Reviews of CK Hostel
30/2 Moo1 Hat Sairee, Sairee Beach, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly atmosphere, staff were helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable, easy to meet people. Short walk to Sairee beach and 7-11 across the road.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood open space in lobby area for hanging out Big private room lots of space for bags Water fountain downstairs
water stopped working in my room a few times. - sorted out fairly promptly but very inconvenient.
Dear Fiona, Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our common area and were happy with our private room. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience with the water in your room. Normally we refill our two water tanks every morning, but on that day all the water ran out unexpectedly and it was our mistake for not checking in time. We’re truly sorry for the disruption, and we now keep a close eye on the tanks to make sure this does not happen again. We really appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for an even smoother stay next time! Kind regards, CK Hostel.
Dear Fiona, Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our common area and were happy with our private room. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience with the water in your room. Normally we refill our two water tanks e… Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great and the common areas are fun. Volunteers at the hostel are very nice.
Facilities and rooms were not well maintained, specifically the bathrooms and locks on doors and towels and sheets were stained. The drinks at the in-hostel bar are more expensive than most other restaurants/bars/hostels in the area (even at happy hour). There was an activity where we went to Tanote Bay. We were told everything was included for 100b (including taxi) and yet when we were leaving the beach the volunteer said it was an additional 500b for the taxi ride home (we had to cover her portion as well). The advertisement has said “free taxi” so we assumed that meant free taxi both ways… not only one way. I spoke to the manager of CK, Adam, and he was so rude. Basically just waved me off and blamed the volunteer. Going off the posters in the hostel and the WhatsApp message Adam had sent, it clearly stated the total cost was 100b. The whole interaction rubbed me the wrong way. If you want to stay in this area, go to Revolution Hostel!
Dear Hana, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our common areas and had a nice time with our volunteers. We’re really sorry that the towels, bed sheets, and room cleanliness were not up to your expectations. We always want our guests to feel comfortable, and your comments help us make sure we do better in the future. We also sincerely apologize if any of our staff did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide polite and helpful service, and we will review this internally to improve. During your stay, we always encourage guests to let us know at reception if they need anything. Our reception is open until 8 PM, and our team is around until the bar closes to help. We also ask guests to tell us if they’d like their rooms cleaned, so we can make the stay as pleasant as possible. About the Tanote Bay trip, the activity cost is 100 THB per person as advertised. Our volunteers let guests know that the return taxi costs around 500 THB in total, which can be shared among participants. We apologize if there was any confusion and will make sure this is clearly communicated in the future. We really appreciate your comments, and we hope to welcome you back soon for an even better stay! Warm Regards, CK Hostel.
Dear Hana, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our common areas and had a nice time with our volunteers. We’re really sorry that the towels, bed sheets, and room cleanliness were not up to your expectation… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat environment if youre wanting to socialise meet new people. Not super loud compared to other hostels in the area and good location
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the social atmosphere and found our hostel a comfortable place to meet new people. We’re also happy to hear that you appreciated our location and relaxed vibe. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay! Warm Regards, CK Hostel.
Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the social atmosphere and found our hostel a comfortable place to meet new people. We’re also happy to hear that you appreciated our location and relaxed vibe. We hop… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe volunteers in the hostel are so kind and nice. Especially Isabella!! She is the best!
Dear Assael, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that our volunteers made it even more special. We’ve shared your kind words with Isabella, and she was so happy to hear them, she really appreciates it! We hope to welcome you back to CK Hostel soon for another great stay! Warm Regards, CK Hostel.
Dear Assael, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that our volunteers made it even more special. We’ve shared your kind words with Isabella, and she was so happy to hear them, s… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was good and the staff were nice, that’s about it.
The room was very basis even though we booked a deluxe private. You need to go and empty your bin and get more toilet paper yourself, no one comes and changes these out for extended stays (6 nights). Also extremely loud. The bars nearby do karaoke until 1:30am and you can hear everything. Shower floods, some lights don’t work, no tv remote.
Dear Daniel, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed our location and found our staff friendly. We sincerely apologize that your stay did not meet your expectations. We’re sorry for the issues with the room, shower, lights, TV, and noise from nearby bars. Regarding room cleaning, we understand that some guests prefer privacy and may not want staff to enter their room. That’s why we let guests know at check-in that if they would like their room cleaned during their stay, they can simply inform our reception, and we’ll take care of it. We hope this makes stays more comfortable for everyone. We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us improve, and we hope to have another opportunity to provide a better experience in the future. Kind Regards, CK Hostel.
Dear Daniel, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed our location and found our staff friendly. We sincerely apologize that your stay did not meet your expectations. We’re sorry for the issues with the room, shower, lights, TV… Show more
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGema
Dear Harding, Thank you so much for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed your time with Gema. We hope to welcome you back to CK Hostel soon! Warm regards, CK Hostel.
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe social interaction and the staff member Gema
No curtains on the beds
Dear Philip, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the social atmosphere and had a good experience with Gema. We apologize that there were no curtains on the beds. We appreciate your comments, as they help us improve, and we hope to welcome you back to CK Hostel for an even better stay! Warm Regards, CK Hostel.
Dear Philip, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the social atmosphere and had a good experience with Gema. We apologize that there were no curtains on the beds. We appreciate your comments, as they help us improve, and we… Show more
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, clean and relatively comfortable
Staff didn’t really seem to have much of a clue
Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that you felt our staff were not able to provide enough information or assistance during your stay. We’re always working to improve our service, and your comments are very helpful for us. Thank you again for sharing your experience. Best Regards
Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that you felt our staff were not able to provide enough information or assistance during your stay. We’re always working to improve our service, and your comments are very helpful for … Show more
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMali and the staff are super friendly. The pool table area is good fun, alongside some mini events they put on such as karaoke. I had a private room as I’m too old for dorms but still felt involved. I would recommend this place to anyone and will stay here again next time I’m in Tao
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Hi Stev, Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🧡 We’re really happy to hear you had a great time with us , Malee and the team will be so glad to know they made you feel welcome. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time in Koh Tao. Best Regards
Hi Stev, Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🧡 We’re really happy to hear you had a great time with us , Malee and the team will be so glad to know they made you feel welcome. We can’t wait to welcome you back next time in Koh Tao. Be… Show more
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Safe travels
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAll the staff there are so friendly and welcoming, they ensure that everyone is getting involved in the activities. They provide everything that you will need like a bike/laundry etc. Natasha made this trip so much more comfortable by helping us book trips and showing us what parties on the island are the best. The room was very clean and modern with a nice balcony too. Would deffo recommend this hostel to anyone who wants to chill or party because its got something for everyone.
Hi Harvey, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so glad you enjoyed some parts of your stay, and we appreciate your suggestions. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to make your next visit even better.
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLoved itttt
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe arrived at ck hostel and were welcomed with opened arms. Timtim showed us really cool places around koh tao. The atmosphere in the hostel was very chill and Timtim and all his friends were really outgoing and cool! best hostel on koh tao ✌️🤙🫶
Reviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLocation
One couple had sex naked in the room and were making noises without caring that 3 people told them to stop.
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad you enjoyed some parts of your stay, and we appreciate your suggestions. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to make your next visit even better.
Reviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStaff and Reps were all helpful and fun. Easily handled the few questions i had. private room bathroom was beautiful
You can hear music from the Local at night which is cool if you like whatever’s being played
Reviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewAmazing Location, clean and comfortable
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Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNo bed bucks which is good. Good air conditioning
Only go here if you want to stay in a not so clean party hostel. Very loud music that you can completely hear in your room. Bed had stains and a few hairs. I expect more for 2000 baths a night.
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe only good thing was the location, which was within walking distance of the beach and good restaurants.
The bar/club in front of the hotel made it almost impossible to sleep (even though they provided earplugs). The door to balcony is not a proper door so there is always a gap where the sound from outside comes through. The bathroom...There was no hot water in the shower, the towels didn't smell clean, the showerhead holder was broken so it barely held the showerhead. Sometimes there was no water. No safe box to store your valuables. It felt like the staff didn't want to work. There was nothing "deluxe" about the room
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Reviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThere was nothing to like about this hostel. Very bad vibes from the beginning. None of the staff r Thai people, all very clicky in there to. We stayed in a private room and asked for towels they give us a blanket. Please don’t make the same mistake we made by booking this hostel one of the weirdest vibes we had travelling. Stay in nomad hostel This was embarrassing to say the least and there should be big changes going ahead
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Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGood location if you want nightlife. Cute dogs.
Although somewhat friendly, staff not helpful. Explained to desk that our A/C not working, he replied "oh s*!t swear?" and then walked off hitting his vape without asking for room number and the issue wasn't resolved. Floor of our room was incredibly dirty upon arrival. Top of storage covered in thick dark dust. Rainfall shower head didn't work. Very noisy late at night, both surrounding areas and other people staying there. Heavy rainfall caused our window to leak and soak our bed. Leaking ceilings everywhere and in several rooms. One room door had several holes punched in (?) which revealed it was literally made of cardboard, no hyperbole.
Reviewed: 24 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewVery well located in the area of sairee beach, many restaurants around, 7 eleven, close to the beach. Staff were super nice and would help you with whatever you needed
Beds don't have curtains, I had the top bunk and it didn't have stairs so I had to climb a stool. Cleanliness isn't that good. It's close to many bars, so you can hear the loud music until late at night
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