The Hidden Gem
A 4-star inn in Sairee on Ko Tao, a short walk from the beach, with free Wi-Fi, free parking on site and king and queen rooms.
The Hidden Gem is a 4-star inn in Sairee on Ko Tao, about 650 m from Sairee Beach, on an island that is reached by boat.
Guests can choose between king and queen rooms, and some rooms have a nature view, a partial sea view or a mountain view. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the hotel also offers free parking on site, a taxi service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping.
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00. The ticket service can help arrange trips to attractions and destinations around the island, and Ao Tanot Bay is 2 km away while Koh Nang Yuan is 3.2 km away.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at The Hidden Gem have king or queen beds, and several of them have a view of nature, the mountains or part of the sea. Rooms can have air conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, a flat-screen TV, a kettle and a mini bar.
Among the room features are bathrobes, slippers, in-room safe boxes, a sofa and a refrigerator, and some rooms also have a balcony or terrace. Capacity runs from two to three guests, depending on the room.
Classic King Garden View
- Nature view
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Classic King Garden View has 32 m² of floor space, a king bed for up to two guests and a nature view. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, and the room has a flat-screen TV.
CLASSIC ROOM
- Non-smoking
The CLASSIC ROOM is a non-smoking room that welcomes up to three guests in total.
Classic King
- Nature view
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Classic King offers 32 m² with a king bed for up to two guests and a nature view. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower and a hair dryer.
Sunset View King
from US$106 per night
- Partial sea view
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
Sunset View King has 32 m² of floor space and a king bed for up to two guests. The room has a partial sea view, air conditioning and blackout curtains, and the private bathroom has a walk-in shower.
Mountain View Room
- Non-smoking
The Mountain View Room measures 32 m² and sleeps up to three guests. It is a non-smoking room.
Classic Double Room
- Non-smoking
The Classic Double Room measures 32 m² and sleeps up to three guests. It is a non-smoking room.
Mountain View King
from US$106 per night
- Mountain view
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
Mountain View King has 32 m² of floor space and a king bed for up to two guests, with a mountain view. It has air conditioning, blackout curtains and a flat-screen TV, and the private bathroom has a walk-in shower and toiletries.
Queen Room with View
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Sofa
Queen Room with View sleeps up to three guests and has air conditioning, a refrigerator and a sofa.
Hotel facilities & services
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and public areas also have Wi-Fi, along with internet services and a laptop workspace. Free parking on site is available, with bicycle parking as well, and the hotel has a taxi service and a ticket service.
Guests can use luggage storage, safety deposit boxes and a private check-in and check-out, and daily housekeeping is provided. English and Thai are spoken, and there is a 24-hour security service.
The property also has a terrace, air conditioning in the public areas and an exterior corridor, and a bottle of water is available as well, so guests can relax outside their rooms between trips around the island.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Smoke-free property
- Taxi service
- Ticket services
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit boxes
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- 24-hour security
- Terrace
- English
- Thai
- Exterior corridor
Parking
- Bicycle parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Bottle of water
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
- Laptop workspace
- Flat-screen TV
Room amenities
- Individual air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Desk
- In-room safe box
- Sofa
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
- Free bottled water
- Kettle
- Mini bar
- Refrigerator
- Balcony/terrace
- Complimentary tea
Location & what to see
The Hidden Gem is in Sairee, the main beach area of Ko Tao, a small island in the Gulf of Thailand that belongs to Surat Thani province. Life here revolves around the sandy beach, with cafés and dive shops along the streets behind it, and the island is known for diving. Walking along the beach road in the evening shows the village's relaxed side, with street-food stalls and small bars.
Sairee Beach is a short walk from the hotel, about 650 m away. Ao Tanot Bay lies 2 km away, and Koh Nang Yuan, a small group of islets known for snorkelling and a viewpoint, is 3.2 km away. Getting around is simple with the hotel's taxi service, and the ferry pier is 1.8 km away. Koh Samui and Chumphon are the usual gateways to the island, both reached by boat.
A good day could start on Sairee Beach and continue by boat to Koh Nang Yuan. Boat trips to the islets can be cancelled when the sea is rough, which happens more often in the rainy season. The John - Suwan Mountain View Point, 4.1 km from the hotel, offers a view over the island and is a good stop for those who want to see more of Ko Tao than the beach.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.7), the cleanliness (9.6) and the value for money (9.5) most highly, with an overall score of 9.2.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Hidden Gem cost?
Rates at The Hidden Gem change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see current prices is to check live rates with our partner.
How do I get to The Hidden Gem?
Ko Tao has no airport, so the nearest airports are Samui Airport (USM), 65.9 km away on Koh Samui, and Chumphon Airport (CJM), 86.2 km away on the mainland. From either one, the last part of the journey to the island is by boat, using a ferry from the pier. The hotel is about 650 m from Sairee Beach, and it has a taxi service on the island for getting around.
What is near The Hidden Gem?
Sairee Beach is 650 m from the hotel, and Ao Tanot Bay is 2 km away. Koh Nang Yuan, a small group of islets, is 3.2 km away, and the John - Suwan Mountain View Point is 4.1 km away. There is also the PX Jamsai Pharmacy 400 m away and a 7 Eleven convenience store 550 m away.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Hidden Gem?
Check-in at The Hidden Gem runs from 14:00 to 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00. Guests who want to store luggage before or after those times can use the hotel's luggage storage.
Is Wi-Fi free at The Hidden Gem?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at The Hidden Gem, and the public areas also have Wi-Fi for guests who need to stay online while exploring the island.
Does The Hidden Gem offer luggage storage?
Yes, The Hidden Gem has luggage storage, which is useful for guests who arrive early or leave late. The hotel also has safety deposit boxes for valuables.
Does The Hidden Gem have a taxi service?
Yes, the hotel offers a taxi service and a ticket service, so guests can arrange transport to attractions and destinations around the island.
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