Ecotao Lodge

Ecotao Lodge is a 4-star lodge in Tanote Bay & Ao Leuk, Koh Tao, with sea views from its rooms and pool.

Set among jungle on the island's east coast, it has an outdoor pool, sun terrace, garden, restaurant and bar. Breakfast choices include continental, vegetarian, gluten-free, Asian and American options; the restaurant also serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi and a tour desk are available, and staff can help organise island transport.

Accommodation comprises Deluxe Double and Double rooms for up to two people. Both include air conditioning, private bathrooms, soundproofing and a sea-view terrace or balcony, as well as a private entrance; room sizes are 30 m² and 68 m². The larger room offers more floor space, while both types have a shower and views of the sea. Guests often value the attentive team, views and quiet natural setting. The outdoor spaces offer room to sit between beach visits, and the tour desk supports plans for snorkelling, diving, cycling or other island activities.

Ecotao Lodge offers a Deluxe Double Room and a Double Room, with room for up to two people in either category. The Deluxe measures 68 m², while the Double measures 30 m², giving travellers a choice between more floor space and a more compact room. Both are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private entrance, sea view, balcony and terrace. Each has a private bathroom with a shower, bidet and toilet, plus towels, free toiletries, a hairdryer and toilet paper. Each room accommodates two and has an extra-large double bed. The outdoor terrace and balcony provide spaces from which to enjoy the sea outlook, while the pool with a view adds a shared feature of the lodge. The Deluxe provides 38 m² more floor area than the Double.

Ecotao Lodge's outdoor swimming pool is complemented by a sun terrace, garden, outdoor furniture, balconies and terraces. Free WiFi is available throughout, and the restaurant and bar offer fruit and wine or champagne. Room facilities include air conditioning, private bathrooms, showers, bidets, free toiletries, hairdryers, sea views, electric kettles, refrigerators and seating areas.

The lodge's activity facilities include snorkelling, diving, cycling, hiking, canoeing and fishing, with a tour desk for assistance. Concierge service, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, wake-up service and a safety deposit box are also available. Massage options include full-body, hand, head, couples, foot, neck and back treatments; sun umbrellas and loungers or beach chairs are provided.

Ecotao Lodge is in Tanote Bay & Ao Leuk on Koh Tao's east coast, 1.9 km from the town centre. Guest feedback describes a quiet setting surrounded by jungle, and the lodge has sea views from its rooms and pool. Tanote Bay Beach is 650 m away; Love Koh Tao viewpoint is 600 m away, and Ao Lang Khai is 750 m away. The eastern bays are quieter and more secluded than Mae Haad and Sairee, the island's pier village and main beach strip.

Koh Tao has no airport, so arrival is by boat at Mae Haad on the west coast. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 2 km from the lodge. Pick-up truck taxis and scooters connect the pier with the eastern coves, but the concrete roads descending to Tanote and Ao Leuk are very steep; allow for a steep final drive. Ecotao Lodge has no parking. The team asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance, and check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00.

Beach time, snorkelling and scuba diving are the main draws along this coast; coral lies close to the shore at many east-coast coves, and Koh Tao has more than 25 dive sites. Ao Leuk is 1 km away, while Laem Thian is 1.6 km away; Nangyuan Island is 5.4 km away and reached by boat. Tanote Peak, 1 km away, is another viewpoint to visit. The east coast is generally the calmer side from April to October, while November to January can bring rougher seas and ferry cancellations around the island.