Sundaze Samet - Hostel & Hangout Lounge — Hotel in Ko Samet

I don’t even know where to start 😍 First, this is for sure one of the nicest hostels I stayed in so far, from the dormitory to the hangout area to the amazing host and his precious little dog! Location: The location of the hostel is on one of the main streets close (3 min walk) to Nadan Pier, where the speedboats and ferries from the mainland arrive - making it very easily accessible. Furthermore, around the hostel are several smoothie stands, cute little cafés, bars, and restaurants (as well as two 7-eleven) where you can find everything you need, including some vegan options (f.e. at Banana Bar). The closest (and the main) beach is a 6 minutes walk, where you’ll find a variety of restaurants, a surf school and the amazing sea :) Atmosphere: The host named Golf and his little dog Bamboo make this place very unique, with a very welcoming and friendly vibe that makes you feel at home almost immediately. You can hang out with both of them and enjoy a nice time plus you will always get a recommendation on where to eat, which prices to expect, etc. Dormitory: The dormitory is amazing and offers some privacy since you can close the doors to your bed, making you feel almost alone in a room with up to 7/8 people (something like this number haha). In your little chamber, you have room for your stuff and also a light plus a plug for your charger. You also have lockers where you can leave your stuff (in general but also after check-out if your ferry leaves a bit later). Bathroom: You have four showers and four toilets which is more than enough plus to sinks; everything is very clean and spacious! Not sure if I forgot something but if you are planning on visiting Koh Samet this is the place where you should...

Absolutely incredible. Don't hesitate to book this place. Wonderful clean facilities and showers, the bed is comfortable and clean and the location is superb, right in the middle of the restaurants and cafes and only a short stroll to the beach. What makes the place incredible are the owners however. Genuinely kind and wonderful individuals. One of them drove me to the opposite end of the island as I didn't have a motorbike and even showed me all the sunset view spots and some other beaches. The other looked after me in the middle of the night when I wasn't feeling too well and reassured me in the morning. I never write reviews but felt like I had to talk about this place. Felt very safe and looked after as a female solo traveler....

Incredible space and community. It is very convenient to Da Nang pier and to any amentity you may want (restaurant, grocery, snacks, bars, coffee, boba, smoothies, tattoo, haircut, motorbike rental, beaches..). While it is a bar, I didn't see any bargoers during my 5 day stay. Rather, hostel guests and the owner Golf and local friends and neighbors hang out It's jovial with pleasant music playing, cigarettes to smoke, beers to drink, seats to sit, books to read, people to chat with. Golf is charismatic and kind and generous. And his dog Bamboo is the sweetest. 4 showers, 3 toilets, and 2 sinks. AC during the night is cold. 5 baht water fill up next door (please do not constantly buy bottles from 7/11). Looking forward to returning...