Island planning
Koh Tao Without a Scooter
Koh Tao is compact, but hills, heat and the hotel’s exact location still matter. Choose a walkable village base and treat a pier pickup or occasional taxi as part of the plan.
Location before star rating
Where to stay
Compare Sairee for an active local routine, Mae Haad for ferry convenience and Chalok for quieter evenings with an arrival-transfer plan.
From Koh Phangan
Getting here
The standard connection runs from Thong Sala to Mae Haad. Check the sailing for your actual date and allow time for both hotel transfers.
After the ferry
Arrival at Mae Haad
Mae Haad is the ferry arrival area and a practical base for short stays or heavy luggage. For a hotel elsewhere, confirm the pickup or agree a local taxi fare before leaving the pier.
Do not assume a property is an easy walk because it looks close on the map. Check the exact pin, terrain and luggage plan in the accommodation guide above.