Koh Phangan District Hotels with Bars

"Cape Shark Villas is a complex of villas with hotel service (daily cleaning, free scheduled transfer to the pier, food ordering to the room). We stayed at C1 Deluxe Villa (with a pool), 6 people. The accommodation was in two buildings - the main villa C1 (with two bedrooms, a gazebo, a veranda and a pool) and the guest house C1 nearby. The villa is located next to the reception - convenient when moving around the island by taxi or by hotel transfer. You can walk down to the sea in 3-5 minutes, but the climb back is quite steep. If you travel by bike, then the location on the mountain has only advantages! Excellent views, quiet and amazing privacy with nature! A squirrel, a crab, a small snake and a charming large gecko lived next to us. At first, such a neighborhood was a little shocking, but in 3 days we became friends with them. No need to be afraid - these are additional emotions and memories. Overall, we liked the villa, it was comfortable, clean and at the same time very colorful. Wherever you look, there is a great angle for a photo shoot. We will be happy to stay here next time. Of the minuses - only one bedroom has a sea view and in October there was a warm pool."

"By far, one of the best hotels I've stayed in my travels, breakfast was amazing and you can request dishes to be prepared for you like omelettes, pancakes and such, lunch and dinner were delicious and very flavorful, drinks at pool bar were very good and varied. The staff was so nice, helpful and welcoming, I really loved them. I had a Thai massage which helped me with the pain and ”knots” that I had from previous injuries, very professional. This hotel made my experience in Koh Tao 10x better"

"Fabulous snorkeling just on the shore of the hotel. Black tip sharks, fish of all colors, beautiful coral. Amazing Infinity pool with swim up bar. Super room with great view. Everyone has a big smile. Great beach. You need to be semi fit as there is a lot of stairs but it is so worth it for the view. Food for lunch and dinner is great and reasonably priced. The only negative is the breakfast… it is really not great. Worsr than breakfast at 2 stars hotel."

"The hotel positions itself as a 4-star hotel, but it is far from being so. The bay is very beautiful, and this is the only advantage of the hotel. Lots of people come for breakfast, but there is only one coffee machine, which is managed by a very unfriendly madam. Hotelier, buy a couple more coffee machines and stop torturing guests!"

"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."

"The hotel is nice in general, the location is also quite convenient. It is located up the hill thou but the view is amazing! They have shuttle bus to take you around the island if you need it. But if you rent the bike, the location is not a problem at all. It might look a bit old, but I didn’t mind it. The stuff is super friendly and helpful. The food is just okay. We loved our stay there."

"Stayed here in the chalet for two nights and really enjoyed our stay. The staff are super friendly and helpful with getting taxis in and out of town. The beach is really clean and the water was nice and clear for snorkeling. Food at the bar was very nice and reasonably priced. One thing to note is if you rent a bike and you're unexperienced take it VERY slow on the hills getting to the resort especially at night they can be dangerous. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to others."

"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."

"There is so much to say but I will try to be as concise as possible. Ecotao Lodge is a piece of heaven. The hotel is superb, the whole idea that is an ecological establishment run by a family it makes it all worthwhile. The hotel is simple and yet mesmerising. It is very green, the swimming pool area is breathtaking with views to nature and the sea. My husband and I went to Koh Tao for 3 days so we booked two nights at Ecotao Lodge. We decided to treat ourselves so we went for the suite. When we were taken to our room, we spent at least 30 minutes just sitting there in the balcony and bed, looking at the sea. The view was one of the best I have had the opportunity to see. The room was immaculate and with all the commodities one need. We were provided with hand made shower gel, shampoo and conditioner! It is incredible that this hotel has been open only since December 2019. Yves, the owner, runs the hotel along with his friend and staff. What a wonderful man, passionate about the service he offers, always with a smile. Chris, his friend, always there greeting you in the mornings also with a genuine interest to make sure you are well. The staff are so lovely, smiling all the time with the Thai attitude that is so warm about them. As I said, we were there for two nights... Initially that is. After our first night, we were so in love with the place, the atmosphere and the service that we decided to extend our stay for 4 more nights. I could have stayed even more to be honest but sadly I had to carry on with my travelling plans. Yves, Chris and his staff made us feel like a family! I can't wait to go back next year, even for a few days to stay in this little paradise. Bt the way... The food they serve!!!! OMG!!! It is succulent, balanced, fresh... It is just the best. Loved so many dishes I tried but I couldn't let a day pass without having the spring rolls! Hehehehe. Thank you Yves, Chris and your lovely staff (I feel so bad I forgot their names, they were all outstanding). "

"The hotel is located away from restaurants, shops and other things. It is quiet, the area is beautiful, the views of the pool, palm trees and the sea from the window are impressive. You need to get here by bike or car. The room is quite comfortable, there is a restaurant. During our stay, the kitchen was being renovated during the day, so for lunch they only offered 1 type of sandwiches, nuggets and French fries. But the evening dinners compensated for everything. There is a descent to the sea, and then a rather difficult climb (plus a lot of mosquitoes). For us, it was bearable and good cardio. For less mobile people it will be difficult. But the sea in this part of the island in May is excellent. Lots of fish and live corals. I did not see any sharks here. They are on Ao Leuk. Tanot Beach is not suitable for simple swimming from the shore. It is more for snorkeling or diving. It is worth using sunscreen even if you swim early in the morning and in cloudy weather. Because the sea is really interesting. We were almost charred in 2 hours... The reception staff was a bit disappointing. The girls were not at all friendly. They delayed our check-in a bit and didn't even offer us water to drink. Then, as we were passing by, we saw a group of people with a welcome drink. Unpleasant. In general, there are a lot of people working, all young, but they haven't been taught how to greet guests and communicate with them. They don't have any basic skills. We don't require anything unusual. Just hospitality and politeness."