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The second most popular beach on Ko Tao, Chalok Ban Kao is overrun with the usual plethora of dive shops, guesthouses, restaurants, travel agents and bars, all of which line the main road running just off the back of the beach.

The beach here is pretty and at low tide passable for sunbathing, but really there are far better spots elsewhere on Ko Tao for laying around in the sun -- just by hiking over the headland to Ao Thian Ok will deliver you to a lovely strip of sand all to yourself.

Due to Chalok Ban Kao being one of the largest dive centres on Ko Tao, a lot of boat traffic heads in and out throughout the day. Be it divers coming and going, snorkelling trips, round-the-island boat trips, fishing trips or just longtails off on taxi runs from here, Chalok is not one of Ko Tao's quieter strips of sand.

The large number of boats also contributes to the water being a bit murky, particularly towards the western end of the bay. Head to the eastern stretch of the beach if you plan to spend any time in the water, but if time allows, you're far better served to wander off to another nearby beach. Chalok Ban Kao is flanked by beaches and bays to both the east and west, so you need not head too far to find something pretty.

On its western lip, at the beginning of the trail around to Mae Haad, you'll find the very pleasant Haad Saal Chao. This spot remains a pleasant area to hang out, despite the sometimes cloudy waters.

Along the eastern rim, running along the peninsula which separates Chalok Ban Kao from Ao Thian Ok, you'll find Ao Taa Toh which has a single, dive orientated resort and further along the lovely and very isolated Freedom Beach. Both of these have clean beaches and clear waters.

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Rate

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Ao Muong Resort + Diving
Koh Tao, Mango Bay
3,000B Check room availability
Black Tip Dive Resort
Koh Tao, Ao Tanote
400B Check room availability
Blue Diamond Dive Resort
Koh Tao, Mae Haad
800B Check room availability
Charm Churee Villa
Koh Tao, Jansom Bay
2,700B -- Promotion Check room availability
Chintarakiri Resort
Koh Tao
2,500B Check room availability
Coral View Resort
Koh Tao, Sai Daeng
400B Check room availability
Jamahkiri Spa + Resort
Koh Tao, Thian Og
5,900B -- Promotion Check room availability
Khun Ying House
Koh Tao, Sairee Village
450B Check room availability
Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort
Koh Tao, Sairee Beach
3,450B Check room availability
Koh Tao Resort
Koh Tao, Chalok Baan Kao
1,850B -- Promotion Check room availability
Koh Tao Royal Resort
Koh Tao, Mae Haad
1,200B Check room availability
Laem Thian Resort
Koh Tao, Laem Thian
300B Check room availability
Lotus Resort
Koh Tao, Sairee Beach
600B Check room availability
Mango Bay Grand Resort
Koh Tao, Mango Bay
1,500B -- Promotion Check room availability
Nang Yuan Island Dive Resort
Nang Yuan Island
1,500B -- Promotion Check room availability
New Heaven Bungalow
Koh Tao, Ao Tien Oh
1,200B Check room availability
Sai Thong Resort
Koh Tao, Sai Nuan
300B Check room availability
Save Bungalows
Koh Tao, Mae Haad
500B Check room availability
Sea Lodge
Koh Tao, Mae Haad
1,300B Check room availability
Sensi Paradise Beach Resort
Koh Tao, Mae Haad
2,800B -- Promotion Check room availability
Thipwimarn Resort
Koh Tao, Taa Sak
1,850B Check room availability
Utopia Suites
Koh Tao, Mae Haad
600B -- Promotion Check room availability

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