Assava Dive Resort

3.0 star property

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Relax in comfort on the sandy shore, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sound of the sea.
Stroll along the paved pathway to the serene beachfront, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees.
Traditional building with a tiled roof and porch area, featuring a stone foundation and steps leading up to a seating area.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by trees, with comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a gazebo.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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22/1 Moo 3 Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, 84360
  • Chalok Viewpoint
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shark Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mae Haad Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Beach Front Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Garden Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Assava Dive Resort

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a library and tour/ticket assistance. Limited housekeeping is available.
Assava Dive Resort offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This Koh Tao hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Assava Dive Resort, you're just a quick walk from Chalok Baan Kao Bay. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at The Cove
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Chalok Baan Kao Bay and 7 minutes on foot from Chalok Viewpoint
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Assava Dive Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Koh Tao hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
The Cove – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: THB 250 for adults and THB 250 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cove

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately THB 250 for adults and from THB 250 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Property is also known as

Assava Dive Resort Koh Tao
Assava Dive Koh Tao
Assava Dive
Sunshine Divers Hotel Koh Tao
Assava Dive Resort Hotel
Assava Dive Resort Koh Tao
Assava Dive Resort Hotel Koh Tao

Assava Dive Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Did the job. Rooms were clean but very dated. Breakfast choices very limited, especially for vegetarians. All needs updating and upgrading for the price you are paying. Close to beach but beach needed cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chilled, quiet and very laid back

I loved it here, my second time as a solo traveller, I felt safe at all times. Everyone was so friendly and helpful, a few minutes walk to good restaurants, great coffee place, atm and shops. Everything you need for a relaxing time, I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
went diving in Koh Tao, Thailand through Assava Dive Resort. Beautiful accommodations and right off the ocean. Felt like paradise. I signed up for my open-water scuba diving PADI course with Steven Crane. An amazing teacher and explained everything. He removed the fear and hesitation I had about diving. I felt completely safe under his hands and he was with me for every dive. I loved it so much that I signed up for the advanced PADI open water course, and did ten dives with Steve. Brilliant experience and profound when I swam with a whale shark.

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nattika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a mom-daughter duo from the US. A great stay. The bungalows are older but clean. Bed very comfortable and AC works very well (this is important due to the heat). Restaurant serves delicious food (all meals) as well as great views. The dive shop on site is super convenient with a lot of great excursion offerings. We look forward to coming back to Assava again for future diving classes and programs. The hotel offers free shuttle to and from the pier as well as motor bike rentals. The resort is also walking distance to the beautiful Shark Bay where snorkeling was absolutely fantastic (sea turtles!!) Staff friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront resort with spacious, comfortable rooms. The food at its restaurant is excellent, and there are several other good options nearby. A highlight is the area with view to the bay, where I used to eat and relax in the evenings. The swimming pool is also nice, albeit sometimes shared with diving classes.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deluxe garden twin

Room was very comfortable, AC worked well, wifi was good. Restaurant food was ok, I enjoyed the restaurants down the street better. There's a 7-11 and a pharmacy down the road along with 2 ATMs. Lots of restaurants in the street. I stayed 8 nights and went diving 6 days. Great instructors and divemasters. Located in a quieter area compared to Sai Ri Beach and I much prefer it. Diving was in small groups (3-18 people?) as opposed to crazy large groups (looked like 30-50 people?) at Sai Ri Beach. I liked the personable atmosphere where you get to know everyone you are diving with and you also get to know your divemasters. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of our favourite stays while in Thailand for 3 weeks. We stayed in quaint, rustic bungalows. Very picturesque setting, located in beautiful bay. Great little restaurant & bar on site has great food and drink, very reasonable but if you want something else there are places within walking distance. We did intro dive with the resort dive operation - a superb experience - well worth considering if you are staying there. You don't have to be a diver to enjoy this resort. Staff is great. If time was our own we would have extended our stay. Highly recommend for people who don't make a habit of looking for where to assign demerit points - its not perfect but it is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness

Average

The main focus here is diving. Not food, drink or the rooms. We stayed at probably the best chalet (by the beach) and it was small, basic and the a/c couldn't keep up with the modest heat. We had to pay for an upgrade as the "delux" chalet was a cupboard. Unfortunately, if you stay at a dive resort, they're nearly all like this
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place . I can’t say enough good things . The staff was awesome. location perfect . Awesome dive instructors . Amazing value
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Dive masters and instructors were very patient and kind. Will return here on the next trip!

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay at this resort in a beachside deluxe bungalow which was beautiful, right next to the sea. Area is quiet as I wanted but plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. My only complaint would be that you only get to choose one thing off the breakfast menu, meaning you can’t have fruit and egg or egg and toast with jam, I have been travelling for nearly a month now and this is the only time I have found this.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Good Dive facilities and personnel. Hotel Service was not quite as friendly by Thai standards. Rooms were adequate for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet. Couldn't swim in bay due to very very shallow water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Pat, Vancouver Island, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just a few steps away from the beach

Very attentive staff checking in and helpful at diving centre. Restaurant food was good, reasonably priced and staff were eager to serve it right. Very nice little bay with diving resorts and snorkeling close by. My only complaint is the bed was hard as rock, like sleeping on boards, no sheets and ran out of toilet paper pretty quickly. I didn’t bother to ask for more, just used the box of tissues. I did find prices for same room varied between booking companies so work shopping around. Overall a good stay, I would easily stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

olivier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rad
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent séjour passé dans cet établissement. Petit chalet confortable dans un resort et centre de plongée. Très bon accueil et service, petit déjeuner très agréable servi vue mer. Nuits calmes, proches de superbes plages pour faire du snorking. Nous y avons louer un scooter pour découvrir les petits joyaux de la côte
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paikka oli siisti ja huone oli mukava sänky hyvä Sisään tullessa ei ollut opastusta resepsuuniin niin tuli harhailtua hieman Mainostivat uima-allasta mutta se oli jatkuvassa sukellus opetus käytössä
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Le personnel est très peu jovial, le service au restaurant est d'une lenteur jamais vu. c'est vrai que c'est un centre de plongée mais si il ne veulent pas d'autres clientele ils n'ont qu'a ne louer qu'aux plongeurs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario Fabian Ortega

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Alomejor esperaba más por las fotos del lugar. El cuarto tipo cabaña independiente muy bien, cuarto amplio y fresco, cama confortable y ducha con buena presión pero moja todo el baño. Tiene entrada al mar pero no es una buena elección playa, del tiempo q estuvimos ahí nadie se metió al mar, optamos por irnos a tatooh beach q está cerca. El staff te resuelve pero sientes como q estás molestando, no hay la típica sonrisa tailandesa. El último día no nos querían dar el desayuno q estaba incluido hasta q fui a recepción a reclamar. No regresaría, invertiría un poco más para un lugar con mejor playa, pero tampoco fue mala la estadía.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tolle gepflegte Anlage mit Frangipani. Gute Matratzen und sauber! Gute Auswahl an leckerem Essen. Nettes junges Team. Wir fühlten uns sofort sehr wohl. Die Backpacker aus Berlin
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, perfect for when taking ypur diving courses. A bit displacing with the info about the beach, theres basicslly no possibility to swim at the beach. Otherwise lovely place, perfect symbiosis with the diving courses
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024