Koh Tao, ThailandThian Og Bay
Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa
Cliffside dive resort
Thian Og Bay Koh Tao, Thailand
Renovated
2008
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
Cliffside dive resort
Stairs wind down the granite cliffside to a private jetty, built for travelers diving straight into the bay.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Jamahkiri offers views of the water from all of its rooms, pavilions, and suites.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched on granite cliffs above Shark Bay, with direct sea access from its private jetty.
The rooms
Every room looks out across the water. Interiors are finished in dark timber and traditional Thai furnishings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater pool is ringed by massive granite boulders and looks out over Thian Og Bay.
The spa
Treatment rooms look through floor-to-ceiling glass over the sea, offering traditional Thai massages and aloe vera wraps.
The gym
The fitness room looks onto tropical gardens through floor-to-ceiling windows, with cardio machines and a free-weight bench.
Jamahkiri Restaurant
The cliffside timber pavilion serves classical Thai dishes and bakes its own bread and pastries daily.
At the table
A thatch-roofed bar sits beside granite boulders down by the water, steps from the sea kayaks.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.