Koh Tao Hostel
A dormitory-style hostel in Chalok Baan Kao on Ko Tao, about 500 m from the beach, with bunk-bed rooms, fan or air-conditioned, and free WiFi in all rooms.
Koh Tao Hostel is a hostel in Chalok Baan Kao on Ko Tao, about 500 m from the beach. Its rooms are dormitory-style, with bunk beds, shared bathrooms and a choice of a fan or air conditioning. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
Ko Tao is an island, so the final part of the journey is by boat. Samui Airport (USM) is 63.3 km away. Nearby, the John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint, 850 m away, looks over Ao Chalok and Ao Thian beach, and the island's main beach, Sairee Beach, is 2.5 km away.
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. Buffet and continental breakfast are served, and the property has a bar, a coffee shop and a garden, and also offers massage, diving, snorkelling and bicycle rental. Free parking is available on site. The reception desk closes at 20:00, and there is no 24-hour reception.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Koh Tao Hostel are dormitory-style, with bunk beds, and each room has a shared bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is available in all rooms, and the rooms measure between 16 and 18 m².
Some rooms have a fan and others have air conditioning. Six bunk beds are set up in two of the dormitories, and the mixed dormitory has a single bunk bed.
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$14 per night
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- Towels
At 16 m², this mixed dormitory room has one bunk bed and air conditioning. The bathroom is shared, with a shower, toiletries and towels, and slippers are provided.
Dormitory Fan
- Free WiFi
- Fan
- Locker
This 18 m² dormitory room has six bunk beds and a ceiling fan, with a desk, clothes rack and locker. Free WiFi is available here, and the bathroom is shared, with a shower.
Dormitory Air Conditioning
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Locker
The 18 m² dormitory room has six bunk beds and air conditioning, with a desk, clothes rack, locker and free WiFi. The bathroom is shared, with a shower.
Hotel facilities & services
The bar, restaurant, coffee shop and garden are on site, with buffet and continental breakfast on the menu. Air conditioning covers the public area, and English and Thai are spoken. Guests can also use the shared lounge with TV and the terrace, and there is an elevator.
Activities and services include massage, diving, fishing, snorkelling, tours, bicycle rental and a shuttle service. Luggage storage, laundry service, daily housekeeping, ticket services and cash withdrawal are also offered, along with a salon.
Free parking is on site, and free WiFi is available in all rooms, with internet services and WiFi also in the public areas. The reception desk closes at 20:00, and the hotel does not provide 24-hour reception.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Elevator
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Massage
- Diving
- Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Shuttle service
- Bicycle rental
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Alternative meal arrangement
- Bar
- Buffet breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
- 24-hour room service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Locker
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Location & what to see
Koh Tao Hostel is in Chalok Baan Kao, one of the bays on Ko Tao, a small island in the Gulf of Thailand known for diving. The beach is about 500 m away, so the sea is a short walk from the rooms.
From the hostel, the John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint is 850 m away, overlooking Ao Chalok and Ao Thian beach, and it is a clear stop for the view across the bay. Koh Nang Yuan, a small group of islets, can be reached by boat, and Ao Thian beach is nearby. Sairee Beach, the island's main beach, is 2.5 km away, and Samui Airport (USM) is 63.3 km away on another island.
A good way to spend a day is to visit the viewpoint, then walk down to Ao Thian for a swim and take a boat trip to Koh Nang Yuan. Diving and snorkelling are the island's main pastimes, and Sairee Beach is the place to go for a longer afternoon on the sand. Shark Bay and Sai Nuan Beach are also nearby, and the Rama V Shrine, a pagoda, is worth a short visit on the way round the bay. The hostel is close to all of them, and the reception desk closes at 20:00 each evening.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location highest at 7.0, while cleanliness, service and value for money each score 6.9 out of 10.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Koh Tao Hostel cost?
Rates at Koh Tao Hostel change with the season, the room and your dates, so the current price is best checked on the live rates page for the dates you have in mind.
How do I get to Koh Tao Hostel?
Ko Tao has no airport of its own, so you fly to an airport on the mainland or on another island and then take a boat to the island. The nearest airports in the area are Samui Airport (USM), 63.3 km away, and Chumphon Airport (CJM), 88.3 km away. The ferry pier is 1.9 km from the hostel, and the hostel has free parking on site for those who arrive by road to the pier.
What is near Koh Tao Hostel?
Near Koh Tao Hostel are the John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint, 850 m away, Ao Thian beach at 600 m, Ao Chalok Ban Kao bay at 400 m, Sairee Beach at 2.5 km and Koh Nang Yuan at 5.7 km. Chalok Clinic and Nopporn Pharmacy are also within 100 m.
Does Koh Tao Hostel serve breakfast?
Koh Tao Hostel serves buffet breakfast and continental breakfast. The on-site restaurant, bar and coffee shop serve other meals and drinks during the stay.
What time is check-in at Koh Tao Hostel?
Check-in at Koh Tao Hostel starts from 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. The reception desk closes at 20:00, and the hotel does not provide 24-hour reception.
Is there free parking at Koh Tao Hostel?
Yes, Koh Tao Hostel has free parking on site. Free WiFi is also available in all rooms at Koh Tao Hostel, with WiFi in the public areas as well.
What are the rooms like at Koh Tao Hostel?
The rooms at Koh Tao Hostel are dormitory-style, with bunk beds, and they measure 16 to 18 m². Each room has a shared bathroom with a shower, and some rooms have a fan while others have air conditioning. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
Can you reach the beach from Koh Tao Hostel?
Yes, the beach is about 500 m from Koh Tao Hostel, and Ao Thian beach is 600 m away. Sairee Beach, the island's main beach, is 2.5 km from the hostel.
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