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Simple Life Resort Koh Tao

Koh Tao · Thailand

Moo 1 Sairee Beach,T. Koh Tao,A. Koh Phangan, 14/11View location

8.0/10Excellent426 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.6/107.6
Location8.2/108.2
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Simple Life Resort Koh Tao

The resort has a premier location on Sairee Beach, which is Koh Tao's longest stretch of sand and the most popular area to stay. Samui International Airport is around 50 km away. This resort began as a simple beach shack restaurant with a few primitive huts to sleep in.

It has since developed a special reputation for providing a paradise island experience, with exciting cuisine, a great atmosphere and good-value Sairee Beach accommodation. This conference hotel and club resort offers a total of 25 rooms.

Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception, a restaurant, wireless Internet access (for a fee), room service (for a fee) and a laundry service. Rooms and suites are modern while also offering a 'home away from home' feel. The en suite bathroom has a shower and hairdryer.

Rooms include double or king-size beds, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access, a safe and minibar. Tea and coffee making facilities and a washing machine are also provided. Each room has a balcony or terrace. The resort features an in-house diving school (5 Star PADI, Simple Life Divers).

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There is also an outdoor swimming pool with children's swimming area. Massage treatments are offered (for a fee). Catamaran boating and biking are also available. The Simple Life Restaurant and Bar provides great food and very good music.

It offers all-day dining, a continental breakfast buffet, à la carte lunch and theme dinners.

With a stay at Koh Tao Simple Life Resort in Koh Tao (Sairee), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Sairee Beach and Sairee Plaza. This resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Island Muay Thai and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ko Nang Yuan.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar/Lounge
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: THB 750 (from 3 to 11 years old)

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 300 to 500 per person
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Thai

    English

Nearby attractions

Sairee Beach 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Sairee Plaza 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Island Muay Thai 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Ko Nang Yuan 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mae Haad Clinic 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Mae Haad Pier 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Mae Haad Bay 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Tanote Peak 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Mao Bay Beach 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Jansom Bay 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Laem Thian 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Sai Nuan Beach 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Tanode Bay 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Ao Tanote Beach 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Chalok Baan Kao Bay 4.4 km / 2.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2008
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Number of floors (annexe): 3
  • Single rooms: 20
  • Double rooms: 35
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  • Beach
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Children’s swimming area: 1
  • Game room
  • Nightclub
  • Pub
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Diving
  • Catamaran sailing
  • BilliardsExtra charge
  • DartsExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

B2

Breakfast For Two Guests

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

DB

Buffet Breakfast

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Simple Life Resort Koh Tao

8.0
Excellent
426 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
8.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
23 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Poorly mainained and room not cleaned

Poorly maintained. Torn sheets, broken tiles, water leaks including mushrooms growing out of wood. Room was not cleaned in 3 days, so ants everywhere.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2024
Claude

Situation stratégique.

Gens très sympathiques à la réception et très aidants pour les excursions à faire.
Hôtel situé près de tout. Le restaurant de l’hôtel est très bien ainsi que bon rapport qualité/prix.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2024
Claude

Situation stratégique.

Gens très sympathiques à la réception. Ils sont très aidants pour les excursions à faire.
Hôtel situé près de tout et le restaurant de l’hôtel est très bien ainsi que bon rapport qualité/prix.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2023
salma

Only location is great

It wasn’t clean at all
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2023
Louis
This hotel is in a great area full of restaurants and small shops and walking distance to the beach.
The staff are amazing. Friendly and helpful
The breakfast is off the menu and is very good.
Stayed 4 nights and would stay here again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2022
PAUL
Very nice hotel , older but big room and nice having a swimming pool. Also there is a great restaurant attached to hotel.
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Jan 2020
Adam

Find somewhere else near Sairee Beach

Simply put there are too many other options to consider on this island before you stay here. Location A+ ...and bathroom was very nice.
I could list the negatives for days but I just recommend you stay elsewhere
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
01 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Mixed opinion...

We arrived on evening ferry, and was pleasantly surprised the hotel had a pick up waiting with a \"simple life\" sign. We had not called ahead and there was only one other guy who also did not order the pick up. When we arrived (we booked standard double room), the room itself was clean but the bathroom had a strong sewage scent. We brought it to the attention of the front desk, and asked to change rooms. There were no more standard rooms aviailable, and they offered an upgrade, at our cost, which we refused. After threatening to book a different hotel, we were given the upgrade at no additional cost. Not once did the manager come to speak with us directly. The upgraded room was larger, but definitely showed signs of age and wear. The sewer smell in bathroom was less but still present. For the rest of our stay, the staff service itself was great. Front desk was very helpful giving directions and advice for exploring the island. When we left \"do not disturb\" sign on the door, the cleaning staff still left toiletries and bottled water on thr porch.We had to check out very early and they packed some bananas and water for us. Overall, despite the helpful staff and fantastic location, I would consider exploring other hotel options.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2019
Gail
Upgraded to a fabulous room, location perfect, restaurant very good and also breakfast!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2019
Michael
On arrival check in excellent booked in with O everything very good Ohm also helped us to book our onward journey & Pim very helpful & nothing was too much trouble
The room clean spacious would recommend good value helpful staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Nice budget property in a decent location. Front desk staff is very good. Housekeeping is sloppy on the details but gets its done. I would stay there again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Very central close to beach and bars and resraurants
Quiet peaceful location
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2019
Noel

Good location, great breakfast

Spent two nights here. It was great. Nice location close to everything but quiet at night as it is back from the street. Helpful and really sweet front desk personnel.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2019
John

Definitely recommend

Weather was poor whilst we were here so never got to use the pool. Breakfast was good and staff all very friendly and extremely helpful. Room was comfortable and we had balcony overlooking mountain.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
The staff here were wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. The hotel is about a 5 minute walk to the beach, and close to tons of fun bars and restaurants. We had a wonderful stay here.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2018
Rotem
The staff was really nice and helful, the had a shuttle from the ferry to the hotel for free. the location is preety good and close to a lot of resturants.
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2018
Anthony

Good value and location

Great place to stay,friendly staff,good location,would stay here again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2018
Leah

FABULOUS LOCATION. And staff are 10/10!

Had a wonderful time staying here and very grateful for the staff who helped us check in and out very quickly! Only negative is breakfast could be better HOWEVER, the stay was worth every penny.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2018
Adzie

Modern, close to town & beach, excellent amenities

Quick and early check in by very friendly staff, room was very spacious, clean and modern with a nice view of the pool. Very close to both the main shopping area of Sairee and the beach itself. Hotel has many amenities, including spa, bar, restaurant, nice pool, and can just about organise or advise on anything else you might want to do on the island. Loved the place so much, extended my stay 3 times. Was great value given all the above.
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2018
JK

Perfect for my needs

Very enjoyable stay over 16 nights. Close to centre and Sairee beach but set back, so quiet. Gorgeous pool. The cleaners work v hard and the room, grounds and pool v clean. Breakfast generally good but got a bit 'samey' Lots of cheap cafes near by though. Staff all v helpful and cheery.
Only drawback - you will likely hear your neighbours TV or muffled chatting as walls thin and echoey concrete building and I was woken up every morning at 06.30 ish by furniture being dragged across the floor above or next to me. This noise continued well into mid morning. Probably the cleaners.
The room deco is generally shabby even tho I had a boutique room. General repairs not completed, loose floor tiles but bed comfortable (firm) and clean, good quality linen change every other day. Pool towels and bottled water supplied daily.
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Great location and spacious room

I loved the location so east to get to the beach but quiet enough to sleep peacefully. The superior room was huge and the bathroom was so nice. We didnt use the pool but loved the discountat the spa.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2018
Faisal

One of the best 3 star hotel in koh tao

I chose this hotel due to the reviews people left about staff and I was so glad that I did. The lady at reception is very friendly and helpful. A free pickup and drop off was provided from and to the pier. Anything you need all you have to do is ask and they are happy to help. They never pushed to buy tours or rent bikes through them and always gave us honest information. The bike rental place they recommended was very good too. It was olis motorbikes, near the pier.

When we arrived they upgraded our room for free to a bigger one. It was very clean and spacious. Breakfast was included which was also nice. You could order the way you wanted your eggs and they would make it fresh.

Decent size swimming pool. Very close to the restaurants and walking distance to sairee beach. Overall I'm glad I picked this hotel. One of the best 3 stars I've been in and will definitely stay there again. Highly recommended if you are on a budget but want a smooth and comfortable stay.
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2017
JT

Great Hotel in Sairee Beach

Right in the centre of Sairee Beach so close to beach, bars & restaurants. Standard rooms near road so would go for boutique room. Great Thai massage available at hotel. Lovely pool. Helpful desk staff.
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2017
Kung Fujas

Super helpful friendly staff

Staff at the front desk made this stay exceptionally good. Super helpful with ferry schedules and good advice on which ferry's are more sea worthy than others......and there's big seas out there so it makes a difference if you get sick or not. Very helpful with scooter rentals, beaches and just all around friendliness... which is great when you don't know any of the Thai language. Good complimentary breakfast and restaurant attached to this hotel :)
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Great location. Close to amenities.

Very comfortable. Clean. Nice pool. Just needs a kettle in the room. :-)
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2017
Verified traveler

not so great

The room was not very clean and there was a sewage smell near the side of the pool, although the pool itself seemed clean. The location was convenient to shops and restaurants and it was a short walk to the beach. Tha staff was very nice. The breakfast was not so good, food on the buffet was cold and the eggs wee definitely not cooked to order as they were cold as well. I would not return to this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2017
Andy

In the middle of town but pretty quiet

Stayed here a few times now and always had a great experience. Clean rooms helpful staff and good facilities.
The hotels in the middle of town and a few minutes walk to the beach but the pool area has been updated and is a really chilled out place
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2017
Verified traveler

Looks nothing like the photos

The staff was beyond friendly and helpful.

Rooms looked nothing like they do in the photos...most outdated bathroom/shower, with a door that looks like what you would have on the side of your house to enter your garage.

Beds were comfortable

Hotel grounds look like a giant swamp...could use some serious landscaping and better drainage in the walkway near the pool

That aside, nice clean pool, great staff, great location. Overall a great 3 night stay, just dont trust the photos of the hotel, as it looks nothing like this.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2017
Kelly

Good location

Older outdated room. Nice pool, nice staff. Breakfast was pretty average. Main issue was our shower didn't work. Originally thought it was the island/Songkran having a shortage but spoke to some others staying there and their shower was fine. Asked the staff to look into it and nothing happened. So only 3 cold drips of a shower for our stay there. Otherwise it was fine to stay at, great location near good food and nightlife.
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2017
Heidi

Nice staff and room but weird odors

I stayed in a superior room which in general was great, but you needed to walk down a dingy hallway to get to it, and the whole room/area smelled like urine. The smell faded over the next few days but it was a bit frustrating given the price. Other than that, huge shower, comfortable bed, and nice view from the balcony. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2017
Verified traveler
This was a nice little place to stay. We hadn't booked anything before we arrived on the island and found this place which was more than sufficient. The staff were great and were always welcoming. We decided to say a little longer than initially planned and found that the room we were in had already been booked but the staff upgraded us to a better room for the same price. Very welcoming and in the main hub
Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Mar 2017
michael

Tired hotel

Tired hotel but meets the basics for the price. Should spend money to improve.
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2017
bastien

great value

great value, bit noisy but at the heart of Sairee action, the restaurant /bar's got the music a bit loud in the evening so it can be anoying if your room is close by, pool area is great, nice room...
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2017
Ezequiel

Excelent facilities and staff

This is was definitely a highlight for me in kho tao.The staff was amazing, friendly and helped me with pretty much everything I needed, specially the lady at the front desk.
The pool is nice and handy.I got a free upgrade and my room was huge, silent and nice. I enjoyed seating on my porch with a beer chilling in the evening before going out.
Not the cheapest hotel but you get what you pay for! Go for it!
6/10
Pleasant
28 Dec 2016
Verified traveler
Mosquitos everywhere and breakfast is not nice. Staff are friendly.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Dec 2016
Verified traveler

Overall good experience

The Wifi kept disconnecting and we had to keep signing in. Sometimes it didn't work. But otherwise good.
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2016
Alina Tamara Klara

A bit dissapointing - overall okay

The staff was super nice and very helpful. Breakfast was fine. Great location! The room was a bit shady, towels and bedsheets were old and had holes and spots. Pillows and matress smelled strange.The resort itself was so so...
Everything was okay but we were a bit dissapointed to be honest. We could have found something nicer for less money as there are many really nice hotels and resorts all over the island. Only big plus was really the staff and the location
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2016
JontyC

Pleasant stay in central location with great staff

This hotel has all the basic things we required and was central to where we wanted to be. The staff were helpful & friendly and overall we had a good experience. Ultimately we only required a room to sleep in as we were scuba diving everyday, but it was much better than some of the other accommodation we had seen and heard about. It has reasonably good, free wifi and I would definitely recommend the massage parlour that is attached to the hotel. It is close to many restaurants and bars but relatively quiet given its close proximity to these. There is a lovely garden area that encloses a pool and although I could imagine that the pool would get busy at peak times, the beach is very close. All in all it was just what we wanted.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2016
Amy

Best value on the island!

We arrived and were upgraded to a bigger poolside room for free....we came for scuba so we missed the free breakfast more than we made it ...but it was outstanding! ! Laundry service, pool, beach is close...we had booked the night ferry they kept out bags for hours. ..and offered us the use of the bathrooms, pool and shower until we left! Well done
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2016
Chris

You can get better for the price

Rooms are very small - no space to lay out gear. Take care with the garden view rooms as it is really a very small garden and the main view is of the bar which can be noisy - we were in a sea view room but even then you could hear the noise - and to make it worse we were woken at 3am one night with loads of shouting. Staff were friendly but there is scope to improve the rooms and other facilities.
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Warm friendly staff

The staff at Koa Tao Simple Life Resort made my stay very comfortable and welcoming. As I was a student travelling alone they really made me feel safe. On my departure the reception helped to book my taxi & ferry off the island plus made arrangements for my onward journey to Bangkok. Koa Tao is a small island and is great to explore on foot, the treks offer amazing views.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Good hotel

This is a good hotel- good location and clean rooms. However, there needs some improvements with wifi as this wasn't great, the breakfast was poor and the sheets weren't changed the whole week we were there.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2016
Amy

A great place to stay, would definitely recommend

Simple Life is a great hotel with friendly welcoming staff. Good prices and a buffet breakfast every morning, the location is amazing with just a short walk to the beach, bars and shops.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2016
Nancy

Nice quiet hotel near the Sairee beach

Simple LIfe exceeded my expectations. I requested a quiet room which I got towards the back on the 2nd floor. The room was clean and comfortable with a large balcony. I was worried that I would hear the night life but didn't. I slept like a baby. Very good location to Sairee beach to catch a long tail boat to Yang Nuan Island or other day excursions. Also near Big Blue Diving Resort if you are planning to dive there. Close to all amenities, Sairee Village etc. There's also a decent sized pool if you don't want to swim at the beach. The nearby spa/massage is quite good. Breakfast was included and was fantastic. I would recommend Simple Life. The price is very reasonable.
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Cute Place

It was a fine stay, we got upgraded when we checked in due to no standard rooms available which was great! We wanted to extend our stay in the upgraded room, but we're told we'd have to switch back down to the standard room as the resort was empty (start of low season), so we switched resorts instead where we shopped around and got a place for a cheaper price, closer to the beach and a free upgrade. The pool at simple life is great, the wifi is terrible but it's in a great area and quiet in the back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

Say \"No hot bread\" if ordering takeaway breakfast

The hotel can provide takeaway breakfast box if we want to join early morning activities (e.g. diving).
We can pick up the box in advance (at PM 9:30 of previous day).
It contains sandwich (we can select ham, chicken, and tuna), cut-fruits and bottled water. Taste good :)

However, they insert meats into HOT BREAD directly.
It is good for immediate consuming, but not adequate for overnight preservation.

I strongly recommend to select \"No hot bread\" option when you want to get the meal at previous night.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2016
Verified traveler
Right in the center of everything but room was still quiet. Very nice staff and I appreciated the pickup and dropoff service to the pier. Booked with breakfast (as I did for all accommodations in Thailand) but this was by far my least favorite. There are loads of other places to get a quick bite from that I wouldn't do the breakfast again.
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2016
Carlos

Good hotel

Good hotel with very good service, but it's a little old and not well kept. The hotel is very good for its price.
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2016
Judy

Great stay in Koh Tao

Great hotel, said me parts a bit dated but the staff made up for this. They were fantastic, could do enough for you. Breakfast was great, buffet but also cooked to order as well. Location was good, plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. Beach good, but get on the long tails or scooter and fine others as well.
Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Bugs Crawling all Over the Bed

The hotel is in a great location, and looked nice from the outside. Unfortunately when we tried to relax after a long bus/ferry trip we noticed the bed was crawling with bugs and there were blood stains all over the sheets. We asked to change rooms, and the second room was much cleaner, but after seeing something like what we saw in the first room, I'd never stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

Good location

The hotel was in a great location amongst all the shops and eateries and bars. One street back from the beach. So a very short stroll will land you on the beach. The staff very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and our room was very quiet, couldn't here any noise off the street, as it is set back a little from the street. The rooms are spacious, we had the delux room and there was plenty of space. By Koh Tao standard, I wouldn't pay anymore than around the $130 per night , so look for the deals!!!! When you leave Koh Tao and you are catching a flight out that day, I would allow plenty of time , as the ferry scan be running late.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2016
chloe

very friendly, clean hotel in lush, quiet gardens!

Went with partner and stayed in the standard boutique, however when we got there they had upgraded us to deluxe boutique. Staff are super friendly and smiley, very helpful when organising trips/ taxis etc. Rooms are cleaned very well everyday, and have a powerful air con plus it seemed all rooms have a view of they beautiful gardens or hills of the island. Would definitely stay again. Breakfast included and it's all you can eat, and very good food. Pool area is nice and you only have to cross the road to the beach and shops. You are in the centre of everything but at night you can't hear the music or anything from outside. A little paradise. we booked snorkelling. Trip with them for 750 baht and was great.
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2016
Karol

Very quiet at night and close to all the action

Great place to stay if you want to be within easy walking distance of the beach and nightlife but still want to be able sleep. To get to the beach you walk through the beach front hotels'- right past people's rooms. At Simple life resort no one goes through the hotel except people staying there. So nice and peaceful at night and early morning. We had a superior room which was nice and big with a balcony. The swimming pool is nothing special but at least you don't have to share it with divers doing their training - like many other hotels. Simple life dive centre is somewhere else not near this hotel. Breakfast was very good especially if you like Asian food. They do lots of western options as well. We stayed for 8 days and can recommend this place. Make sure you get the breakfast included deal when you book.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2016
Melissa
It was ok!
Only downside....the pool didn't get much sun, so not great if you are wanting to catch the Rays, there was only about 6 of the sun loungers that got the sun on them and you had to be up early to get one! The wifi wasn't great, kept having to reconnect to it!
Other than that it was a pleasant stay in a good location.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2016
Jennifer

Loved it!!

The ladies at the front desk make staying there so much fun! They are knowledgeable, speak very good English, and have amazing senses of humor. Really enjoyed every interaction.
Pool was nice, with both shady and sunny side. It seems like it would be crazy noisy in the room, as it's right downtown sairee, but it's actually very peaceful.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2016
David

Best place in Koh Tao

This hotel is definitely a must for anyone traveling to Koh Tao. Although not in the beach it is right in the middle of the heartbeat of town, exceptionally central and only about a 5-10 min walk to the beach. The service we received was unbelievable, anything we asked for or needed was given to us straight away. The ladies at reception were also the friendliest I have ever encountered! Rooms were comfortable and clean. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2015
Verified traveler

Great everything

We got upgraded to the boutique room and it was amazing! Great bathroom and had its own back room which housed a clothes line to dry clothes and was lockable. Very good location literally less than 5 mins to the water and all the nightlife and food. Would highly recommend
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Nov 2015
Margaret

Good Enough

Simple Life Resort is basic accommodation. For a decent price you get your own room, AC and a pretty helpful staff. I ended up moving to the Simple Life Talay as I was doing a Dive Course and feel their other property is better - rooms are smaller but newer and feel cleaner. Overall, Simple Life Resort is a fine place to stay but not work more than 40$ a night.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2015
Leona

Excellent stay

We loved every minute of it the hotel was beautiful and great location staff very friendly I would go back again..
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2015
Talita

Perfectly located resort

Overall it was a pleasant stay, the staff and especially the receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The room was very neat, spacious and comfortable. However the bathroom did have an unpleasant smell, despite being clean. The location of the resort is ideal, close enough to the beach and Sairee town, but far enough away from the loud music played at some beach side cafés.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2015
Jennifer

relaxed, family hotel, would stay again

lovelly large, clean room. staff were extremely helpful and obliging.

was further from the sea than I expected. Pool was a little sad.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2015
Teresa
Excellent location. Hotel a bit tired and run down. Pool very small for size of hotel.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2015
Sarah

Not bad

Great location and good day spa
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Nice hotel in the center, close to the beach

Pleasing stay. Friendly staff. Good location. I liked it. Peaceful, but very close to restaurants, bars and the beach.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2015
Abi

Very central location

The staff was great! I can't really say enough about how pleasant and kind they were to us. The free breakfast every morning was wonderful as well. It's a tropical area, so it was really hot and lots of bugs. But this has nothing to do with the hotel, it's just the area. If this is a deal breaker then, thailand might not be for you.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2015
Rahul

great

great, really liked the staff and rooms were lovely
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2015
Jason

Great place to stay

Awesome hotel! Great staff, great facilities, and great rooms. We very much enjoyed our stay and hope to return there again some day.
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2015
emma

Comfortable afordable, friendly staff, easy to get

Easy, comfortable room, great breakfast, helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2015
Verified traveler
Brilliant price, excellent location and very good value.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2015
Derek

Dezzas view on th simple life complex Koh Tao

Fantastic staff in all areas very very helpful
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2015
Ming Chuan

Fine for Koh Tao

Over all the service and quality is fine for Koh Tao standard, which is known to be rather pricy compared to elsewhere in Thailand.
But found it strange the hotel only provide one way pick up from the pier and the guests have to pay for the drop off.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2015
Verified traveler

Nice hotel, close to beach, nightlife, shops etc

Value for money. Very safe. Nice staff. Loved koh toa for relaxing. Hotel was close to beach but also a nice pool.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Feb 2015
amanda
Nice clean hotel, big rooms. Staff at reception very helpful. Less than 5 min walk to beach.
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2015
Ken

koh tao trip

the best located hotel in kohtao close to everything but away from noise. Would definitely stay there again. Room was excellent
Family
2/10
Poor
02 Feb 2015
Adam

Extremely disappointed

The terrible smell, the barely edible food, the jack-hammering from 8am, and the unwillingness of the manager to meet and discuss our concerns (as apparently he doesn't speak English), was a great disappointment and left a lasting impression on us. We will never be back to this place.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2015
Teresa

Great hotel, lovely staff, away from the noise

The hotel is only 3 min walk from the beach, so there was no noise from the bars and restaurants. Reception staff exceptionally kind, rooms are massive, spa was wonderful and overall it was a very clean and nice place to relax. Only a less positive note for the restaurant, the breakfast was terrible, kind of western wannabe food, but all seem to be made of plastic. Restaurant staff not the kindest, just randomly pointing at people, laughing and talking about them in Thai. Many better options around. Excluding the restaurant this would have been a 5x experience.

Stayed January 2015
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Simple life for me!

Great stay? Friendly staff!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

well pleased

Well pleased, great resort just far enough away from the noise, staff really helpful, the free breakfast was just enough to get yiur day started
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2015
Emily
Cleanliness: Pleasant;
Good restaurant
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jan 2015
Michael

Just misses the mark

We stayed 3 nights between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. We knew sairee beach was busy and asked for a quiet room which they gave us. It's perfect for all the hustle and bustle and night life. The room was great, but a slight smell of sewage in the bathroom. The staff fixed the flat battery on the safe immediately and also fixed the fridge door( which fell off when we put the water bottles in it). The evening meals were absolutely excellent and very good value for money. The breakfasts were ok. The door to room had a knack to unlocking it and after being shown on two occasions, my husband acquired the necessary skill. The pool was beautiful, the staff were great but overall the whole place needs a refurb particularly the bathroom especially for the money they charge.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2014
john

nice

Just island hopping and it waa convenient to eveeything but without the noise.
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2014
Verified traveler

Nice Place

I stayed here for a few nights as a single traveller and found it an enjoyable stay. My room was clean, spacious and comfortable. However, I would recommend improving the showers as their not very powerful. There was plenty of choice for breakfast too. The hotel itself is in a good location with plenty of nightlife and food places on your doorstop. The pool is nice but limited sun beds in the sun so get a spot early on. Overall, a great stay.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Nov 2014
@StevesCorner

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, 3 minute walk to the beach, small pool doesn't get a massive amount of sun on it.

Breakfast is terrible.

Mon/Wed/Fri - all you can eat pizza! Very good.

Cocktails are ok but slow.
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2014
alison

Nice friendly hotel

I stayed for 7 nights and found the hotel was just what I was looking for. The hotel staff were extremely helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2014
Denise

Simple pleasures

Originally booked a standard room, on arrival I found I had been upgraded to a standard boutique room. Really nice spacious room, air-con, free wifi, tv, fridge, enormous bed etc. The reception and cleaning staff were brilliant. Free breakfast was included; really nice, and plenty of choice even for a vegetatian like me. Would definitely recommend to friends and hope to stay there again when I next visit Koh Tao.
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2014
Verified traveler

Good mid-range hotel

Liked it a lot. Stayed a week and dived with Simple Life Divers.
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2014
Verified traveler

Decent hotel close to everything

Hotel is clean, friendly and has decent sized rooms with everything you would expect from a hotel of this standard. Pool area is nice and the restaurant/bar associated with the hotel serves decent food at good value. Five minutes walk to sairee beach. Would stay there again if returning to Koh Tao.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2014
Woody diver

Simple, friendly and clean and perfect location

Stayed here for four nights. Very clean and quiet room, excellent air conditioning.
Did not have breakfast as left very early every day. Friendly staff.
Overall everything was fine and I would stay again. Very good price for what you get!
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2014
Emma

Needs updating

Hotel is in a great location - easy to access the beach and shops and bars.
Rooms are old - need updating - shower only had hot water 1/3 days.
We had a view of a building ste from our room!
Reception staff were really friendly and booked our trips and ferries for us.
Breakfast was POOR. We paid for breakfast in an alternative restaurant on our 2nd dayas our 1st exprience was so poor! It's not a buffet as you have to select from a set menu of 5 plates of food - all vary just by the eggs.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2014
Verified traveler
Lots of construction bed to hotel, currently
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2014
Verified traveler

Great hotel for a average budget

No it's not 5 star but you get what you pay for, so you can't knock this hotel . a short stroll from the beach, clean and tidy, and helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2014
Verified traveler

Everything as it should be.

Their were four of us who stayed there for 4 nights and we all loved it. Beds good, staff good, location good, all good :)
6/10
Pleasant
12 Feb 2014
Vanesa

Wonderful staff!

Room was clean and quiet. Staff went out if their way to accommodate our wishes. They helped us decide what to do and made all the arrangements, making sure we were done and back in time for our departing ferry. Our room would have had a prettier view closer to the pool. The \"Gardens\" need a few more years to develop!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2014
Greg&Elo

Great staff, large and quiet room

We had a quick yet very pleasant stay in this hotel in January 2014. What stroke us the most was the staff who was really friendly and helpful. The room was pretty big and clean, has a safe and hot water. At night very quiet, even though the area can pretty chaotic at night. The hotel has a pretty nice swimming pool. The breakfast which is included is a large buffet, with american and european breakfast choice. Don't be late they stop serving at 10 sharp! The hotel is well situated five minute walk to the beach and close to lots of diving centers. We do recommend this place.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2014
Verified traveler

good location and clean room

it is placed at the center of Sairee beach. The breakfast was good, too.
2/10
Poor
05 Nov 2013
Dawn

Better elsewhere for price

Free pick up from pier, bottled water in fridge. Bathroom in need of renovations, wifi super slow to point of non usage. Cleanliness questionable
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2013
Natalka

Laidback Island Lifestyle

Very nice room. Internet was fast, A/C strong, and hot water satisfactory. Pick up and drop off (free at specific times that line up with the high speed catamaran) was nice too. The hotel was a few minutes (tops) from the beach which we enjoyed because it meant the only traffic by our room was staff and other guests.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2013
pez

Clean comfortable and quiet. 2min walk to beach.

Me and my fiancé stayed here for 7 nights at the beginning of October and we loved it. The room was large with nice balcony, flat screen TV with mini bar and it was cleaned with fresh sheets everyday. Staff were friendly and helpful always greeted with a smile.
Hotel is located in right in the middle of everything but not on top of it all. Perfect.
I would definitely stay here again. :o)
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2013
Verified traveler

Very good hotel

Lovely hotel with an excellent location, plenty to do and see and close to the beach. I would happily stay here again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2013
Verified traveler

Better for families with children

Not a spot for romance. Good for families with kids. Right smack in town and a 2min stroll to Sairee beach. Good restaurant with happy hour specials and well priced yummy food.
Condition of hotel is very clean but maybe a bit run down. No real views. Property overlooks a vacant lot and some tarps hanging.
Great, friendly service.
Pool over run with screaming kids.
Partner

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Simple Life Resort Koh Tao
Moo 1 Sairee Beach,T. Koh Tao,A. Koh Phangan, 14/11, Ko Tao, Thailand

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