Giggling Tree Resort

25 Songserm Road, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Giggling Tree Resort is a resort in Mae Haad, Koh Tao, with air-conditioned bungalows and rooms overlooking an inner courtyard.

Accommodation ranges from 20 m² Standard Bungalows and Double Rooms for two to a 30 m² Deluxe Bungalow with a kitchenette and a 40 m² Comfort Triple Room for three. All four options have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Balconies feature in the first three, while the triple room has a patio and terrace. The Deluxe Bungalow adds a refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware and dining table.

Outdoor areas include a garden and terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout. Mae Haad Beach is 400 m away, and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 350 m away. Guest feedback often describes the setting as peaceful despite the nearby pier district, and mentions helpful staff, tidy rooms and fresh linen. Bathrooms are wet-room style; some guests report wet floors and occasional drainage smells.

Rooms

4 room types · 20–40 m²

The accommodation includes two bungalow styles, a standard double room and a triple room, with capacities for two people in the first three and three in the largest. Every type has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Three options include a balcony looking onto the inner courtyard; the triple room instead has an inner-courtyard view with both a patio and a terrace. Room sizes range from 20 to 40 m², with the Deluxe Bungalow in between at 30 m².

The Deluxe Bungalow is the only type with a kitchenette, including a refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware, electric kettle and dining table. The Standard Bungalow has a private entrance, while the Double Room has the same 20 m² floor area and a balcony without bungalow designation. The 40 m² Comfort Triple Room is the largest, with a sofa and beds for up to three people.

Standard Bungalow — Giggling Tree Resort

Standard Bungalow

20 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed
Private entranceBalconyInner courtyard view

At 20 m², the Standard Bungalow is a compact option for two, with its own entrance and a balcony facing the inner courtyard. Air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV accompany the private bathroom with shower and bidet. Its bungalow format and private entrance distinguish it from the similarly sized Double Room.

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Deluxe Bungalow — Giggling Tree Resort

Deluxe Bungalow

30 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed
KitchenetteRefrigeratorMicrowave

This 30 m² bungalow adds a kitchenette to the two-person accommodation, with a refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware and dining table. It also has a balcony overlooking the inner courtyard, air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower and bidet. The kitchenette is the main distinction from the other double options.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom — Giggling Tree Resort

Double Room with Private Bathroom

20 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed
BalconyInner courtyard viewMinibar

The 20 m² Double Room accommodates two and has a balcony with an inner-courtyard view. It shares the bungalow rooms’ air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom with shower, but is presented as a room rather than a bungalow and does not have the private entrance noted for the Standard Bungalow.

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Comfort Triple Room — Giggling Tree Resort

Comfort Triple Room

40 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
TerracePatioSofa

At 40 m², this is the largest option and the only room for three, with one single bed and one double bed. It looks onto the inner courtyard and has a patio, terrace and sofa, rather than the balcony found in the double rooms. The private bathroom includes a shower.

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Facilities

32 facilities
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Shower
Minibar

Facilities at Giggling Tree Resort combine practical room amenities with shared outdoor space. The resort has a garden and terrace, and air conditioning is available. Free WiFi reaches all areas, while non-smoking rooms and a non-smoking-throughout policy are provided. A flat-screen TV is included among the media amenities, alongside TV and internet services.

Room equipment includes private bathrooms with a shower, bidet and toilet, together with towels, linen, free toiletries, toilet paper and a hairdryer. Minibars and tea and coffee makers are provided. An electric kettle and refrigerator are among the additional appliances, while the Deluxe Bungalow also has a microwave, kitchenette equipment and a dining table. Some rooms look onto the inner courtyard. No parking is available at the resort.

General

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Socket near the bed

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet services

Giggling Tree Resort is in Mae Haad, the pier town on Koh Tao’s west coast. Mae Haad combines ferry services with shops, pharmacies, banks and places to eat, while the resort sits in a quieter setting away from the main road, as guests often note. Mae Haad Beach is 400 m away, Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 350 m away, and Rama V Shrine is 200 m away.

Koh Tao has no airport, so arrivals come by boat to Mae Haad; ferry services connect the island with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Chumphon on the mainland. From the pier, the resort is 350 m away and can be reached on foot; pick-up truck taxis also operate around the island. There is no parking at the resort. Mae Haad and Sairee are linked by a flat brick shore path that takes about 15 minutes on foot, allowing you to continue north without arranging a vehicle.

Several beaches and island activities are accessible from Mae Haad. Jansom Bay Beach is 850 m away, Sairee Beach is 1.1 km away, and Sai Nuan Beach is 1.2 km away. Sairee’s 1.8 km shore has dive schools, restaurants and sunset views towards Koh Nang Yuan; diving is Koh Tao’s main activity, with more than 25 sites around the island. Long-tail boats from Mae Haad or Sairee reach Koh Nang Yuan in 10–20 minutes. The west and south coasts, including Mae Haad, are generally the calmer side from November to March.

  • Rama V Shrine
    Small local shrine honouring King Chulalongkorn near Mae Haad’s pier district.
    200 m
  • Haad Ao Mae
    A nearby stretch of coastline for a quick swim beside Mae Haad.
    250 m
  • Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier
    Ferry terminal serving boat arrivals and onward island connections.
    350 m
  • Jansom bay
    Sheltered cove with beach access south of Mae Haad.
    800 m
  • Sairee Beach
    Long west-coast beach lined with dive schools, restaurants and sunset bars.
    1.1 km
  • Cindy's Tower
    Elevated viewpoint for broad views across the island and sea.
    1.6 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want Mae Haad Beach within a 400 m walk of the resort.
  • ✓you are arriving by ferry: Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 350 m away.
  • ✓you would use a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave in the Deluxe Bungalow.
  • ✓you need a room for three: the 40 m² Comfort Triple Room has one single bed and one double bed.
  • ✓you value outdoor space, with a garden, terrace and courtyard-facing rooms with balconies.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need on-site parking: Giggling Tree Resort has no parking available.
  • ✕you prefer a conventional bathroom with a dry floor; guest feedback mentions wet floors and occasional drainage smells in the wet-room-style bathrooms.
  • ✕you need a room for four or more: the largest room accommodates up to three people.
  • ✕you are travelling with children: the room capacities allow zero children, with adult capacities of two or three.

What guests say

437 verified reviews
8.7

Guests often praise the short walk to the pier, shops and restaurants, as well as the peaceful setting, friendly staff and tidy rooms with fresh linen. Some guests find that the wet-room-style bathrooms leave floors wet and occasionally have drainage smells.

Staff9.4
Location9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Comfort8.9
Value for money8.8
Facilities8.6
Free WiFi8.1

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Giggling Tree Resort cost?

Rates at Giggling Tree Resort vary by season, room and dates. For your travel period, view the current price and availability through our booking partners.

How do I get to Giggling Tree Resort?

Giggling Tree Resort is 350 m from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier at Mae Haad, so you can walk from the ferry terminal. Pick-up truck taxis also operate around the island if you prefer not to walk. There is no parking at the resort. Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00; Koh Tao has no airport, and visitors arrive by boat.

What is near Giggling Tree Resort?

Giggling Tree Resort is 200 m from Rama V Shrine and 250 m from Haad Ao Mae. Mae Haad Beach is 400 m away, while Jansom Bay Beach is 850 m away. Sairee Beach, with its dive schools and long shoreline, is 1.1 km from the resort; Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 350 m away and handles ferry arrivals and island connections.

Which room types can you book at Giggling Tree Resort?

Giggling Tree Resort offers Standard and Deluxe Bungalows, a Double Room with Private Bathroom, and a Comfort Triple Room. The first three accommodate two people; the 40 m² triple option sleeps up to three and has a private bathroom.

Does Giggling Tree Resort have a kitchenette?

Only the Deluxe Bungalow at Giggling Tree Resort has a kitchenette, with a refrigerator, microwave, kitchenware and a dining table. The 30 m² bungalow also has a balcony, air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Is WiFi available at Giggling Tree Resort?

Giggling Tree Resort provides free WiFi in all areas. The rooms also include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and the resort has a garden and terrace.

Is parking available at Giggling Tree Resort?

Giggling Tree Resort has no parking available. Guests arriving by ferry can walk from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier, which is 350 m from the resort.

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