The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao in Koh Tao Island

Really good stay at a lovely hotel. Room was lovely but up a lot of steps and could have been nicer if it had a balcony or terrace. Small pool area for non-divers with a salt water pool but never really got busy. It is uphill from the town (quite steep) but the shuttle bus runs regularly (snd can be on demand for a small cost) and the hotel will also pick you up and drop you off from the ferry. Breakfast was good. I was there for the diving and the dive centre is AMAZING (see separate review).

Would definitely stay again in a heartbeat.

Absolutely loved the place. The views from the rooms was amazing. The people were the friendlist, very welcoming. Loved our stay here. The room was very cozy with everything neat and well made. Thanks to my Husband for finding such pretty stay🥰

Review for the Diving Course

I spent four days at the hotel, and my boyfriend and I decided to do the PADI Open Water scuba diving course. The course here is a bit more expensive than others on the island, but the price is justified by the attention and quality of the lessons.

Jhonatan is the owner and a very funny and friendly person. We really liked the way he introduced us to the course and explained the different options available.

However, for the price, we expected a few more things to be included, such as the boat (which was borrowed from other schools) and more wetsuit options. There was only one short-sleeved wetsuit available, and on the first day we got sunburned, while other schools offer more wetsuits, including long-sleeved options.

In our case, the absolute best part was the experience we had with Delia, our scuba dive master. She was more than perfect.

If you want to truly learn and discover diving, Delia is the best instructor you could have. She is talented, always caring, and constantly checking on how we felt. Scuba diving is something that must be taken very seriously, and Delia was extremely professional in teaching us, while also being attentive to our emotions and comfort throughout the entire process. Diving with her was incredible! She speaks perfect English, German and for the Italians she can also understand perfectly and speak so you can feel even more confortable

I highly recommend that if you stay at the hotel, you take the course with her — it will be the best experience you can have. If I decide to take the Advanced course, I would definitely come back here to do it with her!

FOR THE HOTEL
It’s a real luxury experience; the staff is super super kind, everybody, very attentive.
They have a service to go to the rooms by car and to the center. Btw you can go walking is a a good walk to the center. You have a 7/11 just going down the street 800mt. The rooms are stunning the view amazing. Strange the bathroom transparent but it’s ok. Real luxury experience. The breakfast is also very good
5 stars experience on every side

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Absolutely Worth It!

Had a wonderful stay at Tarna Resort. The property is truly beautiful—very neat, clean, and well maintained. You can feel the care and effort the moment you arrive.

What really makes the place special is the people. The team is warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile, which makes the whole experience even better.

Peaceful vibes, great service, and a lovely property overall. Definitely a worth-it place, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone visiting. 🌿✨

Beautiful views but watch out for the stairs and mosquitoes
Review:
This hotel is definitely one of the most beautiful in the area. It’s relatively clean, and the breakfast was good and satisfying.
However, there are two main things you should consider before booking:
1. Accessibility: There are many stairs within the hotel, and the walk up to the property is extremely steep. Keep this in mind if you have heavy luggage or mobility issues.
2. Mosquitoes: I had a very difficult experience with mosquitoes in my room. I was bitten so badly that I suffered a severe allergic reaction. When I asked the staff for help, they only offered a spray, but I’m not sure they even used it because I continued to get bitten throughout the night.
In short, it’s a nice hotel that meets basic needs, but the mosquito issue really overshadowed my stay and affected the rest of my trip.

Great hotel, clean beautiful and staff was great!!!
Best location if you want to be close to the center but not in a loud area!

First arrival there was black mould in the bathroom, ants in the room and a tear in the curtain. Naturally I complained but received no apology. The staff member on duty seemed inexperienced and couldn’t offer any solutions. I kindly requested someone come and clean it as there was no other room available. Long story short, I showered in a dirty shower that night. The next day a manager apologised and attempted to resolved the issues to a manageable condition. The manager also made some effort to make me feel better which I appreciated. The room itself I loved, 705 is nice and the views are absolutely stunning. However, the shower needs a deep clean and some maintenance. Also staff need training around hospitality.

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would definitely come back. The location is great – you can easily rent a scooter directly from the hotel at a good price. If you prefer walking, it takes about 20 minutes downhill to reach the lively area with lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping options.

Our villa with sea view was absolutely beautiful and worth it. The view was stunning, the room was very clean, and housekeeping came every day.

Breakfast was tasty and had everything you need, even though it wasn’t very varied.

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend this hotel. We will definitely book it again on our next visit to Koh Tao.

The staff was very friendly and attentive, always available to help. The room was phenomenal with the most beautiful view. Personally I didn’t like how it would take some effort to get to the front desk from your room and make your way into the town. I know some people don’t mind it but I’d much prefer to be easily able to walk out. I’d like to mention that the staff would instantly come pick you up in the cart when needed and there are times where they provide shuttle in and out of town. But that was my biggest issue. Overall, stunning hotel!

The Honeymoon room was amazing! It does require a walk up many stairs but the view was incredible and the bed was the softest I’ve ever slept on.

Location is great, and they offer a free shuttle and free pickup from the pier which is rare!