Plan your visit

May/June and September/October offer significant price reductions (30–50% below high-season prices) and fewer visitors. The weather is changeable, but rain is rare – afternoon showers clear up quickly.

Details

Diving via Sairee Cottage

Here, diving is the main focus, with the accommodation taking a backseat. This dive center with attached lodging is located directly on the beach of Koh Tao. This means you can book courses or guided dives without having to walk far. If you're looking for a resort where the pool is the main attraction and the sea is merely a backdrop, this isn't the place for you. But if you want to be in the water by nine in the morning, then this is exactly what you need.

The rooms are more basic than luxurious, which is just right for a place where most guests are already in their wetsuits at breakfast and asleep by ten o'clock. There are two pools and a restaurant right on site, so you don't have to search far for dinner after a long day of diving. The atmosphere, as on almost all of Koh Tao, is relaxed. Nobody here cares about dressing up.

From April to September, the sea is usually calmer and visibility is better, so the island is crowded during this time and the courses are fully booked. I would book the room and course together and do so well in advance.

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 dive sites are within walking distance of Sairee Cottage Diving, with the closest one listed first. The short walking times are a welcome relief in the heat.

  • 1 min · The Little Bar Koh Tao · Nightlife & Bars · 90 m · 5.0★
  • 2 minIMPRESS MassageWellness & Spas · 120 m · 4.5★
  • 3 minutes · Lotus Beach Bar & Restaurant · Nightlife & Bars · 200 m · 4.7★
  • 3 minutes · Adventure on the flying trapeze · Activities & Tours · 220 m · 4.9★
  • 3 minutes · Blue Shark Brunch, Koh Tao · Restaurants & Food · 230 m · 4.8★
  • 3 minutes · Island tours · Scooters · Activities & tours · 230 m · 4.9★

    • Experience tips

    Combine your visit. After diving at Sairee Cottage, round off your day on Koh Tao with contrasting stops nearby.

  • The Mango Garden - Koh Tao·Restaurants & Food
  • Big Blue Diving School Koh Tao · Activities & Tours
  • Pod fresh mart · Markets & Shopping

    • 10, 1, Koh Tao, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360, Thailand

    Other hotels and resorts nearby

    Everything is within a 4-minute walk of Sairee Cottage Diving.

    Silver Sands Beach Resort | Accommodation on Koh Tao

    Nomads Koh Tao Hostel

    Sairee Guest House

    Sairee Hut Resort and Restaurant

    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 diving in Sairee Cottage

    Sairee Cottage Diving has a 4.5-star rating based on 1,552 Google reviews.

    Sairee Cottage Diving is generally open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The full daily schedule can be found in the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before visiting on public holidays.

    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.

    Sairee Cottage Diving is located in Koh Tao, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360, Thailand, near 10, 1. The most common ways to get around Koh Tao are walking around Sairee and Mae Haad, and hiring a motorbike (200–300 Baht/day; some concrete roads are extremely steep).

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