On the north west coast of Koh Kood, the lovely beach at Ao Tapao is home to 4 excellent resorts, Meedee, Seafar, Paradise Beach and the pick of the bunch, Shantaa.
Combined with them, you’ll also find a handful of bungalows and homestays in and around the nearby main road in the central administrative area known as Hin Dam.
Put all those options together and it’s easy to see why the Ao Tapao has developed into one of Koh Kood’s most popular areas to stay.
Prices given are for peak season (but not the Xmas/New Year period) via booking sites, not the hotel websites. They are intended as guides only.
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From Klong Chao to Hin Dam
Continuing up the island away from Klong Chao Beach and after Ao Noi, you head into the area known as Hin Dam.
First up, there’s an excellent couple of cheaper options at Hostel Koh Kut and Baan Koody Hostel – private rooms in different bed configurations with shared bathrooms (1,200bt to 1,500bt) or a bed in a mixed 4 person dorm (700bt to 800bt per night). New in 2026 in the same area, The Sun Homestay has just 3 ensuite rooms, 1,900bt a night’.
Shortly before you reach the central administrative areas of the island, home to the police station, hospital and town hall, look out too for the simple holiday home at Baan Mali (1,500bt a night low season) and the small Thai bungalow resort Sangtong.
Opposite the police station is one of the routes down to Ao Tapao beach itself. Fox House sits at the top – an entire 2 bedroom (doubles, single and bunk) villa for a family at around 3,500bt a night. Following the wide paved road past Little 9 Cafe, you reach Koh Kood Chalet and The Lodge. Prices here range from 1,500bt to 2,500bt a night respectively. Neither has a restaurant.
On Ao Tapao Beach
At the end, you finally emerge out on the beach at the two 2/3 star resorts, Seafar and Meedee.
These two resorts offer a wide selection of bungalows running back from the sand, with swimming pools towards the rear. Expect prices from 4,000bt to 7,000bt at Meedee and 4,000bt to 8,400bt for Seafar (garden view to seafront).
Next door to Meedee – there’s a new connecting road behind – Koh Kood Cabana, popular with Thai weekenders, ranks as one of the island’s oldest resorts and though creaking a bit now, it may be an option – assume around 3,500bt to 4,500bt a night for its garden or oceanfront bungalows.
Located alongside Koh Kood Cabana, Koh Kood Paradise Beach, complete with its eye-catching bright red swimming pool, offers rooms from 3,250bt or 4,360bt in its 2 storey hotel block at the back and villas in the garden or on the sand from 5,000bt to 7,000bt, pool villa at 9,250bt and family at 11,450bt.
On the Hill
Perched up on the the hill above the pier, the romantic getaway of Shantaa, has a prime spot looking out over the ocean. One of the best resorts on the island, the villas go from 5,500bt to 6,500bt whilst the family options (sofa bed or double bed + twins) are at 8,500bt or 15,200bt – minimum 2 night stay in Xmas period.
You can also get to this end of Ao Tapao by shooting on past the hospital all the way to the crossroads and then following the signs to the left for Nam Luek Pier. You circumvent the temple just before you drop down to the back of Koh Kood Paradise Beach.
Straight on from the temple, new in 2026, Cococreek offers 3 to 4 villas on a quiet lane at the rear under the coconut trees. Each 2 bed/2 bathroom villa is fully self catering, prices at 7,500bt the suite villa for 4 persons.
At the beach end of the temple, the much cheaper homestay, Mateoasis is hidden away at the far end of the small lane. With on-site restauarant too, it has just a couple of rooms at 850bt to 1,100bt a night, ensuite and a/c and even a tent (double futon bed) at 550bt a night.
Pricing Code/Per night in Baht (B):
B= under 500; BB= 500 to 1,500; BBB= 1,500 to 3,000; BBBB= over 3,000;
Shantaa
Per Night: BBBB
Hill above the beach
Above Nam Luek Pier on the hill overlooking the bay, this peaceful,boutique affair is one of the very best Ao Tapao resorts. A mixture of chic understated (think varnished floors, white linens) a/c villas and suites, with rain showers, open air bathrooms, terraces.
Restaurant with seaviews, small bar and beach by the pier. Another small beach at rear of the property together with Gathi Cafe, both overlooked by feature infinity pool. Salas and sunset deck, reading room, own speedboat pier. Popular with wedding parties and couples. No TV’s policy. WiFi.
Cococreek
Per Night: BBBB
Northern end, behind the beach
Opened in May 2026 and located in the very quiet area at the rear of the Ao Tapao beyond the temple, 4 self catering villas with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, sitting room (no TV but bluetooth speakers provided). WiFi. Rear terrace with seating looks out on the local creek.
Motorbike may be included but no breakfast or housekeeping (possible for extra charge). 4 persons, maximum 6 persons (extra charge). About 8 minutes walk to the beach.
Paradise Beach Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBB
By the Ocean
Sister resort to Koh Chang Paradise, another large resort with Lanna style roofed villas in rows, all joined by raised wooden walkways. 2nd hotel style block at the rear with garden view rooms and balconies. Central reception area, restaurant and swimming pool, just steps from the sand and sea.
Seafar Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBB
By the Ocean
Ever expanding number of bungalows at the back and on the creek combined with their brightly painted converted portacabins (from Soneva’s former construction site no less) located on the sand, all a/c. Swimming pool. Restaurant, motorbike hire, a peaceful spot. WiFi.
Meedee Resort
Per Night: BBB – BBB
By the Ocean
Literally next door to Seafar, another very chilled out spot on the sand offering brushed concrete style, a/c ensuite bungalows in rows back from the sea. Restaurant, beach bar, swimming pool at the rear. Motorbikes available. WiFi.
Other Ao Tapao Beach Resorts and Guesthouses
Koh Kood Cabana
Per Night: BB
On the sand next to Meedee Resort, very ageing resort used mainly by Thai packages. Accommodation comprises wooden cabins, either standalone or split into doubles. Restaurant, beach bar. WiFi. Water sports club.
The Lodge
Per Night: BB
Handful of standard a/c ensuite double rooms or bungalows on the back road. 5 minutes walk to the beach for restaurants or head up to the main street. WiFi. Having your own motorbike makes your stay much easier.
Koh Kood Chalet
Per Night: BB
Next door to The Lodge and slightly cheaper. Double a/c ensuite rooms laid out in a basic garden setting. No restaurant so you walk the 500 metres to the beach for the choices there or back to the main road. WiFi.
Hin Dam (Central Area) – Ao Tapao Resorts, Bungalows
In the central area known locally as Hin Dam, there are plenty more options, but to get the most out of your stay here, you should factor in renting a motorbike.
Opposite the hospital, Dara Homestay offers rooms at 3,500bt a night (minimum 5 night stay in peak) and has now added a unique pool villa (double bed) for 6,500bt. There is a small cafe on site.
Further down and next door to the petrol station, Aow Thai Homestay is a long running simple spot – clean, practical doubles adjoining one another, motel style at 1,900bt. Behind that, Camping House Koh Kood combines tents (covered roofs) or private rooms, 1,000bt to 2,200bt.
Diagonally opposite Aow Thai up the lane, Chanakan offer a handful of ultra stylish rooms (also motel style) at similar prices, booking via Facebook. Finally, Fix25House (behind their phone shop) is again in the same vein, 2,000bt a night, clean, modern and practical.
The Shortcut Road
From the central area by the electricity centre, you can pick up a shortcut road, which takes you in a loop to the main road for Ao Salad, the fishing village on the north east of the island.
At the start, set back in the forest down a track on the right, Delight: Natural Bungalows took over the old Mermaid B & B which itself took over Koh Kood Garden View in Klong Chao. Delight has changed nothing, so you can still rent a traditional bamboo thatch bungalow in the garden at around 1,000bt to 1,500bt a night – very peaceful, contact via Facebook.
Continue to the end and Kama Siri is long running homestay style accommodation, with an eclectic set of bungalows and family rooms, prices for a double room (shared bathroom) starting at 1,200bt, deluxe at 1,650bt a night and family at 1,500bt. Mellow Camp, tents with roofs at 750bt, sits at the top.
Back on the Main Road
Emerging out the shortcut to the right, you find yourself on the main road towards Ao Salad. Take a right here and Janzo House offers a wide range of rooms, everything from dorm beds at 500bt, doubles at 1,600bt, family at 3,200bt to 3,400bt as well as a pool.
Next up, Koh Kood Little Hut, is a long running compact resort with a lovely garden where their fan rooms go from 800bt, a/c at 1,600bt. Finally, My Home Koh Kood (two ensuite doubles at 1,000bt) sits just by the junction to Nam Huang Keaw Waterfall and the wonderful ancient trees.
Heading in that waterfall direction, there are a handful of homestays in the forest – Lung Chang Homestay (rooms, 600bt to 1,000bt), Chalee Guesthouse (1,800bt a night) and the lovely raised up single room of Yaya Homestay (call for rates).
You can also stay at the waterfall area itself as the small farm (complete with cafe) has a handful of basic bungalows from 500bt a night. Note there is no electricity but the mobile (data, not WiFi) internet works very well. Food and coffee are available too.
Back Towards Ao Tapao Beach
Meanwhile, tracing our way right back, if you take a left after Kama Siri at the shortcut crossroads above, about 500 metres along, Baanruedee is a very chic little homestay and restaurant – assume 1,200bt per night with breakfast, booking via Facebook. Next door, Baan Supattra has either 1 bedroom (with kitchenette) or a 2 bedroom (with kitchen) houses – 2,200bt to 3,800bt, also available for long-stay.
Dara Homestay
Per Night: BB – BBB
Opposite the hospital in the central area of the island, 6 or so a/c ensuite bungalows styled in brushed concrete. New pool villa too added in 23/24 season. No real garden but practical and clean. Breakfast available. Best with your own transport, but can walk to Ao Tapao Beach. WiFi.
Delight: Natural Bungalows
Per Night: BB
Set back in the forest on the shortcut road by the electricity station, collection of wooden, bamboo thatch roofs old style a/c ensuite bungalows in a pretty garden setting. Breakfast available. Quiet and peaceful, can reach beach and shops easily with motorbike, rental on site. WiFi.
Kama Siri Guesthouse
Per Night: BB – BBB
Guesthouse located at the far end of the central shortcut road, offering a simple selection of 2 fan with ensuite, 1 a/c room and a double family chalet, both ensuite and a/c. Tent too. WiFi. Food available, motorbikes for rent. WiFi.
Koh Kood Little Hut
Per Night: BB – BBB
On the road heading towards Ao Salad, 10 wooden cabins of varying shapes and sizes, all a/c, in mature garden setting. Breakfast included. Again, having your own transport is best so as not to feel too isolated. WiFi.
UPDATED May 26 for 26/27 Season
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