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About Assava Diving Koh Tao | PADI 5* CDC Dive Center & Hotel Beach Resort, Thailand

If your main reason for coming to Koh Tao is diving, staying near the dive center will save you a lot of hassle. Located in Chalok Baan Kao Bay on the south coast, it's a PADI 5-Star Career Center – the highest rating a dive center can receive. This is especially important if you're aiming for instructor training after your Open Water Diver certification, but it also demonstrates the high standards of training offered here.

Rooms, equipment, briefings, and boat departures are all organized in one place, so you can walk in the morning instead of taking a taxi. Chalok Baan Kao is the quieter part of the island compared to Sairee in the north, making it ideal for those who prefer an early night before a dawn boat trip, rather than hitting the beach bars. If nightlife is more important to you than inhaling nitrogen, you'd be better off elsewhere.

Other top-class hotels in Koh Tao

My selection of hotels in Koh Tao in every price category, based on Google's hotel classification. My top 10 hotels are displayed first, followed by the highest-rated ones. Each button takes you directly to the hotel's page on Booking.com, where your travel dates are already entered.

  • #5Luxury · 5-Star Jamahkiri Dive Resort & SPA 4.2 (637 reviews) Elegant beachfront resort with colorful rooms and suites, Thai cuisine, outdoor pool, and spa. Check prices
  • #3 Mid-range · 4 stars · Sai Daeng Resort 4.4 (1,265 reviews) · Relaxed beachfront resort with outdoor pool, whirlpool, bar, and terrace. Check prices
  • #10Budget · 3-Star Blue Tao Beach Hotel – Koh Tao 4.5 (317 reviews) A popular beachfront hotel on Koh Tao with comfortable accommodations just steps from the water. Check prices

    • Here in the area, on foot

    Highly rated places within walking distance of Assava Diving Koh Tao | PADI 5* CDC Dive Center & Beach Hotel Resort, Thailand, first the closest ones. They can be reached in minutes at a comfortable pace, even in the heat.

  • 1 minute · Chalok Baan Kao Bay · Beaches · 20 m · 4.4★
  • 1 min Hydronauts Dive Resort · Hotels & Resorts · 60 m · 4.7★
  • 2 minTARTAR KohtaoRestaurants & Food · 170 m · 4.6★
  • 3 min. New Heaven Diving School · Activities & Tours · 200 m · 4.7★
  • 5 minView Point Resort · Hotels & Resorts · 420 m · 4.6★
  • 6 minDough Koh TaoRestaurants & Food · 490 m · 4.9★

    • Experience tips

    Combine your visit. After diving at Assava Diving Koh Tao | PADI 5* CDC Scuba Diving Centre & Hotel Beach Resort, Thailand, round off your day on Koh Tao with contrasting stopovers nearby.

  • Harmony Koh Tao Restaurants & Food
  • John-Suwan Viewpoint · Activities & Tours
  • Chaiwat Grocery Store · Markets & Shopping

    • 22/44 Moo 3, Chalok Baan Kao, 84360, 22, 44 hours on site สุราษฎร์ธานี 84360, Thailand

    Other hotels and resorts nearby

    Everything within a 5-minute walk of Assava Diving Koh Tao | PADI 5* CDC Scuba Diving Centre & Hotel Beach Resort, Thailand.

    Hydronauts Diving Resort

    Fisherman Koh Tao

    JP Resort Koh Tao

    View Point Resort

    Tips for visiting hotels and resorts

    Compare the rates of online travel agencies and direct providers.

    After finding a deal on Agoda or Booking.com, you should always check the hotel's own website as well. Many Thai hotels offer a best price guarantee or extras like free breakfast when booking directly.

    Location is more important than the stars

    A well-located 3-star hotel is often better than a remote 5-star resort. In Bangkok, proximity to a BTS or MRT station saves hours; on islands, proximity to the desired beach is crucial.

    Questions about Assava Diving Koh Tao | PADI 5* CDC Dive Center & Beach Resort Hotel, Thailand

    Assava Diving Koh Tao | PADI 5* CDC Scuba Diving Centre & Hotel Beach Resort, Thailand has a rating of 4.9★ based on 2,642 Google reviews.

    Assava Diving Koh Tao | PADI 5* CDC Dive Center & Beach Resort, Thailand is generally open from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. For the full daily schedule, please see the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before visiting on such days.

    The best time to visit Koh Tao is from March to September (calmest water, best visibility), as the weather is most reliable during this period. Peak season is December to January and July to August. Those who travel early in the day will generally encounter fewer visitors. Traveling in November (monsoon season with strong waves) should be carefully considered.

    Assava Diving Koh Tao | The PADI 5* CDC Scuba Diving Center & Hotel Beach Resort, Thailand is located at 22/44 Moo 3, Chalok Baan Kao, 84360, 22, 44 ตำบล เกาะเต่า อำเภอเกาะพะงัน 84360, Thailand, in Koh Tao. The usual ways to get around Koh Tao are walking through Sairee and Mae Haad and renting a motorbike (200–300 ฿/day; some concrete roads are extremely steep).

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