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Ao Tanote at the east coast of Koh Tao


Destination: KohTao

The leading Island for Dive Training -- and a Haven for Snorkelers

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The picturesque bay Ao Tanote on the east coast of Koh Tao can be reached by an extremely steep and adventurous concrete road (4,5 km from Ban Mae Hat).

Various resorts offer bungalows situated under the palm trees and on the rocks. The approximately 200-meter-long beach is scattered with beautiful rocks. Many fish can be seen in the different hard corals near the large rocks in the bay.
Here in Ao Tanote snorkeling and diving is possible right from the shore, particularly in the lower water around the rocks in the middle and to the left edge of the bay. A large diversity of species can be found here.
The water is usually very quiet in August but during winter the sea is rough. All bungalows in the bay are often fully booked in August.


Our team enjoyed this bay the most in all Southern Thailand: 
all t-globers were snorkeling enthusiastically here for hours. Gaeng made an underwater video of a passing reef shark, more than a minute long.

If you go snorkeling towards Laem Thian, you can see large fish, for example barracudas and non-aggressive reef sharks up to 2 meters in length, which move predominantly at the bottom of the reef.

Family Tanote Bay Resort

Black Tip Dive Resort
Snorkeling in Ao Tanote
Right on the 200 m long beach there are six bungalow resorts. Only a few bungalows are located right on the sandy beach (especially both bungalows in the front row of Mountain Reef) and are quickly occupied, but you can grab them if you call ahead for reservation.
Bungalows
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Family Tanote Bay Resort - Accommodation
 from 800 to 3,500 Baht
Tel.: 077-456757 or 077-456759
Family Tanote Bay Resort (แฟมมิลี่ โตนด เบย์ รีสอร์ท) (AoTanote)
Rates: 800 to 3,500 Baht

The Family Tanote Bay Resort is a beautiful clean resort set on the steep hillside with many flowering bushes and trees. A small sandy beach between round rocks is large enough for guests.
The older basic bungalows are situated on the steep southern hillside, the mainly large and newer bungalows on the more gentle slope on the eastern hillside. The party simple furnishings and the high room rates are outweighed by the unique location of the resort. The very spacious family bungalows with air-condition, two king size beds and western bathroom cost 3000 Baht for 4 people, they are situated conveniently close to the beach.
The restaurant with rather uncomfortable seating does not invite to stay long, however it is rather full in the evenings. Only in August, bungalows are fully booked for days ahead, the rate increases then 100 or 500 Baht respectively. The staff consists of Burmese workers, the management is friendly, yet it is not always ready to help for special requests.
A small shop sells snacks and basic supplies during the day, internet access is available as well. The Family Tanote Bay Resort offers a variety of services such as travel information and ticket reservation, international phone service, Thai massage, laundry service, boat trips around the island, money exchange and snorkeling equipment for rent.

40/1 Moo 3 Ao Tanote, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84280
Tel.: 077-456757 or 077-456759 - Fax.: 077-456758

Bungalows
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Tel.: 077-456531 or 081-9686000
Not Rated
Bamboo Huts (แบมบูฮัท ) (AoTanote)

Bamboo Huts is located on the hillside amongst palm trees and with a beautiful view of the bay. Clean and gorgeous bamboo huts are located on the rocks, some of them come with a private pool. Good restaurant, set back from the beach.

Tanote Bay, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84280
Tel.: 077-456531 or 081-9686000

Dive Resort
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Black Tip Dive Resort - Accommodation
 from 400 to 2,000 Baht
Tel.: 077-456488 or 077-456489
Black Tip Dive Resort (แบล็กทิฟ ไดว์ รีสอร์ท) (AoTanote)
Rates: 400 to 2,000 Baht

Black Tip Dive Resort is an excellent place for divers. It features a choice of different rooms: economy, family room and bungalows with air-conditioning or fan. All rooms are equipped with hot water and 24 hour electricity. Black Tip Dive Resort also offers various kinds of massages such as Thai Massage and Aloe Vera Massage. Dive courses as well as a variety of water sports are available.
We know the owner, Khun Aram “Dam” Limsakul, as one of the foremost dive school operators since he started his dive resort in Ao Tanote. It is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the island.

40/5 Moo 3, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84280
Tel.: 077-456488 or 077-456489 - Fax.: 077-456489

Bungalows
Diamond Resort - Accommodation
 from 2,000 Baht
Tel.: 077-456591
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Poseidon Resort - Accommodation
 from 400 to 1,200 Baht
Tel.: 077-456734-5
Poseidon Resort (โพไซดอน รีสอร์ท) (AoTanote)
Rates: 400 to 1,200 Baht

Poseidon Bungalows offers various traditional style bungalows. There is a choice of wooden bungalows as well as larger concrete bungalows with balcony and beautiful views, located on a gentle slope under the palm trees. Restaurant in front on the rocky beach, sometimes there is loud music from the speakers. Pick up from the pier by jeep.

Ao Tanote , Ban Sairee , Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84360
Tel.: 077-456734-5

Bungalows
Mountain Reef - Accommodation
 from 500 to 2,000 Baht
Tel.: 077-456697 or 081-9562916
My favorite bungalows in Thailand?
Four of them are here in Tanote Bay: To enjoy the view I stay in one of the two simple bungalows of Family Tanote Bay Resort, up on the ridge with fantastic views to the north and to the south as well as to the sea.
For direct access into the water for snorkeling I love the two beachfront bungalows of Mountain Reef Resort.

View to the north

The Bay of Siam

View to the south
Bungalows along the access road:
Hotel
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Tel.: 077-456788
Not Rated
Belle Vue Camping (AoTanote)

Belle Vue Camping enjoys a secluded location, the footpath starts at Island Hill Resort.

Tel.: 077-456788

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Island Hill Bungalow - Accommodation
Tel.: 077-456691 or 086-1200716
Island Hill Bungalow**** (ไอร์แลนด์ ฮิลล์ บังกะโล) (AoTanote)


Tanote Bay, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84280
Tel.: 077-456691 or 086-1200716

Bungalows
 from 500 to 1,000 Baht
Tel.: 077-456542
Not Rated
Two highly recommended dive schools operate at the beach of Ao Tanote.
Diving
Black Tip Diving - Services
Tel.: 077-456488
Diving
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Calypso Dive Center - Services
Tel.: 077-456745
Calypso Dive Center (คาลิปโซ ไดว์ เซ็นเตอร์) (AoTanote)


Tanote Bay, Koh Tao, Surat Thani
Tel.: 077-456745

At Ao Tanote there is a small minimart in Family Tanote Bay Resort, open in the evenings and on request.

At Black Tip Dive Resort massage of various types  is offered by experienced massage staff.

Internet access is possible but quite erratic.
The shop in Family Tanote Bay Resort offers internet service whenever it is working in the evening.

Departure times for the pickups to Mae Haad Town are written on posters in the restaurants. Pickups depart three to four times per day on time to reach the boats leaving the island. The fare is 100 Baht for a minimum of 4 passengers.

Boat trips to the other beaches along the East Coast can be arranged. Just ask in the restaurants.
Snorkeling in Koh Tao
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