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Phangan Arena Hostel
Phangan Arena Hostel
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7.4

Very good

1,013 reviews

1,013 reviews

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7.7

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location - Inside city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Diamond Muay Thai 3.1 km
Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach 8.9 km
Ao Chaloklum Bay 9.5 km
Salad Beach 9.8 km
Nearby landmarks
Phangan Jorkyball 30 m
Phangan Arena 100 m
Atletikoh Phangan 110 m
Kiteboarding Asia 170 m
Breeze Kiteboarding 330 m
Ban Kheaw Thai Massage 340 m
Fantasy Massage 350 m
Bangkok Hospital Samui Clinic - Koh Phangan Branch 590 m
Loi Lay Floating Bar & Lounge 860 m
Fruits and shakes 870 m

Phangan Arena Hostel

moo 1 Bantai road, Thong Sala, Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand, 84280 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Strategically situated in Thong Sala, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Bottle Beach. Massage, restaurant and fitness center are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.

Highlights

Inside city center

Check-in/out [express]

970 meters to the beach

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Bicycle rental

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Swimming pool [outdoor]

Fitness center

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Ko Pha-ngan every 6 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.6
Location rating7.7
Nearest airportSamui Airport (USM)
Distance to airport18.3 km

Rooms available at Phangan Arena Hostel

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • 1 king bed
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 queen bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 bunk bed
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Budget Double Room
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 queen bed
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Private Double Ensuite
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  • 1 double bed
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Private Twin Ensuite
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  • Room size: 8 m²/86 ft²
  • 2 single beds
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 single bed
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Quadruple Room with Sea View
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  • 2 single beds and 1 double ...
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 26 m²/280 ft²
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Phangan Arena Hostel have a swimming pool?

While staying at Phangan Arena Hostel, you can indulge in the swimming pool facility to get your day started the best way with a splash for a stimulating morning or evening.

What sort of non-water sports and outdoor activities are available at Phangan Arena Hostel?

Phangan Arena Hostel includes non-water sport and outdoor activities such as bicycle rental for you to take advantage of.

Does Phangan Arena Hostel offer dry cleaning services?

Yes! Phangan Arena Hostel features dry cleaning service that is accessible all throughout your stay, making sure you're always looking your best in your favorite outfit. Please contact the property for more information.

Is car parking available at Phangan Arena Hostel?

Phangan Arena Hostel has car park onsite free of charge for guests traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

What bars are close by Phangan Arena Hostel?

While remaining at Phangan Arena Hostel, indulge in your evening or night out at Loi Lay Floating Bar & Lounge to make the most out of your nightlife.

When was Phangan Arena Hostel built?

Phangan Arena Hostel was built in 2012.

How long do guests typically stay at Phangan Arena Hostel?

Verified past guests that have stayed at Phangan Arena Hostel had an average nightly stay of 3 nights at this property.

What was the average room rate for Phangan Arena Hostel been in the past month?

The typical room rate for Phangan Arena Hostel in the past month is 62.69 THB, compared to city's average of 1699.9 THB.

What is the average rating that verified Group travelers have given to Phangan Arena Hostel?

Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Phangan Arena Hostel an average rating of 7.7. You can look up more precise customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What restaurants are close by Phangan Arena Hostel?

Phangan Arena Hostel’s neighborhood is Thong Sala which consists of popular restaurants such as The Shack, Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar, and Bubba's Coffee Bar.

What famous beaches are close by Phangan Arena Hostel?

Phangan Arena Hostel is situated in the Thong Sala neighborhood, consisting of Ban Tai Beach.

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What people love about Phangan Arena Hostel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "If you are looking for the party hostel here are the best in island i would say the room are clean and 24 hour help desk and services."

    samart

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    January 1, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The rooms are modern and clean, and there are lots of showers/toilets around the property."

    Sara

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    September 27, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Good location"

    Kasana

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    February 10, 2023

Overall rating:

7.4

Very good
1,013 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Facilities
7.7
Location
7.7
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What travelers say they love:
Great price and a lot of stuff you can do.
Ralph from Switzerland
Couple
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More about Phangan Arena Hostel

Phangan Arena Hostel

See all the incredible sights of Ko Pha-ngan when you stay at Phangan Arena Hostel. This hostel is strategically placed in the heart of the city, surrounded by the popular landmarks. Grab some beach time with a stay at Phangan Arena Hostel, just 10.0 km from Bottle Beach.
The range of services provided by Phangan Arena Hostel ensures all travelers get the most out of their stay. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hostel's free Wi-Fi internet access. The hostel provides taxi and shuttle services to help you get to where you want to go in Ko Pha-ngan. Parking is available and free, provided by the hostel for guests with their own transportation.
While lodging at this wonderful hostel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. If you want seats to city's best entertainment, you can get help through the hostel's tours. The hostel's on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service help you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include daily housekeeping, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
The hostel is entirely non-smoking, ensuring a clean air environment. Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.


Dining and things to do

Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hostel's bar.
Phangan Arena Hostel lets you make the most of your time! Once there, you can enjoy countless recreational facilities offered to all guests. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the massage. The hostel's on-site pool invites you every day for a cooling dip or a few refreshing laps. For those who hate to miss a workout, a trip to the hostel's fitness facility will keep you fresh and healthy.
Hot days can be cool fun with water activities like the snorkeling. Have some relaxing fun with family and friends at the library and shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

There are many attractions to discover within close proximity to Phangan Arena Hostel. Your exploration of the surroundings of Phangan Arena Hostel begins with a visit to Diamond Muay Thai only 3.1 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms here are cheaper than 92% of accommodations in the city.
Past guests rate facilities here higher than 82% of the city's accommodation.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.7

Most talked about facilities

Swimming Pool

6 mentions

Housekeeping

4 mentions

Food & Dining

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Burmese
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
  • Thai
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Diving
  • Fitness center
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Massage
  • Nightclub
  • On-site entertainment
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tours
  • Wind surfing
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Happy hour
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurants
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
Getting around
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental

Food and dining

Restaurants on site
Restaurant
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

moo 1 Bantai road, Thong Sala, Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand, 84280
Very good
Location

7.7

Airports
  • Samui Airport (USM)
    18.3 km
  • Surat Thani Airport (URT)
    114.5 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Bangkok Hospital Samui Clinic - Koh Phangan Branch
    590 m
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    360 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM on-site

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Diamond Muay Thai
    3.1 km
  • Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach
    8.9 km
  • Ao Chaloklum Bay
    9.5 km
  • Salad Beach
    9.8 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Phangan Jorkyball
    30 m
  • Phangan Arena
    100 m
  • Atletikoh Phangan
    110 m
  • Kiteboarding Asia
    170 m
  • Breeze Kiteboarding
    330 m
  • Ban Kheaw Thai Massage
    340 m
  • Fantasy Massage
    350 m
  • Bangkok Hospital Samui Clinic - Koh Phangan Branch
    590 m
  • Loi Lay Floating Bar & Lounge
    860 m
  • Fruits and shakes
    870 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 3-12 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Property does not allow children to stay at property.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until21:00
  • Check-out from09:00
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until21:00
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)150 THB
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 THB
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 31
  • Year property opened2012
  • Most recent renovation2016
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 THB

Reviews of Phangan Arena Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.4
Cleanliness6.8
Facilities7.7
Location7.7
Service7.6
Value for money7.6
High score for Ko Pha-ngan
Rating
9+ Exceptional (36)
8-9 Excellent (4)
7-8 Very Good (24)
6-7 Good (7)
<6 Below Expectation (23)
Time of the year
Mar - May (23)
Jun - Aug (15)
Sep - Nov (19)
Dec - Feb (37)

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10.0
Exceptional
Jenny from Indonesia
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 3 nights in September 2022

Everything is good, stayed @next building of Phangan Arena”

I booked 3 nites @double bed esnsuite room. It was big room, clean and have balcony to seaview of Baan Tai Beach. Toilet has basic amenities and you get towel provided in the room.The building is next to main Phangan Arena hostel with apartment style. There is little bar downstair with nice little pool facing to tennis yard. All are perfect. I extended my stay for 1 more night. Staff as well are nice and friendly. Food is good too with normal price. Though some people reviews are not soo good. But, i have good stay and experiences in this hostel.

Reviewed September 22, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
samart from Thailand
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Party is the best here”

If you are looking for the party hostel here are the best in island i would say the room are clean and 24 hour help desk and services.

Reviewed January 02, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
Sara from Norway
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 3 nights in September 2022

Top”

Stayed for two nights in a mixed dorm. The rooms are modern and clean, and there are lots of showers/toilets around the property. Location is the best, right on the beach and next to the restaurant/bar street. Great value for the money spent!

Reviewed September 27, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Jenny from Indonesia
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

All are perfect for me”

I stayed at double bed ensuite for extending my stay in this hostel. Everything are great along my stay in this building as apartment like. Staff are friendly as well.

Reviewed September 22, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Thomas from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

Great place to stay”

Great place to stay and meet people. Its a party hostel so keep that in mind. DJ's on every night, great food and cheap drinks! Can't ask for more

Reviewed August 29, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Ralph from Switzerland
Couple
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Very nice and cheap”

Great price and a lot of stuff you can do. It's noisy into the night which is totally fine for a hostel like that since it's for partying :)

Reviewed September 07, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Mikayla from United Kingdom
Group
Stayed 6 nights in February 2022

Best hostel in Thailand!! ”

This was my second time at Phangan Arena because one time just isn’t enough! The guests and the staff there are all super lovely and I’ll miss them. Me and my friends are counting down the days til we can go back next year. Thanks guys!! ❤️

Reviewed March 05, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Hugo from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

Best hostel”

Amazing staff, nice food, good facilities and a great place to make friends. I will definitely be visiting again

Reviewed May 19, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Jonathan from Australia
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in March 2022

Perfect for partying on Koh Phangan ”

Great staff and value for money hostel. If you’re looking to party and hostel lifestyle, this place is great. If not, can be a bit loud late at night. Has bar and restaurant on site, good prices and quality of food. Also has a lot of extra facilities you won’t find at other places like fitness equipment, football field, pool good level of English etc. Defiantly one of the best places to stay on the island if you’re visiting for the Full Moon Party.

Reviewed March 16, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Veronika from Thailand
Solo traveler
Budget Double Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Exceptional”

All that you need for a cheap and easy stay! The stuff is ultra friendly! Wish the music didn’t go on till super late , but maybe that’s your jam! :) x

Reviewed June 07, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Inbal from Israel
Solo traveler
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Great for travelers! ”

A lot of people around, fun area, bar and pool at the hostel

Reviewed January 19, 2023

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9.2
Exceptional
Ahmed from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in April 2022

Exceptional”

Very friendly staff, always go out of their way to help. Lots of facilities, great location. A heaven for party animals as the DJ is on almost the whole day.

Reviewed April 19, 2022

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7.6
Very good
Trishna from Singapore
Couple
Stayed 5 nights in August 2022

Great place to meet people ”

Travelled as two friends from Singapore. For hostel standards, the private rooms at Phangan Arena were decent. Our recommendation: lower your expectations and don’t stay for a long time. Expect hard beds, not so clean bathrooms, low water pressure (and periodically no water from the taps or shower), and occasional cockroaches. Also expect not to sleep well during your stay because (a) you’ll always be partying; and (b) if you do try and sleep before 2am and after 1pm, the loud music will keep you up. We felt the reverberations in our chest even through our earphones 😂 All of the downsides of the stay were outweighed by our social experience there. We met amazing, kind and genuine people from all over the world. We had SUCH A FUN TIME. Would 100% recommend this place if you’re looking to meet new people and have a good time at Koh Phangan. If comfort and cleanliness is your priority, consider looking elsewhere nearby and come to Phangan Arena for the parties.

Reviewed August 21, 2022

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7.6
Very good
Joshua from Thailand
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in July 2022

Overall Good”

We arrived at the hostel excited and looking forward to our stay as it was recommended by friends. We had a few hiccups on the first night, which were resolved immediately by the great staff who always put the traveller first. We stayed in green mango which has two nice apartments. We had one of them which had two nice, clean rooms. A kitchen if we wanted to cook and a nice outside area to sit with friends. The boss of the hostel was lovely and helped us massively with the issues occurred on the first night. They have football which me and a couple of friends enjoyed very hard workout in the heat! Overall, we enjoyed our stay in green mango and still used some of the arena facilities which were class! Thanks for accommodating us.

Reviewed July 23, 2022

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8.0
Excellent
Umesh from Thailand
Solo traveler
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Staff was good”

Staff was good as dorm was booked and staff allowed individual private room without charge. Cant comment on dorm as didnt stay but private room arranged alternatively for free was good

Reviewed December 29, 2022

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7.6
Very good
Sarah from Canada
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in November 2022

Party hostel ”

For the money you pay it’s a pretty good deal. There’s a lot of people to meet and everything you need is on site. They have food, alcool, a pool and a lot of entertainments. The music is really loud but in the dorm that I was, I was still able to sleep (sounds like when you’re outside of the club). Good vibe for a few nights.

Reviewed November 05, 2022

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7.6
Very good
ABDALRAHMAN from South Korea
Solo traveler
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Not bad”

The place is alright. However I had a horrible experience, I had a ferry to catch to at 7am and needed to check out and take my 1000baht deposit but they don’t open until 9am…. If it wasn’t for that nice person who helped me out I would have missed my ferry…

Reviewed January 10, 2023

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8.0
Excellent
Nicolas from Argentina
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in October 2022

Very good”

Beautiful hostel for party and a lot of activities and sports

Reviewed October 19, 2022

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6.8
Good
SEISHI from Japan
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in December 2022

Le Club is same reception and I recommend Le Club.”

If you stay pool side you're probably sleepless after midnight cause happy hour & DJ supper Woofer Time Every night. I was behind the Woofers,So Bazooka like shake like Earthquake, music 🎵🎶 is more or less good though 😜

Reviewed December 30, 2022

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6.0
Samuel from United Kingdom
Couple
Budget Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in July 2022

Withholding passport unless paying staff 500baht”

The hostel has great facilities (swimming pool, football pitch, badminton, basketball, etc). It’s a good party hostel in a good location. But. When we tried to check out for our 8am ferry (most ferries leave at this time), we saw that reception was closed until 9am. We were not aware that reception only opened until this late and were not told this when we arrived at reception. In any case, we needed to check out and get our passports so we could get our ferry. We asked one of the bar staff whether they could call reception to let us check out. After initially saying she wasn’t able to and didn’t have their number, she said she would phone the team if we paid her 500 baht. After refusing to call them if we didn’t pay her, we gave her money and she called a team member who arrived in less than 5 minuets. So we paid 500 baht, nearly the cost of staying here 4 days, for 10 minutes of a staff members time. Unlike staff at all other hostels/hotels I have been, they had no sympathy or willingness to help us. This kind of opportunistic behaviour, withholding our passports unless we payed them a relatively large amount of money, is unacceptable. It was naive of us to assume this hostel ran the same way as most other large hostels do, particularly with such an emphasis on a 24 hour bar and restaurant. Since this happened, we have seen multiple reviews from people facing the same issue. Clearly there has been little motivation from the hostel to emphasise the limited reception hours and will continue to exploit their customers - backpackers on a tight budget. This appears to be a conscious decision by the hostel not to train their 24 hour staff in the checkout process, as a way to profiteer from customers. In addition, the rooms are also disgusting and we didn’t even have a duvet cover. Music is loud and is supposed to end at 12, but on one night went on until 2.30am. We were not too bothered but can see why others have found this an issue. Some friendly advice

Reviewed July 29, 2022

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