The Ordinary 8
A 4-star hostel in Surat Thani with free Wi-Fi in all rooms, a laundry service and daily housekeeping, close to the city's night market.
The Ordinary 8 is a 4-star hostel in Surat Thani, southern Thailand, with rooms of 12 to 16 m² that share their bathrooms. Some rooms look onto the city and others onto the street, and guests can use a shared lounge with a TV and a shared kitchen.
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00 and check-out is by 11:00. The hostel has a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, a laundry service, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping.
Children aged 1 and 2 can stay free of charge using the existing bedding, and pets are allowed. Surat Thani Airport (URT) is 20.3 km away and there is an airport transfer, while the City Pillar Shrine is 700 m away and the Surat Thani Night Market 1.7 km.
Highlights
Room types
Every room at The Ordinary 8 has a shared bathroom, and the rooms measure between 12 and 16 m². Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the views are either of the city or of the street, depending on the room.
The Double Room with Shared Bathroom sleeps up to two guests on a queen bed, and the deluxe rooms are for one guest each. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a shower appear in some of the rooms, while a dishwasher, a microwave and a refrigerator are fitted in the Deluxe Room with Shared Bathroom.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
from US$23 per night
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
This 12 m² room has a queen bed and sleeps up to two guests. It has a city view and air conditioning, and the shared bathroom comes with a shower, hair dryer, toiletries and towels. A flat-screen TV and a streaming service complete the room.
Deluxe Room
from US$23 per night
- Street view
- In-room tablet
- Mirror
This 14 m² room has a queen bed for one guest and a street view. It is equipped with an in-room tablet, a mirror and satellite or cable channels, and the bathroom is shared.
Deluxe Room with Shared Bathroom
from US$23 per night
- Street view
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenware
This 12 m² room sleeps one guest and has a street view. It is fitted with air conditioning, a dishwasher, kitchenware, a microwave and a refrigerator, and it has a shared bathroom with the other guests of the hostel.
Deluxe Room with Kitchen
from US$26 per night
- Street view
- Flat-screen TV
- In-room tablet
This 16 m² room sleeps one guest and has a street view. It has a flat-screen TV, an in-room tablet, board games and puzzles, and a shared bathroom with toiletries and a hair dryer.
Hotel facilities & services
Guests have a 24-hour front desk, a laundry service, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping. The hostel also has 24-hour security, and car hire is available. There is an airport transfer as well, and the garden and terrace give guests outdoor space.
The shared spaces include a lounge with a TV, a shared kitchen, a game room and on-site entertainment. The public areas have air conditioning and heating, and English, Mandarin and Thai are spoken.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and there is also Wi-Fi in the public areas. Parking is free, and pets are allowed. Daily housekeeping covers the rooms, and the shared lounge and kitchen are open to all guests of the hostel.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning in public area
- Heating in public area
- Game room
- On-site entertainment
- Airport transfer
- Car hire
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
- 24-hour security
- Garden
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
Parking
- Free parking
Food & drink
- Shared kitchen
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Kitchenware
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location & what to see
The Ordinary 8 is in Surat Thani, the provincial capital of Surat Thani province in southern Thailand. It is a working town with markets, temples and a riverside viewpoint rather than a resort area, and it is the usual gateway for travellers heading to the Gulf islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. The town can serve as a stop before the boat, or as a base for exploring the region.
The hostel is near the City Pillar Shrine, 700 m away, and Wat Phothawas is a temple in the town. Koh Lamphu Public Park offers green space in the town for a walk, and the Surat Thani Night Market, 1.7 km away, is a good place for street food and browsing stalls in the evening. The ferry terminal for the night boat to Koh Tao is also nearby.
A good day starts with the temples and the City Pillar Shrine, then a stop at the riverside viewpoint and the night market after dark. Surat Thani Airport is 20.3 km away and the hostel offers an airport transfer. The Gulf islands are reached by boat, so the last stretch of any trip to Koh Tao or Koh Phangan is on the water, and it helps to plan the onward journey around the ferry.
What guests say
Travellers rate the cleanliness most highly (8.9), with the facilities, the value for money and the service also scoring very well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Ordinary 8 cost?
Rates at The Ordinary 8 change with the season, the room you choose and your dates, so the best way to see the current cost is to check live rates for your dates with our partner.
How do I get to The Ordinary 8?
The nearest airport is Surat Thani Airport (URT), 20.3 km away, and the hostel offers an airport transfer. Surat Thani Railway Station is 11.4 km away. Free parking is available for guests who arrive by car. The night ferry terminal for Koh Tao is 650 m from the hostel, but the islands are reached by boat, so the last part of the journey is on the water.
What is near The Ordinary 8?
The City Pillar Shrine is 700 m away, Wat Phothawas is 1.6 km away and Koh Lamphu Public Park is 1.1 km away. The Surat Thani Night Market is 1.7 km away, and the Tapee River Viewpoint is 550 m away. All of these sit within 2 km of the hostel, so they make a compact day out.
Do children stay free at The Ordinary 8?
Yes, children aged 1 and 2 can stay free of charge at The Ordinary 8 when they use the existing bedding. An extra bed carries an additional charge, and a baby cot can be requested directly from the hostel, subject to availability.
Are pets allowed at The Ordinary 8?
Yes, pets are allowed at The Ordinary 8, which also has a garden and a terrace for guests to use.
Is there free parking at The Ordinary 8?
Yes, free parking is available at The Ordinary 8 for guests who arrive by car. The hostel also offers car hire for those who want to drive around the region.
Is Wi-Fi free at The Ordinary 8?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at The Ordinary 8, and there is also Wi-Fi in the public areas. The connection is free in every room, not only in the shared lounge.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ordinary 8?
Check-in at The Ordinary 8 runs from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. The 24-hour front desk does not extend check-in, so arrive within the check-in window.
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