This scuba-centric resort is a great place to hang up your fins. Newbies and divemasters alike will enjoy the convivial atmosphere and tasty dishes at the popular restaurant. No-frills aircon rooms are stacked in a pink motel-like structure, and fan bungalows are basic at best. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hidden within a cluster of bodacious lodging options, Blue Wind offers a breath of fresh air from the high-intensity dive resorts strung along Sairee Beach. Basic bamboo huts are peppered along a dirt trail between the beachside bakery and a newly built yoga sala. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Stone staircases dribble down a palmed slope revealing teak huts strewn across smoky boulders. Each villa promises unobstructed views of the swishing indigo waters below; the perfect place to build your temporary love nest. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The beautiful wooden huts set in a dense emerald jungle are the perfect place for escapists and dreamers. A snorkeler's paradise lies just behind the weathered wooden beams of the shanty-like restaurant. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This little cheapie on the southern coast of the island promises a colourful menagerie of prim motel-style rooms. The sizzling mustard-coloured restaurant doubles as the reception desk and beach-adjacent hangout spot, since the accommodation is located across the street on a scra… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Whitewashed stone villas mushroom out of the craggy cliffs delivering resplendent vistas of the private cove. Guests can recline in their balconied suites amid oriental artefacts, or pamper themselves with the menu of relaxing spa treatments. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A trio of pyramid-shaped islands, linked by an idyllic sandbar, lingers just off the west coast of Ko Tao. On this triumvirate of rugged peaks lies a sprawling resort dedicated to scuba diving and postcard-worthy panoramas. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This prime piece of beachside property sits at the northernmost point of busy Sairee Beach. Timber-framed villas dot the landscape between the sea-swept boulders and verdant bursts of luscious palms. White adobe huts lie further afield, occupying spacious tufts of rugged jungle. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This hidden gem sits at the extreme northern tip of the island, enjoying private views and solitude. Polished wooden bungalows have a burnt-red hue and are well spread out along the gently rolling hills of the extensive property. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

New Heaven offers a small collection of Thai-inspired bungalows perched over impossibly clear waters. Fan rooms are an unbelievable steal, especially since afternoons and evenings bring welcome cool breezes from the moonlit bay. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tucked away just north of the bustling beach, this boutique wonderland is your best bet for opulence near Hat Sai Ri. Teak bungalows effortlessly tumble down the palm-laden cliff, revealing dazzling crystal waters below. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With some intense refurbishment underway, Tropicana is upping the ante when it comes to quality budget digs. Low-rise hotel units are peppered across the beachfront providing fleeting glimpses of the sea between fanned fronds and spiky palms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A photogenic strip of Italianate double-decker bungalows links the narrow street with the rocky shoreline. The perfectly manicured lawns feel almost like the green of a golf course, and large rounded balconies overhead offer glimpses of the turquoise ocean. Full Lonely Planet Review ›