Chandra Hostel Kohtao
A hostel in Chalok Baan Kao on Ko Tao, with mountain-view rooms from 25 to 30 m², a garden, and diving and snorkelling tours close to the bay.
Chandra Hostel Kohtao is a 2-star hostel in Chalok Baan Kao on Ko Tao, with rooms that have mountain views and a garden and terrace, about 850 m from the beach. Rooms measure between 25 and 30 m² and range from a studio and an apartment with a balcony to a standard double room, an economy double and a bed in a mixed dormitory room.
Daily housekeeping and a laundry service are provided, and free Wi-Fi covers all rooms. The hostel offers diving, snorkelling, fishing and tours, and it has a concierge, a taxi service and a shuttle service. Ko Tao is known for its diving and its reefs, and the hostel's own tours give guests a direct way to explore them.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Chandra Hostel Kohtao measure between 25 and 30 m² and sleep up to three guests. The studio and the apartment with a balcony both have mountain views. The standard double room, the economy double and a bed in a mixed dormitory room make up the rest of the rooms.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. The economy room has a bathtub alongside its private bathroom. The studio and the apartment both have blackout curtains and a dining table.
Studio
from US$17 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- Mountain view
At 30 m², this studio sleeps up to three guests and has a balcony with a mountain view. It comes with a private bathroom, blackout curtains, towels and toiletries, and there is a dining table and outdoor furniture for relaxing outside.
Apartment with Balcony
from US$26 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- Mountain view
This 28 m² apartment sleeps up to three guests and opens onto a balcony with a mountain view. Its private bathroom, blackout curtains and refrigerator are part of the room, and there is a dining table for meals.
Economy
from US$24 per night
- Bathtub
- Private bathroom
The 25 m² economy room sleeps up to two guests and has a double bed. Its private bathroom includes a bathtub, and blackout curtains are fitted.
Standard Double Room
The Standard Double Room measures 25 m² and sleeps up to three guests. It is a simple room for a short stay or a longer one at the hostel.
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- Mountain view
This 30 m² mixed dormitory room sleeps up to two guests and has a mountain view.
Hotel facilities & services
Chandra Hostel Kohtao has a garden and a terrace, a shared kitchen and BBQ facilities, and a continental breakfast is offered. Free Wi-Fi covers all rooms, and WiFi is also available in the public areas. Free parking is available on site, along with bicycle parking and parking nearby.
The hostel offers diving, snorkelling, fishing and tours, and it has a concierge, a taxi service, a shuttle service and luggage storage. Lockers, a laundry service and daily housekeeping complete the list, and the public areas are air-conditioned. A smoking area is set aside for guests who smoke, and non-smoking rooms are also available, so guests with different habits can choose the arrangement that suits them.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Diving
- Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Shuttle service
- Taxi service
- Ticket services
- Concierge
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
Parking
- Bicycle parking
- Free parking
- Parking nearby
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- BBQ facilities
- Continental breakfast
- Shared kitchen
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Accessible by stairs
- Blackout curtains
- Closet
- Fan
- Linens
- Tile/marble flooring
- Wooden/parqueted flooring
- Bathtub
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Refrigerator
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
Location & what to see
Chalok Baan Kao is a bay on Ko Tao, a small island in the Gulf of Thailand known for its diving and snorkelling. The bay sits among several neighbouring beaches, and the island's dive sites are close by. Life here is simple and unhurried, with a few small shops, dive operators and places to eat along the roads that lead down to the sand.
Ao Thian, a beach 900 m away, is one of the nearest sandy bays, and Sairee Beach, 1.9 km away, is the island's best-known stretch of sand. Koh Nang Yuan, a small island with a well-known viewpoint, lies 5.2 km away and is reached by boat from the island's piers.
Ko Tao is reached by boat rather than by road. The nearest airport is Samui Airport, 63.7 km away on Koh Samui, and the ferry from there, or from the mainland port of Chumphon, brings you to the island. The hostel offers a taxi service and a shuttle service for the last stretch from the pier. A good day is a boat trip to Koh Nang Yuan, followed by an afternoon at Sairee Beach. The island's coast is best seen from the water, and the ferry pier, 1.4 km from the hostel, is where most arrivals and departures happen.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service most highly, at 9.1, followed by value for money at 8.5 and cleanliness at 8.3, the top three scores for the hostel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Chandra Hostel Kohtao cost?
Rates at Chandra Hostel Kohtao change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see the current figure is to check live prices and availability with our partner.
How do I get to Chandra Hostel Kohtao?
Chandra Hostel Kohtao is on Ko Tao, an island reached by boat rather than by road. The nearest airport is Samui Airport, 63.7 km away on Koh Samui, and from there you cross by ferry to the island. The ferry pier is 1.4 km from the hostel. Ko Tao has no bridge, so the boat is the last leg of the journey. The hostel also offers a shuttle service and a taxi service.
What is near Chandra Hostel Kohtao?
Ao Thian beach is 900 m away, Sairee Beach 1.9 km and Koh Nang Yuan, a small island with a well-known viewpoint, 5.2 km away. For everyday needs there is a 7 Eleven 650 m away, an ATM 550 m away and the Aukotan Store 150 m away.
Does Chandra Hostel Kohtao have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Chandra Hostel Kohtao has free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and WiFi is also available in the public areas, so guests can stay connected from their room or from the common spaces.
Is breakfast served at Chandra Hostel Kohtao?
Yes, Chandra Hostel Kohtao offers a continental breakfast. Guests can also use the shared kitchen and the BBQ facilities to prepare meals of their own.
Does Chandra Hostel Kohtao have parking?
Yes, free parking is available on site at Chandra Hostel Kohtao, and bicycle parking and parking nearby are also available.
Can guests go diving or snorkelling from Chandra Hostel Kohtao?
Yes, Chandra Hostel Kohtao offers diving, snorkelling, fishing and tours, and Ko Tao is well known for its diving and its reefs.
What time is check-in at Chandra Hostel Kohtao?
Check-in at Chandra Hostel Kohtao starts at 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00. The hostel offers luggage storage, so guests arriving before 14:00 can leave their bags there while they wait.
Which rooms does Chandra Hostel Kohtao have?
Chandra Hostel Kohtao has a studio, an apartment with a balcony, an economy double, a standard double room and a bed in a mixed dormitory room. The studio and the apartment both open onto a balcony with a mountain view, and each room measures between 25 and 30 m².
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