Koh Samui Hostel Review

SAMUI HOSTEL

Well, well, well where to start with this one ay? We were supposed to stay in Baan Smile Hostel however when we arrived they told us they had overbooked and that we would be moving to their sister hostel for the night. We said that was fine as long as we were moving to the same sort of dorm but we weren't so we asked for a discount. This caused all sorts of the issues. The woman then became rude and difficult. However, sorted a room out for the sister hostel for the 3 nights so we didn't have to move for a reduced price. I was happier at this because by this point the woman had been so rude I did not want to stay there anyway. Her sister (who was nice) then drove us to the sister hostel, we presumed this would be Baan Smile Place. This was not the case. We were actually taken to Samui Hostel. Although, we were given a much nicer room and the staff here are so nice! So in my opinion, do not stay at Baan Smile Hostel- the manager is rude. 

Facilities

Wifi here is alright. It's better downstairs then it is up but it will do! Plus it's free so can't really complain too much! 

There are lockers here in the room that you don't need a lock for. To get in to the hostel itself is quite easy because it's quite open but we always had our door locked. The outside door is supposed to be shut after 12 but we never saw it locked in our stay. 

Showers and Toilets

We had an ensuite in our room which was really quite nice. Although, could get sandy very easily especially because it was a wet room! 

Staff 

Staff here were amazing and really helpful. They sorted our transfer to Koh Phangan out for us aswell! They were always smiling aswell which made me even happier that we had ended up here. 

Breakfast 

Unfortunately, there was no breakfast included here. There is a 7eleven up the street, like there seems to be on every Thai Isle! 

Value for Money

We got a discount and to be honest are unsure what we were supposed to pay but it was cheap so no complaints from me! 

Dorms 

The dorms were really nice. They were spacious you had a plug and light in your bed. The air con was really good although apparently not good in the 12beds. 

Location 

This is quite a good location. You are close to the beach and to shops. It is slightly further away from Ark Bar but it's a small island the walk isn't going to kill you. In fact, it will work off some of those beverages you are about to consume! 

OVERALL, I could not recommend staying here more. We had a really nice stay here! 

Love Imogen xoxo