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 and know every reef, hidden beach, and local spot worth your time.
Our hillside tropical villas
LUM is a small collection of private-pool villas above Sai Nuan on Koh Tao's quiet west coast — a three-minute scooter ride from the beach, about ten minutes from Mae Haad pier, and every one facing the sunset.
Each villa 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
- Fully private, just for two
- One king-size bed (sleeps two)
Book your stay
With more than 20 years on Koh Tao, we'll help you plan the smoothest route from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang all the way to the island — you can compare and book every flight, ferry and transfer through 12Go, our official travel partner. Once you reach Koh Tao, we'll be waiting to pick you up at the pier.
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
Opening soon — leave your email and we'll open the calendar to you first.
The best of LUM is direct
The same villas, the same sunset — the only difference is who you're talking to.
Direct with us
- Our best rate — no platform fees
- You talk to the owners from message one
- Flexible arrival help — pier pick-up and early check-in when we can
- Little extras we save for direct guests
Booking platforms
- 15–20% fees built into the price
- Chat through a third-party inbox
- Standard policies
Koh Tao — Sai Nuan / Sai Thong
A three-minute scooter ride to the beach, about ten minutes to Mae Haad pier. Away from the crowds — but never far.
- 3-minute scooter ride to the beach
- Quiet, sunset-facing west coast
- ~10-minute drive to Mae Haad pier
Calm, 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, delivered each morning
- In-villa massage on request
- Scooter hire delivered to your villa
Things 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 with Oxygen ↗
- 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.
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
Every villa opens due west over the sea. The fire-orange evening sky is the whole point.
Arranged before you land
Pier pick-up, diving, snorkelling, in-villa massage and scooters — tell us your dates and we'll help arrange the rest.
LUM is family-run. Twenty-plus years on Koh Tao is long enough to know every reef, every kitchen worth the walk, and where the light lands at 6:15. We built these villas on our favorite hillside — and when you reach out, you’re talking directly to us.