Lunar Nomad Hostel
Lunar Nomad Hostel is an adults-only hostel in Ban Tai on Ko Pha-ngan, with air-conditioned bunk beds, a bar and a shared kitchen, a short walk from Baan Tai Beach.
Lunar Nomad Hostel is an adults-only hostel in Ban Tai on Ko Pha-ngan, a 4-minute walk from Baan Tai Beach. Its rooms are mixed dormitories with bunk beds, and the hostel is open to adults only.
The rooms have air conditioning and free toiletries, and the hostel also offers a washing machine, a hairdryer and a minimarket. There is free on-site private parking, and the common areas include a bar, a lounge, a shared kitchen and an outdoor seating area.
Scuba diving and surfing are nearby, and the Night Market is 50 m from the hostel, with Wat Pho about 600 m away. The island has no airport, so the trip from Samui is completed by boat.
Highlights
Room types
Accommodation is in mixed dormitory rooms with bunk beds, and each bed sleeps one guest. The rooms have air conditioning, a fan, linens and a socket near the bed, along with a dining table and a hairdryer.
The shared bathroom has a shower, toiletries and towels, and the balcony has a city view. The rooms include a work desk, and a washing machine is available on site. The common areas include an outdoor seating area.
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$11 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- City view
- Air conditioning
This mixed dormitory room has a bunk bed for one guest, with air conditioning, a fan, linens and a socket near the bed. A balcony with a city view is attached, and the shared bathroom has a shower, toiletries and towels.
Hotel facilities & services
Guests can book a massage, use the laundry service and dry cleaning, and rely on daily housekeeping. The hostel has a bar, room service, a shared kitchen and food delivery, and a convenience store, a salon and a cash withdrawal service are also offered. The hostel has an outdoor seating area and a minimarket, and the shared kitchen is open to guests.
Activities include diving, fishing, hiking, snorkelling and tours, and the shared lounge has a TV area. Express and private check-in and check-out are offered, and lockers are available. Languages spoken include English, German and Thai, and free parking is available for guests. Guests who want a quiet place to sit can use the outdoor seating area.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Diving
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Massage
- Laundry service
- Dry cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
- Convenience store
- Salon
- Cash withdrawal
- Adult-only property
- Express check-in/check-out
Parking
- Free parking
Food & drink
- Bar
- Room service
- Shared kitchen
- Food delivery
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Carpeting
- Desk
- Fan
- Linens
- Socket near the bed
- Dining table
- Hair dryer
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Washing machine
- Seating area
- Locker
Location & what to see
Ban Tai is a village area on Ko Pha-ngan, an island reached by boat from Ko Samui. The hostel sits in the village itself, with village streets and a few temples close by, and Baan Tai Beach a 4-minute walk away. It is a village setting rather than a resort strip, and the nearby temples and the Night Market shape the area.
Haad Baan Tai is the nearest beach, about 250 m away, and the Night Market is 50 m from the hostel. Wat Pho, a Buddhist temple, lies about 600 m off, and Wat Nai is another temple in the village. Further along the island, Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach is about 8.6 km away, and Ao Chaloklum Bay is 10.3 km from the hostel.
The island has no airport, so the nearest one is Samui Airport on Ko Samui, and the way to Ko Pha-ngan is by boat. Diving and surfing are nearby, so a day can start in the water and end at the Night Market, which is close to the hostel. Wat Pho and the beach can be combined in a single walk, and Wat Nai is close to Wat Pho, so both temples fit into the same outing.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.7) and the value for money (9.7) most highly, and the cleanliness and facilities both score 9.3.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Lunar Nomad Hostel cost?
Rates at Lunar Nomad Hostel change with the dates, the room and the number of guests, so the best way to see the current price is to check live rates with our partner.
How do I get to Lunar Nomad Hostel?
The closest airport is Samui Airport, 17.4 km away on Ko Samui, and Surat Thani Airport is further, 115.4 km from the hostel. Ko Pha-ngan has no airport of its own, so the last part of the journey from Ko Samui is by boat. Once on the island, Lunar Nomad Hostel is a 4-minute walk from Baan Tai Beach.
What is near Lunar Nomad Hostel?
Haad Baan Tai beach is 250 m from the hostel and the Night Market is 50 m away, with Wat Pho, a Buddhist temple, about 600 m off. A pharmacy is 50 m away as well, and Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach lies 8.6 km away further along the island. Ao Chaloklum Bay is 10.3 km from the hostel.
Is Lunar Nomad Hostel open to guests under 18?
Lunar Nomad Hostel is an adults-only property, and the minimum age for guests is 18 years, so guests must be at least 18 years old.
What are the check-in times at Lunar Nomad Hostel?
Check-in at Lunar Nomad Hostel runs from 12:00 to 21:00, and guests must check out by 12:00 at the latest, so the stay follows those two set times.
Does Lunar Nomad Hostel have parking?
Yes, Lunar Nomad Hostel has free private parking on site. The parking is available to guests of the property at no extra charge.
Does Lunar Nomad Hostel accept hen or stag parties?
No, Lunar Nomad Hostel will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties, so bookings of that kind are not accepted at the property.
What happens when booking more than five rooms at Lunar Nomad Hostel?
When more than five rooms are booked at Lunar Nomad Hostel, different policies and additional supplements may apply to the booking.
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