Buddha View Hostel & Diving
Hostel and diving base on Ko Tao, 380 m from the beach at Mae Haad, with dormitory beds, private rooms with sea or mountain views, and a garden.
Buddha View Hostel & Diving is a hostel on Ko Tao, 380 m from the beach at Mae Haad, with dormitory beds, private rooms and a garden. The property has a shared lounge with a TV area, and free WiFi is available in all rooms and in the public areas.
Ko Tao is known for diving, and the Pimp My Dive Scuba Dive Center is 250 m from the property. The dormitory rooms have bunk beds or single beds, and the private rooms have a sea view or a mountain view. All rooms have air conditioning.
The Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier, the ferry pier at Mae Haad, is 450 m away, and Sairee Beach is 800 m away. Children are welcome, and hen, stag or similar parties are not accommodated.
Highlights
Room types
Every room at Buddha View Hostel & Diving has air conditioning. The accommodation combines mixed and female dormitory rooms, with bunk beds or single beds, and private rooms with a sea view or a mountain view. The private rooms have a private bathroom, and some of them have a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator.
Each dormitory bed is for one guest, and the rooms measure 22 to 25 m². Several dormitory rooms have a balcony or terrace with a mountain or sea view, and some dormitory rooms have a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, while others share a bathroom with other guests.
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$17 per night
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Air conditioning
A bunk bed in a 25 m² mixed dormitory room for one guest, with air conditioning. The bathroom is shared, and a shower is included.
Superior Single Room with Sea View
from US$77 per night
- Sea view
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
This 22 m² room has a sea view, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a flat-screen TV, with air conditioning and a refrigerator. It sleeps up to two guests and has a choice of bed set-ups.
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
from US$27 per night
- Mountain view
- Balcony/terrace
- Private bathroom
A bunk bed in a 22 m² female dormitory room for one guest, with a private bathroom and walk-in shower. The room has a balcony or terrace with a mountain view and air conditioning, and it is accessible by stairs.
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$23 per night
- Mountain view
- Balcony/terrace
- Private bathroom
A bunk bed in a 22 m² mixed dormitory room for one guest, with a private bathroom, a walk-in shower and a balcony or terrace overlooking the mountains. The room has air conditioning and is accessible by stairs.
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$21 per night
- Mountain view
- Balcony/terrace
- Hair dryer
A single bed in a 22 m² mixed dormitory room for one guest. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace with a mountain view, and it is accessible by stairs.
Deluxe Single Room with Balcony
from US$69 per night
- Mountain view
- Flat-screen TV
- Refrigerator
A 22 m² room for up to two guests, with a mountain view, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. It has a choice of bed set-ups and air conditioning.
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$17 per night
- Sea view
- Balcony/terrace
- Shower
A bunk bed in a 25 m² mixed dormitory room for one guest, with a sea view and a balcony or terrace. The bathroom is shared, and the room has air conditioning and is accessible by stairs.
Hotel facilities & services
Free WiFi is available in all rooms and in the public areas, and there is free parking at the property. The garden and a shared lounge with a TV area are part of the property, and the property also has internet services.
Languages spoken include English, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Spanish and Thai. Rooms can have air conditioning, clothes racks, lockers, trash cans and showers, depending on the room. Air conditioning is in every room, and some rooms also have a shower and a locker for personal belongings.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke-free property
- Garden
- English
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Thai
Parking
- Free parking
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Clothes rack
- Locker
- Trash cans
- Shower
Location & what to see
Ko Tao is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand, reached only by boat. Buddha View Hostel & Diving is in the Mae Haad area, where the island's ferry pier is, and the Welcome to Koh Tao Turtle Monument is next to the property. Along the roads there are restaurants, massage shops and small guesthouses. The island has several beaches and bays along its coast, and it is a popular base for divers and snorkellers.
Sairee Beach is 800 m away, a long beach lined with dive shops and restaurants. Jansom Bay is 1.2 km away, and Koh Nang Yuan, a small islet off the coast known for its viewpoint, is 4.1 km away. The John - Suwan Mountain View Point, a viewpoint over the island, is 2.5 km away. The island is hilly, and the viewpoints above the coast look out over the sea.
Ko Tao is known for diving, and the Pimp My Dive Scuba Dive Center is 250 m away. For a day out, Koh Nang Yuan is a short boat trip from the island. Visitors who come for diving courses will find the dive centres close to the hostel, and the garden and lounge make a place to rest between trips.
What guests say
Travellers give the property an overall score of 9.0, and it has a garden and a beach 380 m away.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Buddha View Hostel & Diving cost?
Rates change with the season, the room you choose and your dates, so the price of a night at Buddha View Hostel & Diving is best checked live: see today's rates with our partner.
How do I get to Buddha View Hostel & Diving?
Ko Tao has no airport, so the nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 64.8 km from Buddha View Hostel & Diving, on Koh Samui across the sea. From there you take a ferry to Ko Tao. Chumphon Airport (CJM) is 87 km away on the mainland. The property is in the Mae Haad area, and the Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier, where the ferries arrive, is 450 m away.
What is near Buddha View Hostel & Diving?
Sairee Beach is 800 m away, the Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 450 m away, Jansom Bay is 1.2 km away and Koh Nang Yuan is 4.1 km away. The Pimp My Dive Scuba Dive Center is 250 m from the property, and the Thai Inter Medical Clinic Koh Tao is 50 m away.
Does Buddha View Hostel & Diving have free WiFi?
Yes, Buddha View Hostel & Diving offers free WiFi in all rooms, and WiFi is also available in the public areas of the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Buddha View Hostel & Diving?
Check-in at Buddha View Hostel & Diving runs from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is until 11:00. The check-in window closes at 20:00.
Are children welcome at Buddha View Hostel & Diving?
Yes, children are welcome at Buddha View Hostel & Diving. The private rooms with a sea or mountain view can take up to two guests, and the dormitory beds are for one guest each.
Does Buddha View Hostel & Diving have a garden?
Yes, the property has a garden and a shared lounge with a TV area. Free WiFi is available in all rooms, and the rooms have air conditioning.
Can you go scuba diving near Buddha View Hostel & Diving?
Yes, Ko Tao is known for scuba diving, and the Pimp My Dive Scuba Dive Center is 250 m from Buddha View Hostel & Diving. Sairee Beach, 800 m away, is lined with dive shops and restaurants.
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