AC 2 Resort
Direct beach access, a bar, and Ko Tao at your door.
A resort in Ko Tao
AC 2 Resort is a two-star beachfront property in Ko Tao, Thailand, with rooms from $72 a night. The beach is steps away, and the sun deck and terrace give you places to sit outside the room without going far. The on-site bar runs happy hour and organises bar crawls and evening entertainment, for an additional charge. A coffee house is also on site. Rated 8.0/10 across 843 guest reviews, with location, free WiFi, and cleanliness as the most frequently praised points.
Who it's a good fit for
A no-frills beachfront resort with a social atmosphere, direct sand access, and organised evening activities.
Best for
- Budget beach stays in Ko Tao
- Travellers who want nightlife and bar crawls on hand
- Families needing family room options
- Snorkeling day-trippers
Less suited to
- Those after a quiet retreat
- Travellers wanting a full restaurant on site
- Guests expecting luxury or high-star amenities
Right on the beach
The resort sits directly on the beach in Ko Tao, with sun loungers and a sun deck facing the water. There is no walk across a road or through another property to reach the sand.
Outdoor spaces
A terrace and a garden sit alongside the sun deck, giving guests distinct outdoor spots to use at different times of day. Beach chairs and loungers are available for use on the beach.
Bar and evening scene
The on-site bar is a central feature of the property. Happy hour, bar crawls, evening entertainment, and a nightclub with a DJ all run from here, most at an additional charge.
Coffee and casual drinks
A coffee house operates on site alongside the bar, covering daytime drinks without needing to leave the property.
Where you'll stay
Double or Twin Room with Balcony and Side Sea View
41.0 m² · 2 twin bed / 1 full bed
Superior Double or Twin Room with Terrace
46.0 m² · 1 full bed / 2 twin bed
What stands out
Inside AC 2 Resort
Amenities at AC 2 Resort
Most popular facilities
- Beachfront
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Bar
Great for your stay
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Snorkeling
- Bar crawls
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- Baggage storage
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
- Nightclub/DJ Additional charge
- Snorkeling Additional charge Off-site
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Bar
Transportation
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Getting to & from Samui Airport
AC 2 Resort is 65.7 km from Samui Airport (USM). Ko Tao has no airport — the fastest way in is a catamaran from Chumphon on the mainland, with a longer ferry option from Surat Thani.
On the map
Ko Tao is a small island built around scuba diving, with a concentration of dive schools around Sairee Beach.
5 sights nearby, the closest being Haad Ao Mae at 620 m; the nearest ferry pier, Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier, is 930 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Haad Ao Maebeach620 m
- Haad Saireebeach620 m
- Welcome to Koh Tao Turtle Monumenthistoric site980 m
- View point on Sairee beach and Koh Nang Yuanviewpoint1.2 km
- Sairee Viewpointviewpoint1.3 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 843 reviews, guests rated AC 2 Resort 8.0/10. The three most consistent positives were location, free WiFi, and cleanliness. The two-star rating signals expectations should be calibrated accordingly.
- Staff7.9
- Facilities7.8
- Cleanliness8.1
- Comfort8.1
- Value For Money7.8
- Location9.3
- Free Wifi8.6
Reviews scoring 9–10: 7 · average 9
They wrote about: room, location, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 13 · average 7.5
They wrote about: location, room, staff
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Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Worth knowing
The fine print
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of THB 500 is required on arrival. That's about US$15. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Frequently asked
Is AC 2 Resort actually on the beach?
Yes. Beachfront access is a confirmed facility, with sun loungers and beach chairs available directly on the sand. You do not need to travel off-site to reach the beach.
Does the resort have free WiFi?
Free WiFi is available throughout the property and is one of the most frequently praised aspects in guest reviews.
What food and drink options are on site?
There is a bar and a coffee house on site. Happy hour runs at the bar at an additional charge. No full restaurant is listed in the property's facilities.
What evening activities are available?
The resort runs bar crawls, evening entertainment, and a nightclub with a DJ, all at an additional charge. These are organised from or around the on-site bar.
Is snorkeling available at the resort?
Snorkeling is available but runs off-site and costs extra. The resort can arrange or connect guests to this activity.
Are family rooms available?
Yes. Family rooms are listed as a confirmed facility and appear under the resort's most popular features.
Are all rooms non-smoking?
Non-smoking rooms are a confirmed facility at AC 2 Resort.
What is the price range?
Rooms start from approximately $72 USD per night. Prices will vary by dates and room type.
Is there a safe in the room?
Yes. In-room safes and key card access are listed as security features at the property.
Can I store luggage at the resort?
Baggage storage is available at the property, useful if you need to check out before your departure.
Can the resort help with getting around Ko Tao?
Public transit tickets can be arranged through the resort at an additional charge, which can help with travel around the island.
How do guests rate AC 2 Resort overall?
The property holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 843 guest reviews. Location, free WiFi, and cleanliness are the most consistently highlighted positives.