The Metallic Hostel
A 2-star hostel on Koh Lanta, Krabi, offering bunk-bed dormitories, a queen room and free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 400 m from Long Beach.
The Metallic Hostel is a 2-star hostel on Koh Lanta in Krabi province, with Long Beach 400 m away. Its rooms range from mixed and female-only dormitories with bunk beds to a Superior Room with a queen bed, and most rooms have air conditioning. Two rooms measure 22 m² and have a mountain view.
Check-in runs from 15:00 to 20:00 and check-out is until 11:00. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, parking is available on site, and a continental breakfast is offered, with a shared kitchen that guests can use.
Children aged 2 to 10 can stay free when using existing bedding. Mu Ko Lanta National Park is 17.7 km away for a full day out, and Khlong Chak Waterfall lies 17.6 km away on the island.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at The Metallic Hostel range from bunk-bed dormitories, some mixed and some for female guests only, to a Superior Room with a queen bed for up to two guests. Air conditioning, linens and toiletries are offered in the rooms, and Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
Most dormitory rooms have a bunk bed for one guest. The Superior Room has a queen bed. The 22 m² dormitories have a mountain view and an additional bathroom and toilet.
Room Assigned on Arrival
The room is assigned when you arrive at the hostel, and it sleeps up to three guests.
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Ensuite
- Mountain view
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
This 22 m² room has a single bunk bed for one guest and a mountain view. It has an additional bathroom and toilet, along with air conditioning, blackout curtains and a locker. Linens and toiletries are part of its equipment.
Superior Room
- Air conditioning
- Satellite/cable channels
- Blackout curtains
The Superior Room measures 20 m² and has a queen bed for up to two guests. It has air conditioning, blackout curtains and a satellite or cable TV, along with a mirror and a shower.
Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- Locker
- Linens
The room measures 14 m² and has one bunk bed for a single guest. It has air conditioning, linens and a locker, and the bathroom is shared.
8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- Locker
- Linens
At 17 m², the room has one bunk bed for a single guest, with air conditioning, linens and a locker. The bathroom is shared with other guests.
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- Locker
- Toiletries
The 10 m² room has one bunk bed for one guest and air conditioning. Linens and toiletries are provided, and the bathroom is shared.
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
- Mountain view
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
This 22 m² room is for female guests only and has one bunk bed, with a mountain view. It has an additional bathroom and toilet, plus air conditioning, blackout curtains and a locker. Linens and toiletries are part of its equipment too.
Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room (Female)
- Air conditioning
- Locker
- Linens
The 10 m² room is for female guests only and has one bunk bed for one guest. It has air conditioning and a locker, and the bathroom is shared.
Hotel facilities & services
Guests have restaurants and a shared kitchen to use, and a shared lounge and TV area is on site. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and in the public areas.
Continental breakfast is offered, and tours, car hire and bicycle rental can be arranged. A taxi service, ticket services, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes and daily housekeeping are also available, with lockers for guests.
The hostel has an elevator, business facilities and cash withdrawal, and staff speak English and Thai. On-site parking is available.
General facilities
- Elevator
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Tours
- Car hire
- Taxi service
- Bicycle rental
- Ticket services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit boxes
- Daily housekeeping
- Business facilities
- Cash withdrawal
- English
- Thai
Parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurants
- Shared kitchen
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Linens
- Non-smoking
- Toiletries
Location & what to see
The Metallic Hostel is in the Pra Ae area of Koh Lanta, a long island in Krabi province that is reached by boat from the mainland. Long Beach is the nearest stretch of sand, and the village of Phra Ae is 500 m away. The surroundings mix village lanes with the shore, and the beach is a short walk from the hostel. A clinic and a supermarket are nearby for everyday needs, so there is no need to travel far for them.
Klong Dao Beach is 1.1 km away, another stretch of sand on the island for a swim or a walk. Kantiang Bay and Khlong Khong Beach are further beaches on the island for a longer outing. Inland, Lanta Old Town is the island's historic old town and Khao Mai Kaew Cave is a limestone cave. Getting around the island is by road, and the mainland airport is Krabi International Airport, 53.9 km away, with the last stage of the trip made by boat.
A day out could take in Mu Ko Lanta National Park, 17.7 km away, with forest and coastline to explore. Lanta Old Town, the island's historic old town, is also an option for a walk through the island's history.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.8) and the cleanliness (9.5) most highly, and the value for money (9.3) also scores very well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Metallic Hostel cost?
Rates at The Metallic Hostel change with the season, the room you choose and your dates, so the current price is best checked directly. See today's rates and availability for your dates.
How do I get to The Metallic Hostel?
The nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 53.9 km away on the mainland. Koh Lanta is reached by boat from the mainland, and Sala Dan Pier, the island's ferry terminal, is 3.8 km from The Metallic Hostel. An airport transfer is offered, and parking is available on site for guests who arrive by car.
What is near The Metallic Hostel?
Long Beach is 400 m away, and Klong Dao Beach is 1.1 km away. Inland, Khao Mai Kaew Cave is 10.1 km away, Lanta Old Town is 11.5 km away, and Mu Ko Lanta National Park is 17.7 km away. Within 400 m there is also a clinic, and a supermarket is 50 m from the hostel.
Are children welcome at The Metallic Hostel?
Yes, children are welcome at The Metallic Hostel. Children aged 2 to 10 can stay free when using existing bedding, and an extra bed carries an additional charge. Infants aged 0 to 1 also stay free on existing bedding, and a baby cot can be requested from the property, subject to availability.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Metallic Hostel?
Check-in at The Metallic Hostel runs from 15:00 to 20:00, and check-out is until 11:00. The check-in window closes at 20:00, so plan your arrival within those hours.
Does The Metallic Hostel have parking?
Yes, parking is available on site at The Metallic Hostel. Guests who travel to the island by car can park at the property, which is useful when you want to explore Koh Lanta by road.
Is breakfast offered at The Metallic Hostel?
Yes, a continental breakfast is offered at The Metallic Hostel, and guests can also use the shared kitchen to prepare their own food.
Is Wi-Fi free at The Metallic Hostel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at The Metallic Hostel, and there is internet access in the public areas too.
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