Blue Wave House
A practical Ko Tao base with a garden, a terrace, and free parking
A place to stay in Ko Tao
Blue Wave House is a 2-star hotel in Ko Tao, Thailand, rated 9.0/10 across 826 guest reviews. Rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The property has a terrace, a garden with outdoor furniture, a shared lounge area, a coffee house, and a snack bar. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are included. Daily housekeeping, baggage storage, laundry (for a fee), and 24-hour security round out the on-site facilities.
Who this stay suits
A clean, straightforward hotel with attentive staff, free parking, and easy access to Ko Tao's snorkeling spots.
Best for
- Divers and snorkelers using Ko Tao as a base
- Travellers arriving with a vehicle
- Guests who want daily housekeeping at a budget price
- Solo travellers or couples keeping costs down
Less suited to
- Travellers wanting on-site dining beyond a snack bar and coffee
- Those expecting resort-level facilities
Terrace and garden setting
The outdoor terrace and garden give guests a proper place to sit outside. Outdoor furniture is provided, so it works as a morning coffee spot or somewhere to decompress after a day of snorkeling. It is one of the more practical outdoor setups for a 2-star property on Ko Tao.
Coffee house and snack bar
On-site there is a coffee house and a snack bar — enough to cover breakfast or a quick meal without leaving the property. For full dining, Ko Tao's restaurants are nearby.
Rooms: practical and complete
Every room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a drying rack, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. There is also a socket near the bed — a detail that matters when you have gear to charge.
Rooms & suites
Double Room
20.0 m² · 1 king bed
- View
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
Superior King Room
25.0 m² · 1 king bed
- Balcony
- Garden view
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
Superior Twin Room
25.0 m² · 2 twin beds
- Balcony
- Garden view
- Inner courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
What stands out
Inside Blue Wave House
Amenities at Blue Wave House
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Snorkeling
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Getting to & from Samui Airport
Blue Wave House is 65.0 km from Samui Airport (USM). Ko Tao has no airport — the fastest way in is a catamaran from Chumphon on the mainland, with a longer ferry option from Surat Thani.
Where it is
Ko Tao is a small island built around scuba diving, with a concentration of dive schools around Sairee Beach.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Welcome to Koh Tao Turtle Monument at 160 m; the nearest ferry pier, Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier, is 350 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Welcome to Koh Tao Turtle Monumenthistoric site160 m
- Haad Ao Maebeach340 m
- View point on Sairee beach and Koh Nang Yuanviewpoint1.4 km
- Sairee Viewpointviewpoint1.4 km
- Haad Saireebeach1.5 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 826 reviews, guests give Blue Wave House a rating of 9.0/10. The themes that come through most consistently are staff quality, room comfort, and cleanliness — three areas where a small property either delivers or does not, and here the feedback is clear that it does.
- Staff9.6
- Facilities9.2
- Cleanliness9.3
- Comfort9.5
- Value For Money9.1
- Location9
- Free Wifi8.5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 29 · average 9.7
They wrote about: location, staff, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 1 · average 8
They wrote about: location, room, noise
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Worth knowing
House rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Common questions
Where exactly is Blue Wave House located?
Blue Wave House is in Ko Tao, Thailand. Ko Tao is a small island, so most of the island's beaches, dive shops, and restaurants are reachable without a long trip from the hotel.
Is parking available, and does it cost extra?
Free parking is available on site. It is one of the property's signature inclusions and applies to all guests at no additional charge.
Is breakfast served at the hotel?
There is no full restaurant on site, but the property does have a coffee house and a snack bar, which can cover light morning meals or drinks. For fuller dining, Ko Tao's restaurants are close by.
What does each room include?
All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, tea and coffee facilities, a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries, a drying rack, and a socket near the bed.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is included for all guests throughout their stay.
Can the hotel arrange snorkeling?
Snorkeling is available through the property at an additional charge. It is off-site, so you will be taken to a snorkel location rather than snorkeling directly from the hotel.
Is there laundry service?
Laundry service is available at the hotel for an additional charge. A drying rack is also provided in every room for guests washing clothes themselves.
Is the hotel non-smoking?
Yes, Blue Wave House is a non-smoking property.
What is the nightly rate?
Rates start from approximately USD 62 per night. Prices vary by season and room availability, so check current rates directly when booking.
How do I get to Ko Tao from the mainland?
Ko Tao is reached by ferry from Chumphon or Surat Thani on the Thai mainland, or from nearby Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. The hotel does not list airport transfer services, so arrange onward travel to the island independently.