Ko Tao Resort Paradise Zone

Very nice hotel with great views. The stuff was super friendly and helpful. We had a great time there.

After reading some mixed reviews, I thought this property deserved a review. I want to start off by saying our room was incredible, we paid for a sea view and boy did we get it! Some of the bad reviews I’ve read complain about it being on top of a hill. This is true however the hotel run a completely free shuttle taxi service which we took advantage of everyday. You could just WhatsApp them and they would come pick you up. Around the local bay it was all day anytime up until 10pm. Then if you wanted to go to beaches further out, there were timetables. The food was nice for dinner. We had breakfast included, it wasn’t as good as other hotels we’ve stayed in on our trip, but there was still the option to have your eggs freshly cooked in front of you so we had scrambled egg/omelette on toast which was fine for us. To top it off, we checked out at 11am, we were allowed to leave our luggage there and when we came back at 2pm, they let us use the shower and then gave us a free shuttle to the pier to get our ferry! I forgot to mention on our arrival they provided a free shuttle from the pier also. Amazing service, would definitely stay again.

Lovely quiet resort with exceptional views. Great pool, overlooking the two bays. Restaurant was a bit pricey, and mediocre, but Su was a very wonderful server. Front desk was very efficient and sorted an early check-in. Ploy at front desk went above and beyond to help us out, very appreciated. Would definitely stay again.

Nous avons adoré cet hôtel au charme désuet où la végétation est partout et une vue à couper le souffle. Un nid d’aigle unique. Un calme absolu sur une île plutôt agitée. Ne parlons pas du restaurant qui est incroyable. Merci au staff de leur gentillesse et bienveillance. L’élégance du staff façon école de Lausanne. À ne pas rater Merci merci

The Paradise Koh Tao Resort I was saying to my daughter how, for me, a 5 star hotel is not just about the quality of the room or building or the food or even the staff. It’s about the overall experience. Value for money, comfort, fun. We were met at the pier with our cases carried for us to a songthaews. We were met at the grand hotel by Koko who explained that there was a power cut. No electricity but he was smiling and so sincere it was not a problem for us. We were walked to our room by Koko and a colleague. They carried our cases. The room was just being finished with cleaning and we went into the massive room with a double and single bed. No AC because of power cut. It was funny with Koko explaining to us how it worked without being able to show us. My daughter and I then went to the pool which was absolutely amazing. We had the whole pool to ourselves for the afternoon. An elderly Thai couple came and we took some pictures for them. Then a German (or South African) couple. The pool and area was big enough that we weren’t in each others way. Able to relax, peace and have fun. We then ordered some ice cream and when the electricity came on we then ordered lunch; an omelette, a coconut chicken soup and red curry. It was absolutely delicious! (About 600BAHT). My daughter then showered and I had a bath on the balcony! Yes, a bath on the balcony, Bubbles bowing down the street. it was amazing! We then went down to the lobby and were driven free of charge into Koh Tao. We had a wonderful time in Koh Tao which is really alive again since covid. We then paid 500B for a cab back. We slept in the beautiful air conditioned room. The following morning we had breakfast (250B each) and were served again by Su (who was always helpful and smiling). There were other staff members (Myanmar) we didn’t get their names but thank you to them as well. Everyone was smiling, friendly, trying their best and running around for us. We then went on a snorkelling tour and when we came back went to our room which had been spotlessly cleaned with fresh towels etc. We then showered and went for dinner inside the restaurant because it was raining outside. For dinner we had Ka Pow (prawns/basil). Red Curry. Sweet and Sour Pork, coconut chicken soup (again). 4 drinks. It cost 870 Baht. The food at this place was probably the best of our entire trip. Unbelievably tasty I wanted to thank the chef. We then went and played a game of pool in the bar and then went back to the room and fell instantly asleep. The following morning a songthaews had been arranged for 8am to take us to the pier. The end! So, the night before we are at Suranthiya Koh Phangan and they are very similar. Only Suranthiya is about £350 per night and this place was about £40. I think in the 1990’s/2000’s this was Koh Tao’s Suranthiya. The place is a little bit old and weathered but it’s grand and fascinating with incredible view points and obvious history. The ambi

As always the Thai hospitality is second to none. The staff was nice, professional and helpful. The views and the pool were excellent. The negatives - the hotel is an hour walk from the Pier and “nightlife” area. They do offer a one way shuttle for 100 baht per person. We had an issue with ants a couple nights. One night my daughter got several bites in the restaurant that bothered her for several days. The restaurant and bar drinks are sub par, I would give 1 star for food and drink. (Which I feel bad saying because the staff is so nice). I will find another hotel the next time I am there.