Haadtien Beach Resort

Koh Tao is reknowed for diving. More PADI open water courses are carried out on Koh Tao than anywhere else in Thailand. This is mainly due to the diverse and safe marine environment around the island . During 2010 the resort will be building a PADI dive centre, but in the meantime reception can arrange contact with a number of local and reputable operators, who will pick you up and drop you back to the resort after your trips. All manner of dives can be carried out in Koh Tao, from beginners taking there PADI Open Water Courses, to Dive Master Courses, night diving, Nitrox, and wreck diving.
Exterior: The haadtien is built on one of the most untouched and naturally beautiful bays in Thailand, therefore the resort has been designed with the environment in mind. The villas and restaurant building are low impact and built of natural materials. The resort has its own flower and plant nursery, to ensure having a constant supply of naturally occurring foliage. The nursery also doubles as a fruit and vegetable garden, again to ensure guests have fresh and delicious produce while maintaining a low carbon footprint.

The 26 private villas and 5 cottages are set amidst 45 acres of land. Each one features an en suite bathroom with a shower, a double or king-size bed, TV, Internet access, a safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a private terrace.

inSea beach bar & grill, with its beachfront location and uninterrupted views across the crystal clear blue water of Haad Tien Bay, is a perfect place to unwind, kickback and enjoy anything from an evening cocktail to a feast for the taste buds. ?Pah Yong?, the resident chef offers a hand selected a la carte menu combining authentic Thai dishes and international cuisine with emphasis on fresh local ingredients such as the daily seafood catch or organically vegetables, fruits and herbs grown on our property. Thatch-roofed, barefoot sand-in-the-toes, and located right in the centre of the beach, the beach bar is a perfect oasis to get that thirst quenching drink. Beach-lovers spending lazy days catching the sun?s rays on the beach or dipping in the warm tropical waters will love the beach bar which offers an array of chilled drinks, cocktails, fresh fruits and delicious hot/cold snacks.

The nearby beach is sandy.

The easiest, quickest and most comfortable route to get to Koh Tao is via Koh Samui. Bangkok Airways have scheduled services departing from Bangkok, Chiangmai, Krabi, Phuket, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui. Thai Airways International (Thailand's national carrier) also has twice daily flights from Bangkok to Samui.