very poor english. The room serive had to come up to our room so we can point at the menu. We had a room with grand pool access. Very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice hotel but lots of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice hotel, great breakfast but about 1km from restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Booked this hotel for my sons 21st as a special treat with 2 of his friends. Pure luxury for them. They were looked after so well. Great service and a beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved this hotel! It's a little off the main street so it's nice and quiet at night. The hotel also offers rides up and down the hill to get to the main walking street. Everything at the hotel was wonderful. Room was amazing, view was breathtaking, couldn't have asked for anything more! One tip if you're looking to do a diving course, it's significantly cheaper elsewhere on the island through other diving schools.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a couple nights to experience all Koh Tao had to offer. The steep inclines throughout the hotel's walkways were tough for my gf to navigate and the hotel is far away from the walking streets. However, the shuttle services, consieege and private pools more than made up for it. Our room was huge as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service

Too bad service

Number of staffs in front desk is absolutely insufficient and their english is too bad. So for any communication i have to wait and spend time for 30 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Unser Zimmer hatte einen eigenen Poolzugang mit Blick aufs Meer. Das war toll. Das Frühstück war lecker und abwechslungsreich. Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastisk sted
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Die Aussicht war toll, die Liegen waren allerdings ziemlich aufgebraucht. Das Duschwasser war leider kalt.. Es gab kostenlosen Kaffee im Zimmer und 2 Flaschen Wasser zur Begrüßung. Zimmerreinigung gab es in den 2 Tagen leider nicht. Frühstück war sehr gut, mit frisch gemachten Eierspeisen. Der Pool ist leider auch schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Es gab feste Zeiten in denen ein Shuttle ins Dorf gefahren/zurück gefahren ist.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Chambre spacieuse et très belle Personnel adorable Une piscine réservée pour la plongée mais l’autre est très agréable Des navettes sont mises en place pour aller facilement dans le centre
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war modern, groß und sehr schön
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026