The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao

4-star hillside resort with Thailand's only saltwater pool and an on-site PADI dive center

Rooms and Accommodations

The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao offers rooms with private decks and terraces, including the Villa Hillside with sunset sea views. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV, seating area, and minibar, with selected units providing garden, pool, or ocean vistas. The resort operates golf cart buggies to transport guests up the steep hillside to their accommodations.

Dining and Bars

The in-house restaurant serves an extensive variety of local and international cuisines, with a focus on fresh seafood. The rooftop bar offers sunset views over Sairee Bay, and the pool bar provides drinks and refreshments. Guests can access a kid-friendly buffet and fruits, as well as wine and champagne options.

Diving and Activities

The Tarna Align Resort houses an on-site PADI dive center that offers open water courses and guided dives around Koh Tao's famous diving spots. The resort has its own training pool for diving lessons, separate from the guest saltwater pool. Additional activities include billiards, bicycle rental, and daily happy hour at the pool bar.

Location and Transportation

The resort sits on a lush tropical hillside 1 km from Mae Haad Pier and a 5-minute walk from Sairee Beach. Complimentary shuttle service runs from the pier to the hotel and on a schedule to the town center; off-schedule rides cost 50 THB per person. Nearby attractions include Ang Thong National Marine Park, accessed via excursion programs arranged by the tour desk.

Sustainability and Facilities

The Tarna Resort Koh Tao integrates environmental sustainability with solar rooftops that power part of the resort's energy needs. The hotel provides a saltwater pool, the only one on Koh Tao, along with a public bath and sun loungers. Other facilities include a tour desk, 24-hour front desk, and a shared lounge with TV area.

• Pool: Saltwater swimming pool - the only one on Koh Tao
• Diving: On-site PADI dive center with private training pool
• Dining: Rooftop bar with sunset views over Sairee Bay
• Location: 5-minute walk from Sairee Beach, 1 km from Mae Haad Pier
• Sustainability: Solar rooftop energy system
• Rooms: Villa Hillside with private deck and sea views