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Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort

2.0 star property
Travelers can start their day with breakfast before relaxing by the pool or enjoying a game of billiards at this tropical getaway near beautiful beaches.

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Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort sits close to Sairee Beach, welcoming guests with its outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. The garden terrace provides a peaceful spot to unwind, while rooms come equipped with WiFi. Past visitors consistently praise their experience here.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Garden View Bungalow

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Bungalow, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment | Free WiFi

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Koh Tao is home to Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort. While the natural beauty of Sairee Beach and Mae Haad Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Koh Tao Bowling & Mini-Golf. With snorkeling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Koh Tao travel guide
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3/83 Moo 2, Koh Tao, Surat Thani, 84360

What's nearby

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    Sairee Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hands down the best sunset I have witnessed
    Mae Haad Bay
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Island Muay Thai
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mae Haad Pier
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sairee Plaza
    16 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • Café del Sol
    8 min walk
  • In touch restuarant
    5 min walk
  • AC Bar
    7 min walk
  • cattago! (แคททาโก)
    7 min walk
  • Family Kitchen
    8 min walk

About this property

Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort

Guesthouse near Sairee Beach
Located close to Mae Haad Pier, Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 24-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: THB 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately THB 250 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Simple Life Talay Divers Resort Koh Tao
Simple Life Talay Divers Resort
Simple Life Talay Divers Koh Tao
Simple Life Talay Divers
Simple Life Talay & Divers
Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Koh Tao
Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Guesthouse
Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Guesthouse Koh Tao

Frequently asked questions

Does Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort?

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort located?

Situated in Koh Tao, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Mae Haad Clinic and Sairee Beach. Mae Haad Pier and Island Muay Thai are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Simple Life Talay & Divers Resort Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hollie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was outdated and not in great condition. Looked much worse in real life compared to the photos used online. The towels given appeared dirty as was the room. The staff were helpful and the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kamran

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
My room was backside of restaurant, not very clean was ok, Staf was friendly, amenities were basic only
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service and reception were absolutely fantastic. Great sunset views from the pool deck.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I will stay here again. This accommodation suited my needs. Walk a few steps and there is a bar and restaurants in close proximity. Everything you need is so close. The beach at the bottom of the property. Perfect for those learning to dive or on a solo journey.

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view over Mae Haad. Quiet most of the time. Great Thai food close by. Air conditioner worked but not quite cold enough but was ok. Older place but great for price.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Location and value!

Upon check in i was disappointed with the room and the sea view blocked by trees. However I grew to really enjoy private little beach out the door, pool and amazing sunset. Also the use of the cliff hotel a few doors down. Hotel has no reception and must checkin at cliff hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*GPS Location is wrong! Check in at Cliff View Simple Life resort* Nice & cheap stay! It's back behind the Cliff View Simple Life resort, which is super nice. So you get most of the amenities and access to the pool and everything as if staying at Cliff View, just a much cheaper, older room. The breakfast buffet is pretty good and only 250 baht. The restaurant seems to have odd hours other than that. They also offer full laundry service for 50 baht a kilo. That was very helpful. Overall I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sillanpää

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a bungalow for 5 nights. The view was great with direct access to small beautiful beach. The place would definitely need some maintenance. Lots of paint chipping on the walls and crumbling pillars on the patio. I was most disappointed by the lack of room service. After third night I had to ask for it and even then they came late. Overall decent value though I guess
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room I was given did not look like the tidy clean room advertised. There were ants throughout the bed linen, ants on desk, main light did not work, air conditioner could no be turned off or temperature changed so room was too cold. Bathroom tap was broken and shower dripped constantly leaving bathroom always wet and damp smelling. Luckly was refunded for cutting my trip short however refund was hard to attain as staff were unhelpful. Only positive was the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlo

Needs maintenance, update, painting and new towels old.the bar plays load music until 10pm, ruined the ability to enjoy patio. The res
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really well located. staff was helpful. our room wasn't the newest one but still pretty good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viikon loma Koh Taolla

Nice stay in the beautiful island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Marcel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for divers on low budget. Simple live divers hub which been excellent. Bungalows need proper rub and area lick of paint .Swimming pool ok mostly occupied By dive courses but you can use next door cliff view resort pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t recommend anyone to stay in the standard apartment; we had air con dripping constantly and then moved to a room which was ant infested, smelly and just felt dirty. Thankfully we were moved to a bungalow which was much nicer and we were thankful the staff were understanding. Pool is lovely and location is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Timmy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DON’T recommend

Our booked room had a smell of mould and had ants crawling around in the room. We told the staff, and they told us to have a look at another room. This room had the same issues, with ants crawling around in the room and in the bed. As the staff couldn’t offer us any other rooms currently, they gave us an ant repellent spray that we could use and told us we could come back tomorrow morning and have a look at yet another room. The sink in the bathroom of the second room was about to come off the wall and was partly covered in mould. There was a pair of glasses and pants left in the wardrobe from the previous guest, making us question the cleaning of the room between guests. The noice isolation was bad and a window panel was missing (which they had just covered with drapes). On the next day, we had a look at a third room, which turned out to be free of ants. However, the wardrobe and hangers still had quite a lot of dust and dirt left on them (they obviously don’t clean the rooms properly between guests), the fan was very dirty, and the towels and bed clothes had stains and holes on them. Overall, all the three rooms felt quite dirty. Additionally, the wifi was terrible and some of the staff acted nonchalant. With the amount that we payed for this room we had definately expected a better standard; this was not worth the money! We’ve been traveling for two months by this time, and we’ve payed a lot less money for rooms that had better standard and was noticably cleaner than this.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From check in, the experience at this place was awful. Firstly, it’s not where you expect it to be and it’s part of Cliffview? Simple Life. Expedia advertises the check in time as 8am, which was part of the reason we booked this hotel as we had an early ferry. Upon arriving we were told check in was 2pm!!! When I questioned this I was met with immediate hostility and told ‘if you don’t like the check in time then book somewhere else’ in so many words. Miraculously, they found us a room which was quite honestly horrible. It was behind the main hotel on what can only be described as a dumping/building site and had a bad smell. Our window looked out onto what seemed to be a house and we were woken in the morning by loud coughing due to the proximity. This wouldn’t have been bad if our sleep the night before wasn’t interrupted by some sort of construction work going on in the room next to us, constantly drilling for a few hours on and off. The noise and location wasn’t the only issue, the room was definitely very simple. It was also dirty and the towels were threadbare, the bedspread had hole/stain and the toilet blocked almost immediately. My partner wouldn’t even shower in this place because he said it would make him feel dirtier than before! When we asked for the toilet to be unblocked they were again very hostile and said they’d fix it ‘this time’. We disliked this place so much we ended up leaving Koh Tao early as we couldn’t stand to stay another night in that place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gry

Disliked: Amenities
Beliggenheten var flott men veldig slitent og kun kaldtvann i dusjen. Håndklær var slitte og frynsete. Sengetøy var flekkete.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout d'abord, la chambre est énormément petite. C'est un emplacement vraiment bruyantes. Nous entendions la musique du bord et les gens crier. La propreté n'y était pas. La salle de bain n'étais pas lavé et il y avais des croqurelles. Le coût de la chambre est vraiment élevé considérant l'état du bangalow, son emplacement et la prepreté. Nous ne passions que 2 jours a koh tao alors nous avons perdu du temps a rechercher une seconde hotel, car nous n'avons pas resté une seconde nuit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A group of us arrived together so a bit chaotic at check in. Room was clean, Use of pool at cliff view resort the Talay pool was mainly for divers. Our shower was cold but apparently that’s quite normal. Huge bed that was great. Good location, great being picked up at pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Garden view bungalowi oli oikein mukava, ensin meillä oli pelkkä huome mutta se ei ollut kauhean hieno joten upgradesimme bunglowii, kannattaa suoraan ottaa bumglowi jos täällä majoittuu!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Kai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der Pool ist nicht nutzbar, da er sehr klein ist und den ganzen Tag von der Tauchschule benutzt wird. Glucklicherweise kann man den pool von einem anderen hotel mit benutzen. Das Zimmer ist sehr aktive im schlechten Zustand. Die Betten waren dreckig. Wir würden nicht wieder hier übernachten.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Dover, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views from our ocean view bungalow. The location of the property was also superb, as it’s not far away from all the action in the evening, but far enough so that you can have a quiet evening at the resort if you wish. Although the rooms weren’t particularly large, our room was an adequate size for our diving holiday. The room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided. Also nice to have a shower with hot water provided. Also, having air conditioning for the room was a god send. Can’t give enough praise to the hotel staff there. To give an example... upon arrival at the resort & checking in. I was to learn that, rooms in the resort are not provided with a kettle to make tea/coffee etc. However, one was provided for me later that day upon my request for the remainder of our stay at no extra cost. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff at Simple Life Divers also deserve a huge mention for making our stay so fantastic! Haydon, Baden, George, Megan, Shak, Jo, Steve, Mike, Lucas, Issey, Zack, The 2 Carl’s, Keiran, Julia, Jeremy, Nicki, Adam, James, Tom....sorry if I’ve missed anyone. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome and adopting us as part of the Simple Life family. Amazing memories, shared with wonderful people in a fantastic location. Making dreams a reality!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
booked the bungalow with sea view... looks nice on the pictures but not really new anymore... or clean
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The place is a few years old and a little bit weathered but overall good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mukava hotelli

Kivat hotelli jossa yövytään omassa pienessä talossa. Ekstra leveät sängyt. Hotellin yhteydessä on sukellusliike, ravintola, uima-allas ja pieni kaistale rantaa. Sukellusliike pitää altaassa myös opetustunteja.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018