Hostels in Surat Thani Province, Thailand

THE BEST HOSTEL I STAYED AT IN THAILAND. Apologies for shouting, but I had an incredible experience of staying in the Dearly hostel. Hostel/Dorms: I stayed for a week in a female dorm which I would recommend - sheets changed every 3 days, new towels available daily if needed, clean and nice smelling space, and comfortable beds that were not bunk beds. Modern and fresh decor with partitions between beds for more privacy. Such a simple and smart solution! Lovely and friendly cleaning ladies as well:)) The hostel itself surrounded by palm trees; I would definitely recommend to check out their common space on the 3rd floor (pictures attached). Shared Bathroom: clean, modern and nicely smelling bathrooms with shampoo and soap provided in the showers. Diving: I did the PADI open water course organised via dear hostel. As I was staying for a week the hostel offers a good deal for the accommodation combined with diving. The big advantage is a deep swimming pool at the hostel where you can practise diving skills before going into the open water. The swimming pool itself was great - they use salt instead of chlorine, which is both appreciated for the skin and hair. I would definitely recommend the diving instructor we had - Fam - who made us feel comfortable and ready to move from the swimming pool to open water diving. When speaking with other people staying in the hostel they also had a very positive experience with their diving instructors. Social: the hostel organised daily activities which were written on the blackboard in the lobby. I have not participated in many as I have been diving/studying for diving at the time, but it sounded like a good opportunity to meet other ppl. Personally, I made the most connections in my dorm bed and during breakfasts:) really great people and smiley faces with people wanting to be approachable. For partying we were going to the Sairee beach part of the island. This is not a party hard hostel, but it had a very good atmosphere of pre-drinks before going out and having a beer with some friends. Staff: very helpful, attentive and accommodating staff. Good email communication as well:) Breakfast: served 7-10 am; very useful to have it in the hostel when doing morning dives; everyday breakfast included toast, pancakes, fruit in coconut milk, and a rice/rice noodle dish. This was the first hostel breakfast I could eat in Thailand as I have food allergies and the rice/rice noodle dish was always very tasty. I recommended this hostel to three of my travel friends & all really enjoyed their stay here. For me, there is no other hostel alternative on Koh Tao ;) definitely will be back for another diving session! Thank you!

Cannot recommend enough! Originally booked for 2 nights over full moon, ended up staying over 2 weeks. The main reason for that wasn’t just the perfect atmosphere, delicious food, comfortable surroundings, great amenities, but the STAFF! I cannot thank the team for being so unbelievably amazing. Big shout outs especially go to Mark the manager, Nicky & Sak. Many thanks to all the rest of the team that keep the operation running ever so smoothly. Mark was an absolute pleasure & works very hard to interact with the guests & is a true professional. He’s cheeky charm & charismatic personality was flawless. So thank you Mark for pouring my G&Ts every single day haha! Nicky & Sak. True hosts & ever so lovely. Thank you for looking after me during my stay, you guys were so appreciated xx If you want a home from home with added personality & fun, Echo is the place to be. Hopefully see u guys soon! Alex -room 6 xx

Beautifully designed and thoughtful spaces. Smart TV & Netflix available. A variety of good food can be ordered. Has a small shop for snacks. Great if you fancy a peacful restful holiday or working holiday where you won't spend too much money, also great for prolonged stays if you want to work digitally write or create Art. Walks in the countryside and a detox from busy city life. The owners/staff were very warm and welcoming and available to help. Amazing value, in the city this would cost minimum 2500 baht. Very impressed!

Location is really good, right on the beach and right in town. Would recommend getting a bike here as you can park directly in front of your little bungalow. The bungalows are quiet but very small, the bathroom is also tiny and has a little shower right next to the toilet. The locks on the doors are also weird. I do think it’s slightly overpriced but overall we had a nice stay here.

It is a simple hotel. I went there now and the receptionist just told me they reopened 3 months ago after being closed for almost 2 years due to pandemic. The island has been heavily affected and you can clearly see it, many bussiness closed. Staying near Chaweng was the best option because near this hotel, you can always find restaurants open, there is the shopping mall just 10 minute walk away. From my room I could hear bars playing music until around midnight or 1 AM so maybe this is not the best choice for everyone. They are also doing some refurbishment of 2nd floor so not everything looks perfect and polished. But pool worked fine and seemed clean, I used it. Room would be small for 2 people with luggage. For one it was ok.

Cheap and cheerful.....clean rooms..... excellent staff.....great for a nights stay before you venture off to one of the Islands...next to the river Tapee...great street food next to the river......not much nightlife though....going to stay there again in April....

We have recently stayed for 6 days at the PS Thana and can thoroughly recommend it. It is very good value for money compared to some of the other accommodations in the Choeng Mon area. We had a Pool-side Villa and it was more than adequate for our requirements. Everything worked perfectly. We had self-catering facilities (not that we used them ourselves) but useful if you wanted to cook in sometimes. Breakfast was a bit limited but enough to keep us going until lunchtime! Thanks to Peang, her mum and the PS Thana Team and a special shout-out to Jackie Chan for his sense of humour and friendliness! We actually preferred staying here rather than the big hotel further down the beach where we stayed for our second week! PS Thana had a generally better vibe and atmosphere probably because it's more compact! We really enjoyed our stay here and hope to return again at some time!

ห้องดี ความสะอาดดี แต่มีเสียงดังตอนเช้าซึ่งเป็นเสียงก่อสร้าง ไม่เข้าใจว่าทำไมทางโรงแรมถึงให้มาทำช่วงที่มีผู้เข้าพักแล้วยังเป็นตอนเช้าอีก ประมาณ9โมงค่ะ แต่รวมๆแล้วโอเค สระว่ายน้ำใหญ่ สามารถเดินไปหาดได้เลย.

THE BEST HOSTEL I STAYED AT IN THAILAND. Apologies for shouting, but I had an incredible experience of staying in the Dearly hostel. Hostel/Dorms: I stayed for a week in a female dorm which I would recommend - sheets changed every 3 days, new towels available daily if needed, clean and nice smelling space, and comfortable beds that were not bunk beds. Modern and fresh decor with partitions between beds for more privacy. Such a simple and smart solution! Lovely and friendly cleaning ladies as well:)) The hostel itself surrounded by palm trees; I would definitely recommend to check out their common space on the 3rd floor (pictures attached). Shared Bathroom: clean, modern and nicely smelling bathrooms with shampoo and soap provided in the showers. Diving: I did the PADI open water course organised via dear hostel. As I was staying for a week the hostel offers a good deal for the accommodation combined with diving. The big advantage is a deep swimming pool at the hostel where you can practise diving skills before going into the open water. The swimming pool itself was great - they use salt instead of chlorine, which is both appreciated for the skin and hair. I would definitely recommend the diving instructor we had - Fam - who made us feel comfortable and ready to move from the swimming pool to open water diving. When speaking with other people staying in the hostel they also had a very positive experience with their diving instructors. Social: the hostel organised daily activities which were written on the blackboard in the lobby. I have not participated in many as I have been diving/studying for diving at the time, but it sounded like a good opportunity to meet other ppl. Personally, I made the most connections in my dorm bed and during breakfasts:) really great people and smiley faces with people wanting to be approachable. For partying we were going to the Sairee beach part of the island. This is not a party hard hostel, but it had a very good atmosphere of pre-drinks before going out and having a beer with some friends. Staff: very helpful, attentive and accommodating staff. Good email communication as well:) Breakfast: served 7-10 am; very useful to have it in the hostel when doing morning dives; everyday breakfast included toast, pancakes, fruit in coconut milk, and a rice/rice noodle dish. This was the first hostel breakfast I could eat in Thailand as I have food allergies and the rice/rice noodle dish was always very tasty. I recommended this hostel to three of my travel friends & all really enjoyed their stay here. For me, there is no other hostel alternative on Koh Tao ;) definitely will be back for another diving session! Thank you!

Cannot recommend enough! Originally booked for 2 nights over full moon, ended up staying over 2 weeks. The main reason for that wasn’t just the perfect atmosphere, delicious food, comfortable surroundings, great amenities, but the STAFF! I cannot thank the team for being so unbelievably amazing. Big shout outs especially go to Mark the manager, Nicky & Sak. Many thanks to all the rest of the team that keep the operation running ever so smoothly. Mark was an absolute pleasure & works very hard to interact with the guests & is a true professional. He’s cheeky charm & charismatic personality was flawless. So thank you Mark for pouring my G&Ts every single day haha! Nicky & Sak. True hosts & ever so lovely. Thank you for looking after me during my stay, you guys were so appreciated xx If you want a home from home with added personality & fun, Echo is the place to be. Hopefully see u guys soon! Alex -room 6 xx

Location is really good, right on the beach and right in town. Would recommend getting a bike here as you can park directly in front of your little bungalow. The bungalows are quiet but very small, the bathroom is also tiny and has a little shower right next to the toilet. The locks on the doors are also weird. I do think it’s slightly overpriced but overall we had a nice stay here.

ห้องดี ความสะอาดดี แต่มีเสียงดังตอนเช้าซึ่งเป็นเสียงก่อสร้าง ไม่เข้าใจว่าทำไมทางโรงแรมถึงให้มาทำช่วงที่มีผู้เข้าพักแล้วยังเป็นตอนเช้าอีก ประมาณ9โมงค่ะ แต่รวมๆแล้วโอเค สระว่ายน้ำใหญ่ สามารถเดินไปหาดได้เลย.

Very nice and clean room, I would certainly return to this hostel when I enter and leave Pangan

The Hideout Hostel is in the perfect location, everything is just a few minutes away. Haad Rin Beach with its many bars and restaurants is the perfect place to relax, and the Full Moon Party is also the biggest party on Koh Phangan. Another recommendation is Rin Nai Beach, where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets with a cocktail. The Hideout Hostel also impresses with super friendly owners, cleanliness and a relaxed atmosphere. You can also easily rent a scooter around the corner. The owners were able to help me with all of my questions and problems. I felt at home, I will definitely come back next year. I miss you already :D Nice people, cool location and breathtaking island! I will definitely come back!!! Thanks again for the information and insider tips.

I stayed here for 5 nights before, during and after the fullmoon party. The owners are really amazing!! 2 Thai guys who run the hostel, they help you with everything but never push you to do something. The beds are comfortable and you got some walls between the beds for some privacy! Its not a party hostel so if you want some rest its the perfect place to be!! A little chill spot upstairs where you can hang out and they let you play your own music on their boombox if you want! I would defenitely recommend this hostel and will go back for sure next time in Phangang!

THE BEST HOSTEL I STAYED AT IN THAILAND. Apologies for shouting, but I had an incredible experience of staying in the Dearly hostel. Hostel/Dorms: I stayed for a week in a female dorm which I would recommend - sheets changed every 3 days, new towels available daily if needed, clean and nice smelling space, and comfortable beds that were not bunk beds. Modern and fresh decor with partitions between beds for more privacy. Such a simple and smart solution! Lovely and friendly cleaning ladies as well:)) The hostel itself surrounded by palm trees; I would definitely recommend to check out their common space on the 3rd floor (pictures attached). Shared Bathroom: clean, modern and nicely smelling bathrooms with shampoo and soap provided in the showers. Diving: I did the PADI open water course organised via dear hostel. As I was staying for a week the hostel offers a good deal for the accommodation combined with diving. The big advantage is a deep swimming pool at the hostel where you can practise diving skills before going into the open water. The swimming pool itself was great - they use salt instead of chlorine, which is both appreciated for the skin and hair. I would definitely recommend the diving instructor we had - Fam - who made us feel comfortable and ready to move from the swimming pool to open water diving. When speaking with other people staying in the hostel they also had a very positive experience with their diving instructors. Social: the hostel organised daily activities which were written on the blackboard in the lobby. I have not participated in many as I have been diving/studying for diving at the time, but it sounded like a good opportunity to meet other ppl. Personally, I made the most connections in my dorm bed and during breakfasts:) really great people and smiley faces with people wanting to be approachable. For partying we were going to the Sairee beach part of the island. This is not a party hard hostel, but it had a very good atmosphere of pre-drinks before going out and having a beer with some friends. Staff: very helpful, attentive and accommodating staff. Good email communication as well:) Breakfast: served 7-10 am; very useful to have it in the hostel when doing morning dives; everyday breakfast included toast, pancakes, fruit in coconut milk, and a rice/rice noodle dish. This was the first hostel breakfast I could eat in Thailand as I have food allergies and the rice/rice noodle dish was always very tasty. I recommended this hostel to three of my travel friends & all really enjoyed their stay here. For me, there is no other hostel alternative on Koh Tao ;) definitely will be back for another diving session! Thank you!

Location is really good, right on the beach and right in town. Would recommend getting a bike here as you can park directly in front of your little bungalow. The bungalows are quiet but very small, the bathroom is also tiny and has a little shower right next to the toilet. The locks on the doors are also weird. I do think it’s slightly overpriced but overall we had a nice stay here.

I stayed here for 3 weeks in 2024. The rooms themselves are quite nice, given the price point. The onsite convenience store was in fact, quite convenient. It stocks everything from toothpaste, to beer to mosquito repellant. On site laundry is a blessing. There is also a bank machine and ATM right outside the store. On the flip side, the views from the room are problematic. If you get the 'sea side' view, you overlook single story concrete huts. You also get to smell the freshly burned garbage from an open bonfire, next door to the motorcycle repair shop. The pool is a bit small and frequently in use by scuba diving courses and now children's swim lessons. All in all, it was a good stay and I have little to complain about.

Cannot recommend enough! Originally booked for 2 nights over full moon, ended up staying over 2 weeks. The main reason for that wasn’t just the perfect atmosphere, delicious food, comfortable surroundings, great amenities, but the STAFF! I cannot thank the team for being so unbelievably amazing. Big shout outs especially go to Mark the manager, Nicky & Sak. Many thanks to all the rest of the team that keep the operation running ever so smoothly. Mark was an absolute pleasure & works very hard to interact with the guests & is a true professional. He’s cheeky charm & charismatic personality was flawless. So thank you Mark for pouring my G&Ts every single day haha! Nicky & Sak. True hosts & ever so lovely. Thank you for looking after me during my stay, you guys were so appreciated xx If you want a home from home with added personality & fun, Echo is the place to be. Hopefully see u guys soon! Alex -room 6 xx

ห้องดี ความสะอาดดี แต่มีเสียงดังตอนเช้าซึ่งเป็นเสียงก่อสร้าง ไม่เข้าใจว่าทำไมทางโรงแรมถึงให้มาทำช่วงที่มีผู้เข้าพักแล้วยังเป็นตอนเช้าอีก ประมาณ9โมงค่ะ แต่รวมๆแล้วโอเค สระว่ายน้ำใหญ่ สามารถเดินไปหาดได้เลย.

Very nice and clean room, I would certainly return to this hostel when I enter and leave Pangan

I stayed here for 5 nights before, during and after the fullmoon party. The owners are really amazing!! 2 Thai guys who run the hostel, they help you with everything but never push you to do something. The beds are comfortable and you got some walls between the beds for some privacy! Its not a party hostel so if you want some rest its the perfect place to be!! A little chill spot upstairs where you can hang out and they let you play your own music on their boombox if you want! I would defenitely recommend this hostel and will go back for sure next time in Phangang!

The Hideout Hostel is in the perfect location, everything is just a few minutes away. Haad Rin Beach with its many bars and restaurants is the perfect place to relax, and the Full Moon Party is also the biggest party on Koh Phangan. Another recommendation is Rin Nai Beach, where you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets with a cocktail. The Hideout Hostel also impresses with super friendly owners, cleanliness and a relaxed atmosphere. You can also easily rent a scooter around the corner. The owners were able to help me with all of my questions and problems. I felt at home, I will definitely come back next year. I miss you already :D Nice people, cool location and breathtaking island! I will definitely come back!!! Thanks again for the information and insider tips.

The room is suitable for an overnight stay for a couple of days, but we really lacked space, space for things. In general, the hostel is good, it is located on a cozy street with various cafes, a couple of minutes to the beach