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Salsa Hostel Reviews

25/42 Krommaluang Road, Tatapao, Muang, Chumphon, Thailand

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94%Overall Rating

From 27 ratings
  • 91%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 99%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 96%Cleanliness

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100%

Simply put, the best hostel I've used in three years. Designed from scrach as a hostel, thoughtfully done, beautifully decorated. Free breakfast, good ferry and train advice, very pleasant common area, fast internet, comfortable beds, good price--this place has it all.


83%

great hostel very convenient location and helpful staff. good facilities. Extremely comfortable beds and dorms very spacious. shame it used as a stop off between Bangkok and the Koh Islands- either way I'l be staying here again after my island hopping


97%

Best hostel I have stayed at!!! This hostel is pretty new and it is great place to stay! So Clean, modern, has amazing air-con, the staff are friendly!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

It was lovely to be greeted by someone so kind and welcoming. It was also good to be told that he remembered my husband who had stayed the week before and was expecting us. Thank you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

My friend and I were upgraded upon arrival and received a wonderful room with an attached balcony. The staff was incredibly helpful navigating our stay in Chumphon and gave great tips. I highly recommend this place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

I booked for one night and I arrived really late because my train from Bangkok was a night train, but even at 2am, the owner open the door for me. He was very friendly. Except that I can't say a lot about the hostel because I had to leave early in the morning to take a ferry to Ko Tao. But I was happy with this place even if I didn't stay a long time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I loved it. The staff was really friendly and helpfull. Its cheap, breakfast included, good airconditioning, clean rooms, good showers and near the local nightmarket. What else do you want?

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


87%

Very good, very helpful and accomadating staff, speaks good english,a real bonus to arrive at after along days travelling , impressed by them staying open late in the evening even tho train two hours late , easy to find, Thank you Sood.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

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With pleasure, Joe :-)

93%

Stayed here one more night after returning from the islands. The owner, sood is very helpful and his English is probably The best I've seen in Thailand yet. If you have to overnight in chumphon, you should go here.


93%

Staffs are very helpful. The bathrooms seem to be cleaned up only a few times a week, but I didn't care it so much because the facilities are still new. Wifi can be used only in public area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Mayuko, Thanks for your feedback. I would like to assure that the hostel is cleaned every day but some spot might be overlooked by our cleaner. I will thoroughly check it more often. However, our wifi works well in every corner, even in the guestrooms. Thank you for staying with us and hope that I will have a chance to serve you again. Sood /Owner

100%

Lovely breakfast included, pick-up for Ferry was on time and organised for us. Nice clean TV room/area, and spotless bathrooms. Hot showers, fresh bed linens and towels. Can't ask for more!!


93%

Nice hostel. Brand New and well located. The owner is Thai but speaks almost perfect English. there is not a lot to do in chumphon, but this place is well worth a visit.


100%

Great value for your money. The staff is really helpfull. Great place as a stopover from Bangkok to Koh Tao, trainstation is really close and bus departs from hostel to the boat from Chumphon to Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Decent free breakfast, free wifi, lockers, very clean and new hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Only stayed here for one night but wished we had longer in Champhon just to stay here! The young guy at reception is great and super helpful, the hostel is very handy if you are arriving by train. There is lots of places to eat near by and the atmosphere is very relaxed. We booked the double room with bathroom and it was amazing! Huge room with lovely furniture, aircon, nice bathroom, tea&coffee making facilities, balcony. Amazing value for money that's for sure!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 17 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (11 reviews)


87%

Great customer service! Really helpful

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Great hostel! The man who runs this place is incredibly helpful and nice. Bar downstairs and terrace, mezzanine lounge area with tv/DVD, wifi is strong throughout and there is also 3 computers for use. Can do laundry super cheap. On a main strip of road with everything you need.

  • Globetrotter
  • 03 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (35 reviews)


93%

We arrived early, 4:30am and even though our room was occupied the owner made a bed for us and let us sleep until our room was ready. Great place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

The location was perfect if you stay in town, only 450 m from the railway station. The breakfast was better than we expected. And the owner of the hostel - he is the most helpful person we have ever met.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Couple, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


97%

Stayed there one night, hostel was easy to find, very friendly and helpful staff, very clean rooms and facilities. The free breakfast was also very good. Would strongly recommend staying there

  • Globetrotter
  • 06 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (22 reviews)




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