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Reviews of The Rock Samui - formerly known as The Rock Residence - SHA Extra Plus 4 stars

438/16 Moo 1, Taweerajpakdee Road, Maret, Lamai Beach ( Hin Ta Hin Yai ) Koh Samui, Suratthani 84310, 84310 Lamai, Thailand

#6 of 95 hotels in Lamai

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Review score

Based on 38 hostel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Everything was top optimal for travelling alone, staff very friendly especially Laila :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a little pricey for having to share a room with six people

    space was clean. the host reception person was great. very friendly and helpful. i appreciated him and his personhood. the beach was close. and there was a pool down below by the beach. felt private and nice to have.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Beautiful hostel to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing.

    I loved the Hostel! Especially the pool and beach area were great. The food and the hosts were also lovely. It‘s the perfect place to relax.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only bad thing I can say is that it was annoying to walk down to a floor lower to go to the shower and bathroom.

    The host was super friendly and really good at customer service. I was welcomed like a special guest and that left a really good impression on me. The Hostel had an amazing view on the beach including a terras facing ocean side. If you're a coffee lover you will also love this place because they have amazing coffee. The hostel also included a mini kitchen with microwave and a fridge for each dormitory.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    A nice little place to rest in Koh Samui
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is quite away from the centre but everything is still accessible. I found the bathrooms and hallways very warm.

    Jerome and staff are super helpful with any questions you might have. I’ve been backpacking and this really felt like a hotel rather than a hostel. Pool and beach area are wonderful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very far from everything, I couldn’t even find a taxi to go out at night

    Everything in the hostel is good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    10
    Clean and comfy rooms, private beach, yummy food at the cafe, great hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is not ideal, however you gotta keep it in mind when you book. It is a quiet area, but there are little people around and that feels better than a touristy place for me. It is right by the main busy street, a lot of traffic 24/7, however it didnt bother me

    Everything perfect, the best combination of a hostel and a hotel. Private beach (in my opinion one of the best on Ko Samui), yummy food, hostel rooms very clean, comfortable and sleeping there was really nice. Free drinking water for guests in the shared kitchen as well! Jerome helped with everything and I am so happy I spent my time on Ko Samui here. I truly think this was better than 90% of accomodations I’ve ever visited throughout Asia, and I definitely will be coming back here. 11/10

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Fab!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy at night from the main road outside but you get used to it

    Best hostel I stayed in during my trip. The pool and private beach is just amazing and the staff are brilliant. Comfy beds.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Best place to stay in Koh Samui
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We just like to mention that there were renovation works at the hotel during our stay but we were not much disturbed. Workers were quiet and did mostly paint works in the bar by the beach.

    The service provided by the staff and most of all Jerome were excellent. We got all what we requested and even the additional free breakfasts. All hotel is super clean, the cleaners are passing regularly and do a good job. The swimming pool is using a salted water system, which is ecological and free of chemical substances. The family room with big bunk beds for the children and living room with small kitchenette and TV was very comfortable. The kitchen and playing room (with board games) on the first floor. The coffee is just one floor down. Nice hotel beach and nearby beaches were excellent and clean. Free kayaks and paddle board provided by hotel. Good jogging routes around the hotel. Massage place and local restaurants nearby the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, we had a wonderful stay

    The accommodation is even nicer in real life than on the pictures. The owner is very friendly and can help you with whatever you need. The rooms are bright and spacious and the terrace is a big plus.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the area a lot Quiet Pretty beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    10
    Je reviendrai i comme back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Le petit dej la piscine la plage le personnel au top The breakfast the swimming pool the beach the staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not very social

    very quiet, right on the beach. best hostel I have stayed in

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owners, especially Jerome were extremely kind and helpful. We had a great room and free breakfast. The only small issue was that they're expanding the hotel and there was some construction, but it affected us very little - i guess the hotel will be even better in the future :)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I love everything in the Rock Samui hostel. The guy Jerome make you feel at home. He gives very good tips and orginize what you need. He is so cheerful and helpful. Thanks for All.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    30 min walk from the centre lamai, but you can take a tuktuk for 100 bath

    Staff was absolutely amazing. They were so friendly and wanted to bring my creditcard when I forgot it. Really nice that you have a fridge and kitchen, i'm not used to that. Great that you can kayak and pool + view is amazing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Jerome is the best person ever!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    10
    Loved it !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was kind of worried about staying in a hostel by the beach for the cleanliness aspect but I was pleasantly surprised by my experience with The Rock. Rooms were incredibly spacious and clean. Beds had curtains, light, plugs and lockers. Common areas were very clean and functional. Appreciated the little kitchen space. The hostel has a small private beach and a swimming pool. Finally, staff was absolutely awesome and helpful from beginning to end. Thank you to Amy, Jerome and the Staff members for the pleasant stay !

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    9.0
    great service and room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beach wasn’t very clean (a lot of waste washed up), but hotel staff cleaned up the beach which was good

    super nice staff, great food, nice beach area

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything especially the owners. they treated as if I was a family member and took care of me because I had to stay all night to work online.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    10
    THE BEST ONE
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    EVERYTHING - top Service, so friendly!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach in front is not so nice.

    very very Kind stuff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    10
    I had a great stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    - clean - super friendly staff - nice swimming pool - great beach area to relax

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything! Jerome is the best. Awesome rooms, lobby, pool and beach. Best hostel I have been to. And I will definitely come back.

    Stayed in February 2023

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