LOVED IT!!”

We stayed for 2 weeks in Sai Daeng and we simply loved it. Beautiful location, beautiful view, lovely bay, great design/style of the appartements, super nice staff, fun snorckling, great coconut shakes :-) We booked beach front appartements and we loved them! We had appartement D1-2 and D3-2, we highly recommend them. In D1-2 you have more privacy (because of some trees), in D3-2 you have a bigger view, so see what suits you. The food is a bit expensive (compared to food in the village) but there's a free shuttlebus every night to the village so you can go out for diner. And there's also a lovely beach bar next to Sai Daeng with a nice menu and decent prices where you can walk to. We simply had an amazing holiday and I absolutely recommend Sai Daeng resort, it's a little paradise on earth. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Much love xx

Fab beachfront room & great snorkelling!”

Enjoyed 2 nights at the Sai Daeng Resort. The room was lovely. We had a great balcony with views of the ocean and stars at night. We booked a beachfront room, as we were traveling with our inflatable paddle boards, and wanted to have easy access to the beach and storage for the paddle boards. The resort provides free shuttles from the ferry to the resort (on arrival), and then back into town if you want to go out for dinner. Snorkelling was great - we saw reef sharks and a turtle, plus fish. The coral isn't great - but very good for Thailand - but the water is clear. Recommend paddling out to Shark Island, I think the resort rents out kayaks or you can take a boat trip. They also provide free snorkelling equipment if you don't have your own. Enjoyed breakfast in the terrace restaurant, and cocktails down by the beach. Friendly and helpful staff. There's lots of stairs at the resort, so just make sure you're ok with that. Lovely location, and would definitely go back :).

Amazing resort in beatiful location ”

The resort is fantastic, beautiful gardens, everything very tidy and clean. The staff is really nice, helpful and professional. We stayed in 2 separate Deluxe villas with ocean views, and these were amazing, really big rooms and bathrooms with fantastic views to the rocky part of the cape. Big and super comfortable bed, free water and snaks every day, free snorkeling equipment available. The resort has a beautiful beach but it is not private and lots of people arrive from other parts of the island to stay on this beach. Other resorts ask for a fee to cross the resort, park in the parking, use their facilities and access the beach or see the view from the beach but not this one, don't know for what reason. Everything was fantastic except the fact that the resort is quite inaccessible and the free van they offer to take you to the 2 places in the island where there are restaurants, shops, supermarkets, etc. is totally insuffucient. It was dark at 18h30, dinner time in Thailand is around 18h30 - 19h but the resort only offers a van to the town at 20:00. and pick up to head back to the resort at 22:00. Otherwise, you need to take a taxi, that charges 600 Bhat to ride 5 minutes. Consider that the rate for 1 hour ride in Bangkok (airport-downtown) is 500 Bhat, so the taxi price is Koh Tao is absolutely abusive! The schedule of the free transport to the towns is made on purpose to "encourage " you to stay at the resort for dinner. The restaurant is very good but quite expensive, compared to other restaurants in the island. Of course, the location is fantastic as the restaurant is on the beautiful beach and has great views, but still as it is expensive, few people stay at lunchtime or dinnertime at the resort. It is a shame, as the food is very good and if they applied more competitive prices clients would be more inclined to stay instead of going dinner out every evening. The free transport during the day is also very inconvenient.

Breathtaking views, great staff and the BEST snorkeling spots!”

My husband and I stayed at Sai Daeng for 5 nights for our honeymoon. Before booking I read 1 or 2 reviews mentioning unfriendly staff, and I have to say the first thing that struck me was just how friendly and helpful the staff actually were, from collecting us at the pier to seeing us off when we checked out. Sai himself even popped down to breakfast to greet some of the guests each morning which made the experience a little more personal which was great. A special shout-out has to go out to Tata! Thanks for the many delicious Mai Tais at the pool bar and for being so welcoming and helpful to us. It was great meeting you! One of the best things about this resort has to be the free kayaking and snorkeling! The beach is also well maintained and cleaned everyday. The free breakfast was good too, and every day our mini fridge was topped up with new bottled water. The only thing we found a little strange was the limited amount of pool towels, only 40 a day? Other than that a superb stay!

Perfect resort!!”

We have been at the sai daeng resort for 3 nights and it was the best experience!! The room has perfect view, quiet enviroment, lovley and very helpful stuff. The location is just perfect between two different beaches (and a lot to see under water!!) The resort has a tranfer to two central locations a few times a day which was very comfortarble at the mornings and at dinner time. We definitely recomend this resort and will absolutely come back as soon as we can!!

Loved every minute!!!”

We loved every minute of our stay at the Sai Daeng Resort in Koh Tao. The resort is nestled up a hillside with majestic views on the ocean. The food was great and the accommodation clean. We stayed in a room overlooking the ocean and had a balcony where we could just enjoy every moment. We took a snorkelling day outing on the boat, which we arrange through the hotel. Transfer to town from the hotel is also free.

Beautiful, perfect place”

We treated ourselves to this resort as our final stop in our travels. We were given a room upgrade to a hillside villa with our own pool due to some problem with our room. Customer service was fantastic. Boats come from all over the island to snorkel at the two areas of Sai Daeng. Amazing coral, fishes, and a few reef sharks. Free transportation into town throughout the day. It is about a 40 minute walk which we did one evening and enjoyed (but probably not a walk for most--very steep). The restaurant is good, although very expensive compared to town. Breakfast is a delicious buffet with everything you could possibly want. Honestly, just can't say enough of things about this place. A gem and a place we will remember forever.

Excellent pick in Koh Tao!”

This hotel had everything I could hope for and more. The room was great and the view from the balcony was simply stunning. The beach where the hotel is located is in my opinion the best in the island. Breakfast is good and served at the beach. You use the hotel's kayaks to explore the beaches and snorkeling sites close to the hotel, which are pretty cool. The pool and pool bar are also great. The only downside is that Sai Daeng is kinda far from the city center, about a 15 minute drive. The hotel provides a free transfer to the city a few times a day. You can also ask for the reception to call you a taxi at anytime (which will be considerably overpriced - 500 baht) or you can also rent a scooter for about 200 baht per day, which will allow you to visit every spot in the island.

A true gem on Koh Tao”

Situated on one of the best snorkeling areas on Koh Tao (we saw 5-6 sharks merely 300 meters from the hotel). It is quiet, the resort provides free shuttle to/from the pier and Sairee beach (good for food). The room we had was right at the beach, which made for exquisite morning routine. Breakfast is good, with eggs made to order. Lunch and dinner are available at the restaurant. Decent food, especially good for when you just want to spend the day not moving anywhere. Otherwise, you can jump to Sairee for some really delicious food. Staff was always positive and attentive. A minor setback was that their English ranged from poor to decent to good, and you had to speak to several people sometimes for simple things. But there was no harm done, so, all good :) Note that the prices they offer for daytrips are higher than what you can easily negotiate at the pier. Trip to Nang Yuan cost 1000 THB for two at the hotel, and we got it down to 600THB with the first guy who appoached us. Overall - a peaceful, quiet, romantic place, with a great beach for lazying and snorkeling and kayaking. Smiling people, ok food, and free transport to the island hubs for more. Recommended!

Nice stay”

After Bangkok we travelled to Koh Tao by bus and boat which was a very unfortunatelly trip with a 6 hours delay. Our planned arrival was 3 PM, but we reached the island after 9 PM only. I saw on the internet, that the latest check-in time 9 PM, so I worried a little bit about it, but it was total unnecessarily because after I contact the hotel they sent staff to pick us up from the pier for free. Otherwise the reception was open all night long. We booked a superior room with balcony, which was a very nice and huge room. The hotel is located on a cliff, which gives for the all property an amazing view, It has also two private beaches, one sandy beach with the restaurant and one with huge rocks and with a perfect spot to snorkelling. We got also a kayak from the hotel (for hotel guests is free). The breakfast was good with a very large selection of asian (I guess chinese) food

The views are breath taking!”

Sai Deng is a great resort, frequently you will see Sai the owner walking g the resort and checking on guests. This is a treat as he is a fun loving old guy. The rooms are amazing! The staff go out of their way to be helpful and make you feel welcome. On the cons side- the slide was not in working order which was a let down. The resturant has very poor food. Visit the coral view resort to eat on the beach which is cheaper and much tastier. The pool is a real gem of the resort- but the bar was not frequently open during the advertised hours. Which was disappointing. Snorkling on the beach is amazing with sharks, coral and loads of fish to be seen. Snorkling gear and kayaks included for guests! Steep roads and high taxi costs so invest in a scooter if you brave enough so you can explore the island easily. Definitely worth taking the half day tour for snorkling- value for money and great treat in the national park at the end. Overall - I would definitely go back!

Exceptional”

Our stay was really great! Sai Daeng Resort offer a lot of services really great! Breakfast and Beach are the Best!! Thanks for everything. It's really whorth staying there!

Location location location”

We loved our 3 day stay here - the snorkelling is amazing, the best we have ever done and so easy off the beach and rocks below the resort. It was like swimming in an aquarium and very safe and clear water. The resort rooms are gorgeous- we had a deluxe Seaview room and the view was superb. The breakfast was good - not the best we have had in our stay in Thailand but must have improved compared to earlier reviews. The resort has lots on steps but this was not a problem for our family with teenagers - helped wear off the cocktails. The restaurant at the resort is expensive by Thai prices but we ate our dinner in the beach cafe at the next resort 100 m down the beach and that was really good. This resort is perfect for a quite few days in paradise but maybe not if you want night life but we didn't. Highly recommended

Beauty place to relax or be active! ”

My wife and I had a fantastic time at Sai Daeng. The rooms are great- the staff is fantastic (a simple hello goes a long way... ask for Jor!) the breakfast was great... definitely worth the money!

Best in Koh Tao”

Free shuttle from/to the pier, very friendly and helpful staff, huge breakfast, absolutely quiet resort out of civilisation :-), wonderful snorkelig (don´t forget the other site of resort - by the stones), big rooms, excellent view. Never more in another resort on Koh Tao - only here!!!

Lovely resort but a lot can be improved”

It's a new resort and could be fantastic but there are teething problems that need fixing before it can truly be fantastic. The ferry pick up is not straightforward. The restaurant is over priced and sometimes the chef isn't there so can't prepare from the special Thai menu. I'd suggest going to the neighbouring resort coral bay for lunch/dinner as it is much more reasonable with an extensive Thai menu. Not western food like Sai Daeng. We had rain one day and my room had a leak. I called reception but they didn't understand and so it took me the next morning to sort it out with them. I got a taxi from the resort into Sairee and requested a return. I had to call the hotel as the driver hadn't turned up after 45mins! Some things are a bit of a shambles but the pool, beach and rooms are beautiful and there is a lot they can do to improve your stay.

One of the best in Koh Tao "Amazing beachfront location and good staff" ”

SaiDaeng Resort is one of the best in Koh Tao. It located in beautiful place and private beach. You can snorkeling on beachfront. Staff is good service. Resort have a car service to pier and Sairee beach. However, the resort is quite far from pier and food taste should improve. This resort is suitable for who like privacy and need to relax. Because the phone signal is very poor. Overall rating is 3.5 - 4 stars for us

Love it! Will come back. ”

Truly enjoy our stay there! Stayed in the Deluxe Ocean View Villa, spotted a couple of Blacktip Reef Shark early morning right there on the Sai Deang Beach from our balcony. Enjoy a glorious sunrise at the viewpoint near the Eagle Nest Villa just a few steps from our villa. We kayak (provided free by resort) to Aow Leuk and Thian Og Bay. Friendly and helpful staff. Only drawback is the limited shuttle scheduled to town which is not a problem if you rent a bike to go around. Had an amazing time, will definitely come back.

Beautiful resort with stunning scenery”

First time to visit Koh tao but me and my husband totally falling in love here beautiful beach, amazing snorkeling site just right in front of the resort. Definitely come back here again

Absolutely beautiful ”

Luxury, incredible views, amazing room, beautiful beach. But quite secluded. Perfect for a relaxing holiday in Koh Tao!