Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta
A 2-star hostel on Koh Lanta, about 210 m from the beach in the Pra Ae Beach area, with female and mixed dormitories, a one-bedroom apartment and a shared garden.
Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta is a 2-star hostel on Koh Lanta, about 210 m from the beach in the Pra Ae Beach area, with dormitory beds and a standard one-bedroom apartment. It suits solo travellers and small groups who want a simple base on the island, with a shared garden as a common space.
The dormitory rooms include a female four-bed room with a private bathroom and a garden view, and an eight-bed mixed dormitory with a shared bathroom and shower, both with air conditioning. A one-bedroom apartment is also available for guests who want their own space.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and free parking is on site. Check-in runs until 21:00. Khlong Khong Beach is 2 km away and Lanta Old Town is 10.1 km away, so there is more of the island to explore beyond the beach.
Highlights
Room types
Rooms at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta are dormitory beds plus one standard one-bedroom apartment. The choices include a female-only four-bed dormitory, an eight-bed mixed dormitory and several garden-view rooms, so solo travellers and small groups can pick a bed in a shared room or a more private apartment.
The four-bed dormitory has a private bathroom, while the eight-bed dormitory has a shared bathroom with showers. The four-bed and eight-bed dormitories both come with towels, toiletries, board games and puzzles, reading lights and an air purifier.
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
A female dormitory with four single beds and a garden view, measuring 25 m² and sleeping up to four guests. It has its own private bathroom, air conditioning, an air purifier, blackout curtains, a reading light and an electric kettle, plus a coffee and tea maker and a hair dryer.
4-bed female dormitory room(Garden view)
- Garden view
A female dormitory room with a garden view, sleeping up to three guests, for those who want a bed in a shared room for women.
standard apartment 1 bedroom
A standard one-bedroom apartment for up to three guests, offering a separate bedroom for a more private stay at the hostel.
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$9 per night
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Shower
A mixed dormitory measuring 35 m², with eight single beds and a garden view, for up to eight guests. It has a shared bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, a mirror, toiletries and towels, and it is fitted with air conditioning, an air purifier, a reading light, and board games and puzzles.
8-bed mixed dormitory room(Garden view)
- Garden view
A mixed dormitory room with a garden view for up to three guests, with its beds and floor space shared with other guests.
Room Assigned on Arrival
The room is allocated when you arrive at the hostel and sleeps up to three guests.
Hotel facilities & services
Facilities at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta include a bar, a garden, a shared lounge with a TV area and a game room. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and Wi-Fi also reaches the public areas.
Diving, snorkelling, fishing and hiking are offered, and tours can be arranged. Concierge service, lockers, private check-in and check-out, and laundry service are also available at the front desk, and an airport transfer is offered.
Staff speak English and Thai, and the soundproof rooms and shared lounge give guests a place to relax between activities.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Soundproof rooms
- Diving
- Fishing
- Game room
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Airport transfer
- Concierge
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Laundry service
- Garden
- English
Parking
- Free parking
Food & drink
- Bar
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta is in the Pra Ae Beach area of Koh Lanta, an island in Krabi province with no bridge to the mainland, so the last part of any journey here is by boat. The beach is about 210 m from the property, and a convenience store, an ATM and a medical clinic are nearby, so basic errands can be done without leaving the area. Beach and sea are the main reasons to stay here.
Khlong Khong Beach is 2 km away, a beach on the island's coast. Lanta Old Town, 10.1 km away, is a longer trip for a wider view of the island, and Mu Ko Lanta National Park, 16.1 km away, covers coastline and forest. Krabi International Airport is 55.6 km away on the mainland, the nearest airport for the island.
A day could begin with a swim at the beach near the property, continue to Khlong Khong Beach and end with a visit to Lanta Old Town. Diving, snorkelling, fishing and hiking are offered from the hostel, and tours can be arranged for guests who want to explore the coast further. Afterwards, the shared garden is a place to rest, and the beach is close enough to return to it for a late afternoon swim.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location most highly (9.7), followed by the facilities and value for money (9.1 each), with the service also scoring very well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta cost?
Rates at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta change with the season, the room and your dates, so the current price is best seen on the booking page: check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta?
Koh Lanta has no airport, so the nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 55.6 km away on the mainland, and Trang Airport, 64.6 km away, is a further option. From the airport the journey continues by ferry or speedboat from the mainland to the island, and the last stretch is by boat. The hostel offers an airport transfer, and the property is about 210 m from the beach. Free parking is available on site.
What is near Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta?
Long Beach, Koh Lanta is 200 m away and Khlong Khong Beach is 2 km away. Nearby sights include Lanta Animal Welfare at 1.1 km, Khao Mai Kaew Cave at 8.4 km, Lanta Old Town at 10.1 km and Mu Ko Lanta National Park at 16.1 km. Within 250 m there are a 7 Eleven convenience store, an ATM and a clinic.
Does Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta have free parking?
Yes, Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta has free parking on site, so guests who bring a vehicle can park at the property at no cost.
Is free Wi-Fi available at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta, and Wi-Fi also reaches the public areas of the property.
What time is check-in at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta?
Check-in at Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta is until 21:00, so the arrival has to fall before that time. Guests who expect to arrive later in the evening should plan their journey to the island so that they reach the property before check-in closes.
Does Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta have private rooms?
Along with dormitory beds, Happiness Hostel Koh Lanta has a standard one-bedroom apartment. The four-bed female dormitory has its own private bathroom, while the eight-bed mixed dormitory has a shared bathroom with a shower.
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