Tiamo Kohlarn — a brand-new hotel with a pool near Tawaen Beach on Koh Larn
On an island where most stays are older guesthouses, finding a small hotel with fresh rooms and a swimming pool is rare — Tiamo Kohlarn is a 3-star boutique hotel that opened in 2024 near Tawaen Beach. Rooms are new and clean, there's an outdoor pool to cool off in, it's about a 10-minute walk from Na Ban Pier and roughly 1 km from Tawaen Beach. It scores 8.7 from 45 Trip.com reviews, from approx. ฿2,200/night.
What makes Tiamo Kohlarn stand out on Koh Larn is simply how new it is. The hotel opened in 2024 and was renovated again in 2025, so the rooms still feel fresh and clean, without the worn furniture you find in many of the island's older guesthouses. It's a small property of around 14 rooms with a quiet, private feel, and crucially it has an outdoor swimming pool — something only a handful of stays at this price offer on Koh Larn.
There's a decent spread of room types: Superior Queen, Superior Sea View, Studio, and a Family Room for groups or families. Every room is air-conditioned with a private bathroom, hairdryer, TV and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are bright and clean, and several reviewers note the rooms feel newer and tidier than expected for the price on the island. The Superior Sea View gives a more open outlook than the garden-side rooms if you want an airier feel.
"Super clean new rooms, lovely friendly staff, a pool to cool off in, tasty breakfast, and not a long walk from the pier — great value for a stay on the island."
Real guest reviews line up on two points: staff and breakfast. Many praise the team as warm and genuinely helpful — arranging transport, booking tours, and pointing out where to go. Breakfast is American-style, served 08:00–10:00, and is described as tasty and generous, though a few note the choice isn't huge. The hotel has its own restaurant, free parking, and sits within walking reach of local shops and eateries.
One thing to know before booking: Tiamo is not a step-onto-the-sand beachfront stay. It sits about 1 km from Tawaen Beach, so you'll walk, rent a scooter, or grab a ride to reach the water. Being a new hotel, some guests mention that a few facilities are still being improved, and breakfast may carry an extra charge on top of the room rate in some packages — check whether breakfast is included when you book.
Honestly, Tiamo Kohlarn is best for travellers who want a fresh, clean room with a pool at an attainable price on the island. If your picture of Koh Larn is sleeping in a tidy room, waking up for a dip in the pool, a light breakfast, then renting a scooter to bounce between Tawaen and Samae beaches — it fits nicely. But if you want a stay right on the sand, or a big resort with a full set of facilities, a beachfront property will suit you better.
On price, standard rooms start from approx. ฿2,200/night, while the Superior Sea View and Family Room climb to around ฿2,800–3,500 depending on the season. Weekends and long holidays push rates up and fill fast, since there are only 14 rooms. If you're going on a holiday weekend, book ahead and lock in a free-cancellation rate first.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Fresh, clean rooms — opened 2024, furniture not worn
- ✓ Outdoor swimming pool to cool off in
- ✓ Warm, genuinely helpful staff
- ✓ American-style breakfast praised for flavour
- ! Not beachfront — you walk or ride to Tawaen Beach
- ! A few facilities still being improved (new hotel)
- ! Breakfast choice isn't very wide
- ✓ New hotel, clean rooms with bright, pleasant tones
- ✓ Has a pool — rare at this price on the island
- ✓ Quiet and private; small hotel, not crowded
- ✓ Good value for a stay on Koh Larn
- ! Breakfast carries an extra charge in some packages
- ! Only 14 rooms — fills fast on holidays
- ! Longer walk to the beach than beachfront stays
- 💡If you want to step straight from your room onto the sand — Tiamo sits about 1 km from Tawaen Beach, so you'll walk or rent a scooter → if true beachfront matters, look at stays right on Tawaen or Samae Beach instead.
- 💡If you expect a big resort with full facilities — Tiamo is a small 14-room boutique that's newly opened, with some things still being refined → better if you value quiet privacy over a full resort's amenities.
- 💡If you're travelling on a long holiday weekend — there are only 14 rooms and they fill fast → book ahead, check whether breakfast is included, and lock in a free-cancellation rate first.