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Reviews of The Tarna Resort, Koh Tao 4 stars

68 Moo 1, T. Koh Tao, Suratthani , 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand

#61 of 162 hotels in Koh Tao

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 279 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was construction next door but you could barely hear it and it was only during the day

    Had a beautiful view

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    A great escape on a beautiful island
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The entrance to the reception is a steep path

    Beautiful bungalows built into the slopes of a mountain with direct access to the pool from the balcony. Excellent facilities for obtaining a diving certificate, a very helpful team to ensure your stay runs smoothly, and two friendly cats at the reception. Shuttle service available to the pier and small town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The welcome we received from the reception team upon arrival could have been better and felt very rushed and like they had something better to do. I would say this was just one individual and the rest of the team throughout the stay were welcoming and good.

    The villa sea view room was lovely, really clean, very comfortable bed and the view was brilliant!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sunset Grand Seaview
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hike up to your room in the insane heat, especially room 401! Communication via WhatsApp was a bit rude at times No room service after 3, unless it’s ordered in from elsewhere

    It was very clean and rooms were spacious and nice! Lots of cute cats too Very helpful with shuttles to and from the pier!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was in one of the villas that has a private swimming pool and all was fantastic .. except that the pool everybody has access as it is not with a fence .. and that was causing us not a good experience as several people were in our private pool having a bath. Would be good if the hotel has an action on that to avoid that kind of situations

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit far away form the entrance , and on the pool some of the tiles were broken and you can cut yourself by mistake

    The property is well maintained and clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Voila do with some TLC. Tiles in the swimmingpool has fallen off and some are loose.

    Amazing views! Really enjoyed staying in the bungalows. Nice, clean room with a large balcony with seaview. Great staff and shuttleservice!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    A good option among those available in Ko Tao
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    As other reviewers have noted, the location is up hill from town ... this walk was not too bad, but the stairs leading up to our room were quite steep (and a pain to climb up after the uphill climb). Additionally, the breakfast is adequate by US standards (which are very low), but not "nice" by Asian standards. The in-house restaurant lacks tasty vegetarian options. The staircase is not well lit up at night, which can be very problematic if it rains. The "hot" water in the shower was lukewarm at best, though this was bearable since the weather was hot and muggy. Finally, losing a room key (which would not be a big deal in chain hotels) can incur an expensive THB 500 fine ... we almost lost ours but thankfully someone found it in the dining area and returned it!

    Overall, the room was nicely appointed and comfortable. We had a nice view of the ocean, though the rooftop obstructed it a bit. From what we observed on Sairee Beach, this was one of the nicer properties close to town. The air conditioning and Wi-Fi worked well in the room, and I was able to take Zoom video calls with no issue. The location was a 10-minute walk to the beginning of the Sairee beach stretch, lots of nice restaurants close by. There is an infrequent free shuttle to town, and they offer a paid service outside scheduled times (which is cheaper than the local taxis). There was also an inexpensive laundry just across the street from the hotel, which did a pretty decent job. There is a 5-star PADI dive shop on site, which currently shares facilities with Black Turtle Scuba Shop (which is also top-notch). While we did not use the on-site dive shop as it was a bit more pricy than those in Sairee Beach, it seemed like a good option if you value convenience.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa Hillside
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi/TV reception was spotty. The drive back to the hotel wasn't easy since the road was very steep. If you aren't driving, please also do expect a little hike up to your room from the reception.

    We had an amazing time here. The view from the room was absolutely stunning, particularly for sunset. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of a door to the bathroom is inconvenient.

    The place and location are wonderful, I already miss this view from the balcony!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    Nice 5 days stay in the Tarna resort. Hotel is lovely. Staff are very friendly ,customer Service was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Where our room was located it to much steep walking to get up and down to the room by foot. So between the heat and walking but the time you get to your room your legs are tired. The hotel does offer a golf caddy to bring you up but not convenient if you’re coming home from the town and it’s a little on the late side.

    The property is lovely and you get a real feel of nature. It was gorgeous waking up every morning with the view of the sea ,nothing more tranquil. We love the hotel , they have everything to facilitate your stay. From umbrellas to beach towels.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa Hillside
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cause we take the ferry and arrived in early morning around 9 am. So we have to wait until check in time. And no place to take a shower with hot weather. Need to go work with rent motorbike.

    Quiet and nice location on hills. Close to Hinwong bay. Nice staff. Good breakfast. Room was great and nice sunset view.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was unpleasant and unclear. The location is not so good, if you don't rent a motorbike it is not practical to stay there.

    The room with pool access is very nice. Clean and well equipped. The shuttling service was helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice hotel, the room was clean and a great size. The staffs were really nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend booking this hotel!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    7.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast, air conditioner was broken but the staff took it really seriously

    pool, facilities, location, staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were only 4 sun beds around the pool, and the bartender wasn’t around much to take orders. We also noticed that the sink tap in the bathroom was constantly leaking

    The staff were very attentive and extremely polite, the resort offers golf cart rides to and from the resort as well as a shuttle. The breakfast buffet was the best selection that we’ve had in Thailand so far. The resort is in a good location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    8.0
    Great room but no food available after 3pm
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant closes at 3pm you can order room service after 3pm but the menu is limited. The rooms are far away from reception and if you’re out you have to get a golf buggy back to your room

    The room and view were great! The transfer was really helpful to have, breakfast was good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    We liked Tarna so we did a second booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite with Bath Tub
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One pool is for scuba dive shop, the other shared is small with few sunbeds. A construction site is close which didn‘t bother us nor could we hear when we were inside the honey moon suite.

    Nice view, calm area/surrounding, close to popular streets with restaurants and bars. Clean room and cosy bed. Free shuttle service to and from pier. Young cats live there who love to be stroked. Wifi worked well on our room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Glass walls perhaps not the best choice for bathroom if you want any privacy

    Great view, nice resort with lovely cats

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was allowed to take to the room for a sick spouse

    Poolside villa was great

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Sunset Grand Seaview
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    The room was spacious and comfortable with a very nice view. The swimming pool is on the small side but nice. The staff was nice and efficient. A special mention to Jack at breakfast who is smiling and charming. The cats in the lobby are to die for. They are purring machines.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel at good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooftop was close when we were there

    Everything lookes very clean and new. They have nice breakfast and cafe place at the top floor. We took the pool access room and it was great

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom closed in a glass box was at least weird and the bathroom has no privacy.

    Very nice area with all you would need

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in Kho Tao
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Pool Access
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Unfortunately not much storage in the room to put your cloths. Also, NO privacy at all in the toilettes or the shower (no blind door, only a fully transparent glace door with direct view in the room... I personally found this quite unpleasant. Breakfast is fine, but a bit basic. Do not expect much. The hotel has a very nice rooftop bar with sunset view, but there is clearly no wish to take advantage of it. Unfortunately there is a lake of investment to make this spot nice & cosy. Some progress could be made (better furniture, better lights, some music in the evening ?)

    Overall, I had an excellent stay at Tarna Align. The hotel is well located, a few minutes walking distance from the beach (you can enjoy a free shuttle on the evening). Be aware it's on a hill so better to rent a scooter. The pool access rooms are the best: they give you access to a private pool shared with 2/3 rooms & private sun beds on your terrasse (the general pool is very small and not super nice...) Rooms are quite cosy, and well equipped. Good amenities in the bathroom. I do not put more than 8/10 because I think the hotel price-range is a bit high and services does not align with a 4* hotel (when you pay 150/200€ a night in Thailand you expect a certain level of services, and this hotel is below what other 4* provide in the region for the same price).

    Stayed in August 2024

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