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Set in Koh Samui, 300 metres from Choeng Mon Beach, Chill Inn Samui Hostel and Restaurant offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Had a wonderful stay here friendly staff close to the airport perfect amount of social and just enough party with a comfortable sleep

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8.3
Very good
194 reviews
Price from
Rp 216,380
per night

Located in Koh Samui, a few steps from Lipa Noi Beach, Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel and Beach Cafe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a bar and water sports facilities. 15 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks and 24 km from Fisherman Village, the hostel offers a private beach area. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

All the staff was friendly and the man with blonde hair at the front was always there to help with answering questions, or just wishing me a good day. Very nice people.

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8.4
Very good
321 reviews
Price from
Rp 222,539
per night

Chill Inn Lamai Hostel & Beach Cafe features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Koh Samui. 500 metres from Rocky's Beach and 1.3 km from Natien Beach, the property provides a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation offers nightclub and free WiFi throughout the property.

I can’t say enough good things about Chill Inn Lamai. They have bike rentals right on the property so getting around is a breeze for travellers, the facilities are clean comfortable and cold in the summer heat. Lamai Beach brings the most laid back of travellers and the bar and surrounding area on the property are both beautiful and comfortable. The staff are super happy and extremely helpful. Tours, hotel transfers and rides around Koh Samui are all available in the main office and the food available is wonderful along with 20% off of cocktails for guests. I have stayed here 2 times over my visit to Thailand and I had gone through a traumatic experience on Koh Samui off of the property. While I was in the hospital the manager Rob and staff helped me out as much as possible by helping me book rooms, watching my bag for me while I was in the hospital and always helping me with my bags. Chill in has been the best hostel I have stayed in for a laid back, comfortable backpacking experience. If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle of beautiful Thailand Chill Inn Lamai is the place for you to sit back, relax and paddleboard or kayak on the ocean with the equipment freely available. Thanks Rob and Team for ensuring my stay at Chill Inn Lamai was wonderful. I’ll be looking forward to staying with you in the future!

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8.5
Very good
301 reviews
Price from
Rp 233,136
per night

Located in Koh Samui, 2.2 km from Mae Nam Beach, The Hideout Samui provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 11 km from Big Buddha, 22 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks and 2.5 km from Santiburi Beach Resort, Golf and Spa. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Fisherman Village is 6.7 km away.

All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Every room comes with air conditioning and a TV, and certain units at The Hideout Samui have a balcony. All units include bed linen.

Good Hostel with impeccable help from staff members.

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7.2
Good
85 reviews
Price from
Rp 132,464
per night

Samui Poshtel offers family-friendly accommodation with free uses of bicycles in Chaweng Noi Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

The hostel also offers bike hire and car hire. Chaweng Viewpoint is 2 km from Samui Poshtel, while Jungle Club Samui is 1.7 km away. Samui Airport is 4 km from the property.

Comfortable room and friendly staff

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8.5
Very good
11 reviews
Price from
Rp 529,855
per night

Situated in Chaweng and with Chaweng Beach reachable within less than 1 km, DK1Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 1.5 km from Chaweng Noi Beach, 5.3 km from Fisherman Village and 7.6 km from Big Buddha. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

The owner/manager is amazing

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9.6
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
Rp 145,568
per night

Located only 2.2 km from Bophut Beach, KoHabitat Samui features a garden. The property is a 13-minute drive from Samui Crocodile Farm, while Fisherman's Village is only a 5-minute drive away. Free WiFi is offered.

the staff was so helpful and friendly

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8.7
Fabulous
47 reviews
Price from
Rp 375,314
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Chaweng, rastahostel by little boat features free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 200 metres from Chaweng Beach and around less than 1 km from Chaweng Noi Beach. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks is 11 km from the hostel and Chaweng Viewpoint is 3 km away.

The bar was awesome, music with not too crowded. A place where you can smoke and drink which I found to be a rare case. The beds are great and comfy and enough bathrooms to accommodate a lot of people. I slept peacefully despite for which I am very grateful coming from Koh Phangan. And a big shout out to Samui, he was such a chill host. Definetly coming back!

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8.3
Very good
97 reviews
Price from
Rp 151,009
per night

Honey moon hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Ban Khlong Mae Nam. The property is set 1.9 km from Bophut Beach, 3 km from Bang Rak Beach and 1.4 km from Fisherman Village. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nothing, the guy help me to do check in 1 hour later because he wasn’t in the hostel. After he started to make lot of noise because he was repairing something in my room at 9 pm so I can’t rest. Also the breakfast was so bad. For the same price you can find something better.

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3.8
Review score
17 reviews
Price from
Rp 120,703
per night

Located in Chaweng and within 700 metres of Chaweng Beach, Dikachaya Hostel features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 2 km from Chaweng Noi Beach, 5.2 km from Fisherman Village and 6.7 km from Big Buddha. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

It’s walking distance from the strip and beach

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7.2
Good
21 reviews
Price from
Rp 146,395
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 251 reviews
    Positives: - Beautiful complex with a very nice pool and relaxing area with some lovely plants all around - Very friendly staff at the cafe who made delicious drinks and food at a very affordable price - Great location for our family – peaceful but easily to commute to different areas - Eco-friendly, which seems like a rarity in Thailand – very appreciated!
    George
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 794,783
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 169 reviews
    Great location right by the beach, friendly staff, everything looked just like the pictures. Really enjoyed it here!
    Mathilda
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: Rp 579,374
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 204 reviews
    great location, about a twenty minute walk from the main town! beautiful views and great value for money!
    Rebecca
    People with friends
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 251 reviews
    Great location, pool and excellent restaurants near-by, including next door for breakfast & the best cocktails.
    Iona
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 305 reviews
    Great location. Beautiful property.
    Paul
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews
    Great location if you want to chill but there is nothing around the hostel apart from one nice hotel/restaurant
    Florence
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews
    Directly at the beach, wonderful place, very nice staff, a little Shop to buy Things in the Hostel reception at the street, nice Restaurants cheap at the streets, a bar and Restaurant directly in the Hostel, the beach IS wonderful to Walk, calm and nice, i Had a great time and stay there, aircon in the rooms, beds very fine to sleep, a towel, soap in the bathroom, 2 toilets, one shower, i never Had Pb with IT but some guests Said It IS Not enough for that place ...
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    hanna
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 194 reviews
    I have nothing to say other than this is the best hostel I’ve ever been to! Jim (the owner) greeted us when we arrived and the staff are so kind and friendly. Located close to everything. The rooms are great and clean. Will definitely come here again
    Karoline
    People with friends
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews
    nice rooms, nice beds, nice sheets and near to the beach. there were two Thai restaurants nearby which where a little cheaper than the hostel food. very relaxed and beautiful area!
    Leonie
    Solo traveller
  • 6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 22 reviews
    The owner is really nice and polite, and the good kebab and fresh smoothies are also cheaper for the people who stay in the hostel.
    Ferre
    Group