LUM
Why LUM
Waking up above the sea
Your terrace faces the water. Step outside and there's nothing between you and the horizon — coffee in hand, no one else around.
Sunsets that belong to you
Every villa opens due west — a fire-orange sky over the sea each evening, viewed from your own private pool. No reservations, no crowds.
Zero friction, start to finish
Two decades on Koh Tao means we meet you at the pier, sort every transfer, and know every reef, restaurant, and hidden beach worth visiting.
Private pool & terraceOur hillside tropical villas
Each of our four villas follows the same layout — a calm bedroom opening onto a private terrace and pool, with the sunset and water beyond. Warm materials, soft lighting, and an air-conditioned interior designed for comfort.
- Private pool
- Open terrace
- Air-conditioned interior
- In-villa minibar — fine wine, sparkling & mixers
- Spaced apart, fully private
- One king-size bed (sleeps two)
Book your stay
With more than 20 years on Koh Tao, we look after the whole journey — from the moment you land at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang, all the way to your villa. Flights, ferries, and transfers: handled.
LUM is opening soon and now taking enquiries. Send us your dates — we'll note your interest and be in touch the moment we can confirm availability.
Book direct and skip the platform fees — the same great stay, straight from the host, at our best rate.
Direct host · usually replies within minutes
Slow days on Koh TaoCalm, private, and curated
This is the part you can't book anywhere else — the feeling of the place. Mornings without a schedule, afternoons in the shade, the sky changing colour as the day slows down. LUM is your private base to unwind, entirely your own.
- Pier pick-up & drop-off
- Breakfast basket to your villa
- Sunset drinks set-up
- In-villa massage on request
Dive · snorkel · exploreThings to do on Koh Tao
Beyond the villa, the island is yours. We can arrange dive trips and snorkelling, point you to the best hikes and beaches, and even get you tickets to Koh Tao's biggest parties and festivals.
- Diving with Dive Onda ↗
- Photography, video & drone ↗
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Football
- Padel
- Parties & events
- SUP / paddleboarding
Why we face west
Open views over the water, with shifting light and colour every evening — the reason the whole place is pointed this way.
The sun sets here between about 6:15 and 6:55, depending on the season. We'll have the drinks ready.
Sai Nuan · Koh TaoKoh Tao — Sai Nuan / Sai Thong
Three minutes from the beach, around ten minutes from the pier. Away from the crowds — close to everything.
- 3 minutes to the beach
- Near Koh Tao's best places to eat
- ~10 minutes to the pier
In good hands from the first message
Years on Koh Tao
Two decades hosting on this island. You're looked after by people who actually live here.
Direct with the owners
No platforms, no middlemen. Message us and you reach the people who run LUM — usually within minutes.
Every villa faces the sunset
All four villas open due west over the sea. The fire-orange evening sky is the whole point.
Arranged before you land
Ferries, transfers, diving, dining and scooters — tell us your dates and we handle the rest.