JP Resort Koh Tao

Friendly reception staff and very close to the beach.

Pool was a bright lime green when we arrived, they drained it while we were there. Bit disappointing as we booked specifically for the pool. Room only had cold water shower, fine in the hot season but rather chilly in the cool season. Better off booking across the road at Tropicana, nearly identical room is 100 baht less and has hot water shower.

I stayed in a Bungalow up the hill with a nice view. Quite steep stairs to get there. It was a bit away from the crowd and quiet. The room has three windows, so it was quite airy which helped with the high temperature and humidity in July.

The whole resort is separated from the sea by the street. The restaurant is the only part directly at the beach but was closed during my stay. But there are plenty of other restaurants around.

The location of this property was great, right opposite Chalok beach, easy walking distance to 7 Eleven and a few places to eat. Also a great little bar opposite called Koppee. The staff were friendly although we didn’t have much dealings with many staff. For the price we paid the rooms we nice, had a nice view and were clean. Was nice to have a pool to cool off in too.

The bed was not very comfortable, could feel the springs, and the springs were really noisy every time one of us moved. This would be the only downside, otherwise we had a great stay.