I highly recommend this hostel, particularly if you are looking for a place that is away from the hustle and bustle, but within easy walking distance (although most people rent a motorbike...200 baht per day). The facilities are typical hostel standard, but what I liked a lot was the location and the genuine hospitality of the owner/manager, Lek. Located midway between the ferry piers and Shark Bay, it is an easy walk to restaurants, shops, the 2 main tourist areas and the southern beaches...and it is quiet at night! The immediate area is mostly residential and businesses catering to both locals and tourists, so it is a different environment compared to the overdeveloped, tourism-centric west coast. There are plenty of restaurants and shops within 600 metres. Lek is a great host...she is pleasant, happy, helpful and generous. She converses well in English and enjoys having a chat and a laugh. There are no private rooms, only 2 dorms with a total of 14 beds available to guests, so the vibe is quite "homely" and fits in well with the neighbourhood. Lek keeps the hostel clean and tidy. I stayed 9 nights in the fairly spacious 10-bed dorm. The mattress was large and comfortably firm. Bunks have a privacy curtain (but not at the bed-ends). The air-con is effective. There are lockers (more than large enough for valuables) in the communal area. Bathroom facilities consist of 3 rooms...2 with shower and toilet, 1 with shower only. Shower gel and shampoo are provided. There is a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, some crockery and cutlery and free drinking water.

Stayed in August 2025

The hostel wasn't very social and a half-hour walk out of the main area, so it's not best for solo travellers.

The lady running the hostel was very nice. She helped me when I got sick and drove me wherever I needed to go. The hostel was clean and very good value for money.

Stayed in August 2025

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The best feature of this hostel is the hospitality of the host. She is a very caring person, that makes you feel at home right from your arrival. Many people prolong their stay here. The other guests are also very nice. Perfect when you are looking for a social, but not loud party hostel. Matresses are also great :) value for money +++

Stayed in August 2025

The hostess is the absolute sweetest, organizes outings for this who want to join and socialize and even drove us down to the pier on our last day! 100% recommand

Stayed in August 2025

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The lady taking care of the hostel is soooo lovely. She is very funny and helpful about what to do around the island. She also set us up with scooter rentals for only 200 bahts! Very nice place with a nice vibe.

Stayed in August 2025

There’s nothing! Twas a lovely experience

The Host! You will feel like home, a very organic experience.

Stayed in July 2025

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Hostel with very nice vibes, the owner makes you feel like you're at home and she's so adorable, I was sick and she helped me a lot. She makes a lot efforts to leave the place very clean and nice and beds are very confortable. I had a very great time there! Thank you so much!!!!

Stayed in July 2025

Really enjoyed my time here! The mattress was so comfortable. I slept well and stayed asleep each night, without tossing and turning. The air conditioning is strong and the common area is cozy; there are frequently people hanging out on the couches or at the coffee table, but it is never loud or bothersome. The highlight of the property is of course the owner. She is incredibly hospitable (offering to make you coffee and tea on the daily) and takes pride on keeping a clean and comfortable environment. It’s a really safe area. I never even used my locker in the 5 days I was here. The other guests here were friendly and considerate. I don’t ride a motorbike, but I didn’t have any problems walking the 15-20 minutes to the center. There is also Freedom Beach only 13 minutes away and there are many food/drink options 5-10 minutes away. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed in July 2025

The owner, Lek, was an absolute sweetheart. She made the place feel so home and comfortable. She made sure the place was very clean and nice. She was the best.

Stayed in July 2025

The owner and her handy man were absolutely brilliant and made the entire stay so comfortable. She does kindly offer rides from the pier and back again for free which saved us a lot of money as taxis are expensive on the island. She also takes guests to the beach where you can watch a fire show and have drinks. The place was clean and the beds comfortable!

Stayed in July 2025

The vibe of the hostel is so relaxing and friendly, I booked 1 day and stayed a month! The perfect place to stay for a bit of peace. The owner is so helpful and always gives good advice and travel tips

Stayed in July 2025

Clean. Comfy beds. Kind and helpful owner - she even dropped us at the pier when leaving the island. Free coffee.

Stayed in July 2025

Cozy ittle hostel with two dorms, the hosts are super friendly and welcoming. Feels like a little family.

Stayed in June 2025

The property is new and the people that hosts you are really sweet, they cooked food for us on several days

Stayed in May 2025

That was one of the best budget friendly hostels I have stayed at. The rooms and sheets are clean and the beds are wide enough for a good sleep. The owner and her sister are very kind and welcoming. If I come back to Koh Tao I would stay here again)

Stayed in May 2025

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The owner is very helpful and kind. She helped me with bad sunburn and then some grazes I acquired

Stayed in May 2025

So the property does not have a coastal view etc etc like some of the other hostels on Koa Toa. But genuinely I would stay here every time 10x over. The owners were the kindest and sweetest Thai people in the world. The facilities were new and everything was perfectly clean everyday honestly for the price you get much much more in return.

Stayed in May 2025

Clean room and fair prices, big rooms. Facilities are ok and located a bit outside the main areas, perfect if you prefer quiet areas

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was amazing!

The room was very clean and new. Big beds and a good ac. Also there were clean bathrooms, good showers and a top location. The staff was pretty cool and super chill. The owner cooked for us and gave us good recommendation on what to do on the Island. All in all it felt like a little family and like a second home. 10/10 experience 👍

Stayed in March 2025

The place was newly renovated, and every corner was spotless. It’s a nice, affordable place to stay

Stayed in April 2025

Bed is very new and clean. Bathroom is shared but still very clean too. Price is reasonable and Location not far from the beach.

Stayed in March 2025

The owner slept in the dorm, which we found pretty odd since we weren't informed about that. Room was a bit small for six people (three bunk beds). Also there were no curtains for privacy. No reading lights or outlets by the bed, but the owner did provide extension cords, which worked awkwarkdly for the top bunks. 3 showers and 2 toilets for 11 guests, which might be a problem during busy season. We weren't given any personal keys and the dorms weren't locked. The front door was open during the day and closed during the night, but we are not sure if it was locked.

You get what you pay for: the hostel was quite clean, location was calm and remote which was what we were looking for. Fridge for guests and water were included. The price of the laundry service was standard and after some searching we got all our clothes back.

Stayed in May 2025

The owner is super sweet and helpful, even gave us a ride to the pier. It’s a small hostel with good showers and toilets. Beds are clean and air con works well!

Stayed in April 2025

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Stayed in April 2025