Ban's Avenue Guesthouse
Two restaurants, a dive program, and a terrace — on Ko Tao.
A guest house in Ko Tao
Ban's Avenue Guesthouse sits in Ko Tao, Thailand, and runs two on-site restaurants, a bar, and a coffee house. Guests can book diving, snorkeling, and cooking classes directly through the property, which keeps the experience fairly self-contained. The guesthouse earns a 7.2/10 guest rating across 102 reviews, with location, cleanliness, and host mentioned as consistent strengths. It suits travellers who want activity access and food without leaving the property, across either a private room or a shared dormitory.
Who this stay suits
A busy, activity-focused guesthouse with food and dive bookings on-site, rated 7.2/10 by over 100 guests.
Best for
- Divers and snorkelers
- Budget solo travellers in the dorm
- Travellers who want on-site dining
- Guests wanting a cooking class
Less suited to
- Travellers expecting hotel-grade facilities
- Those wanting a quiet, minimal-amenity stay
Two restaurants and a bar
The guesthouse runs two separate restaurants plus a bar and a coffee house — an unusual amount of food and drink for a property at this price point. Guests can eat on-site for every meal without needing to go elsewhere.
Terrace
A terrace gives guests an outdoor space to sit outside the rooms. It's listed among the most popular facilities, suggesting it gets regular use, particularly given Ko Tao's climate.
Diving and water activities
Diving and snorkeling can be arranged through the property. Having these bookable on-site, alongside a shuttle service, makes Ban's Avenue a practical base for first-time divers or those doing a multi-day course.
Cooking class on the premises
The guesthouse runs a cooking class, giving guests a way to learn Thai cuisine without travelling to a separate school. It's a straightforward extra for anyone with a spare afternoon.
What sets it apart
Inside Ban's Avenue Guesthouse
Amenities at Ban's Avenue Guesthouse
Most popular facilities
- 2 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Breakfast
Great for your stay
- 2 restaurants
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Shuttle service
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Bar
Outdoors
- Terrace
Activities
- Cooking class
- Snorkeling
- Diving
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Bar
- Restaurant
Services
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Hair/Beauty salon
Getting to & from Samui Airport
Ban's Avenue Guesthouse is 66.4 km from Samui Airport (USM). Ko Tao has no airport — the fastest way in is a catamaran from Chumphon on the mainland, with a longer ferry option from Surat Thani.
Where you'll be
Ko Tao is a small island built around scuba diving, with a concentration of dive schools around Sairee Beach.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Haad Sairee at 390 m; the nearest ferry pier, Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier, is 1.8 km away.
Things to do nearby
- Haad Saireebeach390 m
- Top of the rockviewpoint1.3 km
- View point on Sairee beach and Koh Nang Yuanviewpoint1.4 km
- Haad Ao Maebeach1.5 km
- Welcome to Koh Tao Turtle Monumenthistoric site1.9 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 102 reviews and a 7.2/10 overall score, guests point to location, cleanliness, and the host as the standout positives. The volume and variety of on-site facilities — two restaurants, a bar, diving, and a cooking class — are consistently noted as practical advantages for a guesthouse at this price.
- Host8.7
- Facilities7.8
- Cleanliness7.9
- Comfort7.7
- Value For Money7.6
- Location7.9
- Free Wifi2.5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 4 · average 9.2
They wrote about: cleanliness, room, comfort
Reviews scoring 7–9: 6 · average 7.5
They wrote about: room, location, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 5–7: 9 · average 6
They wrote about: location, room, noise
Reviews scoring Under 5: 1 · average 4
They wrote about: location, room, bathroom
No reviews in the selected score range.
Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Good to know
Policies & house rules
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
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Your questions
Where exactly is Ban's Avenue Guesthouse?
The guesthouse is located in Ko Tao, Thailand. Ko Tao is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand, accessible by ferry from the mainland.
What room types are available?
There are two options: a 25 m² Superior Double Room with a private bathroom and city view, or a bed in a 15-person mixed dormitory. Both include air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, breakfast is available at the guesthouse. Two restaurants and a coffee house are on-site, so there are several food options throughout the day.
Are there restaurants on-site?
The guesthouse has two restaurants, a bar, and a coffee house. Guests can eat and drink on the property for all meals.
Can I book diving or snorkeling through the guesthouse?
Yes. Diving and snorkeling are both available to arrange through Ban's Avenue Guesthouse, making it a practical base for water activities on Ko Tao.
Is there a cooking class?
Yes, a cooking class runs on-site. It's bookable through the property and gives guests an introduction to Thai cuisine without travelling to a separate venue.
Is there a shuttle service?
A shuttle service is available, though it comes at an additional charge. Staff speak English and Thai, so arranging logistics is straightforward.
Is Wi-Fi free?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the guesthouse, including in both the private room and the dormitory.
Is there parking at the property?
Contact Ban's Avenue directly to ask about vehicle or scooter storage.
What are the prices at Ban's Avenue Guesthouse?
Rates start from $54 per night. Prices vary by room type and season, so check the current rate at the time of booking.