• Mae Haad

Mae Haad, on the western coast, is Koh Tao’s main arrival point, the main pier area, where ferries from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan dock. The area contains the highest concentration of tourist services, making it convenient, but the narrow beach itself is modest due to the ferry activity. Swimming is possible but not ideal. Most visitors stay near Mae Haad for convenience rather than beach quality. In the beach area budget guesthouses and hostels.