Chintakiri Resort

Thailand , Koh Tao
Koh Tao, 19/59-77 Moo 3, 19/59-77
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10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Michael

A lovely resort in Chalok bay. The staff are really friendly, the breakfast was excellent (menu choices, not a buffet) and the small pool was great too refresh after a day snorkeling.

If you aren't hiring a moped think carefully about this resort. The walk up the drive is about 200m and is brutally steep. We managed but you need to be prepared.

Otherwise the hotel is excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Tamer

Great staff. Quiet location.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Anna

I loved my stay at Chintakiri Resort. The rooms are spacious with strong AC and a fan. Each room has a large balcony with an incredible view of the bay. The facilities are very nice, including a small, but very nice infinity pool with a gorgeous view. Breakfast is made to order. Every employee was friendly and so helpful. They will offer suggestions for outings and help you to book. Please note that this resort is up a very steep hill that is quite a climb (even when you are in-shape) and the resort itself is full of stairs. You must be easily mobile to stay here. And unless you rent a scooter, you will spend quite a bit of money for taxis to/from the resort ($300-$500 baht per one-way trip). As a solo female traveler I felt very safe at this resort (and on Koh Tao in general) and would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2024

Alicia

I had the most wonderful stay at Chintakiri. The team who worked there were fantastic - so friendly and helpful! The views were spectacular. The rooms were simple but had everything I needed. Shower and air con were great and bed was comfy. The balcony was big and had a stunning view. Pool was clean and food was great. It was a hike to get up there though and I would recommend hiring a scooter if you do stay there. The workout to walk up is well worth what you get once you arrive!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2023

Edward

we just stayed here for over two weeks and enjoyed our stay very much. the ladies (staff) were friendly and attentive. the cabin was good with everything you'd expect from a 4 star resort. perhaps a little noisy from mopeds on occasion but that's common on KT. powerful air con.
the infinity pool was great, it became a 'home base' to look forward to after a day out enjoying the island.
food was standard Thai offerings, some fish options would have meant me giving 5* ratings across the board.
it is up a steep hill off the main road but if you get a moped or taxis that won't be a problem.
\"High Bar\" One (with the connotations that are implied) is right next door and good for chilling on an evening with great views.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Julie

A hidden gem

We had an absolutely wonderful stay, yes the hill/steps are a challenge but so worth it. The rooms are simply furnished and very comfortable, with amazing views especially if you have a room at reception level or above. Shower gel, shampoo and hairdryer on request
Situated close to some lovely beaches eg Shark Bay and Freedom Beach and bars and restaurants. Staff are incredibly helpful, organising taxis, a snorkel trip and even pulling out all the stoos to swiftly retriever a handbag I left in a taxi (all credit to the honesty and integrity of the lovely Thai people, I also left a pair of very good sunglasses in a bar down the hill (a bad run of losing things on my part) , and they were handed back to me when I searched the next day). Breakfast was lovely, cooked to order. Such a lovely personal, attentive service, thank you Chintakiri xx

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2019

Julian

Beautiful tranquil spot

Pretty dated but most of the Koh Tao hotels are. These are separated bungalows sitting on the side of a mountain overlooking Shark’s bay. The views are incredible. A bit of a hike up the road to the hotel so be prepared for that. Close to dive shops and great food and services. This was excellent for the price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Alexander

Couldn't have been better!

One of my favorite hotels ever, all categories.
Loacted a bit up a hill it had a great view of the ocean and also the lush green trees beneath.
The resort was clean and well maintained.
The staff was absolutely fantastic. So helpful and kind all the time.
My plan was to stay here for half my duration in Koh Tao then try living in another part of the island but I ended up extending my stay here because it was so enjoyable. Next time I go to the island there's no doubt, I'm staying at chintakiri again.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The staff were really friendly, the room was nice, a very strong WiFi connection. Best bit was it wasn’t a buffet breakfast, they cooked to order. The location was good as it was easy to access things yet quiet and peaceful but not suitable for the unfit as on a very steep hill.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Impeccable Service , very dedicated staff ! The pictures are exactly what the property looks like ! The pool is simply fantastic

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2018

James

Great resort, great location

This small resort was great in every way. The view from our balcony was unbelievable (we stayed in one of the highest rooms). Staff service was fantastic - they were very accomodating and friendly. The pool was great to relax in and the view was amazing. The food from the restaurant was delicious. The location was perfect for us - privately tucked away up a hill but other food/bar/shopping services within a short stroll. One thing interested holidayers should be aware of is that it is located at the top of a really steep hill. And the resort itself has many steps. So if you are't into walking I'd recommend scooter hire. I'd happily stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

charming!

terrific location, very comfortable spot, wish we could have stayed longer!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2017

kathryn

Ok hotel with a view

We booked chintakiri because it was more expensive than the place we were originally looking at so we thought we would be getting a better hotel. We booked for one night with the idea to extend our stay if we liked it.
Pros
- amazing view! One of the best on the island. Waking up and seeing the view, or looking out while eating breakfast is priceless
- good size, clean rooms
- shower has good water volume and the water is hot.
- comfortable beds
- wifi ok
- has a (small) pool.
- villas have a good size balcony looking out to the view

Cons
- steep driveway and lots of steps. Walkways are narrow. Driveway is navigable with a scooter but I wouldn't do this with a passenger.
- outside door doesn't close well and there are gaps in the wood. A concern for bugs coming in at night but you can at least close a second set of doors to the bedroom to stop mosquitoes coming in.
- one staff member had a crying child onsite during our one night stay which was quite disruptive.
- some very noisy animals (that sound like a rubber duck) onsite. We were woken multiple times in the night by this animal.
- if someone hoons up the driveway while you're sleeping, and your villa is next to the driveway, it will wake you up.
- devices charge extremely slowly using their power points.
- the fridge in our room did not work.

We could have stayed more nights, but we went back down the road and viewed some rooms at another hotel. These were half the price compared to chintakiri and were clea

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2017

Andy

Hillside getaway, perfect ocean views

We stayed here as a young couple as part of our honeymoon. Originally we had booked to stay for 6 nights and ended up staying for 9 nights!

Chintakiri is a blissful hillside \"resort\" with one of the most beautiful views on Koh Tao.

I'll bullet point my reviews below to make it easier to skip to info you may require.

ROOM: we stayed in a Deluxe Pavilion, no.104. As far as we could tell it has the best view of the bay and ocean beyond, and some of the sunsets we incredible. The room itself is very comfortable, the bed and pillows too. It's rustic in style, split over two levels with bathroom and storage upstairs. They're spacious and clean and the shower connected to the aircon is always hot with good water pressure. The rooms are cleaned everyday with fresh towels and complimentary water is given, for that you'll be thankful.

LOCATION: located high up a hill it is quite a climb up. But it's well worth it when you get there as it's away from the hustle of the streets below, which can be busy with people and traffic. The climb is only 5 minutes from \"street level\" but very steep! Walking distance to the beaches, although the one at the bottom only really available during low tide. Be sure to walk to Freedom Beach (via) beach boardwalk and wading through the ocean in higher tide. Freedom Beach does get busy during the day.
Hire a motorcycle or bike and make your way to Shark Bay (entering through Rocky Resort to avoid hefty 100B pp fee). The snorkelling here is brilliant

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

Petra

Beautiful and clean hotel with a great view

We had a great stay at Chintakiri Resort. Staff was really nice. The room is very beautiful and clean and the view from the balcony is amazing. Pool-area is very beautiful. The way up to the hotel is very steep.

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Great view, terrible room

Was given a room which was right beside a busy lane leading to a bar. Trucks and scooters going up and down all day, followed by the sound of drunk people leaving the bar, got a terrible nights sleep due to this.
When I asked for an alternative room I was the told they were fully booked however the hotel did not seem busy at all.
Had the expectations of spending the night relaxing on my balcony Enjoying the view which was impossible with the happening 10 ft away from my balcony.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Great Views

Chintakiri is an excellent resort. The views are unbeatable on the island. It is a bit of a hike up the hill, but the views from the restaurant and pool make it worth it. The breakfast is made to order and included in the price, which to me is a bonus. The area of Koh Tao that Chintakiri is located is perfect. The beaches are some of the best in the world, my personal favorite. The snorkeling is great, diving is of course perfect, and the beaches are shallow, clear blue water, and little waves. The rooms are large with balcony and have everything you'd want or need. The staff is extremely helpful in booking tours, transportation, or anything else you'd need. I would definitely recommend Chintakiri for anyone going to Koh Tao and wanting to be in a more private, secluded area with nearby restaurants and beaches. There is also a yoga studio in the town. The thing I like most about Chintakiri is that you are away from all the congestion that you might experience near the pier. The price is very reasonable, and as someone that usually is ok with just a bed and willing to do with less at a hostel, Chintakiri was worth every bit. If you're on a budget you can splurge a little on Chintakiri because you will save money elsewhere in Koh Tao. There are nearby vistas and viewpoints that are worth a visit. There is free pick up from the pier and drop off as well. Must visit to see for yourself. You won't be let down.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2016

Pavel

Great stay

Excellent place great view , nice staff. You need a bike or take taxi (500 bahts) if you need to go to Sairee

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2016

Amy

Everything's great but the hill

Only down part is the steep hill, BUT we discovered stairs that cut the steepest part of the hill out so if you stay here make sure you use that entrance/exit!! View is amazing from the hotel and the rooms are modern and clean. Breakfast options are amazing and so delicious!! Staff was super friendly. Also best part is they send staff to pick you up from the pier without even me asking... It was the best surprise

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Great hotel on a steep little hill. Excellent staff, and possibly the best views of the island. We loved it.

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2016

Joe

1 night stay and pleasantly surprised with this hotel. Although it is up a very steep hill this allows you to have a lovely view from both balcony and pool. Service was very good. One down point was the air con as it took a long time to cool room and when out of room you have to remove the key from power.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

stunning views over bay from rooms

Had a nice stay for 2 nights, stunning views from morning to night from balcony and stunning pool overlooking it all but hotel is located at the quiter bottom bit of the island and has an extremely large steep hill up to it. If you are planning on renting a scooter it is much easier to get up and down if not, be prepared for some 5 minuting hiking from the road on about a 30% hill :) all in all tho great stay ...

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2016

Joe

Excellent views and top service

A wonderful hill-top hotel with fantastic views of the bay. Top friendly service, the staff here work long and hard and are always helpful. Great food, and a pool with view that you won't tire of!

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Great view location

Enjoyed the amazing view from our room and was able to scuba dive nearby
The staff was very kind and helpful
They picked us up at the pier when we arrived.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2015

Gavin

I'd recommend Chintakiri

Really enjoyed our stay. The room was a little old but everything was in working order and very comfy. The staff were amazing and very good at recommending places to go and see. The food at Chintakiri was the best we had on koh tao and reasonably priced. The pool was nice to have a dip and watch the sunset over the bay. Free transfer to and from the pier was a welcome addition.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2015

Charles

Amazing vista, wonderful service.

This place is wonderful. I think the mattress was a little hard, but that might be an American's preference.

The service was impeccable. It's Thailand, which is just a different place. You can't expect the same kinds of attention to detail and courtesy you get from everyone at a hotel in the US. The primary staff here are incredible. They're all very nice, but they're young women who appear to live on the complex and are likely far from home so I gave them a lot of leeway. Still, they were the best Thai hosts we had in Thailand.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2015

Brian

Great view and position

the hotel rooms and restaurant has a great view and is handy to other restaurants and bars and beaches but the walk back up to the hotels is not for the fragile ,as its on a very steep hill

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Great place to stay

Stayed here for six nights. As you've heard, the resort is on a hill. There are three rows of rooms, the first row is pretty much right next to the road which goes by the front of the hotel.

Staff are friendly, the food is quite good, and breakfast is great, especially given that it is free.

All around a very nice place to stay.

The only real issue is the road at the front of the hotel. There is another restaurant/bar/hotel that shares the road. Definitely check out this venue by the way, very relaxed environment, good food, great view. The problem is that throughout the day, the road is used reasonably often in order to reach this restaurant. As a result, the peace and quiet of the resort is disturbed throughout the day. A bit unpleasant, but it did not bother us.

I recommend that you ask for a room a bit away from the road. We were in the second row, and it was fine. It can get a bit noisy during the day, but it's not a big deal.

Great resort, but maybe the price is just a tad too high.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2015

Pierre-Louis

Awesome stay

Everything was perfect !
Location : Hidden from busy streets, next to the beaches and restaurants
Staff : Really helpful and nice
Rooms : Clean rooms, big beds and amazing view
Breafkast : choice between 9 breakfasts
I highly recommended to any of you!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2015

Kevin

Amazing hotel, steep hill

Hotel is incredibly beautiful and quiet. Staff are great. One important note, hotel is up a very steep hill which most taxis and bikes are not capable of climbing. Additionally, one you are at the hotel. There are many more stairs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2015

Colm

Great hotel...great view of beach.

Stayed for four nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great food, quiet location and walking distance to shops, bars and the beach. Hotel staff were wonderful...quiet, polite and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2015

Joanna

Incredible stay

I highly recommend staying at Chintakiri. It is away from the main hustle of Sairee beach but still easily accessible and lots of restaurants and everything you need nearby. It is up a very steep hill but how else will you get amazing views! There are plenty of scooter hires just at the bottom of the drive so all very easy to get around the island. Staff are wonderful and so hospitable. Would stay here again in an instant.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Florian

Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und geräumig. Das Personal super lieb und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück wird nach Katte bestellt und hat ebenfalls geschmeckt. Der Pool ist klein aber fein. Allerdings war es keine Abkühlung sondern eher eine Badewanne ;) Scooter kann man direkt in der Unterkunft leihen. Ein einziger negativer Punkt: es gab keinen Wasserkocher um Kaffee oder Tee zu trinken

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Poppe

Underbar utsikt från både rum och pool. Personalen är trevlig och hjälpsam. Räkna med en brant backe upp till hotellet och en morgonpigg tupp. Överlag riktigt trevlig vistelse.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Benjamin

Sehr nettes Personal. Zimmer waren top sauber. Einrichtung etwas älter - aber nicht schlimm

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Séjour paradisiaque à Koh Tao

Hôtel avec un emplacement et une vue exceptionnelle ! Plage à pieds moins de 5min.
Chambre spacieuse et confortable avec balcon et vue sur la baie. Piscine et transats au calme avec une vue imprenable. Petit déjeuner inclus. Personnel accueillant et à l’écoute.
Accès via une pente raide (ok avec un scooter 150cc ou 160cc), possibilité de laisser le scooter en bas et monter à pieds.
Hôtels avec escaliers et marches pour accès aux chambres.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Dominique

Cet hôtel à taille humaine est extrêmement agréable, calme et bien tenu, on s'y sent bien.
L'ensemble du personnel est bienveillant et très aimable, toujours prêt à vous rendre service.
La structure est propre. Les serviettes de toilette sont changées tous les jours. Les petits déjeuners sont servis à table en choisissant son menu avec une vue magnifique sur la baie.
L'hôtel dispose d'une piscine à débordement (non testée) magnifique elle aussi.
Souvent évoquée mais c'est bien vrai, l'hôtel est situé sur les hauteurs et donc la pente pour l'atteindre est bien raide. Pour cette raison, cette structure n'est pas adaptée aux personnes ayant des problèmes de mobilité mais aussi par rapport aux escaliers.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2024

FREDDY

Fair value for price, friendly staff, no red flags

Small, family-run style hotel in the mountain. Decent restaurant. Very friendly staff. Great views. Far from everything, but then just like 70% of koh tao's hotels, wherever they are located. If you rent a motorbike or are willing to move across the island by taxi, you will be fine. The beach closer to this hotel is not the nicest / cleanest in koh tao. Laundry and other restaurants 5-10 min walk. They should have a shuttle service to mae haad, it would add +10 points to the overall experience. Happy nonetheless.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2024

Tim

The view from the breakfast room and pool is amazing. The whole staff is nice and helpful and care about you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2024

Celyn

Sehr angenehmer und ruhiger Aufenthalt. Alles war sehr sauber. Der Ausblick ist wunderschön! Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

note

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แต่ละห้องทางขึ้นชันนิดหน่อย
้ครื่องปรับอากาศตัวเล็กไม่เหมาะกับห้อง ทำความเย็นได้ช้า
ทางเข้าลำบากหน่อยสูงชัน ตีองขับรถอย่างระมัดระวัง
ไม่ติดทะเล
อาหารเช้าไม่ใช่บุฟเฟ่ต์
มีสระว่ายนํ้าแบบ infinity pool

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Etienne

Super resort

Super hotel en hauteur, vue sur la mer, calme et tranquille.
petit déjeuner varié et bon. Personnel acceuillant et disponible. Villa cosi et bien aménagé

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Tolle Unterkunft mit super Ausblick

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Chintakiri Resort sehr genossen. Die Bungalows mit eigener Terrasse sind sehr geräumig und man hat ausreichend Stauraum bzw. Ablageflächen.
Das Frühstück kann man aus verschiedenen Menüs auswählen (z.B. English Breakfast, Banana Pancakes) und auch Kaffee wird auf Wunsch gerne nachgefüllt. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Um die Insel besser erkunden zu können, empfiehlt es sich, einen Roller anzumieten. Dies kann man problemlos in der Nähe der Unterkunft machen.
Restaurants, Geschäfte und auch die Shark Bay sind allerdings auch fußläufig zu erreichen.
Leider ist der Transfer vom bzw. zum Pier nicht inklusive. Das Personal unterstützt aber gerne bei der Organisation.

Wir können das Chintakiri Resort mit gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen und würden die Unterkunft auch wieder buchen...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Jaime ivan

Excelente. Lo. Mejor el servicio. Y atención

Excelente. Todo bien. Buena ubicación. Limpio. Buen desayuno. Cerca de la playa. A 5 minutos de restaurantes y otros. Tiene una subida o cuesta bien pronunciada para cuando vas o vienes caminando. Al final tus piernas te lo agradecen. Lo mejor el servicio y atención del personal. Eso hace la diferencia. Volveré

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2019

Christina

Fantastisk personale og service var god. Men mange firben og det ene hus lugtede fælt.
Så blandet anmeldelse. De ansatte var fantastiske😜

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2019

Verified traveler

The silence the breathtaking view from our balcony. Frienly staff. I was not satisfied about how to close the door of my room, airco was not sufficient . room stay far to long hot.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Johanne

Calme sur les hauteurs de l'île

Hotel sur les hauteurs de l'ile, au calme avec vue superbe sur Chalok Bay. Le bungalow était spacieux, la literie vraiment très confortable et nous avons apprécié l'accueil et la disponibilité de l'équipe.
Il y a un service de transport gratuit de/vers le Pier pour votre arrivée/départ, pour lequel il faut prévenir avant votre arrivée.
Excellente adresse.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2018

Michel

Boutique resort with great views and service

Nice rooms with large balcony and excellent views over see. Very comfortable with good restaurant and great hotel personnel helping you whenever needed. We would definitely consider coming back if we would visit Koh Tao again. Close yo Shark Bay where you can safely watch baby sharks with snorkles borrowed from the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great view

Pick this hotel for the excellent view over Chalok bay and the helpful staff. If you don’t have a scooter you will be paying for taxi everywhere (~400 THB one way to Sairee). And yes, the hill is difficult for everyone and near impossible for some. Good value for money if direct beach access isn’t a top prio.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2018

Hendrik

Quiet uphill resort in Chalok Baan Khao

We really liked the quietness of the place. No traffic, beautiful and well maintained gardens and a small swimming pool with the best view over Chalok Baan Khao Bay you can immagine. Bungalows have a nice design and two levels. Both levels get very hot. Only ‘downstairs’ you have aircon, which cools the place down fairly quickly. But bathroom and dressing area stay unpleasantly warm. Big compliment for the nice smelling bath towels though! View from balcony is great, but without shade a bit useless. All in all the bungalows are a bit old and maybe a bit pricey for what you get compared to neighboring islands. Breakfast is a la carte, the girls from the restaurant and reception are extremely friendly. Food is good and affordable. Excellent pick up and drop off service to the pier. Downside is the short (10 minutes) but very steep climb uphill. Once a day was enough for us. Nice restaurants and bars around the bay. No parties, just chilling. We didn’t go to the beach itself (no sun beds, no swimming) Plenty of shops in the little village. A snorkeling tour is highly recommended.

Partner