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Buddha View Dive Resort

45/1 Moo 3 | Surrthani, Koh Tao, Thailand
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Buddha View Dive Resort
Ranked #25 of 45 hotels in Koh Tao
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Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This Resort is definitely geared towards the diver. The location is good, although the sea has a lot of stones and rocks in the water. The room was clean, but you had to ask for it to be cleaned and hand in your key at reception for this to be done. I feel at the price (1500b) it should have... More

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Paris
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5 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

We got this hotel from a travel agency in Bangkok and they had no idea what they were selling us. When you do the diving class, you get a free room. It's basically a room not very clean, no towels, no sheets... Some of us didn't do the diving class and we paid a very High price for those bad... More

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Helsinki
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights (although we didn't dive at all) in the mid-range "deluxe fan room". We were hoping for bungalow but they were all taken already and this room with big balcony was actually better, one of the best stays in our whole Thailand visit! Room&bathroom were both clean, classy and beautiful. Double bed was huge and... More

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London
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62 hotel reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

It's away from the hustle and bustle of Sai Ree, though still close enough for a night out there. The basic rooms are all ensuite and have a fan. They are fairly clean upon arrival, but are not cleaned during your stay (this privilege is reserved for the superior rooms). If you take you shoes off before you go in,... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

We went to Buddah View to take the Open Water course because we had got it recommended by a friend. I was very nervous about taking the course, so they arranged that we got an instructor from my country. So even though everything was in English (we were 6 people in class from 4 diff countries) I could go to... More

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Hong Kong, null, Hong Kong
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

I took OW and AOW courses at Buddha View. The instructors, dive buddies, accommodation and atmosphere around are just so good. This resort has a restaurant, a bar and a cafe. All provide delicious dishes and drinks with reasonable prices. A single fan room would be provided for free if you book the courses online. The room was big, clean... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

buddha view, good diving center. that is other people i meet on the island told me. although sales agency tell lies about accommodation and free wifi, the diving course is pretty cool there. especially hannes bauer, my diving instructor, who is cool but sweet. he find me a kid tank once after i told him the tank is heavy for... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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19 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

Since the room was included in my 4 day course (PADI open water) I had nothing to complain. The room was not the best and the walls could use some paint, but the bed was clean and so was the toilet and shower. The bbq at night was pretty good and overall my stay at Buddha view was not to... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I stayed at Buddha view for 4 nights whilst I completed my PADI OW course but moved to other accommodation to complete my AOW. Luckily, the room was included in the price of the course (I found a really good deal from a guesthouse in Bangkok so paid way below what others who had booked their course on the island... More

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London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 hotel reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Where to start...my friends stayed at Buddha View some good few years ago and so I booked a couple of nights here based on their recommendations. When I arrived, I was taken to my room by a grumpy British guy who had obviously overstayed on the island and lost any interest in offering customer service. Whatever, it didn't ruin my... More

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Also Known As:
Buddha View Dive Hotel Koh Tao
Buddha View Dive Hotel
Address: 45/1 Moo 3 | Surrthani, Koh Tao, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Surat Thani Province > Koh Tao
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Ranked #25 of 45 hotels in Koh Tao

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