Moondance Magic View Bungalow

Disappointing – Not Worth the Price Unfortunately, my stay at this resort on Koh Tao was a real disappointment. The price was relatively high – even considering that Koh Tao is generally more expensive than other parts of Thailand. But in the end, the value for money was simply not there. When I arrived, it was immediately clear that the resort and buildings were very run-down. It felt like time had stood still here. I went to the reception and asked to see a bungalow before booking, as I currently live on Koh Phangan and wasn’t in a rush to book something from abroad. The resort is spread out over several areas. A young woman from the staff took me up into the hills by motorbike to show me the bungalow – a route that would be really difficult to manage on foot with luggage. I’m a sporty person, but I was already sweating by the time we arrived. At first glance, everything seemed very basic and minimal. Still, I spontaneously decided to stay for a week. After the first night, however, I realized it felt more like staying in a “lost place.” I had no neighbors at all – the whole resort felt abandoned, and I was basically alone in the middle of the jungle. The bungalow was extremely dirty, and I quickly found myself sharing it with all kinds of insects and wildlife. Luckily, I asked for a mosquito net at check-in, or staying there wouldn’t have been possible for me. I had huge spiders, massive geckos, scorpions, ants, and other creatures living with me – see attached photos. Snakes were also not uncommon around the resort. Honestly, it felt more like a paid experience to sleep in an abandoned place than a proper resort stay. I had imagined that if I ever spent time in a “lost place”, it would be free – not at this price. So, a clear warning to anyone planning a holiday here as a couple or family: if you’re not looking to sleep in the wild surrounded by nature, this is definitely the wrong place – just check the photos. To be fair, for hardcore nature lovers who enjoy falling asleep and waking up to jungle sounds in complete solitude, this might be a unique experience. But if you’re expecting a clean, welcoming, and well-kept resort for what you’re paying, prepare to be disappointed.

Log cabin style bungalows with sea view. Air con, mini fridge and en suite, but don't expect room or maid service service. Very clean room, comfortable bed. Staff very helpful and friendly. Lovely freshly made to order breakfasts, eating area overlooking the sea. Hotel transport available for short trips to towns and beaches (cheaper than taxis), otherwise mopeds are available for hire. First thoughts were, this is a bit basic, but we had such a lovely stay here, we would love to return, and would recommend Moondance Magic to anyone.

The view from the cabins was incredible. Koh Tao is a beautiful island but it can be hard to get away from the hoards of tourists - well these cabins get you some real peace and quiet with lovely views. We got sick on Koh Tao and needed to adjust plans, cancelling our transfer north and our next stays. The staff at Moondance Magic View were extremely helpful to us - we messaged asking if they had availability for extension due to falling ill. They promptly arranged this for us and we're very helpful arranging our transfer back into town when we did depart etc. We were grateful for their understanding and assistance. All in all - amazing views, lovely quiet location, and very friendly, helpful staff. The bungalows are fairly basic, but still very nice with Aircon, fridge etc and that lovely hammock to chill on your balcony :)

Quiet. Not a lot of people so it’s nice. And the view is great!Their mango shake is average but costs 100thb.

Moondance Magic View is all in the name; it’s a magical view. I didn’t exactly see the moon dance but there’s billions of stars right above you. All you can hear are the birds and the bugs and the ocean and it’s a bloody good time if you’re wanting a couple days by yourself or with your SO. The best part about this bungalow is you’re a short walk down to a breathtaking snorkeling spot. The food is fantastic if you want to dine in and ugh you just won’t get over the view. The room itself was quite dirty unfortunately. If you want to explore the island though it’s best to have your own scooter. There are no blinds or curtains but I highly recommend taking this opportunity to watch the sunrise. #magnificent.

Interesting place in a quieter area of Koh Tao. The bungalows are basic yet appeared clean, although don’t expect housekeeping to come in if staying for <4 days. Our lock on the door was broken and we were unable to get into the place for near 3 hours with no offer of compensation. Staff appear nice but avoid renting a scooter if you don’t fancy getting charged for previous damages! We stupidly rented without taking evidence of the condition of the scooter, due to the innocent demeanour of the place, but were slapped with ~£100 of damage costs for very minimal bumps and scratches, none of which had been caused by us! They keep a passport as deposit which should have been enough of a red flag to avoid but we ran out of time to fight our case. The inspection at the end convinced us that this scam had been done before as the lady knew exactly where to look, and although some staff appear lovely, our stay was tainted by the nasty way this was handled. There are definitely much nicer places in Koh Tao for less money. Would not recommend.

This hotel is 10 mins by scooter from the busy pier area and Sairee beach. The breakfast options while simple were a great start to the day. Served in the most beautiful location. The bar area is stunning concrete marvel, high on a cliff looking out over the bay below and private snorkelling platform. The room was quite and a jungle experience surrounded my nature, this serenity does come at the price of a very steep location and the walk from breakfast back to the room is a small workout. We loved our time here and extended our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful and even organised tours for us.

This hotel is all about the amazing view from the bungalow and the reception. It is peaceful and the snorkeling from the hotel is great and nobody is there. The bungalow is rustic and you live among the nature (a huge geico managed to make it in the room). It is preferred to have a scooter and not be afraid of the road's ups and downs, but it is manageable of course. The stores are only 8 minutes away by scooter. The breakfast was not great but the staff is friendly and we spent 5 nights and asked to clean the bungalow once. You can rent scooter and scuba mask from the hotel but we rented the scooter from the pier to avoid paying for an extra ride 😉