Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel
A 1-star hostel in Mae Haad on Ko Tao, with a sea-view double room, mixed dormitory beds and air conditioning, 250 m from the beach.
Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel is a 1-star hostel in Mae Haad on Ko Tao, Thailand, 250 m from the beach. It has a private double room with a sea view as well as beds in a mixed dormitory.
Air conditioning is fitted in all the rooms. The hostel also has daily housekeeping, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes and a laundry service, and it offers tours and a taxi service. Family rooms are available.
Ko Tao is reached by boat, so the last stretch of the journey is by ferry. Once on the island, Sairee Beach is 800 m from the hostel, a lively main beach lined with dive shops and restaurants, while Koh Nang Yuan lies about 4 km away. The Pimp My Dive Scuba Dive Center is 200 m away for anyone interested in diving.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel all have air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. The choice runs from a private double room to a bunk in a mixed dormitory.
The double room measures 20 m² and has a private bathroom and a sea view. The dormitory room measures 24 m² and has a locker and an in-room safe box for guests. Both rooms have blackout curtains.
Standard
- Sea view
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
A 20 m² double room with one double bed for up to two guests. Its private bathroom has a shower and toiletries, and the room has a sea view, a refrigerator, a desk and a fan, with air conditioning.
1 Person in 18-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Locker
- In-room safe box
- Blackout curtains
A 24 m² mixed dormitory with nine bunk beds, sleeping one guest. It has a shared bathroom, plus a locker, an in-room safe box, blackout curtains and air conditioning.
Hotel facilities & services
Free parking is available on site at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel, and the hostel has restaurants and room service. It also provides luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, daily housekeeping and a laundry service.
Tours, a taxi service and ticket services are offered, and family rooms are available. Rooms can have air conditioning, blackout curtains, an in-room safe box, a mirror, a shower and toiletries.
Ticket services and luggage storage are available, along with safety deposit boxes for valuables. The hostel's laundry service and daily housekeeping are also available, and the taxi service and tours can be arranged for trips around the island. Parking on site is free for guests who come by car, and the restaurants and room service sit alongside the other on-site services.
General facilities
- Tours
- Taxi service
- Ticket services
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit boxes
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Restaurants
- Room service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- In-room safe box
- Mirror
- Shower
- Toiletries
Location & what to see
Mae Haad is the port area of Ko Tao, a small island in the Gulf of Thailand that is reached by boat. The hostel is close to the beach and to the ferry terminal, and the Koh Tao Turtle Monument stands 50 m away. Ko Tao is known for diving and snorkelling, so the sea is a major draw for most visitors. The hostel's port area is also the island's ferry terminal, so arrivals and departures are a visible part of the daily scene.
Sairee Beach, 800 m away, is the island's main beach and a lively stretch lined with dive shops and restaurants. Koh Nang Yuan, an islet about 4 km away, is reached by boat and is known for its snorkelling and its viewpoint over the bay. The Love Koh Tao viewpoint is 1.5 km away and looks out over the island's coastline, and Haad Ao Mae beach is close to the hostel.
A good first day is a boat trip to Koh Nang Yuan, followed by an evening stroll along Sairee Beach. For anyone interested in diving, the Pimp My Dive Scuba Dive Center is 200 m from the hostel. After a day on the water, Sairee Beach has restaurants for dinner.
What guests say
Travellers rate the cleanliness (8.8) and the location (8.8) most highly, while the service (8.7) and value for money (8.5) also score well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel cost?
Rates at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel change with the season, the room and your dates, so the current price is best checked directly: see live rates with our partner.
How do I get to Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel?
Ko Tao is reached by boat, so the last part of the journey is by ferry. The nearest airports are Samui Airport (USM), about 64.9 km away on Koh Samui, and Chumphon Airport (CJM), about 86.9 km away on the mainland. From either one you continue by ferry to Ko Tao, and the ferry terminal is 300 m from Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel.
What is near Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel?
Haad Ao Mae beach is 350 m away and Sairee Beach is 800 m away, the island's main beach. The Love Koh Tao viewpoint is 1.5 km away, and Koh Nang Yuan, an islet reached by boat, is about 4 km away. A 7 Eleven convenience store is 500 m away, an ATM is 600 m away, and the Thai Inter Medical Clinic Koh Tao is 150 m away.
What time is check-in at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel?
Check-in at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel runs from 13:00 to 19:00, so plan to arrive within that window. Check-out is until 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi free at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel. Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas of the hostel.
Does Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel have free parking?
Yes, Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel has free parking on site, so guests who bring a vehicle can park at the property without an extra charge.
Are children welcome at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel?
Yes, children are welcome at Nirvana Guesthouse & Hostel. Children aged 2 to 10 can stay free of charge using the existing bedding, and infants up to one year old can also stay free on the same basis. Extra beds can be requested directly from the property, and an extra charge may apply. A baby cot can also be requested, subject to availability.
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