Hostel in Bang Rak & Big Buddha, Koh Samui
Samui Backpacker Hotel
Dorms, private rooms and pool games, a short walk from the boats to Koh Phangan
Photos: Booking.com
Overview
Samui Backpacker Hotel is built for travellers on the move. It sits a few steps from the pier where boats leave for Koh Phangan, so it works well the night before a crossing or after you get back from a full-moon trip.
You can choose between a dormitory bed and a private room. The pool is the centre of things: the property describes daily pool volleyball and water polo games, which makes it easy to meet people. There's an on-site restaurant serving local dishes, plus a tour desk and laundry service.
Highlights
- A few steps from the pier for Koh Phangan
- Dorm beds and private rooms
- Outdoor pool with daily volleyball and water polo
- Restaurant serving local dishes
- Tour desk and laundry service
- Free Wi-Fi
Location
The hotel is at Bangrak (Big Buddha Beach) on Samui's north coast, beside the airport. The area is mainly a transport hub: piers for Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, the Big Buddha temple at the end of the bay, and a handful of bars and restaurants along the beach.
Chaweng and Fisherman's Village are each a short taxi ride away when you want more choice of food and nightlife.
Address 76 ตําบล บ่อผุด 1 หาดบางรักษ์ Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Good to know
- Check your boat operator's pier before booking; not every company sails from Bangrak.
Questions about Samui Backpacker Hotel
Does Samui Backpacker Hotel have dorms?
Yes. It offers both dormitory beds and private rooms.
How close is it to the ferry to Koh Phangan?
The property says it's just steps from the pier for Koh Phangan.
Is it a sociable place to stay?
It's set up that way: the pool hosts daily volleyball and water polo games, and there's an on-site restaurant.
