5/75 moo 1, Tropical Hostel, Koh Phayam, 85000 Ko Phayam, Thailand
#1 of 45 hotels in Ko Phayam
Guests' ChoiceBased on 58 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Ivana
CroatiaEverything was perfect - lovely and friendly staff, beds woth huge lockers and the outer spaces that were perfect for chilling.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Frédérique
FranceAmazing ! Nice staff, comfy room, nice hostel good food. Nothing negative to say. I was supposed to stay 4 days and stayed 10 days at the end. I’ll come back for sure !!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Fässler
SwitzerlandI didn't want to leave it was such a pleasant stay. The lady who owns this hostel is amazing. She handels everything so well, she always finds time for you even in busy Situations. Super chill cool hostel! Near to the beach and they have great food aswell. Everybody has a fan in the bed and they help you with bookings :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Lisa
GermanyNothing !
The vibe ✌️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Sanna
FinlandThere was no shared kitchen or coffee machine or kettle to use, which are listed amenities on booking . com. I was struggling to get hot water for my morning tea because I wake up really early and the restaurant opens at 9. Kettle would be really useful and not expensive investment ;)
Amazing hostel! Thanks for making my Phayam visit as nice as it was. This place had such a good vibe, which in my opinion is hard to find. The staff were always friendly and welcoming. Felt more home than any hostel or hotel before. There was really nice chill atmosphere. Enough space for peace and quiet and at the same time the restaurant was like a social hub. Like your own living room. And always good music! Which is also hard to find :D Also the volume level was perfect. Not too loud. So for me, this was perfect. 100% chill vibes. Ended up staying for 2 weeks.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Chiara
GermanyNothin :)
I loved the hostel, it was a short walk away from the beach. Beds were very comfy and the dorm was pretty quiet. The hostel was very clean and is a great place if you travel alone and want to get to know other people. You have a lot of places to hang out in the hostel area. They provide free drinking water and lots of different food and drinks. I think this has been one of the best hostels I’ve been to so far!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Rahel
GermanyNothing :-)
Tropical Hostel is THE best place to go if you want to meet amazing people, have great food, be close to the beach, have clean facilities … The team is so amazing too, super nice and helpful. I really enjoyed my time here and will come back for sure!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Liam
United KingdomGreat location by the beach, friendly staff, nice food at restaurant 👌
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Wimmer
AustriaThe owners are really lovely! There's enough space to chill and its a social place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Nadia
ItalyThe dorm has no a/c there is a mini fan in each bed but it doesn’t help much, so at 10 max you’ll be woken up by the heat.
Tropical hostel is a vibe! We had an awesome stay there, plenty of space to hang out with the people you’ll meet there, comfy beds and big lockers, clean and fun!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Cristina
CanadaThe only thing I can say it's that there's a party at hostel once a month. It's impossible to sleep, but if you join the party then you won't have that problem. Party was really cool!!
Everything was awesome. Bathrooms are clean (for the number of people using them), and there's always toilet paper. Beds are very comfy and spacious. Big storage for the suitcase. The staff is very helpful, friendly. Food and smoothies are also good!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Soufian
GermanyThe owners and the staff in general is just amazing, such lovely people. The atmosphere is very chill, one that makes it easy for people to connect. Located right next to the beautiful beach. I just loved it, greetings my friends I enjoyed it, see u soon ❤️
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Pijush
IndiaNothing
Exceptionally friendly staff, great food and location, amazing social vibes.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Matthew
United StatesAwesome place and incredible value for money.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Saku
FinlandI liked everything
Great location, amazing staff, and beautiful atmosphere.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Florian
GermanyNothing, it was as expected and an amazing stay. :)
One of the best and sociable Hostels I've ever stayed in. All the stuff does their best to make your stay unforgettable. The beds have curtains for some privacy, and the lockers are huge (my big and my small backpack both fit in there) it is clean and pretty well maintained. Hammocks all over the place as well as Table tennis in the bar area. On my last night they set up a movie night. It is 5 minutes walking distance from the beach. Mini Mart right across the street and several restaurants in walking distance. Thanks for everything Ing, Jane, Ohm & Wi :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Daichi
ThailandI stayed really comfortable without AC because the owner is friendly and help our making plans
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Carla
United StatesMinor technicality, which I know will be solved…more toilet paper in the bathrooms for when it runs out. Screens over the drain plugs in the bathrooms just in case anything drops while you’re getting ready over the sink.
There are so many things I loved about this property! First and foremost is the staff, they are so friendly, helpful, kind, generous, and thoughtful. I happen to be here for Christmas and they had a secret Santa and a community dinner. It was so incredible to connect with so many people. The owner, Ing, cares so much about the people that come here and also about her staff. Joan, Fong, Sarah, Om and others, whose names I can’t remember… Everyone was so wonderful! The dorms are clean. The beds are comfortable. There’s a wonderful café open from 9 AM to 9 PM with all kinds of great things to eat. Space really fosters a sense of community and connection for visitors. And even welcome those that don’t stay here. A convenient location to Long Beach, and all the parties and festivities that happen at the bungalows on the beach. Plus great for early-morning beach runs and swimming. It’s close by to the main road. If you don’t have a scooter, you can walk to lots of great places to eat and shops nearby.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Scherzinger
GermanyThe meals could have been a little larger (but I'm like a realy realy good eater)
Great hostel. The stuff is absolutly amazing. Friendly, openminded and always there if you need anything. The location is awesome. Only 2 minutes walk to the beach, a minimart right around the corner, great food and drinks at the hostel restaurant/bar with very fair prices. On top there is offered so much from renting surfboards, table tennis, checkboards and other games... and a lot more. There is rainforestshowers where you can cool down while watching the moon or stars at night. I even got a haircut for free. For the stoners there is like a little coffeeshop where you can enjoy some of the good stuff (as people told me). I can just deeply recomend this place. Awesome atmosphere, great vibes and awesome people.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Melissa
GermanyBathrooms are not the cleanest ones.
Very social, it’s super easy to meet people, the owners are great and the beach is in short walking distance.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2023
Ella
GermanyGreat stay, the best staff ever, nice people, great parties and just a place to be - would come back everytime again!!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Ella
Germanyvery nice and social place, clean bathrooms outside and a really helpful staff :)) would come back everytime!!!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Miguel
ThailandI couldn't have chosen a better hostel in Koh Phayam. The staff is amazing, super friendly, chill and truly care about you. The bathrooms and the rooms are super clean, and the atmosphere is amazing to get to know other travelers!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Maike
Germanypretty much everything, good location near beach and restaurants/bars/shops, amazing staff and clean dorm and bathroom 🙃
Stayed in March 2023
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