Cactus Boutique
A garden hostel 40 m from Sairee Beach on Ko Tao, with dorm beds, private rooms with air conditioning and a shared lounge with TV.
Cactus Boutique is a hostel on Sairee Beach, Ko Tao, 40 m from the sand, with a garden, a shared lounge with TV and both dormitory beds and private rooms. The property is run by a private host, and air conditioning is in every room.
The private rooms include a twin room with a balcony, a 35 m² Deluxe Double Room with a bathtub and a 25 m² room with a queen bed and a refrigerator. Dormitory beds are in 25 m² mixed rooms, and dormitory guests share the bathroom.
Guests can go diving, snorkelling, canoeing or fishing, and tours are offered. Ko Tao is reached by boat, and the nearest airport, Samui Airport, is 65.8 km away on Koh Samui, so the last leg of the journey is by water.
Highlights
Room types
All rooms at Cactus Boutique have air conditioning, blackout curtains and linens. The choice runs from single beds in mixed dormitory rooms to private rooms for two guests, and the rooms measure between 25 and 35 m².
The private rooms have their own bathroom with a shower and toiletries, and the twin room has a balcony. Two of the rooms have a queen bed, and electric kettles are provided in the private rooms.
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$17 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Socket near the bed
A single bed in a 25 m² mixed dormitory room for one guest, with air conditioning, blackout curtains and a socket near the bed. The shower and bathroom are shared with other guests.
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$18 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Outdoor furniture
A single bed in a 25 m² mixed dormitory room for one guest, with air conditioning, blackout curtains and outdoor furniture. Bathroom facilities are shared.
Twin Room with Balcony
from US$83 per night
- Air conditioning
- Electric kettle
- Private bathroom
Two single beds in a 25 m² twin room for up to two guests, with a balcony, a private bathroom with shower, an electric kettle and air conditioning.
Deluxe Double Room with Bath
from US$86 per night
- Bathtub
- Electric kettle
- Private bathroom
A 35 m² room for up to two guests with a queen bed, a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, an electric kettle, a hair dryer, slippers, blackout curtains and air conditioning. Toiletries and towels are provided.
Superior King Room
from US$86 per night
- Refrigerator
- Electric kettle
- Private bathroom
A 25 m² room for up to two guests with a queen bed, a private bathroom with shower, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and air conditioning.
Hotel facilities & services
Cactus Boutique has a garden and a terrace, and a shared lounge with a TV where guests can relax and meet other travellers. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and in the public areas, and free parking is available.
Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are available, and daily housekeeping is provided. Luggage storage and lockers are there for guests, and express check-in and check-out are also available. The garden and the terrace are outdoor spaces shared by all guests.
A coffee shop is on site, and canoeing, diving, fishing, snorkelling and tours are offered. Languages spoken include English, Chinese (Mandarin) and Thai, and the hostel is managed by a private host.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Canoeing
- Diving
- Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Terrace
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
Parking
- Free parking
Food & drink
- Coffee shop
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Desk
- Linens
- Locker
- Socket near the bed
- Trash cans
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Toiletries
- Towels
Location & what to see
Sairee Beach is the main beach strip on Ko Tao, a small island in Surat Thani province in the Gulf of Thailand, and it is one of the island's best-known places to learn to dive. Cactus Boutique is 50 m from the sand, so the dive shops, cafés and small shops along the beach road are close at hand. Its shared lounge and garden make a simple base after a day in the water.
The King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) monument stands 350 m from the hostel, and the Sairee Viewpoint, 1.2 km away, looks out over Sairee Beach and the bay. The viewpoint is the place to see the bay from above. Other bays on the island, such as Mango Bay and Shark Bay, are also reached by the island's roads and tracks, and they make a change from the busier beach.
Koh Nang Yuan, a small island group 3.1 km away, is reached by boat and is a common destination for snorkelling. Ko Tao is itself reached by boat, and the nearest airport, Samui Airport on Koh Samui, is 65.8 km away, so the last leg of the journey is by water. A day here usually revolves around the sea, with diving, snorkelling and canoeing as the main activities.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location (9.3) and the service (9.2) most highly, and the cleanliness and value for money also score well at 8.9.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Cactus Boutique cost?
Rates at Cactus Boutique change with the season, the room and your dates: you can check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to Cactus Boutique?
The nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 65.8 km away on Koh Samui, and Chumphon Airport (CJM) is 86.1 km away on the mainland. Ko Tao is an island, so the last part of the journey is by boat. Once on the island, Cactus Boutique is on Sairee Beach, 50 m from the sand, and free parking is available at the hostel. A 7 Eleven convenience store is 200 m away.
What is near Cactus Boutique?
Sairee Beach is 50 m from the hostel, and the King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) Monument is 350 m away. The Sairee Viewpoint, 1.2 km away, looks out over Sairee Beach and the bay. Koh Nang Yuan, 3.1 km away, is a small island group reached by boat and popular for snorkelling.
What time is check-in at Cactus Boutique?
Check-in at Cactus Boutique runs from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Express check-in and check-out are also available at the hostel.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Cactus Boutique?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Cactus Boutique, and there is also Wi-Fi in the public areas.
What is the minimum age to stay at Cactus Boutique?
Guests at Cactus Boutique must be at least 18 years old, and this applies to both dormitory beds and private rooms.
Are hen or stag parties allowed at Cactus Boutique?
No, Cactus Boutique does not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. The hostel is managed by a private host, and if you book more than five rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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