Tao Talay Hostel
Tao Talay Hostel is a 1-star hostel in Mae Haad on Ko Tao, with dormitory beds and a standard room, 20 metres from the beach and close to the port.
Tao Talay Hostel is a 1-star hostel in Mae Haad on Ko Tao, with dormitory rooms and a standard room, and the beach is 20 metres away. The hostel is a practical choice for travellers who want to stay close to the sea, with the port 150 m away.
The rooms include women-only and men-only six-bed dormitories of 40 m² and a standard room for up to three guests. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the front desk handles luggage storage, while tours, a ticket service and a taxi service can be arranged through the hostel.
The shared lounge and TV area is where guests can relax in the evening, and currency exchange is available at the hostel. Sairee Beach is 800 m away and Sai Nuan Beach 1.3 km, while Koh Nang Yuan, a small island 3.9 km away, is a popular day trip for snorkelling. Free parking is available nearby.
Highlights
Room types
Tao Talay Hostel has dormitory rooms with bunk beds and a standard room. The two six-bed dormitories, one for women and one for men, each measure 40 m² and have six bunk beds with air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Some rooms have a balcony or terrace, and some rooms have instant coffee and tea. Rooms can have linens, towels, toiletries and slippers, and the standard room takes up to three guests.
bunk bed in male dormitory room
This dormitory room for male guests takes up to three guests at a time, with bunk beds as its sleeping arrangement. The hostel's dormitory rooms for male guests are arranged with bunk beds throughout.
Room Assigned on Arrival
The room is assigned to you when you arrive at the hostel, and it takes up to three guests at a time.
Women Only 6-Person Dormitory - Room 504
from US$20 per night
- Air conditioning
- Linens
- Towels
The Women Only 6-Person Dormitory - Room 504 measures 40 m² and has six bunk beds with air conditioning. It is reserved for women and is one of the hostel's two six-bed dormitories.
standard room
The standard room takes up to three guests at a time, which suits a small group travelling together.
bunk bed in female dormitory room
This dormitory room for female guests takes up to three guests at a time, with bunk beds as its sleeping arrangement. The hostel's dormitory rooms for female guests are arranged with bunk beds throughout.
Men Only 6-Person Dormitory - Room 404
from US$20 per night
- Air conditioning
- Linens
- Towels
The Men Only 6-Person Dormitory - Room 404 measures 40 m² and has six bunk beds with air conditioning. It is reserved for male guests and is one of the hostel's two six-bed dormitories.
Hotel facilities & services
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and free parking is available nearby, with bicycle parking as well. The front desk can arrange tours and ticket bookings, and the hostel offers a taxi service, luggage storage and currency exchange.
Guests can use the shared lounge and TV area, and English, Burmese and Thai are spoken. Diving and snorkelling can be arranged through the tours, and the area has a convenience store and gift and souvenir shops.
Lockers and a terrace are available for guests, and the ticket service can help with bookings for tours and activities. Luggage can be stored at the front desk while you explore the island during the day.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Taxi service
- Ticket services
- Currency exchange
- Luggage storage
- Convenience store
- Gift/souvenir shop
- Terrace
- English
- Burmese
- Thai
- Lockers
Parking
- Bicycle parking
- Free parking
- Parking nearby
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Linens
- Locker
- Reading light
- Seating area
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa
- Shower
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Complimentary tea
- Balcony/terrace
Location & what to see
Mae Haad is the village around the ferry pier on Ko Tao, a small island in the Gulf of Thailand known for its diving and snorkelling. The streets near the pier have small shops, and the sea is never far away. The hostel is a short distance from the water, and the village is small enough to cross on foot between the pier and the beaches.
Sairee Beach is 800 m away, the island's best-known beach with a long stretch of sand. Sai Nuan Beach is 1.3 km away, and Koh Nang Yuan, a small island just offshore, is 3.9 km away. Koh Nang Yuan is known for its viewpoint and snorkelling, and it is a common day trip from the island for visitors who want to spend a day on the water.
Diving and snorkelling are the main things to do on the island, and tours can be arranged through the hostel. Getting around is simple on foot between the nearby beaches, and the hostel has a taxi service for longer journeys. Samui Airport is 65 km away on Koh Samui, and Chumphon Airport is 86.7 km away on the mainland, so reaching the island always involves a boat.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location most highly (9.0), with value for money and the service both at 8.9. The position close to the beach is particularly appreciated.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Tao Talay Hostel cost?
Rates at Tao Talay Hostel change with the season, the bed you choose and your dates, so the current price is best checked on our partner's live rates for the dates you have in mind.
How do I get to Tao Talay Hostel?
The nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 65 km away on Koh Samui, and Chumphon Airport (CJM) is 86.7 km away on the mainland. Ko Tao is an island, so the last part of the journey is by boat. Once on the island, the port is 150 m from the hostel, and the hostel sits in the village of Mae Haad.
What is near Tao Talay Hostel?
The closest points of interest are the pier and the beaches. Songserm Pier is 100 m away, Haad Ao Mae beach is 150 m away, and Sairee Beach is 800 m away. Sai Nuan Beach is 1.3 km away, and Koh Nang Yuan, a small island known for its viewpoint and snorkelling, is 3.9 km away.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tao Talay Hostel?
Check-in at Tao Talay Hostel runs from 11:00 to 20:00, so guests should plan their arrival within that window. Check-out is by 10:00, which applies to every guest at the hostel.
Is there a minimum age for guests at Tao Talay Hostel?
Yes, guests at Tao Talay Hostel must be at least 12 years old. The hostel offers dormitory rooms with bunk beds as well as a standard room, and the age rule applies to all guests.
What kind of rooms are there at Tao Talay Hostel?
Tao Talay Hostel has dormitory rooms with bunk beds, including a women-only six-bed dormitory and a men-only six-bed dormitory, both 40 m². There is also a standard room for up to three guests, and a room that is assigned to you on arrival.
Can guests arrange tours at Tao Talay Hostel?
Yes, tours can be arranged through the hostel, which also has a ticket service for bookings. Diving and snorkelling are the water activities around the island, and the beach at Haad Ao Mae is 150 m from the hostel.
Does Tao Talay Hostel have free Wi-Fi and parking?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and free parking is available nearby, along with bicycle parking for guests who travel on two wheels.
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