15/4 Moo 2 Sairee Surat Thani, Sairee Beach, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand
#1 of 52 Holiday rentals in Koh Tao
Guests' ChoiceBased on 86 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 September 2024
Meike
GermanyNothing
The villa is beautiful and cozy. Especially the light-flooded bathroom is very nice. The terrace with the pool and the view of the sea were just fantastic (with beautiful sunsets). Everything you need is there, including anti-mosquito incense and net over the bed, umbrellas, kitchen utensils and much more. You could rent scooters directly on site. The hosts are very friendly and gave us lots of tips for activities and restaurants. They also helped us book tours (great snorkeling tour). If we had any questions, we could always contact the hosts via Whatsapp. The location is also great, you don't need long to get to the main road and you are still in a very quiet area. In general, you have a lot of privacy here and can enjoy the magical sounds from the nature around. We also really liked the fact that sustainability is taken into account here (e.g. room cleaning only when required, drinking water filter, mindfulness towards animals). The stay was perfect all round and we would definitely come back.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Madison
United StatesVery private and amazing views. The villa was extremely clean and well lit. They provide so much- multiple towel sets, drinks, Nespresso, TV with Netflix, etc .Also, not too far from town. We rented a scooter through Guy and used that to get around. Guy also arranged pickup and drop off for us. This is one of the most amazing and memorable stays.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Liam
AustraliaAmazing villas in a picture perfect location in Koh Tao. Staff are so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing. Couldn’t fault. Excellent service and attention to detail all round
Personal touch being met off the ferry as it arrived at Koh Tao , bags collected and vehicle to take directly to hotel- all complementary. Same again on departure
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Melisa
TurkeyI love it. I can say that it is the most beautiful place I have visited during my trip. In terms of location, it is a 10-minute walking distance to restaurants, bars and markets, but at the same time, it is a wonderful place, away from the crowds, quiet, surrounded by nature.The view is wonderful. It was very enjoyable to watch the rain from my terrace during the monsoon season. Frankly, I took care to choose the places I stayed according to their cleanliness score, and I was definitely not disappointed in this regard. I was greeted with incredible hospitality. I had the opportunity to meet Ksenia. She is a wonderful person who is very warm-hearted, helpful and thoughtful. She was incredibly helpful, giving me information about the island's amenities, restaurants, and anything else I asked about.It's definitely a place I want to visit again. I thank them for everything. 🤗
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Frida
NorwayNothing
Fantastic bungalow villas. Loved how much the owner valued the privacy of his guests. And the scenery is breathtaking. Very modern and nice room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Mark
NetherlandsNothing
Great appartement, beautiful view, wonderful swimming pool. Great support from Guy.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Leslie
FranceGreat Villa, with amazing view. Well located, very private, well designed. The private pool is amazing and was hard to leave. Guy was a great host as well which is always a big plus !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Kelly
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
We absolutely loved our stay at The Place, Guy was so helpful, right from the initial booking and all through our stay, from picking us up at the port,dropping us to our next hotel, offering local knowledge amd a trusted taxi service. We stayed in villa 6, the honeymoon suite and it was beautiful, it had everything we needed, our little pool was lovely and the views were incredible! Oh and the bathroom with a view was amazing! We were close enough to the action if we wanted it but also far enough away for it to be peaceful night & day. It was incredible and we would definitely recommend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Its_me_gb
United KingdomNothing!
The villa was amazing. It was private and had an amazing view. Guy and the Team were very friendly and super helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Conroy
SpainThe privacy was brilliant with a private pool and nobody overlooking. Great friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNothing
Guy and the team welcomed us from the moment we got off the boat and throughout our stay. Any questions or issues we had were quick to be resolved and the villa was amazing. The views are incredible especially at sunset! Guy had ensured everything was so easy with a pre agreed taxi service, wide selection of menus of food delivery places in the villa and even towels to take out to the beach. The pool and view from it was the highlight and so clean. We made lots of jungle friends such as Gary the gecko, Simon the squirrel and Larry the leaf insect. If you love nature this is The Place to be!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Evgeny
NetherlandsSmall details that didn't matter to us but may be important to other travellers include the state of facilities, some of which are a bit dated, including the aircon, floors outside the villa, etc. They're in a good state, just not new as some may expect.
Beautiful villas, the views, the private pool, the quietness away from the busy beach side. Overall its a memorable place to stay (middle of the jungle!). Guy made us feel very welcome and handled our arrival, departure, and stay in very professional and nice way, offering assistance from the moment we booked to our departure. Thank you, Guy!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Harry
United KingdomNothing.
Fantastic private villa with all the facilities you need. The pool and view are amazing. The hosts were extremely welcoming with pick up from the pier and gave some great recommendations for Koh Tao.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Sarah
IsraelAmazing place, definitely will come back
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Daniel
United KingdomNothing was all just perfect.
Loved this place. I consider myself well travelled and would say this is in the top 3 places I have ever stayed worldwide. The owner, Guy, is an excellent host. He prearranged a seemless transfer from the pier to his beautiful resort, just 5 minutes away. These pool villas are amazing. They are even better in real life than the pictures. I understand that by writing this review, there is likely to be less availability for me next time I want to book whick is hopefully in May. This is as good as it gets for me in Thailand. Thanks, Guy, for your hospitality and for sharing your little corner of paradise.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Jason
United KingdomOne of the most incredible places we've stayed! Absolutely stunning location high up in the jungle, completely surrounded by the natural world. Short walk down to the beach / bars / restaurants. The pool was stunning to look out over the tree tops and down onto the ocean, especially at sunset. Guy was a fantastic host, we felt incredibly welcome and we were very well looked after.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Nikki
GuernseyBeautifully designed eco lodge
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Ivna
CroatiaI would add a central light control button on the exit. The pool, because of its red colour, could be a little cleaner just for the impression but understandably in the jungle with leaves and sand it’s nearly impossible…
Everything was great, the place is not far up the hill so it takes 2min to get to the center..and the view is stunning
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Yishai
CanadaAside from the fact that the lighting in the villa was a little lacking, it had a couple more cons. However, they are also just the other side of the coin when we mention The Place's pros: 1. On the one hand, The Place is a 10-minute walk uphill from the center of town and the beach, but that's also what enables The Place to be so peaceful and quiet. 2. The Place is right in the middle of nature, and we loved that! However, because of that, we got quite a few mosquitoes and ants and needed to make sure to leave the doors closed (glass doors). If you like nature, this is definitely the place for you! (We sure loved it)
Guy is a real mensch, and the staff were very gracious. The villa was beautiful and truly charming as well. Not much can beat waking up in the morning to chirping birds, tranquil sounds of nature, and an outstanding view of the sea and the jungle... except perhaps an evening dip in your private pool that overlooks the sun setting into the ocean in front of you. Either way, The Place Villa 8 has both, and trust me, you don't want to miss out! Guy came to greet us at the pier when we arrived, which was very helpful as the pier was full of hustle and bustle, and also arranged our cab to the pier when we left.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Rachael
United KingdomNot a single thing to add here!
Literally everything!! This was the probably the most sensational place I ever stayed, everything was just perfect. From the location, to the views, to the vibe and all the little thoughtful elements. Guy was an amazing host as well, answering any questions super quickly and making it both a luxurious hotel stay feel but also boutique and unique. We loved Koh Tao itself so much, our only regret is not staying for longer! My favourite place in Thailand by far. The location of The Place itself, is just idyllic, far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Sairee so it feels calm and serene but also so close and easy walking distance if you don’t want to hire a bike to the main area for restaurants etc. very easy to use the recommended taxi service to get around also!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Oliver
United KingdomNothing, it couldn’t have been better
Incredible view from the rooms. Guy was fantastic, super helpful with anything you needed. The rooms were clean and the shower room was amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
David
AustraliaNothing
Private, Quiet location. Staff really helpful but discreet. Perfect getaway and would stay again!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Francisco
ThailandI thought the pool would be a bit bigger but it wasn’t that much of an issue to be honest!
Incredible view! Very private. Self catering as needed. Swimming Pool was great. The place had everything needed for a very enjoyable holiday!
Stayed in December 2023
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