location is great. staff was kind. good bed en pillows

don't stay in the room on the top right (323 I think). you'll be waken up all night by the pump for the water that goes on every time someone on the floor uses water (earplugs are not enough)

A good base to explore Kho Tao from. We loved the location just off a busy area with lots of good food and drink options. A nice view of the jungle and mountains too. Friendly and helpful staff who can help organise scooter rental and onward travel. It isn't luxurious and the room is very basic, but it is clean and does the job.

It is a little expensive for what you get. It would be nice to have a few extra furnishings in the room (like bedside lamps) to make it feel more homely. Although it is clean we felt it had seen better days. The aircon wasn't great.

A cozy stay with a lovely view of the hills. The pool was fantastic, and the staff was really friendly. The accommodation is close to restaurants and the beach, yet tucked away from the busy streets, perfect for a family! The room was spacious, clean, and had comfortable beds while remaining pretty quiet. Free drinking water was available, and a small selection of dishes could be ordered by the pool, making it ideal for a rainy or lazy day.

The shower and WiFi were not always reliable. Nearly every evening, the family behind the building burned their trash during sunset, which was quite unpleasant. Because of this, we never got to fully enjoy the sunset from our balcony. We also had to bring our wet swimming clothes inside to avoid them absorbing the smoke smell. Additionally, a pickup service from the pier would have been appreciated, we requested one but were simply advised to take a taxi. Despite these areas for improvement, we still consider this accommodation one of the better options for families and laid-back travelers.

The best location in Koh Tao if you want to be close to many amazing restaurants, bars, dive shops, and Sairee beach while staying in a quiet and secluded area surrounded with nature. The hotel is simple, rooms are spacious and comfortable, not fancy but nothing to complain about either. The pool is nice to cool down from the heat and there's a very convenient 24/7 mini-mart right at the entrance with gas pump for scooters (owned by the hotel)

There isn't much noise isolation in the rooms and some inconsiderate guests were being pretty loud at times, talking/shouting loudly and banging on the doors. Sometimes there's children taking swimming lessons in the pool in the morning so it could be disrupting if you were hoping to have some quiet by the pool, this didn't bother us however as they were not loud and we were out diving almost every morning. Overall I think the hotel could be improved a bit to make it nicer, but I'd still stay here again for the convenience of the location

The room was clean and well-maintained. There was hot water, air-conditioning plus the bed was comfortable. Was a good space to rest after going out to dive. The staff were also really friendly to address my questions. Was lovely to have a convenience store located right outside the building.

It is a short walk from the main street but on some days when I'm really tired, the walk felt kinda long and it was not something I looked forward to. However, being a distance away from the main Sairee Beach area also meant that we were unaffected by the party noises - which meant that we got to have quality sleep, so it is a win. We engaged the laundry service provided it was 50baht/kg, but we didn't get to find out how much our laundry weighed till after, so the final price we had to pay kind of came as a shock to us (it was 120 baht for one-basket full - not sure whether that is considered expensive or not).

This place is really terrific. It is on a busy road (but almost everything in Koh Tao is on a busy road) but I was able to get a room away from the road and slept very well. The bed is one of the most comfortable beds I have had in Asia. The wifi is not great but it's the provider's fault. It can be slow but works well enough throughout the day time, but in the early morning it is almost always completely out for 1 or 2 hours. I would not count on it for streaming videos, but I did not try, either. I did have some Zoom calls and it worked fine for that. The staff are nice once they get to know you. They were never mean - they are just very professional and business-minded, which is not a bad thing. The woman who deals mostly with customers has great English, listens very well, and knows what she's talking about. At first I thought everyone on the island was unfriendly, but I think it's just because they see so many tourists that it's hard to remain super friendly and smile all the time. The staff at Budchui aren't smiley, but they are definitely polite, attentive to guests' needs, and take care of business. The swimming pool is fantastic and a welcome addition. It is kept in very good condition and I used it often. In the room, the water heater, AC, fridge and kettle all worked very well. The sheets and towels are good quality. I had zero insect issues (including no ants or cockroaches). The staff cleaned my room whenever I asked and didn't clean it unless I asked (which is the way I like it). Be aware that they do collect a 1000 baht deposit for the room key. That's kind of a lot so best to arrive prepared for that and don't lose your key! There are excellent restaurants just around the corner from the hotel - literally a 3 minute walk. One of them has the best Thai food I have ever eaten, and I have spent a lot of time in Thailand. I liked this hotel so much, I ended up staying here long term. Thanks so much Budchui!

Nothing really. The wifi issues don't seem like it's the hotel's fault and honestly, I was easily able to get by with the wifi as it was. If you need better internet, maybe buy a Thai SIM card?

The staff speaks English, which is very convenient. The pool is great — it has both a deep area (over 2m) and a normal section. On some days they run swimming lessons for kids, but it didn’t bother me since I was usually out. The hotel also has its own 24/7 shop, with prices about the same as 7-Eleven, which is really handy. Right across the road there’s a motorbike rental agency: 200 baht per day for a 125cc Click and 300 baht for a 160cc Click. Overall, a convenient and comfortable stay.

Fabulous location, easy walk into the main area for food, coffee, pharmacy, 7-11 etc and couple more minutes only to the beachfront. There is a shop right onsite too that is just as good as the 7-11 in town so it was good to support this and it had a very good selection. Kept extremely clean and tidy and the pool is amazing. Very well-provided for with more than enough bottles water and toiletries, which you don’t always get everywhere. Would recommend. The girl on the front desk was very sweet and friendly.

•the hotel is very nice and peaceful •very close to the main strip and about 7 minute walk to the beach •the pool area was great •our room had good air conditioning •mini mart which is open 24/7 right on the property which was handy for snacks •cheap laundry service, had free ferry drop off and can sort out a bike for you •lady at front desk was very friendly & accompanied all our needs

•to get to the hotel you have to walk about 2 minutes down a dark side road - this would be okay for families and couples etc. but could be something to consider if you’re a solo traveller , especially a girl !

Friendly staff, spacious rooms and a convenient 24 hour shop on site. It's a short walk to restaurants, bars and the beach (although it can be quite dark and quiet at night/early when getting up for dives). They let me check in early as there was a room available which I was so grateful for as I'd had a long travel day and arrived on the first ferry. The pool area is nice and was never busy, and the reception has free water, and tables in the shade.

My room was on the ground floor directly facing the communal area, and I couldn't open the curtains at all as people would glance in. The window at the back had the same issue as the family would use that space for comings and goings.