I did my Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses at Ban's and I'm really happy with my decision to pick Ban's. GREAT instructors, tailored course and personal attention were just what I needed. The only issue I had is that we went to the Red Rock several times (because of weather) and we didnt get to explore many sites.

I booked the deluxe garden view room which is relatively expensive for the island so I had high expectations - and the room was very simple - not deluxe at all with an hostel style bathroom. I had ants in my bed (which can happen on an island ) but together with the bathroom and bad smell in my room... More

I finally decided to take the open water diving course and I'm so glad I ended up doing it at Ban's. I was very nervous to go diving, but after some days with my instructors Mario and Kath I even had enough confidence to try night diving ( which was an amazing experience!!). Ban's diving resort is also a great... More

Bans was recommended to us from a friend, and we were glad we came! Took our open water course with Lucy and Sepp, and had amazing time! Both were very patient and thorough, my friend and I were both nervous going in, but felt safe the whole time and had a blast. A definite highlight of our trip to Thailand!

Ko Tao is beautiful. But staying at Bans opened up the doors to this beauty with ease.. Hotel room was great. We stayed in 201 which is across the road up the hill, a little walk away from the resort. Nice room with a lounge and a great view from the front door! I did my one day dive with... More

I went to Ban's after reading positive reviews in Lonely Planet Guide. And I wasn't diappointed! We took an A/C room for which the price was cheap (because we took diving courses), and the course itself (cheap also) was really well organized! All people at the resort are cool and willing to help, especially my dive instructor Lia! My previous... More

We had Robin as our instructor for advanced open water and it was awesome. He knows a lot and teaches you everything you need to know but keeps it fun and interesting. We had heard about Bans from other people traveling who had been there so gave it a try and we are so happy we did! Robin also takes... More

My buddy and I randomly found this place and we were so happy we did. We went to get our PADI Open Water certification and I ended up going back after my buddy left to get my Advanced Open Water Dive. The rooms are very clean and the staff is more than willing to help you with any request. The... More

Ban's is one of the largest diving schools on Koh Tao. During my time there, I signed up for the Open Water Course with them and I was fortunate enough to have Lucy as my instructor. I had never tried diving before, but from the word Go she inspired confidence on the whole class, teaching us all the theory and... More