Koh Talu Island Resort

Welcome to
Koh Talu Island Resort

You Ask, We Answer :

1. How to do for reservation?
   Contact our staff informing the room type, date and number of guests that you want to reserve (no. of adults and/or no. of below 10 year-old child). We will inform details of the package/room rate and privileges. A confirmation will be sent to you after the receipt of the pay-in slip for 30% deposit of the room/package within 30 days prior to check-in. 
   
   
2. What is the difference between Reservation and Booking Confirmation?
   Reservation is the statement of your requirement. You and/or we can make some change without any effect. Confirmation is the affirmation in written that the guests will check-in. We will send a confirmation letter after receiving pay-in slip for the whole room/package. If there is any change, such as, cancellation after confirmation, it will affect the room/package fee. 
   
   
3. How many ferries per day? Schedule? How to go to the pier?
   Koh Talu Express 120ft’ or Speedboat departs from Ban Ma Prao – Koh Talu Pier, Bang Saphan district at 10.00 hrs. and departs from Koh Talu at 14.30 hrs. daily. In case that you cannot get to the pier on time, please contact our staff for special trip which depends on the number of tourists traveling that time. You can also go to Koh Talu Pier by car, bus or train. For more details please see item “Travelling”.
   
   
4. Is there any transportation service to the pier?
   Koh Talu offers (private/affiliated) van/bus service from Hua Hin – Ban Ma Prao Pier at 07.00 hrs. and to the Pier at 15.30 hrs. daily, and van for rent from Bangkok (price is subject to the pick-up distance), please contact Hua Hin Office according to the details in item “Contact Us”. 
   
   
5. Is there a parking lot at the pier, and how much does it cost? 
   Koh Talu provides parking lots and security service free of charge, please contact our staff if you require security guarantee. 
   
   
6. For a driver, are there any lodgings near the pier?
   Koh Talu provides opened daily resorts, with restaurants in good surroundings and beautiful views on private seaside; you can contact our staff for more details.
   
   
7. Are pets allowed on the island?
   Koh Talu does not allow any pets on the island. If it is necessary, please contact our staff beforehand. 
   
   
8. Are there any security beach guards? 
   For marine sports: diving, kayaking, sailing, we provide lifeguards for each activity. Please strictly follow the rules. 
   
   
9. Are there any lodgings for disabled people?
   At present Koh Talu do not provide room for disabled people. 
   
   
10. Does Koh Talu provide babysitting service? 
    Currently we do not provide babysitting service. However, on request, we can recommend the service provider in Bang Saphan district. Please contact our staff beforehand. 
    
    
11. Can we early check in? 
    Yes, if the room is available. This can be confirmed only on the check-in date.
    
    
12. In case any Force Majeure or accident happens to the guests before or during the trip, and they cannot check in, will they be charged any expenses? 
    As specified in the confirmation letter, you should notify us within at least 7 days for booking cancellation; otherwise, 50% of the whole room/package fee will be deducted. Koh Talu Island Resort reserves the rights to refund the deposit due to no show. However, this depends on each specific case. If you have an accident before or during the trip, please notify our staff urgently. 
    
    
13. How to prepare for traveling to Koh Talu?
    Koh Talu Island Resort is suitable for peaceful and sea lovers, and also gentle people. Drums and cymbals are not allowed on the island. We take care and serve you in a friendly manner. If anything is required, you can contact our staff all the time. Please bring your own medicine, if you have a congenital disease. You should avoid diving if you have problems with respiratory system. 
    
    
14. Is there turn on/off time for water/electricity? 
    Yes, since Koh Talu is a small island, and there is only one resort, so we have to generate the power by ourselves. We have a main generator and a back up generator for emergency case.  However, during the activities, Koh Talu has to shut down the generator daily from 09.00 – 11.00 hrs. and afternoon from 15.00 – 17.00 hrs. The generators will be switched according to the power usage. For your convenience, you can ask our staff for temporary use of the back up generator if necessary. For water, we can produce limit fresh water because Koh Talu is a small island so there is no water resource. Most of the water is produced by us using the underground irrigation system integrating with forest recovery to reduce the surface soil erosion, so the rainfall will be absorbed and kept in underground. Normally, water usage rate is balance, but some years it is arid, and no seasonal rainfall resulting to water shortage for a short period. The water has been also carried from the shore for supply in case of running out of water. 
    
    
15. Can we set the activity schedule by ourselves?
    Our activity staff will set the program according to weather conditions since most of the activities rather have limitations on weather conditions, water level, wind flow, etc. We will consider doing the activities on your highest benefit and safety.
    
    
16. Can food or beverage be brought in?
    Koh Talu reserves the right to bring any food or beverage on the island. In case of group tour, you can contact us for prior ordering, and delivering to the island for your convenience.
    
    
17. How is Koh Talu’s geography?
    Koh Talu is the center of restoration of marine resources which has been the first project of Thai Gulf for over 30 years. It is well known among Thai and European tourists. Koh Talu is a small island. The area is around 1,000 rai, approximately 11 kms. far from the land. The island is divided into 3 zones: primary forest about 700 rai, coconut farms 320 rai, and resorts 20 rai. Koh Talu has 2 big gulfs: Muk Gulf at the west side of the island. There is one resort with 23 rooms. Another big gulf is also on the west side. There is one resort with 38 rooms. The rest of area is small gulfs, such as, Kruad Gulf, Thien Gulf. All are on the west side of the island. On the east side is the windward beach, no gulf. In the north there are pot-like rocks in small mounds. There is coral reef around Koh Talu. But the coral reef on the west or leeward side is better than that on the east or windward side. Some parts are reef tract, and some are developed to be reef edge. Most of the west side reef is massive coral, no clear coral reef, scattered on small rocks brimming the water, along the west side, 100-200 meters from the shore.
    
    
18. Is there any dangerous animal on the island? 
    Since over 90% of the area is forest, and Koh Talu’s policy is no hunting on the island except for Force Majeure. So please be careful in some area, especially outside the resort area. If any routes are found wrong, please keep away, and notify our staff urgently.
    
    
19. Can Koh Talu be visited in every season? Which season is not suitable for tour?
    Koh Talu Island and nearby area are located on the west of Thai Gulf and influenced by the seasonal monsoon. The windward side of the island is the east, and the leeward side is the west. 
    From January to February it is influenced by the Northeast Wind (Tapao Wind and Pattaya Wind). Waves come from the Northeast. And from March to April, it is influenced by Southeast Wind (Afternoon Wind). Waves come from Southeast. Windward side is in the East, and some Northern Parts are located behind the island (East and North). So the front of the island has no effect. 
    From May to June, it is influenced by Southwest Monsoon (Slatan Wind). Waves come from the South but not severely. The windward side is the South of the island. 
    From July to August, it is influenced by West Wind (Serng Wind). Waves come from the West.  The windward side is in the West (the front of the island), but not severely since the wind current is lessened by Tanaosri Mountains along the shore, and the island is not far from the shore. 
    From September to October, it is influenced by Northeast Wind (Uga Wind). Waves come from the Northeast, heavy rainfall. The windward side is the North. From November to December, it is influenced by North Wind (Kite Wind). Waves come from the North and there is the strongest wind gust in this period. The windward side is the North and East, especially in the period of end October to December. There may be strong wind and big waves some days. Regular weather checking is needed.