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Reviews of Simple Life Resort Koh Tao 3 stars

14/11 Moo 1, Sairee Beach, Sairee Beach, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand

#129 of 142 hotels in Koh Tao

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 65 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.9

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    5.8

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good hotel for a short term stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room requires some updating, such as repainting and replacing the furniture. Additionally, the air conditioning was noisy and not functioning properly.

    The location is excellent, and the facilities are convenient. The staff are friendly, accommodating, and always ready to assist.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    6.0
    Nice staff but too expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs some tlc, very run down and bathroom was abit grubby Over priced for what you get

    Only stayed for one night as we extended our stay in the area. Good air con, large comfy bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Unpleasant suprise, but otherwise a good place to say.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom had more or less untidy look (seams and all the small crevises looked dirty) and the toilet seat (cover and seating part) was detached from the bowl itself = broken. The hotel apparently uses quite strong bleach since unfortunately after one night my wife got an allergic reaction from the sheets. She had to sleep with some clothes on and on her own towel to avoid further irritation on her skin. This is the first time that this has happened to her and by investigating it was definitely the sheets. This is just a heads up for those with sensitive skin.

    The price was affordable and the reception was very helpful. The pool was nice and the yard was rather calm. The breakfast was good and the eating facilities worked well also as a lounge in the evening. The place was located right next to the main road but was placed well enough to block almost all traffic sounds. Also washing our clothes worked well. The hotel provided water and a new toilet paper roll every day.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Administration needs to be more organised. Didn't get any answer to my messages through Booking and at the end I didn't get picked up by the pier as it was offered. Also my laundry was lost for 2 days. Not much quality at the restaurant.

    Spacious and comfortable room with a big bathroom and a nice private terrace. It was good to have the garden with 🌴 🌴 around the pool to chill. Quiet Air conditioning and lighting in the room was much appreciated.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value , staff very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice to have pool onsite but felt pool could be cleaner or cleaned more often as Lots of leaves and at times insects .

    Good location easy to access beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really, would stay again :) One thing about Koh Tao in general is mosquitos, put your repellant on! Dengue fever is common in Tao apparently 😅

    Cozy nice room, very comfortable, view is not much at first sight but very special in it's own way :) Located right at the center of Sairee beach which was very comfy for a few days without scooter, at the same time away from the business, very quiet and peaceful. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow, unstable wifi, queen bed was made from 2 doubles

    Staff, room,location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    7.0
    Good vslue for money, some areas need improvment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 18 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Suprisingly the hotel has used the debit side of VISA card when check-in. Cleaning two times in 18 days is not enough. At least some minor ones like floor cleaning etc. Looked at the hotel had too few towels available. The ground floor and one flower pot full of water nearby caused mosquitos, the terace was ussble during evenings and nights which was a pity.

    A nice hotel anyway, good value for money. Good for shorter stays.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kettle in the room would be nice. Overall hotel isn’t looked after. Shower pressure was awful and room wasn’t cleaned the second day as cleaners took sign.

    The ladies on reception were absolutely amazing! Worked extremely long hours but were so lovely. Great location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    8.0
    hotel a bit run down feels like it’s recovering from covid
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    poor Wi-Fi in rooms TV didn’t work no kettle-sometimes you hit water / toilet roll few broken things in rooms

    lovely staff on reception and in restaurant good coffee nice pool

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    3.0
    Not impressed had to change room after 1 day. The rooms need repair they are dangerous and beds half is soft and other h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to move room as they did not book properly. Broken floor tile sticking up. Broken settee with back legs. One side of bed so hard like sleeping on plank of wood and pillow was far too high

    The breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing stay, expensive, neglected property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very neglected property, door was a nightmare to lock and unlock, hideous garden view of weeds, air con was good but left a puddle in night, and bathroom was not great with a black dirty shower head that was chest height. We’ve stayed in beautiful places for excellent price, unfortunately this was the most expensive one and by far the most disappointing.

    Good location and really lovely pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    5.0
    Suited us for our one night visit but wouldn’t want to stay any longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property and accommodations was dated , smelly bathroom , bed was clean , great for back packers . Not as photos on booking.com and had to pay a surcharge for using a Mastercard ( was my debit card) which wasn’t as advertised so will contact Booking.com on this

    Good position in Sairee beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    3.0
    Need full renovations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated room, old matters and linen, and general the room were not cleaned properly low water pressure , and bad smell on the bathroom and trace of fungal at edge of the sink, no electric plug near the bed and when I asked for power extension they told me you have to buy it yourself.

    good location , Nice staff which is expected all over Thailand

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    3.0
    Could do much better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I doubt this review will be published but I am critical and suggesting some steps that should be taken to improve the quality. What was wrong...no towels, no hot water, the pillows were so badly stained it was showing through the the pillow cases.No drinking glasses. Safe was broken, insect nest on the balcony, no clothes dryer despite all other rooms having them. Despite having the most expensive room, it was cleaned last we again had no clean towels. All the towels were grubby anyway.. Whilst things were put right after we mentioned them, It SHOULDN'T BE LIKE THIS. You need to train the people who prepare the rooms and maybe provide a check list they can use to make sure things are ready for new guests.The manager should be be checking that the lists have been completed accurately. This ensures repeatable quality which is what I expect paying the rates for the best rooms. You can do better. You have the potential to be a good hotel in a good location

    There was a nice plate of fruit in our room and to be picked up from the ferry was good. The staff were pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    1.0
    horrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything

    very old, dirty and over priced - BEWARE. pool isn’t clean either

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    5.0
    You will find better stay at this price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty and small pool. Terrible sewer and mold smell in the room. Rock hard bed and pillows. Ladies at the reception are not very willing to help or smile.

    Location. Busy area but still quiet room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    5.0
    Not worth the money...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are very old.. pictures on here are from when the place was built years ago... room looked as if the door had been broken it to a few times.. an smells damp... needs a good revamp

    Location is in the middle of everything you need

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Highly recomend this place. Whole personal is very friendly and always helpfull. I miss this place. Great location and clean rooms.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    5.0
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy as in centre. Had problems with dirty sheets, no hot water and complete loss of electricity. Had to change room

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    4.0
    Terrible. Glad to leave.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty Broken everything including air con Holes in towels sheets Rooms not cleaned unless pushed for No water No pillow cases Big groups staying very noisy

    Waitress and waiter at breakfast Free transport from pier

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    1.0
    Avoid
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I basically had to choose between a room with mould and sewage smell and a room were I saw insects in it. The first room assigned to me was just impossible to breathe in it - it was downstairs and the furniture was so old and mould smell super strong.. I asked to change rooms and they showed me another downstairs room - same story! Then they brought me upstairs and showed me 2 other rooms that had little insects in it. I finally stayed in another upstairs room, this was a bit better but still old furniture, dark, extremely noisy air con! Very basic breakfast and pool area.

    Location - is close to restaurants and lots of bars. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

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