Best Stay Hostel
A 1-star hostel on Koh Lanta, with dormitory beds in mixed and female-only rooms, a Standard room with a private bathroom, and a restaurant and bar on site.
Best Stay Hostel is a 1-star hostel on Koh Lanta, 390 m from the beach at Phra Ae, with dormitory beds in mixed and female-only rooms alongside a Standard room that has a queen bed and a private bathroom. Several rooms have air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00. The hostel has a restaurant, a bar, a massage service and an airport transfer, and luggage storage and 24-hour security are on site too.
Koh Lanta has no bridge, so the last stage of the journey from the mainland is by boat. The island's beaches, Khao Mai Kaew Cave and Mu Ko Lanta National Park are on the island itself, while Krabi International Airport, the nearest, is on the mainland.
Highlights
Room types
Most rooms at Best Stay Hostel are dormitories with bunk, single, king, super king and sofa beds, in mixed or female-only versions. Several rooms have air conditioning and a walk-in shower, and some have an in-room safe box and a locker.
Alongside the dormitories, the Standard room has a queen bed, a private bathroom and air conditioning, and it measures 12 m².
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Walk-in shower
- Toiletries
- Towels
A 25 m² mixed dormitory room with a bunk bed, a walk-in shower, toiletries and towels, and a reading light.
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- Walk-in shower
- Satellite/cable channels
- Streaming service like Netflix
A 45 m² mixed dormitory room with a bunk bed, a walk-in shower, toiletries and towels, plus satellite and cable channels and a streaming service like Netflix.
Standard
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Walk-in shower
A 12 m² Standard room with a queen bed, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and toiletries, and air conditioning.
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
- Walk-in shower
- Hair dryer
A 25 m² female-only dormitory room with a single bed, a bathroom, a walk-in shower, a mirror and a hair dryer.
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Walk-in shower
- Satellite/cable channels
- Hair dryer
A 25 m² mixed dormitory room with a double bed, sofa beds, king beds and super king beds, a walk-in shower and satellite and cable channels.
1 Person in 16-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe box
- Complimentary tea
A 41 m² mixed dormitory room with a bunk bed and air conditioning, a shower and toiletries, complimentary tea and instant coffee, and an in-room safe box.
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- In-room safe box
A 25 m² female-only dormitory room with air conditioning, blackout curtains, a shower and an in-room safe box, with super king, king and bunk beds.
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Extra long bed
A 30 m² mixed dormitory room with air conditioning, blackout curtains, extra-long beds, an in-room safe box and a locker, with super king, single and bunk beds.
Hotel facilities & services
Guests can use free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and the hostel has a restaurant, a coffee shop, a snack bar and a happy hour. Breakfast is served in Asian, buffet and halal styles.
For getting around, the hostel has an airport transfer, a shuttle service, a taxi service, car hire and bicycle rental, and free parking is available on site. Activities include diving, snorkelling, fishing, canoeing, hiking and tours, with a yoga room and a game room on site.
Practical extras include laundry service, luggage storage, lockers and safety deposit boxes, and the hostel has 24-hour security. A massage service is also offered, and the hostel has a snack bar and a coffee shop for a quick bite between trips.
General facilities
- Yoga room
- Game room
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Tours
- Bicycles
- Car hire
- Taxi service
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit boxes
- 24-hour security
Parking
- Bicycle parking
- Free parking
- Parking nearby
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Alternative meal arrangement
- Asian breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Halal breakfast
- Happy hour
- Restaurants
- Snack bar
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe box
- Locker
- Shower
Location & what to see
Phra Ae, also known as Long Beach, is a long stretch of sand on Koh Lanta, an island in Krabi province in the Andaman Sea. Best Stay Hostel sits 390 m from the beach, and the village of Phra Ae, with its shops and a dive centre, is close by, so everyday errands are easy on foot.
The island has several sights a short distance from the hostel, and most are on the same island as the beaches. Klong Dao Beach, 1.2 km away, can be reached along the road from Phra Ae, and Khao Mai Kaew Cave, a limestone cave, is on the island too. Mu Ko Lanta National Park, 17.5 km away, protects forest and coastline, and a Thai boxing ring stands on Long Beach while the Khlong Dao Muay Thai Stadium is also close by.
A good day could start on Long Beach and continue to Kantiang Bay, then head to Khao Mai Kaew Cave or Khlong Chak Waterfall, with the sea and the sand of Long Beach close enough to return to in the afternoon. Sala Dan Pier, 3.9 km away, is the island's ferry terminal, and Krabi International Airport, 54.1 km away on the mainland, means the arrival from it includes a boat crossing.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.2) and the value for money (9.1) most highly, and the location (9.0) is also well regarded.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Best Stay Hostel cost?
Prices change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see the current cost of a night at Best Stay Hostel is to check live rates and availability for the dates you have in mind.
How do I get to Best Stay Hostel?
The nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 54.1 km away on the mainland, and Trang Airport is 65.1 km away. Koh Lanta has no bridge, so the last part of the trip is by boat, and Sala Dan Pier, 3.9 km from the hostel, is the island's ferry terminal. The hostel offers an airport transfer, and it also has a taxi service and a shuttle service.
What is near Best Stay Hostel?
Dreamy Spa is 150 m away, the Andaman International clinic is 250 m away, and Palm Beach Divers Center is 300 m away. Klong Dao Beach is 1.2 km away, Khao Mai Kaew Cave is 9.9 km away, and Mu Ko Lanta National Park is 17.5 km away.
Does Best Stay Hostel serve breakfast?
Breakfast at Best Stay Hostel is served in Asian, buffet and halal styles. The hostel also has a restaurant, a coffee shop and a snack bar on site.
Is Wi-Fi free at Best Stay Hostel?
Yes, Best Stay Hostel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Free parking is also available on site, so the hostel has parking as well as Wi-Fi at no charge.
Does Best Stay Hostel have air conditioning?
Yes, several rooms at Best Stay Hostel have air conditioning, including the 12 m² Standard room with a queen bed and a private bathroom. Some of the mixed and female-only dormitories also have air conditioning.
What activities can you do from Best Stay Hostel?
The hostel offers diving, snorkelling, fishing, canoeing, hiking, tours and non-motorised water sports, and there is a yoga room and a game room on site. Palm Beach Divers Center is 300 m away, and the Long Beach Thai Boxing Ring is 400 m away.
Does Best Stay Hostel have luggage storage and lockers?
Yes, Best Stay Hostel offers luggage storage, lockers and safety deposit boxes. The hostel also has 24-hour security, and some of its rooms have a locker and an in-room safe box.
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