Sai Daeng Resort in Koh Tao Island

Best location on Kao Tao with private beach, standard room facilities which I expected more for drinking water rather than all fancy drinks.

I'm not a believer, but I can tell you that paradise exists, and it's right here on Earth! Everything was perfect. Since I couldn't get around easily, I called reception, and literally two minutes later, a little taxi took us wherever we wanted to go—restaurants, the pool, the mini-market. The pool is incredible, truly paradise, just like I said. The staff were top-notch, the rooms spotless, and the views, wow! A big thank you to the whole team ❤️

This is the best place I've ever stayed. It had a large room with a wonderful view of a private snorkeling spot, a beach, and a restaurant that wasn't crowded. There were fish on both sides of the snorkeling area, and I even saw a shark. Plus, boxing, yoga, and sound healing were all included! The breakfasts were excellent. I'm absolutely thrilled! 😊

I love it!

The staff here are exceptionally kind, always smiling, attentive, and ready to help. The facilities are high-quality, well-maintained, and impeccably clean.

A real bonus: the beach and marine life right next to the hotel, where you can easily spot turtles and even reef sharks.

We stayed in the Deluxe Ocean View room, and it was absolutely incredible. The hotel is truly amazing — beautifully designed, well maintained, and the service was outstanding from the moment we arrived.

The room itself had the most breathtaking view we’ve ever experienced. Waking up to that ocean panorama was unforgettable. Everything was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged.

One thing to note is that the hotel is built on a hillside, so there are quite a few slopes and stairs when moving between the room, the beach, the pool, the restaurant, and the reception. It wasn’t a problem for us, but it’s good to be aware.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect stay in Koh Tao. We would definitely come back!

I stayed at Sai Daeng Resort, Koh Tao, and honestly I highly recommend this place, especially if you love crystal-clear beaches, being close to nature, enjoying a full-service resort, staying active, relaxing with spa or massage, and spending time doing outdoor activities like I do.

The resort has its own private beach, which is quiet and never feels crowded. I loved waking up and just walking straight down to the sea. It feels very peaceful and almost hidden from the rest of the island.

The facilities and activities are a huge plus. They offer boxing and yoga classes, and even have an ice bath, which is perfect after a workout or a long day in the sun. There is also a fully equipped gym with a beautiful sea view, so you can work out while enjoying the scenery. On top of that, there’s a pool bar, so you can relax with a drink and enjoy the view. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, which made the stay feel even more comfortable.

The resort also has its own restaurant, and the food is really good, especially the Thai food, which was much better than I expected from a hotel restaurant. I ended up eating there a lot because it was so convenient and tasty.

One thing I really loved is that they provide a snorkeling mask for free in the room as part of the facilities, and also a large beach straw tote, which is really convenient so you can just grab everything and go straight down to the water. The area around the beach is great for snorkeling too.

I stayed in a villa, and the room was really nice and spacious. The bed was very comfy, and the pillow was low, which I personally love. The bathroom was quite big as well, almost as big as the bedroom, and they designed it with separate wet and dry areas, which makes it much more comfortable to use.

Overall, Sai Daeng Resort is perfect if you want a quiet, private, full-service stay with lots of activities, direct beach access, and great food. I would definitely come back and recommend it to anyone visiting Koh Tao.

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An absolutely amazing resort!
Everything about this place was perfect and so relaxing.
The service was outstanding — every staff member was kind, attentive, and always ready to help, even on the steep paths around the resort.

The breakfast buffet was delicious and full of variety, and the restaurant below the hotel served excellent food.
We loved the pool bar, where the bartender made incredible cocktails! 🍹
The activities and classes were fun, well organized, and held in a great atmosphere, and the spa was one of the best I’ve ever experienced.

The diving center at the resort was fantastic — our instructor was so sweet, professional, and patient.
Snorkeling right off the beach was amazing, and we could even see small reef sharks swimming below the hotel — such an unforgettable experience! 🦈💙

There’s also a gym with a stunning view, which made workouts feel like part of the vacation.
The room service and on-site facilities made everything super easy and comfortable, and the hotel’s shuttle to the ferry was a really nice and convenient touch.

The views from the resort are absolutely breathtaking, and the beach is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen in Koh Tao.

Highly recommend this resort to anyone visiting Koh Tao — it’s pure paradise!
We enjoyed every minute. Thank you so much! 🌴✨

Stunning resort that doesn’t feel like a resort. Lovely beach on one side, great snorkelling over the other side. Nice beach bar / restaurant which is expensive in Thai terms, but still reasonable on the whole.

We had a beach front room which was small but lovely. Nothing beats waking up to the sand and the waves. Only things that would’ve made it better would be more space for luggage storage to keep the room tidier.

Would 1000% come back