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Reviews of Koh Tao Royal Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

24/3 Moo 2 T. Koh Tao, A. Koh Phangan, Suratthani , 84360 Ko Tao, Thailand

#122 of 142 hotels in Ko Tao

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Review Score

Based on 154 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free Wifi

    5.4

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  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you’re looking to party this resort is quite far from the main spots but ideal if you want a quiet getaway. Air conditioning unit was not installed properly so dripped all day and night making everything wet and keeping us awake. This being said, I was grateful to have the AC and would definitely stay again.

    The beach is beautiful and it’s right there which is amazing. Cute wooden lodges which makes it feels like you’re in the jungle. Staff are so friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place. Wish to stay longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bath could have better plug to hold watter longer inside. It is good to take with you the moskito candle to be able to sit outside in the evening. Ferries from marina made noise, which you could hear on the top of hill. I think lower located cottages were more quiet, but didn´t have the view.

    Beautiful view from our top hill located cottage and its balcony. Nice Thai wooden cottage, with extra space for our family. Several spacious balconies. One with hammock and wooden furniture, other with round bath in open air. Nice breakfast. Every evening local cat comes to us. If you like cats, bring a can with cat food with you. If not, cat will go away.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bar/restaurant on site (or at least it wasn't open when I stayed) . Rooms are very dark. Could have been a little cleaner, floors felt like they needed an additional sweep etc but overall fine.

    Good location, right on the beach. Nice sized rooms. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very basic. Holes in the floors as it was just one layer of wood. No privacy in the bathroom as it’s just walls. No where really to put your stuff. Bathroom wasn’t very clean

    The location was good. Not too far away from the main beach and strip.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom was not on the same level as the room, and for a fit person like me it was fine, but for someone with disabilities, it wouldn't be possible to stay at this place. The steps were huge, it felt like I was in a hole while in the bathroom (I noticed though not all bungalows are like that one, some have the bathroom on the same level). I wouldn't recommend it for drunk people either, you could fall as it was a bit intense. Another thing that was quite unpleasant was my neighbors. I had two nearby bungalows with groups of British-speaking neighbors that sounded completely smashed and they were shouting very loud, cursing a lot, commuting from one bungalow to the other being chaotic and loud and took me hours of sleep (it felt like they were inside my room as the walls were very thin and the bungalows very close by), this started from 2 am and lasted till when it was daylight. Quite a nightmare. Because I chose to pay with a card, they charged me a fee on top of the amount, I wasn't expecting that, it was around €10 more expensive.

    It was a beautiful bungalow, but for the price I paid (compared to other places I stayed in Thailand) I found this one the least value for money. The highlight of the bungalow was the large balcony with the hammock. I spend hours there. But the room itself had a weird configuration. It had aircon, a minibar, and a double bed only. Not a table or any sort of object in which I could support my bags, no dresser, no hangers, so I had to leave all my stuff inside the suitcase and that wasn't the most comfortable experience.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    6.0
    Overbooked. Couldn’t stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overbooking could have been avoided for the room i had reserved and could have been communicated properly. Quite off from the main party town. Felt it wasn’t a great value for money after reaching the property.

    The hotel manager was sweet enough to allow us to keep our luggage till we found an alternate accommodation.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    7.0
    Epic calm place just outside active environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the wooden floor was nearly broken

    Jida the hostess was soo sweet and kind, and was helpful and caring, asking if she could help, fx me finding around, booking ferry awa, immigration stuff and overall she lifts the place ALOT. She’s amazing. Manager give her more in salary because she is so good with us visitors.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful and Quite
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Hillside Standard Bungalow 4 Pax
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very dark in the bungalow because the windows are always closed and the light is not too bright. Der are some cockroaches in the bathroom as well but nothing you can’t live with.

    The Bungalow is in the middle of the jungle near the beach. Great value for money and would definitely come back. Cute little huts with a hammock on the balcony :)

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location, could have been better with nets and bat open at the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bungalow windows did not close properly, big gaps in floor board allowing insects and mosquitoes in. The pictures show mosquitoe nets on the bed but these were not provided. Beach bar was not open.

    Perfect t location right by the beach with a short walk to piers and local food shops and bars. If you wanted my party atmosphere its still only about 15minute walk to Sairee Beach

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful location and bungalows!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 21 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little dark, but this is what you get when you want to stay in a real bungalow!

    I stayed in the deluxe bungalow for 3 weeks at the top of the hill and the view/hammock was incredible and it felt so private, which I loved. Jida, I think she is the manager is also very nice and always there to help! :)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Nice quiet location, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to everything

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a bar/food option at the hotel? Unless we missed it?

    Lovely location, beautiful scenery 😊 comfortable accommodation

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful place to relax, with own private beach, far from crowds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, beachfront

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No water in bathroom sink

    Close walk to the harbour

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hillside Standard Bungalow 4 Pax
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is a really root place. Good for short stay with limited confort. Room are really dark.

    The location is great with direct access to the beach. Morning breakfast is basic but not expensive. Staff is really nice and can organise everything for you.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value for money. Cozy and nice staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I felt that the bungelows need some upgrading and maintenance. I assume covid made it difficult for them.

    The lady behind the reception is very sweet and helpful. The location is also good, on the beach. In the afternoon when the tide is high, you can do beautiful snorkeling, see many fishes. And it has a nice sunset.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Air Condition (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No restaurant for lunch or dinner

    Beachfront location. Great for families.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    8.0
    tropical island feeling guaranteed, great with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Hillside Standard Bungalow 4 Pax
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    breakfast is a la carte and s little limited, but good

    excellent location with access to a lovely stretch of beach, but all the same near shops and pier, there are nice larger bungalows on stilts round the back great for groups/families

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    8.0
    We had a great stay at Koh Tao, also because of our stay in Royal Resort!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was very dark in our lodge, a bit more/better lights would be nice.

    It was right at the beach where you can start snorkeling right away... Royal resort is next to the village, so it's quiet at the beach but everything is in walking range (shops, restaurants, the ferry, etc.). Our cabin was a bit up in the forest and looked great with lots of space. The staff was very helpful when we had a question or problem.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    8.0
    authentic Thailand island vibe. good for short term stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lots of giant geckos in the room.

    it’s near the sea, lots of wild life. hammock is a nice touch.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2023

    7.0
    close to ferry pier which is good and some shops and is where snorkling tour is. bit far from main party town . was nois
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    i didnt expect as many bugs to get into the room but it couldnt be helped due to the jungle area

    lovely scenic hotel shacks . lots of animals birds and chickens and dogs

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    8.0
    A great quiet peaceful location but easily access to the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mosquito net that was over the bed was a good help but it wasn’t big enough to fit over the bed properly and got tangled up and opened in my sleep

    Nice big bungalow with a great little porch for sitting on and a hammock, the fan and AC helped a lot with the heat. The bed was comfortable

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2023

    6.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Bungalow (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only dim lighting in the bungalow. Air conditioning not so effective because of many cracks in the bungalow window and door frames. Poor wi-fi in the bungalow.

    Located by the beach. Large garden area. Bungalow had a porch and hammock. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

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