Monkey Samui Hostel
A 1-star hostel in Bo Phut on Koh Samui, with dormitory beds, private rooms, a two-bedroom house and an outdoor swimming pool.
Monkey Samui Hostel is a 1-star hostel in Bo Phut on Koh Samui, with dormitory beds alongside private rooms and a two-bedroom house. The rooms run from single-bed and bunk-bed dormitories to a Superior Room, a Standard Double Room and a Private House with a garden view, and the two-bedroom house measures 90 m².
The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool with sunbeds, a bar, a spa with sauna and a shared lounge with a large TV and a selection of DVDs. Guests can arrange tours and ticket services, hire a car or rent a bicycle, and the hostel offers an airport transfer and a shuttle service. Luggage storage, lockers, laundry service and daily housekeeping are also available.
Free parking is available on site, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. The hostel also has an elevator and a shared kitchen.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Monkey Samui Hostel run from dormitory beds in shared rooms to a Superior Room, a Standard Double Room, a Private House with a garden view and a Two-Bedroom House. Most rooms have air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
The Private House measures 60 m² and the Two-Bedroom House 90 m², and the latter has two bathrooms. Several dormitories have a shared bathroom with a shower.
Superior Room
from US$15 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Free WiFi
The Superior Room measures 30 m² and has a double bed for up to two guests. It has air conditioning, blackout curtains, satellite and cable channels, and a shower in a shared bathroom.
6 Bed Mix - Dormitory
from US$8 per night
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free WiFi
The 6 Bed Mix - Dormitory measures 30 m² and is set up with a single bed and a bunk bed for one guest. It has air conditioning, a desk and free Wi-Fi, with a shared bathroom and shower.
Private House
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Additional toilet
The Private House measures 60 m² and sleeps up to five guests. It has a garden view, air conditioning, an additional bathroom and toilet, a mosquito net and on-demand movies. The house also has its own shower and satellite and cable TV.
10 Bed Mix - Dormitory
from US$6 per night
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free WiFi
The 10 Bed Mix - Dormitory measures 36 m² and has a single bed and a bunk bed for one guest. It has air conditioning, a desk and free Wi-Fi, and guests share a bathroom with a shower.
Standard Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Telephone
The Standard Double Room measures 20 m² and sleeps up to three guests. It has air conditioning, a desk, a telephone and a shower.
10 Beds Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Towels
The 10 Beds Mixed Dorm Shared Bathroom measures 30 m², with a bunk bed for up to two guests. It has air conditioning, blackout curtains, toiletries and towels, and a shared bathroom with a shower.
Two-Bedroom House
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
The Two-Bedroom House measures 90 m² and sleeps up to four guests, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Beds are offered in a choice of set-ups.
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory
- Shower
The 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory measures 30 m² and has its own shower, in a dormitory room shared with other guests.
Hotel facilities & services
The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, restaurants and room service, along with a spa and sauna. A shared lounge with a TV area and a shared kitchen are also available to guests.
For getting around, there is an airport transfer and a shuttle service, and you can hire a car or rent a bicycle. Tours and ticket services can be arranged, and English and Thai are spoken. The shared lounge is equipped with a large TV and a selection of DVDs.
Daily housekeeping, laundry service, luggage storage and lockers are available, and there is a convenience store and an elevator. Free parking is available on site, and free Wi-Fi covers the public areas and the rooms.
Great for your stay
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Spa and sauna
- Room service
- Bar
- Shuttle service
General facilities
- Swimming pool
- Elevator
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Spa
- Spa and sauna
- Tours
- Airport transfer
- Car hire
- Shuttle service
- Bicycle rental
- Ticket services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Room service
- Shared kitchen
Media & technology
- WiFi in public areas
- Internet access – wireless
- Free WiFi
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Shower
Location & what to see
The hostel sits in the village of Ban Plai Laem, within the Bo Phut area of Koh Samui, where small lanes and local shops make up the everyday surroundings. The setting is more village than resort, with daily life played out on the lanes around the hostel.
The closest landmark is Wat Plai Laem, a Buddhist temple 850 m away, and the Big Buddha temple is 1.5 km off, one of the island's best-known sights. Wat Laem Suwannaram, a pagoda in the same area, is another temple close by, and the Musjid Nurul Hidayah mosque is also close by. Samui Airport is 2.3 km from the hostel, on Koh Samui itself. Choeng Mon Beach is nearby, the Bangrak beach fish market is close by, and Fisherman's Village in Bo Phut is a short ride away. The Samui Elephant Sanctuary Bophut is also nearby.
For a day out, start at the Big Buddha, continue to Fisherman's Village in Bo Phut in the evening, and finish at Chaweng Noi Beach, a sandy beach further along the coast, 6.4 km from the hostel. Na Muang Waterfall, 13.9 km away, is a good choice for a longer day inland, with the jungle and the falls to explore on foot once you arrive.
What guests say
Travellers rate the room comfort and quality most highly, at 7.6, while service and value for money both score 7.1 across the hostel's reviews.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Monkey Samui Hostel cost?
Rates at Monkey Samui Hostel change with the dates and the room you choose, so check today's price and availability for your dates.
How do I get to Monkey Samui Hostel?
The nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 2.3 km from Monkey Samui Hostel, and it is on Koh Samui itself, so the last part of the journey is by road. Samui Airport is the closest airport, so it is the most practical choice for arriving by air. Monkey Samui Hostel offers an airport transfer and a shuttle service, and free parking is available on site for guests who arrive by car. Central Festival Samui is 4 km away.
What is near Monkey Samui Hostel?
Wat Plai Laem, a Buddhist temple, is 850 m from Monkey Samui Hostel, and the Big Buddha is 1.5 km away. Choeng Mon Beach is 1.4 km away, the Bangrak beach fish market 1.2 km and Fisherman's Village 4.6 km. Chaweng Noi Beach is 6.4 km away and Na Muang Waterfall 13.9 km.
What time is check-in at Monkey Samui Hostel?
Check-in at Monkey Samui Hostel is from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out is until 12:00, so plan your arrival within those hours.
Is there free parking at Monkey Samui Hostel?
Yes, free parking is available on site at Monkey Samui Hostel for guests who arrive by car, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Does Monkey Samui Hostel have a swimming pool?
Yes, Monkey Samui Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool with sunbeds by the poolside, and a bar serving drinks nearby.
Does Monkey Samui Hostel have private rooms?
Yes, Monkey Samui Hostel has private rooms, including a Superior Room with a double bed and a 60 m² Private House with a garden view, as well as dormitory beds in shared rooms.
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