Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa
Lush tropical luxury with traditional Thai design — warm colors, Asian art, antique sculptures. Dense jungle greenery everywhere. More Old World resort than minimalist-chic. Feels like it was built to stay, not to trend.
Non-staying spa guests can pay 500 THB to access the pool, bar and restaurant — good to know if you're day-tripping from elsewhere on the island
Why It Matters
Koh Tao's first luxury 5-star spa resort. Home to the island's only in-house bakery. The spa is literally built into a giant rock in the jungle. The Royal Suite features sculptures by French artist Yann Torchet. Member of the Green Leaf Foundation — runs its own desalination plant and biotech septic system so it doesn't drain the island's limited groundwater.
Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa sits on the headland of Thian Og Bay (Shark Bay) on Koh Tao's quieter southern coast — open since 2002, and still one of the island's most serious luxury options. The whole property cascades down a steep jungle hillside, which means spectacular unobstructed sea views from every room, but also a lot of stairs. Think lush tropical gardens, two pools, a proper SSI dive club, and a spa built around a giant rock. It's the kind of place where you genuinely don't need to leave.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Pavilion
Individual freestanding pavilions decorated for privacy and elegance, popular with couples. Each has a king bed and a large balcony with open sea views. No extra beds possible due to space. Air conditioning throughout.
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Deluxe Room
Located in the hotel wing, designed to Thai standards with elegant local flavor. Spacious, with a private balcony and stunning sea views. Includes king or twin beds, sofa, flat-screen TV with DVD player and satellite channels, electronic safe, and an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a separate rain shower. No rollaway beds due to wooden floors; one floor mattress is possible.
King or TwinDeluxe Suite Pavilion
A large pavilion suite with a king bedroom connected to a spacious living room with a sofa bed. The balcony faces directly out to the ocean — a solid step up for honeymooners or families wanting more space. One child or adult can sleep on the existing sofa bed for an additional charge.
KingPool Villa (2 Bedrooms)
A private pool villa sleeping 2–4 guests, with one extra bed possible in the living room. Beach access in under a minute. Fully equipped with kitchen facilities, air conditioning, minibar, and flat-screen TV with DVD player. The newest addition to the property.
MultipleRoyal Suite
The top floor of the hotel wing, and it shows. At 220 sqm, this two-bedroom suite (one king, one twin) has two full bathrooms — one with a heart-shaped Jacuzzi — plus a massive private terrace with unobstructed sea views. The living room is enormous, with a full kitchen, long corner sofas, flat-screen TV, and free internet. Decorated with genuine Thai antiques and sculptures by French artist Yann Torchet. Rate covers up to four guests.
King + Twin · 220 sqmThe Residence Pool Villa (2 or 3 Bedrooms)
The largest villa option, sleeping 2–6 guests (plus 1 extra bed possible). Private pool, direct beach access in under a minute. Good for larger groups or extended families who want full villa privacy without leaving the resort. Full kitchen and all resort amenities included.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The resort runs a complimentary boat shuttle from the diving club to the beach at Thian Og Bay — the resort's 'private' beach — since the hillside property doesn't have direct beach access from the hotel buildings.
Kayaks available for rent from the marina. Good for exploring the bay at your own pace.
Paddleboards available for rent at the marina.
On-site SSI dive school running everything from Discover Scuba intro sessions to Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses. Maximum 2 students per instructor — notably small groups for Koh Tao, where dive schools typically pack students in. Shark Bay right in front of the resort has year-round sightings of sea turtles and blacktip reef sharks. Equipment is modern and well-maintained.
Gear available for rent from the marina. The resort also arranges private snorkeling trips to remote beaches around the island. Shark Bay location means snorkelers can encounter turtles and reef sharks without even getting on a boat.
The resort arranges private boat trips circling Koh Tao — included in the Honeymoon Packages, and available separately for other guests via the tour desk.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available in rooms (hotel wing), around the pool, and in the main restaurant.
The resort runs its own desalination plant to provide bacteria-free water to all rooms and staff, avoiding strain on Koh Tao's very limited groundwater supply. Green Leaf Foundation member.
On-site marina used by the diving club and for boat trip departures. Snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard rentals available here.
Small private beach accessed via a free boat shuttle from the resort's diving club. One of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Two pool areas. The main pool is positioned on the clifftop with bay views; it's one of the most dramatic pool settings on Koh Tao. Pool bar attached. Open 9am–9pm.
On-site gym / fitness room.
On-site free self-parking available.
Free shuttle to/from the pier provided. Must request at least 24 hours before arrival via the contact info on your booking confirmation.
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