A convenient spot in southern Sairee, about ten minutes' walk from the ferry pier - but very simple rooms, uneven maintenance and dated bathrooms.
Review based on research and guest reviews
We took the photos in this article ourselves when we visited.
Traveller ratings · October 2026
Booking score breakdown
The scores are taken from the pages for Ocean View Resort at 3/4 Moo 2. There are other places to stay with similar names, so we have not included their ratings.
Ocean View Resort is on Koh Tao, in the area between southern Sairee Beach and Mae Haad, within walking distance of the sea, restaurants and the ferry pier. It is a simple place to stay with rooms and bungalows, some of which have balconies and a sea view. The location is its main advantage, but the standard of the rooms and maintenance is uneven. Before booking, it is important to understand what you are getting, and above all whether the price justifies the standard.
One of the most important things to consider when choosing a hotel on Koh Tao is how easy it is to reach the tourist centres.
Some of the island's resorts are in secluded bays or on steep hills, and getting out means a drive. Hotels around Sairee and Mae Haad, by contrast, let you walk to restaurants, shops and the beach.
Ocean View Resort is in the southern part of Sairee, close to Mae Haad, where Koh Tao's main ferry pier is.
The location is especially suitable for travellers who want to get around on foot, go out to cafés and restaurants and use the hotel mainly as a place to sleep.
It is important to set your expectations: this is a basic place to stay, not a luxury resort with lots of leisure facilities.
The location is one of the hotel's clear strengths.
Sairee Beach is a short walk away, and the area's restaurants and dive centres can also be reached on foot.
Mae Haad pier is about a ten-minute walk away, depending on your route and pace.
That is a real advantage for travellers arriving on the island by ferry who want to avoid booking an extra transfer.
For going out, too, the location is fairly convenient. You can enjoy Sairee's restaurants and bars without necessarily sleeping in the noisiest part of the area.
Yes. If you plan to spend most of your time around Sairee and Mae Haad, you can walk to many places.
However, for Koh Tao's more distant beaches and bays, such as Tanote Bay or Shark Bay, you will usually need transport.
Ocean View Resort offers simple rooms, with differences in fittings, comfort and view.
Some rooms have air conditioning, while others have only a fan. There are also units with balconies facing the sea or the garden.
The design is basic, and the furniture in some units is fairly dated.
Here it is especially important to check the type of room you are booking. An air-conditioned room with a balcony and a sea view may offer a very different stay from a simple room with a fan.
In Koh Tao's heat and humidity, air conditioning is a significant consideration.
A room with only a fan can suit travellers used to basic accommodation, but if you find it hard to sleep in the heat, choose an air-conditioned room.
Before booking, make sure you know exactly what is included in the room category, and do not rely on the hotel's general list of facilities.
The state of the bathrooms is one of the things that needs attention at Ocean View Resort.
In some units the bathrooms are small and dated, and the shower is not separated from the rest of the space.
As a result, the bathroom floor can get wet when you shower.
The quality of the fittings and the maintenance can also vary between rooms.
If you are looking for a modern, spacious, well-equipped bathroom, compare Ocean View with other hotels nearby.
One of the hotel's advantages is the option of booking a room with a balcony and a sea view.
A room like this lets you enjoy the view of southern Sairee and the atmosphere of the bay without leaving your room.
However, not every room faces the sea, and even in units listed as sea view there may be differences in the angle and how much of the view you get.
If this is one of the reasons you are choosing the hotel, look at photos of the exact room category.
Cleanliness and maintenance are the main drawback of Ocean View Resort.
The rooms vary in condition. Some units offer reasonable conditions for a simple stay, while others show signs of age, worn furniture and bathrooms in need of improvement.
This gap is also reflected in the hotel's scores on booking sites.
The location scores fairly highly, but cleanliness and facilities score significantly lower.
So check recent reviews and photos of the specific room type you are booking, especially if you are planning to stay several nights.
Ocean View Resort offers basic service, in keeping with the character of the place.
The level of service is not consistent, so do not expect the personal, pampering welcome of an upmarket resort.
If you plan to arrive late, need luggage storage or want a transfer, it is best to arrange the details in advance.
Ocean View does not focus on a resort experience with a large pool, a pool bar and lavish leisure facilities.
A swimming pool is not listed as a confirmed main facility of the hotel.
Breakfast is also not a service you should assume is included in every booking.
The advantage is that the hotel is in an area where you can easily reach the restaurants and cafés of Sairee and Mae Haad.
If you like heading out to a different café every morning, the lack of lavish dining facilities at the hotel may matter less.
Being close to Sairee Beach is one of Ocean View's main advantages.
You can walk to the sea in a few minutes, enjoy the sunsets and carry on along the beach to restaurants and places to go out.
However, swimming conditions in southern Sairee change with the tides. In some areas there are boats, rocks and shallow water.
If you are coming to Koh Tao mainly for snorkelling, you may prefer to visit other bays on the island as well.
The hotel can especially suit travellers looking for a simple place to stay in a convenient area.
It suits anyone who wants to be close to the pier, the dive centres, the restaurants and the beach, and would rather spend their budget on activities and trips.
If you plan to spend most of the day out of the room, it may also work for you, provided the standard and the price match your expectations.
Ocean View is less suitable if you are looking for a modern, stylish room, a comfortable bed and a spacious bathroom.
Travellers who place great importance on meticulous cleanliness and a high standard of maintenance should also compare it with alternatives in the area.
For couples looking for a romantic holiday with a pool, facilities and pampering service, there are better-suited options on Koh Tao.
Value for money depends mainly on the rate and the room category.
When the price is significantly lower than at other hotels in the area, Ocean View can be a solution for basic accommodation in a convenient location.
But if the price difference is small, check whether another hotel offers a newer room, a more comfortable bathroom and a higher standard of cleanliness.
Location alone does not always justify a significant compromise on the quality of the room.
Ocean View Resort is a hotel whose main advantage is its location.
Being close to Sairee Beach, restaurants and the ferry pier makes it especially convenient for travellers who want to get around on foot.
But in terms of room standard, cleanliness and maintenance, there are better options on Koh Tao.
Ocean View can suit anyone looking for basic accommodation on a limited budget, but only choose it when the price is low enough to justify the compromise on standard.
Before booking, check the room type, the state of the bathroom, whether there is air conditioning and recent photos.
The hotel is between southern Sairee Beach and Mae Haad on Koh Tao, close to the beach and the ferry pier.
Yes, Mae Haad pier is about a ten-minute walk away, depending on your route.
Some rooms have balconies or a sea view. Check the room category before booking.
Not necessarily. There are also fan-only units.
It can suit couples looking for simple accommodation in a convenient location, but less so for a pampering romantic holiday.
Yes. Sairee Beach, restaurants and dive centres are within walking distance.
The condition of the room, the type of cooling, the bathroom, the view, recent photos and the cancellation terms.
Same level of comfort and price - hotels we stayed at
Also simple and in central Sairee, with higher scores for cleanliness and value
Also in Sairee, where we stayed - a huge room and a pool, about 2,400 THB (about $71 / €63) a night
✓ We stayed here
