Hostel in Mae Nam, Koh Samui
Blockhouse Samui
An adults-only hostel with private rooms and a garden restaurant in Mae Nam
Photos: Booking.com
Overview
Blockhouse Samui takes the hostel idea and drops the dorms and the children. It's an adults-only property, and every room is private, with air-conditioning, its own bathroom and free Wi-Fi.
Rooms are more generous than the word hostel suggests: each has a small dining area plus a terrace and a balcony. Downstairs, a garden with lounge areas doubles as the setting for the on-site Thai restaurant, open for lunch and dinner.
Highlights
- Adults only
- Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Terrace, balcony and dining area in each room
- Thai restaurant serving lunch and dinner
- Garden with lounge areas
- Free private parking
Location
The hostel is on a soi in Mae Nam, a 14-minute walk from Mae Nam Beach by the property's reckoning. Santiburi Beach Resort is about 1.5 km away and the airport roughly 8 km.
Local shops and restaurants are nearby, and Fisherman's Village and the Big Buddha are each a drive east along the coast road. Mae Nam's pier is the usual departure point for boats to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Address 121, M2 Magnum, 8 Soi 3 Tambon Mae Nam, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84330, Thailand
Good to know
- Children can't stay; the property is for adults only.
- A shuttle is offered for a fee.
- The beach is walkable but not on the doorstep, so a scooter is useful.
Questions about Blockhouse Samui
Does Blockhouse Samui have dorms?
The property describes private rooms, each with air-conditioning and its own bathroom.
Are children allowed?
No, Blockhouse Samui is adults only.
Can I eat at the hostel?
Yes. A Thai restaurant in the garden serves lunch and dinner.
How far is Mae Nam Beach?
About a 14-minute walk, according to the property.
