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Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao is a four-star resort in Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao, 1.9 km from the island centre, with beachfront access beside Chalok Baan Kao Beach. The resort has a private beach area and sun terrace, with balconies, patios and terraces among its outdoor spaces.
Accommodation ranges from double and twin rooms to a villa, with private bathrooms and views of the sea, garden or mountains. Some rooms include a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle; the villa has a separate bedroom and living room. Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and free private parking is provided on site.
The restaurant serves American, Thai and steakhouse dishes, and breakfast choices include continental, vegetarian, vegan, Asian, American, buffet and takeaway options. A bar and coffee house are also available. The resort lists a hot tub, yoga classes, hiking, diving and snorkelling among its facilities and activities, with an indoor play area and tour desk on site.
Room choices at Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao range from 28 m² doubles to 42 m² rooms and a separate villa. Every option accommodates up to two people and has a private bathroom; the room highlights also include outdoor space such as a balcony, patio or terrace. Views distinguish the categories: the King Room with Sea View and King Room with Spa Bath have sea views, while several garden-view choices also include mountain views. The range includes both twin and double layouts, with two single beds in the Superior Twin Room with Garden View.
Kitchenettes feature in several room categories, including the Superior Twin Room with Garden View and 35 m² and 42 m² double rooms. These kitchenettes are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle. The Villa with Sea View has a separate bedroom and living room, plus a dining area and terrace; the remaining options are double or twin rooms.
At 28 m², this is the sea-view king option, with a balcony and views of both the sea and mountains. Its terrace and patio add outdoor space, while the room facilities include a shower, bidet, bathrobe and slippers. The room accommodates two people.
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This 42 m² double room combines sea and mountain views with a kitchenette and outdoor space. The kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle and dining table, distinguishing it from the other sea-view king room. A terrace and balcony are also among its room features.
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This 35 m² option has two separate single beds and a garden outlook, with mountain views also noted among its features. Its kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle, while a terrace provides outdoor space. It suits two people sharing a twin layout.
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The 35 m² version of this garden-view double room includes a kitchenette, unlike the smaller room with the same name. A refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle and dining table are among its kitchen facilities, alongside a balcony and terrace with garden and mountain views.
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This 42 m² double room has a kitchenette and garden and mountain views, in contrast to the similarly sized sea-view king room. Its kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle, while a balcony and terrace provide outdoor space. The room accommodates two people.
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At 28 m², this is the more compact of the two rooms with the same name and does not have a kitchenette. It offers garden and mountain views, a balcony and terrace, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. The double-bed layout is for two people.
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Unlike the double and twin rooms, this 30 m² villa has a separate bedroom and living room. It comes with a dining area and a terrace, plus sea, garden, mountain and river views among its features. The villa accommodates two people.
See pricesFacilities at the resort centre on the shoreline: outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, patio, balconies, terraces and a private beach area accompany its beachfront setting. Snorkelling, diving and hiking are available, with a tour desk, yoga classes and a hot tub among the other features. There is also an indoor play area, luggage storage and a shuttle service.
The restaurant, bar and on-site coffee house provide dining options; special-diet menus are available on request, alongside fruit and wine or champagne. Breakfast choices include continental, vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American options, buffet service and breakfast to go. Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and free private parking is provided on site. Room amenities include a private bathroom, air conditioning, dining table, electric kettle and refrigerator in some categories.
Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao is in Chalok Baan Kao, a village on Koh Tao’s southern bay and a quieter alternative to Sairee. The resort has beachfront access, with Chalok Baan Kao Beach 50 m away. Ao Chalok Ban Kao is 350 m away, while Shark Bay Beach is 750 m from the resort. Koh Tao’s centre is 1.9 km away. A private beach area and sun terrace are among the resort’s outdoor facilities.
Koh Tao has no airport, so visitors arrive by boat at Mae Haad pier. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 1.9 km from the resort, and pick-up truck taxis operate between the pier and island villages. Scooters are another way to travel around Koh Tao, though roads down to bays such as Tanote, Ao Leuk and Mango Bay are steep. Free private parking is available on site. Ferry services can be cancelled in rough seas, particularly during the island’s wetter months.
Sun Suwan Viewpoint is 750 m away, and John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint, with views towards Ao Chalok and Ao Thian, is 950 m away. Freedom Beach is 650 m from the resort, while Sai Nuan Beach is 1.2 km away. The resort lists snorkelling, diving and hiking among its activities; Koh Tao also has more than 25 dive sites. February to April is generally the calmest, driest period, while October to December is wetter and rougher. Whale shark sightings are most common in March to May and September to October.
Guests give the staff the strongest marks, while the setting also fares well. Facilities, cleanliness and comfort receive more moderate assessments, and value for money is the lowest-scoring category.
Rates at Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao vary by season, room type and travel dates. To see the current rate for your stay, view prices through our booking partners.
Ferries arrive at Mae Haad pier on Koh Tao, and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 1.9 km from Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao. Pick-up truck taxis operate on the island for the onward journey. The resort has free private parking on site. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and you are asked to share your expected arrival time in advance.
Chalok Baan Kao Beach is 50 m away, and Ao Chalok Ban Kao is 350 m from Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao. Freedom Beach is 650 m away, with Shark Bay Beach and Sun Suwan Viewpoint each 750 m away. John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint is 950 m from the resort, with views towards Ao Chalok and Ao Thian.
Breakfast is not included at Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao. Available choices include continental, vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American options, as well as buffet service and breakfast to go.
Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao has a restaurant serving American, Thai and steakhouse dishes, along with a bar and an on-site coffee house. Special-diet menus are available on request, and fruit and wine or champagne are also offered.
Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao offers sea-view and garden-view doubles, a garden-view twin room and a villa with a separate bedroom and living room. Several room categories have kitchenettes, and each room accommodates up to two people.
Emerald Gulf Resort Koh Tao offers snorkelling, diving and hiking, with a tour desk and yoga classes also available. Koh Tao has more than 25 dive sites around the island, and the resort has a hot tub.