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Set in Koh Samui, 300 metres from Choeng Mon Beach, Chill Inn Samui Hostel and Restaurant offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

I have nothing to say other than this is the best hostel I’ve ever been to! Jim (the owner) greeted us when we arrived and the staff are so kind and friendly. Located close to everything. The rooms are great and clean. Will definitely come here again

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8.3
Very good
196 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located in Koh Samui, a few steps from Lipa Noi Beach, Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel and Beach Cafe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a bar and water sports facilities. 15 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks and 24 km from Fisherman Village, the hostel offers a private beach area. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Aung makes sure that every guest is comfortable and is having a good time at the property. He is always available and willing to help with a smile. The property is really beautiful as it's on the beach. The rooms are nice and well-maintained, and it's also very close to the Raja Ferry Port. It's available at a great price, definitely recommend it!

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8.5
Very good
325 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Chill Inn Lamai Hostel & Beach Cafe features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Koh Samui. 500 metres from Rocky's Beach and 1.3 km from Natien Beach, the property provides a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation offers nightclub and free WiFi throughout the property.

I can’t say enough good things about Chill Inn Lamai. They have bike rentals right on the property so getting around is a breeze for travellers, the facilities are clean comfortable and cold in the summer heat. Lamai Beach brings the most laid back of travellers and the bar and surrounding area on the property are both beautiful and comfortable. The staff are super happy and extremely helpful. Tours, hotel transfers and rides around Koh Samui are all available in the main office and the food available is wonderful along with 20% off of cocktails for guests. I have stayed here 2 times over my visit to Thailand and I had gone through a traumatic experience on Koh Samui off of the property. While I was in the hospital the manager Rob and staff helped me out as much as possible by helping me book rooms, watching my bag for me while I was in the hospital and always helping me with my bags. Chill in has been the best hostel I have stayed in for a laid back, comfortable backpacking experience. If you’re tired of the hustle and bustle of beautiful Thailand Chill Inn Lamai is the place for you to sit back, relax and paddleboard or kayak on the ocean with the equipment freely available. Thanks Rob and Team for ensuring my stay at Chill Inn Lamai was wonderful. I’ll be looking forward to staying with you in the future!

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8.5
Very good
302 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Set in Koh Samui, 1.3 km from Choeng Mon Beach, Joon Restaurant and Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 2.9 km from Tongsai Beach and 4.1 km from Big Buddha, the property provides a private beach area, as well as a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.2 km from Fisherman Village.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews

Located in Koh Samui, 2.2 km from Mae Nam Beach, The Hideout Samui provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 11 km from Big Buddha, 22 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks and 2.5 km from Santiburi Beach Resort, Golf and Spa. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Fisherman Village is 6.7 km away.

All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Every room comes with air conditioning and a TV, and certain units at The Hideout Samui have a balcony. All units include bed linen.

Loved this place - it’s a super nice vibe and the hosts are amazing! Really nice quiet area to relax but still all you need is just 5min drive :) Definitely come back when I’m on Samui again! Thanks <3

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7.2
Good
85 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Samui Poshtel offers family-friendly accommodation with free uses of bicycles in Chaweng Noi Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

The hostel also offers bike hire and car hire. Chaweng Viewpoint is 2 km from Samui Poshtel, while Jungle Club Samui is 1.7 km away. Samui Airport is 4 km from the property.

Comfortable room and friendly staff

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8.5
Very good
11 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Situated in Chaweng and with Chaweng Beach reachable within less than 1 km, DK1Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 1.5 km from Chaweng Noi Beach, 5.3 km from Fisherman Village and 7.6 km from Big Buddha. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Recently stayed at this hostel and had an amazing experience, everyone there was so friendly and welcoming. The owner(DK mama as we called her), she was so caring,helpful and super funny at the same time, literally made me feel like I was home while staying there. And the location was fantastic as well, a few minutes walk to Chawang beach and with 7-11 and many street vendors nearby, easily one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in Thailand! If you ever decide to visit Koh Samui, highly recommend staying at this hotel! DK1’s the best!

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9.7
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

A 5-minute walk to the beautiful Chaweng Beach of Samui Island, Timeless Hostel offers clean and comfortable rooms with free WiFi. Free private parking is available.

Timeless Hostel is a 5-minute walk to the city centre and a 15-minute drive from Samui Airport.

The staff were amazing and made me feel so at home!!! I loved the family dinners.

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7.9
Good
323 reviews

Located only 2.2 km from Bophut Beach, KoHabitat Samui features a garden. The property is a 13-minute drive from Samui Crocodile Farm, while Fisherman's Village is only a 5-minute drive away. Free WiFi is offered.

the staff was so helpful and friendly

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8.7
Fabulous
47 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Chaweng, rastahostel by little boat features free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 200 metres from Chaweng Beach and around less than 1 km from Chaweng Noi Beach. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks is 11 km from the hostel and Chaweng Viewpoint is 3 km away.

The bar was awesome, music with not too crowded. A place where you can smoke and drink which I found to be a rare case. The beds are great and comfy and enough bathrooms to accommodate a lot of people. I slept peacefully despite for which I am very grateful coming from Koh Phangan. And a big shout out to Samui, he was such a chill host. Definetly coming back!

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8.3
Very good
98 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: £28.06
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 210 reviews
    The view from our bungalow was million dollar, and the restaurant's food was also great. Staff friendly . Only downside is this end of Lamai Beach wasn't so great for swimming (water very shallow). Great budget friendly option though.
    Kathryn
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    The hostel was soo nice! Very clean, great air con, such comfy beds honestly couldn’t recommend more. The owners were so so nice and really helpful. Our stay included breakfast every morning and it was honestly delicious. One of our favourite hostels we’ve been to yet and couldn’t recommend more!
    Connie
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    Great location, close to Choengmon. Lovely villa. The staff was friendly and helpful.
    Dan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £104.80
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 86 reviews
    Great location with some things to see nearby, the pool was great for sunset too
    Fernando
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 302 reviews
    Right on the beach, cheap stay, clean rooms. Perfect stay in hostel
    Adrian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.69
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 324 reviews
    Great location if you want to chill but there is nothing around the hostel apart from one nice hotel/restaurant
    Florence
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.69
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 324 reviews
    Directly at the beach, wonderful place, very nice staff, a little Shop to buy Things in the Hostel reception at the street, nice Restaurants cheap at the streets, a bar and Restaurant directly in the Hostel, the beach IS wonderful to Walk, calm and nice, i Had a great time and stay there, aircon in the rooms, beds very fine to sleep, a towel, soap in the bathroom, 2 toilets, one shower, i never Had Pb with IT but some guests Said It IS Not enough for that place ...
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    hanna
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 196 reviews
    I have nothing to say other than this is the best hostel I’ve ever been to! Jim (the owner) greeted us when we arrived and the staff are so kind and friendly. Located close to everything. The rooms are great and clean. Will definitely come here again
    Karoline
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £33.69
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 324 reviews
    nice rooms, nice beds, nice sheets and near to the beach. there were two Thai restaurants nearby which where a little cheaper than the hostel food. very relaxed and beautiful area!
    Leonie
    Solo traveller
  • 6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 22 reviews
    The owner is really nice and polite, and the good kebab and fresh smoothies are also cheaper for the people who stay in the hostel.
    Ferre
    Group