Reviews of Echo Koh Tao Hostel & Diving
25/35 Moo 2 Mae Haad, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewSuper close from the pier. Good hanging area for meeting people. Water for free. Everything was clean and staff were friendly!
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
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Verified reviewBooked for 2 nights and end up staying almost two weeks. Chill social hostel with the best lounge/bar area. I also did my open water and advanced diving with them. An incredible experience. Not to forget the food is amazing the chicken wrap after a day of diving is perfection
Thank you so much, Elaine! We truly loved having you with us and are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time here as much as we enjoyed hosting you. Please know you’re always welcome back anytime! :)
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewNice 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 :)
Nothing really, it wasn’t amazing but can’t complain either!
Hi Leo, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re always looking for ways to make our guests’ experience even better, so if you’d like to share any ideas, we’d love to hear them. We truly hope to welcome you back soon. In the meantime, safe and happy travels!
Hi Leo, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re always looking for ways to make our guests’ experience even better, so if you’d like to share any ideas, we’d love to hear them. We truly hope to welcome you back soon. In the meantime, saf… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewClose 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.
Thank you so much Hannah! We love to hear that you enjoyed diving with us. Please come back soon!
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very social and friendly! This seems like the perfect place to meet new people on your trip and socialize. The room was comfortable and the common area was very nice. I'll definitely come back here!
Hi Zoe, thank you so much! We created Echo to feel like a home away from home, a place where everyone feels like part of the family. It’s social, but not a party hostel, and we’re so glad you felt that. You’re always welcome back anytime. Until then, safe and happy travels!
Hi Zoe, thank you so much! We created Echo to feel like a home away from home, a place where everyone feels like part of the family. It’s social, but not a party hostel, and we’re so glad you felt that. You’re always welcome back anytime. U… Show more
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewEverything was great. The hostel is cozy and comfortable, especially the living area - great atmosphere. The staff are friendly and helpful. The place is clean and hygiene. The location right in Mae Haad and close to everything. I was very happy for the entire stay.
Nothing to complain.
Hi ดวงจิต, Thank you so much! We love to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us during the public holidays. You are welcome back anytime!
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewIdeal location being close to the pier and a short walk to everything you need. It was far enough from all the late night bars that you could get sleep before an early dive or 10 minute walk to go join in. The staff and common area/bar make it really easy as a solo traveller to meet people and find things to do. And to top it off the dive team were amazing! I was already certified and got in 2 days of fun dives, great quality gear and knowledgeable team with you underwater. Also got to see the whale Shark
Everything was amazing, just the beds were a little squeaky.
Thank you so much, Charlotte! We’re thrilled to hear how much you loved your stay, and how amazing that you got to see a whale shark during your dives! It was truly a pleasure having you as part of the Echo family, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Thank you so much, Charlotte! We’re thrilled to hear how much you loved your stay, and how amazing that you got to see a whale shark during your dives! It was truly a pleasure having you as part of the Echo family, and we hope to welcome yo… Show more
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI liked the restaurant. It’s a good plqce to chill and meet people. I did some diving here and it was nice
Hi Sophie, thank you so much! We love to hear you enjoyed your stay at Echo! Hope to see you again soon.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRooftop bar area and social vibe! Helpful and friendly staff. Loved the community WhatsApp group!
Some facilities could be more modern compared to other hostels… a number of lockers needed repair but found one eventually!
Hi Jon, thank you so much! We are working on up-keeping and maintaining the Hostel daily and appreciate your feedback for improvement. We loved having you. Please feel free to come back anytime.
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe social area was really cool with a nice chill vibe where you could easily meet people
The curtain didn’t cover my whole bed
Hi Euan, we love that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thanks for your feedback. We have spare curtains that our lovely staff can provide. Our reception hours are from 8 am to midnight every day, where we are more than happy to assist our guests if they have any issues.
Hi Euan, we love that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thanks for your feedback. We have spare curtains that our lovely staff can provide. Our reception hours are from 8 am to midnight every day, where we are more than happy to assist our gue… Show more
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff are incredible, diving center and instructor are wonderful. Room are okay, cleaned all the time. I’ve really enjoyed my time spend there! Thanks
Hi Doriane, thank you so much for your feedback! We love to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Please feel free to come back anytime to explore more of the underwater world with us! Safe travels.