Chalok Hostel
A 3-star hostel in Chalok Baan Kao on Ko Tao, with bunk-bed dormitories, mixed and female-only, and the beach 630 m away.
Chalok Hostel is a 3-star hostel in Chalok Baan Kao on Ko Tao, with the beach 630 m away. Its rooms are dormitories with bunk beds, some mixed and some female-only, so guests share a room with other travellers. Maximum occupancy goes up to three guests in one room. Free Wi-Fi covers all rooms, and several dormitories have air conditioning.
A bar with coloured lights serves cocktails and Thai beers, with a happy hour and themed nights, and there is a coffee shop and snack bar as well. Check-in runs from 13:00 to 19:00 and check-out is until 11:00. Diving, snorkelling and tours are offered, and the island's bays and the John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint are within a few kilometres.
Highlights
Room types
Chalok Hostel's accommodation is made up of dormitory rooms with bunk beds, some mixed and some female-only. Maximum occupancy runs from one to three guests per room, and several of the dormitories have air conditioning.
Some dormitories include towels, linens, blackout curtains and a shower, and toiletries are provided in several rooms.
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$17 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Towels
A bunk bed in a 12 m² mixed dormitory, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, towels and a shower. The bathroom is shared.
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$13 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Towels
A bunk bed in a 20 m² mixed dormitory, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, towels and a shower. The bathroom is shared.
Standard 8 Bed Dormitory
- Air conditioning
A dormitory room of 20 m² with air conditioning, sleeping one guest at a time in a shared space.
Bed In Bed In Room 8 Beds (Mixed Gender) (Mixed Gender)
- Air conditioning
- Mini bar
- Free bottled water
A bunk bed in a mixed dormitory, with air conditioning, a mini bar, free bottled water and toiletries. The bathroom is shared.
Room Assigned on Arrival
- Air conditioning
A room for up to three guests, with air conditioning and wireless Internet access in the room.
Bed in Room 4 Beds (Mixed Gender)
- Non-smoking
A bunk bed in a mixed room for up to two guests. Smoking is not allowed in the room, and guests share the room with others.
Bed In Bed In Room 8 Beds (Female Only)
- Air conditioning
- Mini bar
- Free bottled water
A bunk bed in a female-only dormitory, with a shared bathroom, toiletries, a mini bar and free bottled water. The room has air conditioning.
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
from US$13 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Towels
A bunk bed in a 20 m² female-only dormitory, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, towels and a shower. The bathroom is shared.
Hotel facilities & services
Free Wi-Fi covers all rooms and the public areas, so the bar and the common spaces are connected, and free parking is available on site. The bar has a happy hour and serves alcohol, and a coffee shop and a snack bar are also on site.
Diving, snorkelling and tours are offered. An airport transfer, taxi service, ticket services and luggage storage are also available, and daily housekeeping and a laundry service are provided.
A game room and a terrace are on site, and lockers are available for valuables, with luggage storage for bags as well. English, Spanish and Thai are spoken by the staff, and 24-hour security is in place.
General facilities
- Diving
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Taxi service
- Ticket services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- 24-hour security
- Terrace
- English
- Spanish
- Thai
Parking
- Free parking
Food & drink
- Alcohol
- Coffee shop
- Happy hour
- Snack bar
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
Chalok Baan Kao is a village on the bay of the same name on Ko Tao, a small island in the Gulf of Thailand best known for diving. The hostel is about 630 m from the beach, so the sand is a short walk from the rooms, and the bar sits close to the sea. A clinic and a pharmacy are close by, too.
Within a few kilometres are several bays and viewpoints. The John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint looks over Chalok and Thian bays, the Sunandra Kumariratana Shrine, a pagoda, is 1.5 km away, the Rama V Shrine stands nearby too, and Sairee Beach, 2.3 km away, is the island's best-known beach, with bars and dive shops along its sand. The nearest airport is Samui Airport, 63.4 km away on Koh Samui, and the last part of any trip to Ko Tao is by boat.
A day here can start with a swim or snorkelling at the bay, then head up to the John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint for the view over Chalok and Thian bays. Tours and diving can be arranged, so a full day on the island can be planned around the sea, and Snorkel beach, 700 m away, is a short walk for a morning in the water.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.2) and the value for money (9.1) most highly, followed by cleanliness (9.0) and the location (8.9).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Chalok Hostel cost?
Rates at Chalok Hostel change with the season, the dormitory and your dates, so the best way to see the price is to check live rates and availability.
How do I get to Chalok Hostel?
Chalok Hostel is on Ko Tao, an island with no bridge, so the last part of the journey is by boat from the mainland or from Koh Samui. The nearest airport is Samui Airport, 63.4 km away on Koh Samui, and Chumphon Airport is 88.2 km away on the mainland. An airport transfer is offered, and tours can be arranged once you reach the island.
What is near Chalok Hostel?
Ao Thian beach is 650 m away and Snorkel beach 700 m away, both within a short walk. The John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint is 1 km away, the Sunandra Kumariratana Shrine, a pagoda, 1.5 km, and Sairee Beach 2.3 km. A clinic is 100 m from the hostel, and an ATM is 400 m away.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Chalok Hostel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Chalok Hostel, and there is also Wi-Fi in the public areas.
What time is check-in at Chalok Hostel?
Check-in at Chalok Hostel runs from 13:00 to 19:00, and check-out is until 11:00, so guests arrive and leave within those hours.
Does Chalok Hostel have female-only dormitories?
Yes, Chalok Hostel has female-only dormitories with bunk beds, alongside mixed dormitories. Both female-only rooms have a shared bathroom, with toiletries provided.
Does Chalok Hostel offer diving and snorkelling?
Yes, diving and snorkelling are offered at Chalok Hostel, and tours can be arranged. The bar also serves cocktails and Thai beers, with a happy hour.
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