Buddha View Dive Resort
Koh Tao · Gulf of Thailand · Thailand
Resort Center
2003
Nitrox
Shore & Boat
Full
1,200 THB
Highlights
- On-site resort accommodation with pool and restaurant
- House reef with direct shore access at Chalok Bay
- Multilingual SSI instruction in English, German, French, and Dutch
Services & capabilities
Courses & Training
Specialty courses
About this center
SSI dive resort at Chalok Bay, Koh Tao. On-site pool, house reef, accommodation from budget to bungalows, daily boat trips to premier sites.
Buddha View Dive Resort sits on the quiet southern shore of Koh Tao at Chalok Baan Kao Bay, combining a full-service SSI dive center with comfortable resort accommodation. The bay offers sheltered conditions ideal for training dives, while the house reef provides easy shore access to coral gardens teeming with marine life.
The resort offers SSI courses from Try Scuba through to Dive Guide, alongside freediving programs. The on-site swimming pool serves as a confined water training facility, allowing students to practice skills in a controlled environment before moving to open water. Daily boat trips reach Koh Tao's premier dive sites including Chumphon Pinnacle, Southwest Pinnacle, and Sail Rock.
Accommodation ranges from budget fan rooms to air-conditioned bungalows, all set within tropical gardens with views across the bay. The resort restaurant serves Thai and Western cuisine, and the beachfront bar is a popular gathering spot after dives. Dive-and-stay packages offer excellent value for course students.
The multilingual team includes instructors speaking English, German, French, and Dutch, making the resort particularly popular with European divers. The relaxed pace of Chalok Bay provides a quieter alternative to the busier Sairee area while remaining within easy reach of the island's nightlife and amenities.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Accommodation & Logistics
Accommodation
On-site
Frequently Asked Questions
What accommodation does Buddha View offer?+
Options range from budget fan rooms to air-conditioned bungalows in tropical gardens overlooking Chalok Bay. Dive-and-stay packages provide excellent value.
Is the house reef good for snorkeling?+
Yes, the house reef at Chalok Bay is excellent for snorkeling and shore diving, with shallow coral gardens home to clownfish, parrotfish, and occasional turtles.
Do you offer freediving courses?+
Yes, SSI freediving courses are available including Basic Freediving and Freediving Level 1, taught in the pool and at nearby bay sites.
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