Dinosaur House

29/41 หมู่ 3 Tambon Ko Tao, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand·View on map

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Check-infrom 15:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Dinosaur House is a guest house in Chalok Baan Kao on Koh Tao, with family rooms and two-bedroom houses for groups of up to four.

Accommodation ranges from an 18 m² double room for two to 28 m² two-bedroom houses. The room options include air conditioning and private bathrooms; some add a balcony, seating area or flat-screen TV, while several have kitchen equipment such as a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave. The smaller double room has an electric kettle and refrigerator.

The property has a garden, free WiFi throughout and free public parking on site without a reservation. Chalok Baan Kao is the quieter village on Koh Tao’s south bay, with beaches and dive resorts around the shore. Chalok Baan Kao Beach is 900 m away, and Shark Bay Beach is 1.1 km from the guest house. Scuba diving opportunities are available around the island, while the accommodation suits families and small groups looking for separate bedrooms and private bathrooms.

Rooms

5 room types · 18–28 m²

Dinosaur House has five accommodation options, ranging from a compact double room to two-bedroom houses. The Budget Double Room measures 18 m² and accommodates two people. King Room and Large Double Room options measure 24 m² and 25 m² respectively, while the two Two-Bedroom Houses each cover 28 m² and can accommodate up to four. The larger layouts provide separate bedrooms, with one also offering a balcony and seating area.

Air conditioning and a private bathroom are common across the room choices. The 18 m² room includes a refrigerator and electric kettle, while kitchen-equipped options have items such as a stovetop, microwave, toaster and kitchenware. Balcony access, a seating area and a flat-screen TV vary by accommodation type. The two-bedroom houses have different layouts: one includes a balcony and lounge area, while the other has a kitchen and several beds, including sofa beds.

Budget Double Room — Dinosaur House

Budget Double Room

18 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Air conditioningPrivate bathroomRefrigerator

At 18 m², this is the most compact option and accommodates two people. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower, alongside a refrigerator and electric kettle. Unlike the larger choices, this double room does not have a balcony or kitchen facilities.

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Two-Bedroom House — Dinosaur House

Two-Bedroom House

28 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Large bed (King size) and 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
BalconySeating areaFlat-screen TV

This 28 m² house has two bedrooms and accommodates up to four people. Its layout includes a balcony and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, distinguishing it from the other two-bedroom option, which has kitchen equipment and sofa beds. The house has one bathroom.

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Two-Bedroom House — Dinosaur House

Two-Bedroom House

28 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Large bed (King size) and 1 Double bed and 2 Sofa bed
KitchenMicrowaveStovetop

This 28 m² two-bedroom house sleeps up to four and has a living room with two sofa beds. Its kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kitchenware. Unlike the other house of the same size, this option has no balcony among its room features.

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King Room — Dinosaur House

King Room

24 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
KitchenBalconyRefrigerator

The 24 m² King Room accommodates two people and pairs a kitchen with a balcony. Its equipment includes a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kitchenware, as well as an electric kettle. It is the smaller of the two kitchen-equipped double rooms and has a private bathroom.

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Large Double Room — Dinosaur House

Large Double Room

25 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
KitchenSeating areaFlat-screen TV

At 25 m², this double room is slightly larger than the King Room and accommodates two people. It has a kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kitchenware, plus a sofa and seating area. This option has a flat-screen TV and no balcony among its room features.

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Facilities

26 facilities
Parking
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Shower
Designated smoking area

At Dinosaur House, practical facilities include a garden, air conditioning, family rooms, non-smoking rooms and a designated smoking area. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and free public parking is possible on site without a reservation. Parking is public rather than private. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower and toilet, plus toilet paper and towels; towels and sheets carry an extra fee. Room equipment includes an electric kettle, refrigerator, clothes rack and drying rack, so you have places to store chilled items, make hot drinks and hang clothing to dry. Family rooms sit alongside non-smoking accommodation, and the garden provides outdoor space at the guest house.

General

  • Garden
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Parking

Chalok Baan Kao is the quieter village on Koh Tao’s south bay, with dive resorts around the shore and access to beaches along the southern coast. Dinosaur House is 900 m from Chalok Baan Kao Beach. Shark Bay Beach and Mae Haad Beach are each 1.1 km away, while P.Oys Place is 100 m away and Tukta Thai Food is 200 m away. The village also has the municipality office and a quieter pace than Sairee’s main beach strip.

Koh Tao has no airport; ferries arrive at Mae Haad on the west coast. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 1.1 km from the guest house. From the pier, pick-up truck taxis serve Chalok Baan Kao and charge per vehicle rather than per passenger. Crossings from Koh Phangan take 45–90 minutes, while the trip from Koh Samui takes 1.5–2 hours. Samui International Airport is 62.5 km away, and Chumphon Airport is 86.4 km away; either onward journey to Koh Tao includes a ferry crossing.

The south-coast beaches and coves offer swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities. Sun Suwan Viewpoint is 1.4 km away, and Jansom bay is 1.2 km away. Shark Bay, also known as Haad Tien or Ao Thian Og, is noted for blacktip reef sharks and turtles in shallow water. Koh Tao has more than 25 dive sites around the island. Whale sharks are seen most often from March to May and again from September to October.

  • Chalok Baan Kao Beach
    A south-bay beach within walking distance of the village.
    900 m
  • Shark Bay Beach
    A coastal cove known for shallow-water turtles and reef sharks.
    1.1 km
  • Mae Haad Beach
    A west-coast beach close to Koh Tao’s ferry-arrival village.
    1.1 km
  • Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier
    Ferry terminal on the island’s west coast at Mae Haad.
    1.1 km
  • Sun Suwan Viewpoint
    A viewpoint overlooking the island’s southern coastline and bays.
    1.4 km
  • Nangyuan Island
    Three small islets joined by distinctive sandbars offshore.
    5.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you are travelling as a family or small group: the two-bedroom houses accommodate up to four people.
  • ✓you want a private bathroom and air conditioning across the room options.
  • ✓you would like kitchen equipment in your accommodation: several room types include a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave.
  • ✓you plan to visit the south coast: Chalok Baan Kao Beach is 900 m away.
  • ✓you need free WiFi throughout and free public parking on site.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need a large room for two: the Budget Double Room measures 18 m².
  • ✕you require a kitchen in every room: kitchen facilities are only included in some accommodation options.
  • ✕you need private parking: the free on-site parking is public.
  • ✕you need to arrive outside the check-in window: check-in is from 15:00 to 19:00, and the property asks for your arrival time in advance.

What guests say

13 verified reviews
8.6

Guests rate cleanliness highest, while staff, comfort and value for money receive similarly positive marks. Facilities and the setting receive slightly lower marks than cleanliness, with the setting among the lower-rated aspects.

Cleanliness9.2
Staff8.7
Comfort8.7
Value for money8.7
Facilities8.3
Location8.1

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Dinosaur House cost?

Rates at Dinosaur House vary by season, room type and dates. To see the current rate for your stay, you can check availability and rates with our booking partners.

How do I get to Dinosaur House?

Dinosaur House is in Chalok Baan Kao, 1.1 km from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier. Ferries arrive at Mae Haad; pick-up truck taxis travel from the pier to the village and charge per vehicle. Free public parking is possible on site without advance reservation. Check-in runs from 15:00 to 19:00, and you must tell the property your expected arrival time in advance.

What is near Dinosaur House?

Dinosaur House is in Chalok Baan Kao, the quieter village on Koh Tao’s south bay. Chalok Baan Kao Beach is 900 m away; Shark Bay Beach and Mae Haad Beach are each 1.1 km away. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 1.1 km away, and Sun Suwan Viewpoint is 1.4 km away. P.Oys Place is 100 m away, with Tukta Thai Food 200 m away.

What types of accommodation does Dinosaur House offer?

Dinosaur House has a Budget Double Room, a King Room, a Large Double Room and two two-bedroom house options. Room sizes range from 18 m² to 28 m², and the two-bedroom houses each accommodate up to four people. Their layouts differ, with a balcony in one and kitchen equipment in the other.

Can groups stay at Dinosaur House?

Yes. The Two-Bedroom Houses at Dinosaur House each accommodate up to four people and have two bedrooms and one bathroom. One option has a balcony and seating area; the other includes a kitchen and a living room with sofa beds.

Can you cook at Dinosaur House?

Some Dinosaur House accommodation has kitchen equipment, including a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and kitchenware. These facilities appear in several room types, including the King Room, Large Double Room and one Two-Bedroom House, rather than every option.

Is WiFi free at Dinosaur House?

Yes, WiFi is free at Dinosaur House and available in all areas. The guest house also has free public parking on site, with no reservation needed; this parking is public rather than private.

What are the check-in times at Dinosaur House?

Check-in at Dinosaur House is from 15:00 to 19:00, and check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. You need to tell the property your expected arrival time in advance, using the special requests field or contacting the property.

Are towels provided at Dinosaur House?

Rooms at Dinosaur House have towels, and towels and sheets are available for an extra fee. Private bathrooms also have a shower, toilet and toilet paper.

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