SEA SUN Bed & Beyond

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. It wasn’t social at all—most of my time it was literally just me in my room—but everything else was great. The facilities were very clean, the pool was spotless, and the view of the water was beautiful. It’s also an amazing spot to watch the sunset (at least in November when the sun goes down on this side). The ensuite bathroom was super clean, the shower was great, and the locker in the room was big enough to fit all my stuff. The front desk staff were really friendly too. They provide both a beach towel and a room towel, and the beds were very comfortable. The only issue I had was the Wi-Fi. Aside from my last day, it just wouldn’t stay connected for me. It got a bit annoying and I ended up using a lot of my own data, so that would be my only real complaint. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place. It’s also a good location if you want to be halfway between fisherman’s village and chaweng beach area. A grab bike typically cost me 70 baht each way to either of these areas.

We stayed here twice during our trip, one night before heading to Koh Tao, and another six days later. Both times we were warmly welcomed by Nee, who was an absolutely wonderful host: attentive, genuine, and making us feel at home on both occasions. The rooms are charming and well-decorated, the pool is a nice bonus, though the included breakfast we got was entirely skippable. Now, the location is a double-edged sword: you’re perfectly placed near the airport, which is very convenient, but that also means planes fly directly overhead until late at night and start again early in the morning. They offer earplugs in the room but it’s not enough to cover the bass sound and vibrations. Add to that the road noise (particularly loud in our second room), next to no water pressure and very little hot water, rock-hard mattresses, and an AC unit that blasted directly onto us all night in our second room, and you end up having a poor quality sleep, which is regrettable for a hotel...

Modern boutique hotel with great rooms and stunning views. We got the room right by the pool, and despite some privacy issues, we loved the beautiful design and sunset views. The only downside is that outsiders can easily sneak into the facilities, which worsens the lack of privacy. They should restrict access to guest-exclusive areas.