About

KOH TAO'S HIGHEST RATED SOCIAL HOSTEL

Arrive solo, leave with friends, and actually sleep at night.

Winner of HOSCAR 2024 Best New Hostel in Asia, HOSCAR 2025 Community Superhero Award, and the Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2025 and 2026.

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WHY STAY WITH US
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* SOCIAL, NOT PARTY
Quiz nights, family dinners, movie nights, and island hikes make meeting people effortless. Join in or just chill. Fun moves to town late, so everyone sleeps.
"Met the best people of my whole trip."

* STAFF WHO KNOW YOUR NAME
Local tips, scooter advice, or just a chat. Our team makes you feel at home from day one.
"The staff genuinely care and make you feel at home."

* SLEEP WELL
Spacious dorms with quality beds, privacy curtains, air conditioning, and lockers. Cleaned daily, spotless always.
"Beds are super comfy and rooms stay cool all night."

* POOL AND ROOFTOP OASIS
Swim with jungle views, work out in the jungle gym, then head up to the rooftop common area with a bar, games, and endless places to sit and talk.
"The common space makes it effortless to meet new friends."

* JUNGLE HILLSIDE, MINUTES FROM EVERYTHING
Quiet nights and island views, just 5 minutes by scooter from Koh Tao's beaches and restaurants.
"Peaceful jungle vibes but only minutes from the beach."

* YOUR STAY FUNDS FREE EDUCATION
We run education projects across Thailand and Malaysia, and guests are welcome to join.
"Helping with their local projects was the highlight of my stay."

Also included: free daily breakfast (fresh toast, spreads, seasonal fruit, coffee) and a fully equipped guest kitchen (08:00 to 23:00).

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ESSENTIAL INFO
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- Check-in: 14:00 to 21:00. Arriving later? Arrange in advance. Guests who miss 21:00 without notice may be cancelled as a no show.
- Payment: cash only on arrival.
- Check-out: 11:00. Reception: 08:00 to 21:00.
- Cancellation: free 72 hours or more before arrival. Late cancellation: first night plus 5 percent fee. No show: full stay plus 5 percent fee. Same day cancellation: arrival night and the next night.
- Location: we sit on a scenic hill behind Babaloo Restaurant. Rent a scooter from RPM for easy access and the best way to explore the island.

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HOUSE RULES
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- Group bookings must be approved by management. Contact us before booking.
- No outside alcohol in the common area.
- No food or drinks at the pool or in the dorms. It keeps the jungle animals away and your snacks safe.
- Smoking in designated outdoor areas only.

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House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
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Reviews

9.7Superb(881)
  • Value for Money
    9.6
  • Security
    9.9
  • Atmosphere
    9.8
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Location
    9.0
  • Facilities
    9.9
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
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Emerson
Female, 18-24, USA
One of the best social hostels in Koh Tao! It honestly feels more like a luxury jungle villa than a hostel. Everything is meticulously clean, with spacious private pod beds, rainfall showers, a rooftop common area & bar, communal kitchen, and beautiful jungle-view pool. Free breakfast, family dinners, daily social events, yoga & beach trips make meeting people effortless. It’s the perfect mix of boutique-resort comfort and an amazing hostel atmosphere! Special shoutout to Pai and Khaw ❤️
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
G
Germán
Male, 25-30, Colombia
Had a lovely time staying at this hostel. The atmosphere is great, everyone is very welcoming and happy to chat - it’s very nice to meet likeminded people here. Bea, Cande, Ana and Bruna were amazing. Really enjoyed the beach day trips and when we played werewolf in my last night.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Brittney
Female, 25-30, USA
Felt like a home away from home. All the staff (Ana, Charlotte, Candela, Bea) were incredibly helpful and kind. Amazing stay 100/10
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Location

3/1 Moo 3 Koh Tao Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Thailand
2.8km from city centre