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Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort

2.0 star property
Beach guest house near Sairee Beach

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Outdoor pool
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Bungalow, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3/83 Moo 2, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, 84360
  • Island Muay Thai
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mae Haad Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sairee Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Garden View Bungalow

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Bungalow, Sea View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment | Free WiFi

Standard Apartment

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Koh Tao

In Koh Tao .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Sairee Beach and Mae Haad Clinic. Island Muay Thai and Mae Haad Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Island Muay Thai - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mae Haad Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sairee Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sairee Plaza - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shark Bay - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fishbowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪AC Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪In touch restuarant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pranee's Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort

Beach guest house near Sairee Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort. Free self parking is available.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Koh Tao guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Thai

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: THB 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 250 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Simple Life Talay Divers Resort Koh Tao
Simple Life Talay Divers Resort
Simple Life Talay Divers Koh Tao
Simple Life Talay Divers
Simple Life Talay & Divers
Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Koh Tao
Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Guesthouse
Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Guesthouse Koh Tao

Frequently asked questions

Does Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort.

How close is Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 10-minute walk from Sairee Beach and 14-minute walk from Mae Haad Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of THB 250 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort?

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort have a pool?

Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort to downtown Koh Tao?

Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort is 0.8 mi away from Koh Tao.

Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room I was given did not look like the tidy clean room advertised. There were ants throughout the bed linen, ants on desk, main light did not work, air conditioner could no be turned off or temperature changed so room was too cold. Bathroom tap was broken and shower dripped constantly leaving bathroom always wet and damp smelling. Luckly was refunded for cutting my trip short however refund was hard to attain as staff were unhelpful. Only positive was the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivory

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I will stay here again. This accommodation suited my needs. Walk a few steps and there is a bar and restaurants in close proximity. Everything you need is so close. The beach at the bottom of the property. Perfect for those learning to dive or on a solo journey.

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for divers on low budget. Simple live divers hub which been excellent. Bungalows need proper rub and area lick of paint .Swimming pool ok mostly occupied By dive courses but you can use next door cliff view resort pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view over Mae Haad. Quiet most of the time. Great Thai food close by. Air conditioner worked but not quite cold enough but was ok. Older place but great for price.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*GPS Location is wrong! Check in at Cliff View Simple Life resort* Nice & cheap stay! It's back behind the Cliff View Simple Life resort, which is super nice. So you get most of the amenities and access to the pool and everything as if staying at Cliff View, just a much cheaper, older room. The breakfast buffet is pretty good and only 250 baht. The restaurant seems to have odd hours other than that. They also offer full laundry service for 50 baht a kilo. That was very helpful. Overall I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t recommend anyone to stay in the standard apartment; we had air con dripping constantly and then moved to a room which was ant infested, smelly and just felt dirty. Thankfully we were moved to a bungalow which was much nicer and we were thankful the staff were understanding. Pool is lovely and location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service and reception were absolutely fantastic. Great sunset views from the pool deck.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A group of us arrived together so a bit chaotic at check in. Room was clean, Use of pool at cliff view resort the Talay pool was mainly for divers. Our shower was cold but apparently that’s quite normal. Huge bed that was great. Good location, great being picked up at pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Dover, UK

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views from our ocean view bungalow. The location of the property was also superb, as it’s not far away from all the action in the evening, but far enough so that you can have a quiet evening at the resort if you wish. Although the rooms weren’t particularly large, our room was an adequate size for our diving holiday. The room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided. Also nice to have a shower with hot water provided. Also, having air conditioning for the room was a god send. Can’t give enough praise to the hotel staff there. To give an example... upon arrival at the resort & checking in. I was to learn that, rooms in the resort are not provided with a kettle to make tea/coffee etc. However, one was provided for me later that day upon my request for the remainder of our stay at no extra cost. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff at Simple Life Divers also deserve a huge mention for making our stay so fantastic! Haydon, Baden, George, Megan, Shak, Jo, Steve, Mike, Lucas, Issey, Zack, The 2 Carl’s, Keiran, Julia, Jeremy, Nicki, Adam, James, Tom....sorry if I’ve missed anyone. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome and adopting us as part of the Simple Life family. Amazing memories, shared with wonderful people in a fantastic location. Making dreams a reality!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
booked the bungalow with sea view... looks nice on the pictures but not really new anymore... or clean
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The place is a few years old and a little bit weathered but overall good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness

Average stay

The hotel was conveniently located to the beach, local restaurants and other amenities and was also in a great position next to the diving centre. The room had lovely big windows and a partial sea view, however it was located opposite the hotel bar / restaurant / dive centre meeting point so we felt very on show and kept the curtains shut most of the time. Our room was also positioned under a mango tree and we were woken in the early hours every morning by dropping mangos on the steel roof. Either book a sea view bungalow or stay somewhere else nearby.

8/10 Good

kim, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tiny

Well the room was very tiny like there was not even a foot on either side of the bed! There was no chair in the room at all and the ones in the deck were really uncomfortable the bed was really comfortable but other than that was not impressed your room faces the bar so your in a very busy place not relaxing at all! The pool was mainly for diving not really a swimming pool always filled with divers. The beach was tiny but was nice! The dive instructor was really good took time to make sure you understood things.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Laura-Jo, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

The bungalows are a good size & amoung the gardens of the hotel.The restaurant does not have great service & is airtle expensive but does decent food.

2/10 Terrible

billy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Saxer

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sejmil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Malva

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Timmy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DON’T recommend

Our booked room had a smell of mould and had ants crawling around in the room. We told the staff, and they told us to have a look at another room. This room had the same issues, with ants crawling around in the room and in the bed. As the staff couldn’t offer us any other rooms currently, they gave us an ant repellent spray that we could use and told us we could come back tomorrow morning and have a look at yet another room. The sink in the bathroom of the second room was about to come off the wall and was partly covered in mould. There was a pair of glasses and pants left in the wardrobe from the previous guest, making us question the cleaning of the room between guests. The noice isolation was bad and a window panel was missing (which they had just covered with drapes). On the next day, we had a look at a third room, which turned out to be free of ants. However, the wardrobe and hangers still had quite a lot of dust and dirt left on them (they obviously don’t clean the rooms properly between guests), the fan was very dirty, and the towels and bed clothes had stains and holes on them. Overall, all the three rooms felt quite dirty. Additionally, the wifi was terrible and some of the staff acted nonchalant. With the amount that we payed for this room we had definately expected a better standard; this was not worth the money! We’ve been traveling for two months by this time, and we’ve payed a lot less money for rooms that had better standard and was noticably cleaner than this.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sillanpää

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a bungalow for 5 nights. The view was great with direct access to small beautiful beach. The place would definitely need some maintenance. Lots of paint chipping on the walls and crumbling pillars on the patio. I was most disappointed by the lack of room service. After third night I had to ask for it and even then they came late. Overall decent value though I guess
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024