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Reviews of Echo Koh Tao Hostel & Diving

25/35 Moo 2 Mae Haad, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand

#98 of 162 hotels in Koh Tao

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Review score

Based on 392 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Decent hostel with a nice social area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really, it wasn’t amazing but can’t complain either!

    Nice social area with plenty of seating, a pool table, bar/restaurant. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Location was okay - 5 min walk from the port. Rooms were fine, clean and comfortable enough. Ignore the reviews about noravirus as this is no issue now :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the sea and city center. Diving experience was amazing. Very very clean rooms and a lot of showers. Love the curtains of the bed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the restaurant. It’s a good plqce to chill and meet people. I did some diving here and it was nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    8.0
    Convenient arrival stay close to pier.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some facilities could be more modern compared to other hostels… a number of lockers needed repair but found one eventually!

    Rooftop bar area and social vibe! Helpful and friendly staff. Loved the community WhatsApp group!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room quite noisy and ineffective AC. usually would not blame hostel for that but windows were very old and had large gaps at side!

    Amazing room with a great view, really felt like we were in the centre of town. Big comfortable bed, enormous bathroom. Bar area upstairs very comfy and relaxing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Brilliant staff and atmosphere but very poor dorm standards
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and bathrooms need good maintenance and refurbishment works. Rooms are really stiffy and there’s no natural ventilation system. Uncomfortable Mattresses and pillows (mattress springs make also loud noise). Beddings and pillow smell stale/mould…terrible flannel blanket. Staff came regularly during the day, but probably should force guests to keep their belonging off the room floors (could hardly access my locker because of the mess!) so that the floors can be cleaned: my feet would get dark with dirt just by walking in the room. Could do with an area to dry clothes, as they don’t dry in the dorms.

    Great staff: friendly and helpful! Gorgeous terrace and great vibes. Each dorm has its own bathroom facilities. Convenient location by the pier, beaches and one of the bars area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    9.0
    Great vibe, great location, great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing is beds are super squeaky, if you can go for a bottom bunk do!

    Super friendly, nice vibe, staff are all super helpful, food is delicious. Facilities all very clean, highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds need improvement and all the rooms should have windows otherwise it should be stated when booking and have a lower price if its a room without. 8 people in a very small windowless room is not good.

    The location and staff are the best part. Very good vibes 🫶🏽

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    8.0
    Would do it again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small, they didn‘t inform us about no electricity for the whole day. Everyone got that Info..

    Room was very basic, but A/C was fine. Had a double room. Towls were there. Chill Area with a nice view

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    It was very comfortable,very clean and I would advise every person going to Koh Tao to stay here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could’ve provided a free breakfast atleast once!

    Location was elite,right in the center of the many beaches and attractions!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great option for backpackers but I only used it as a day use. The receptionists are friendly, and the mixed dorm is simple but clean. The spacious common area is perfect for socializing. Located just a short walk from the main pier, it offers excellent value for money.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    "This hostel was a fantastic find! From the moment I arrived, I was struck by how clean and well-maintained everything was. The common areas were inviting and comfortable – a perfect spot to relax and socialize with other travelers. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, always ready with recommendations for things to do and see in the area. I felt safe and comfortable throughout my stay. Highly recommended!"

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were great and nice ambiance. Would of liked a small fridge in the private room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    7.0
    👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed in the dorm below the reception it felt a bit like a prison, very dark. But the dorms on the opposite side don’t have that vibe so it depends wich dorm you staying

    Good vibes, excellent roof terrace, good location, enough things to do in the hostel, dorms get cleaned often

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    9.0
    Great staff! Comfy beds! Koh Tao <3
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms in the dorms could’ve been a little cleaner, we had lots of empty bottles left all over the shower floors

    People working were so so lovely! There was a mix up with my laundry and they made sure it was back to me that evening and gave me a free drink token to accommodate. Really good location.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    9.0
    Don't hesitate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine, a bit prisonish vibe in the dorm but still clean, fresh, can't complain.

    The atmosphere at the bar/restaurant is wonderful, best place to chill out and enjoy some good food and drinks.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds are a little squeaky when people moving etc.

    Clean place & friendly staff. Good facilities and near to the pier. Close to everything.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the dorms were pretty dirty and the beds weren’t comfy at all - it seems like they didn‘t change the linen, which is a no go

    the stuff was really lovely and helpful :) and it‘s close to the pier

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    8.0
    Perfect for a couple of nights travelling
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lighting and decor felt a bit dated

    Nice social area and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    7.0
    Nice Hostel, but…
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They have bedbucks… It is always very unfortunate that the owners of almost every hostel are downgrading bedbucks to mosquito bites. Come on. It is a serious problem. Instead of that it is a nice hostel!

    Clean Facilities. Good Food

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    8.0
    Cheap hostel with nice rooftop bar and staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Matelas dur

    Staff sympa, bar rooftop idéal, bonne ambiance

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    7.0
    really enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the beds were kinda old, so it wasn't too comfy

    people were really nice and i loved the common area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    9.0
    Bang on
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    squeaky beds!

    Decent, great spot, chilled bar and restaurant, nice staff, quiet rooms

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very social. Also about 15-30 minute walk to Sairee beach (where everything is) which isn’t bad. Unfortunately it is quite a lonely walk to be doing at night to get back and can be a hassle with taxis.

    Clean, very close to the pier , friendly staff. Also has a nice bar/restaurant area.

    Stayed in January 2025

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