The Cage Hostel
A 1-star hostel in Haad Rin, Ko Pha-ngan, with mixed dormitories, an on-site bar and a shared TV lounge, 330 m from the beach.
The Cage Hostel is a 1-star hostel in Haad Rin, on Ko Pha-ngan, with the beach 330 m away. The hostel has an on-site bar and a shared lounge with a TV area, where guests can watch films or sports, and shops inside the premises sell clothing and souvenirs.
Accommodation is in two mixed dormitories with bunk beds, one with 12 beds and one with 14. Each one measures 45 m² and has air conditioning and a city view, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Coffee, a shared kitchen, restaurants and the bar on site cover the basics, and diving, snorkelling, fishing and hiking are offered alongside tours and bicycle rental. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Highlights
Room types
Every room at The Cage Hostel is a mixed dormitory with bunk beds, and each one has air conditioning and a city view. Both measure 45 m² and sleep one guest, so the beds are shared with other travellers in the room. Each dormitory has its own bunk beds, and both are mixed dormitories.
The rooms have blackout curtains, linens, a coffee and tea maker and free Wi-Fi, and the bathrooms are shared between guests.
1 Person in 12-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
A bunk bed in a 12-bed mixed dormitory of 45 m², with a city view, air conditioning and blackout curtains. The bathroom is shared, and the room comes with a hair dryer, a shower and a coffee and tea maker. It sleeps one guest.
1 Person in 14-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Toiletries
A bunk bed in a 14-bed mixed dormitory of 45 m², with a city view and air conditioning. Cleaning products and toiletries are provided, and the bathroom is shared with other guests. Blackout curtains and linens are included, and it sleeps one guest.
Hotel facilities & services
Food and drink are covered on site, with a bar, a coffee shop, restaurants and a shared kitchen. The shared lounge has a TV area, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and Wi-Fi also reaches the public areas.
Outdoor activities include diving, snorkelling, fishing and hiking, with tours, bicycle rental and ticket services. For practical needs there are luggage storage, lockers, safety deposit boxes, a laundromat, laundry, dry cleaning and ironing, and cash withdrawal.
Languages spoken include English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Thai. A doorman, a taxi service and private check-in and check-out are also offered. Luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are also available, and there is a buzzer or wireless intercom.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Diving
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Taxi service
- Bicycle rental
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit boxes
- Private check-in/check-out
- Laundry service
- Shops
- Doorman
- Cash withdrawal
Food & drink
- Bar
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
- Shared kitchen
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Linens
- Wake-up service
- Shared bathroom
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary tea
- Free instant coffee
- Microwave
- Locker
- Seating area
- Non-smoking
Location & what to see
Haad Rin is a lively beach village on Ko Pha-ngan, in Surat Thani province, and it is best known for the Full Moon Party held on its sand. The Cage Hostel sits in the village itself, with the beach 330 m away and a pharmacy, a convenience store and several clinics close by. The Haad Rin Queen ferry terminal is nearby, so arriving by boat puts you within a short walk of the hostel.
Haad Rin Viewpoint is 650 m away, and Water World, an attraction, is 1 km away. The island has no airport: Samui Airport, 14.1 km away on Ko Samui, is the closest, and the last stretch to Ko Pha-ngan is by boat. Haad Yuan, a beach 2.1 km away, makes a good day at the sea, while Thong Nai Pan Yai beach is a longer trip from the village and Ao Chaloklum Bay is further still.
A good day could start on Haad Rin beach, continue to the viewpoint in the afternoon, and end at the on-site bar. Diving and snorkelling are also among the activities offered at the hostel. The Full Moon Party site is a short stroll from the hostel, so the village's nightlife is close, while the shared lounge offers a place to relax indoors.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.7), the cleanliness (9.6) and the location (9.6) most highly, and the value for money also scores 9.6.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Cage Hostel cost?
Rates at The Cage Hostel change with the season, the dormitory bed and your dates, so the price of a night is best checked live: you can check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to The Cage Hostel?
The nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 14.1 km away on Ko Samui, and Surat Thani Airport (URT) is 117.7 km away. Ko Pha-ngan has no airport, so the last part of the journey is by boat, from Ko Samui or the mainland. The hostel is on Haadrin Road in Haad Rin, the Haad Rin Queen ferry terminal is nearby, and the hostel offers a taxi service once you are on the island.
What is near The Cage Hostel?
Haad Rin Nok beach is 450 m away, Haad Rin Viewpoint is 650 m away, Water World is 1 km away and Haad Yuan beach is 2.1 km away. Closer still are Nopporn Pharmacy at 50 m, 7 Eleven at 300 m and the Luang Pu Thuat Shrine at 150 m, and the Full Moon Party site is 400 m from the hostel.
Does The Cage Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at The Cage Hostel, and Wi-Fi also reaches the public areas, so guests can stay connected in the shared lounge as well as in their dormitory.
Does The Cage Hostel have a bar and a restaurant?
Yes, The Cage Hostel has an on-site bar, restaurants and a coffee shop, and a shared kitchen for guests who want to cook their own meals.
Are there shared spaces at The Cage Hostel?
Yes, The Cage Hostel has a shared lounge with a TV area and comfortable sofas, where guests can watch films or sports. Shops inside the hostel sell clothing and souvenirs, and there is also a laundromat and a laundry service.
Can I book activities from The Cage Hostel?
Diving, snorkelling, fishing and hiking are offered at The Cage Hostel, along with tours, bicycle rental and ticket services. A taxi service is also available, and the Diamond Muay Thai gym is 9.8 km away for those interested in Muay Thai.
You may also like
9.6Mbar Hostel Haad Rin
Ko Pha-ngan3-star hostel in Haad Rin on Ko Pha-ngan, with dormitory beds, a bar and nightclub on site, a fitness centre and a beach…
9.5The Funky Monkey Hostel
Ko Pha-nganThe Funky Monkey Hostel is a 2-star hostel in Haad Rin, Ko Pha-ngan, with a bar, a garden and a games room. Dormitory be…
9.5Bunkhouse Koh Phangan
Ko Pha-nganBunkhouse Koh Phangan is a 2-star hostel in Ban Tai on Ko Pha-ngan, with bunk-bed dormitories, a garden, a bar and free…