WELLNESS of KOH TAO

Great value for money, nice small little hostel that does not feel too compact or over capacity like some hostel in Koh Tao. Rooms where cool and pleasant and beds where clean and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful owner

Showers could be improved

As a first timer dorm sleeper as old as 32 years it was okay. Crew recommended a really good local restaurant and the location was good for backpackers.

The pillows were a little bit too worn and the kitchen was a little bit messy.

The price was good for the peak days close to Christmas

My room was like a storage room, the kitchen is not nice to cook, too small and desorganised

Wellness is more like a homestay than a hostel, it is very small and cosy! Lek, the owner is the best. She can’t do enough for you - I suffered from sunburn during my stay and she took great care of me :) She took us all for dinner on more than one occasion and is also running me to the pier to catch my ferry. It felt like home from home!

The facilities are very basic but if you can see past that then you will have the loveliest time!

Everything, Lekpa was always kind and amazing, she even lend me her scooter from time to time. There were time when i came to the hostel hungry after multiple dives and she gave food. Always offered coffee in the morning and it was damn good!

clean rooms and very friendly host!

not a lot of space for luggage

I highly recommend this hostel, particularly if you are looking for a place that is away from the hustle and bustle, but within easy walking distance (although most people rent a motorbike...200 baht per day). The facilities are typical hostel standard, but what I liked a lot was the location and the genuine hospitality of the owner/manager, Lek. Located midway between the ferry piers and Shark Bay, it is an easy walk to restaurants, shops, the 2 main tourist areas and the southern beaches...and it is quiet at night! The immediate area is mostly residential and businesses catering to both locals and tourists, so it is a different environment compared to the overdeveloped, tourism-centric west coast. There are plenty of restaurants and shops within 600 metres. Lek is a great host...she is pleasant, happy, helpful and generous. She converses well in English and enjoys having a chat and a laugh. There are no private rooms, only 2 dorms with a total of 14 beds available to guests, so the vibe is quite "homely" and fits in well with the neighbourhood. Lek keeps the hostel clean and tidy. I stayed 9 nights in the fairly spacious 10-bed dorm. The mattress was large and comfortably firm. Bunks have a privacy curtain (but not at the bed-ends). The air-con is effective. There are lockers (more than large enough for valuables) in the communal area. Bathroom facilities consist of 3 rooms...2 with shower and toilet, 1 with shower only. Shower gel and shampoo are provided. There is a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, some crockery and cutlery and free drinking water.

The best feature of this hostel is the hospitality of the host. She is a very caring person, that makes you feel at home right from your arrival. Many people prolong their stay here. The other guests are also very nice. Perfect when you are looking for a social, but not loud party hostel. Matresses are also great :) value for money +++

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