Baan Talay Koh Tao Resort & Yoga

Baan Talay Koh Tao Resort & Yoga is a resort in Tanote Bay & Ao Leuk on Koh Tao, with sea-view rooms and private villas. Its accommodation ranges from compact tents to larger rooms and villas, with options for couples and small groups. Many rooms have balconies or terraces overlooking the sea, and all have private bathrooms; air conditioning is available across the room types.

The resort has a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean, Thai, Turkish and seafood dishes, along with continental, vegetarian and buffet breakfast options. Outdoor spaces include a garden, sun terrace and picnic area, while yoga classes, fitness classes, hiking, diving and snorkelling add activities on site or nearby. Families can make use of outdoor play equipment. Guests can bring pets on request, with charges potentially applicable; free public parking is available on site by reservation, and WiFi is free in the rooms.

The resort sits among Koh Tao’s quieter eastern coves, with Ao Luek and nearby beaches close by. Guests often praise the bay views and the team’s help with arranging transport, while the hillside setting means a scooter or taxi is useful for trips to town.

The accommodation includes standard and deluxe double rooms, a queen room, two villas and several tent options. All room types have a private bathroom, air conditioning and an outdoor space such as a balcony, patio or terrace. Sea views feature across the range, often alongside garden or landmark views. Sizes run from a compact 12 m² tent to a 38 m² villa.

The smaller tents are set up for two people, while larger tent layouts have additional beds for groups. Double rooms offer either a double bed or a choice of separate beds, and the villas provide a separate bedroom; one also has a living room with a sofa bed. Selected room types include a flat-screen TV and minibar. These differences give you a choice between a simpler tent stay, a room with a balcony and a more spacious villa with a separate living area.

The resort’s restaurant serves Greek, Mediterranean, Thai, Turkish and seafood dishes, with special-diet menus available on request. Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian and buffet choices. Outdoor spaces include a garden, patio, balcony, terrace, sun terrace and picnic area, with outdoor furniture for spending time outside. Families can use the outdoor play equipment, and the resort also offers evening entertainment.

Activities include yoga and fitness classes, hiking, diving and snorkelling. Massage services include full body, head, foot, neck and back treatments, and a sauna is available. Free public parking is possible on site, but a reservation is required. WiFi is free in the rooms. Pets are accepted on request and charges may apply. Room facilities include private bathrooms, showers, free toiletries, towels, a bidet and a hairdryer; selected rooms also have seating areas and views of the sea or local landmarks.

Baan Talay Koh Tao Resort & Yoga is in Tanote Bay & Ao Leuk, among the quieter coves on Koh Tao’s eastern side. The resort is set in a hillside, jungle surroundings, and guests describe the bay outlook as a highlight. Ao Luek is 350 m away and Ao Leuk beach is 400 m away. The steep eastern terrain and secluded beaches give this part of the island a different feel from the busier west-coast strips.

Koh Tao has no airport, so visitors arrive by ferry at Mae Haad pier. The Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 2.3 km from the resort, and the town centre is 2.2 km away. Island pickup-truck taxis and scooters are common ways to travel between the pier, town and the eastern coves. The concrete roads down to Ao Leuk and Tanote Bay are steep, so take care on a scooter; guests also mention that the resort team can help arrange scooter hire or a taxi. Ferries can be cancelled in rough seas, particularly from November to January.

The nearby coves are suited to swimming and snorkelling, with coral close to the shore on Koh Tao’s east coast. Cindy’s Tower viewpoint is 800 m away; Ao Sai Daeng is 1 km away, and Ao Tanote Beach is 1.4 km away. Love Koh Tao viewpoint is also 1.4 km away. Diving is a major island activity, with sites around Koh Tao served by dive schools. The eastern coves are generally on the calmer side from April to October, while the rougher late-year sea can affect ferry travel.