The Lounge

Koh Samui's newest and coolest backpackers hostel and your perfect base for the monthly Full Moon Parties on Koh Phangan. We are located close to Bang Rak beach in the chilled and relaxed Bophut part of the island with its white sands, coconut tree lined beaches and clear waters. A perfect place to chill out after a nights partying in nearby Chaweng and we are also located walking distance to the piers that transfer you to and from the nearby island of Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party (speedboats leave every hour during party time) and Koh Tao a well. Also within walking distance is the popular Big Buddha Monument and the popular Diving Schools.

Our name the 'The Lounge' is because of the fact that each of our bedrooms/dormitories uniquely has their very own interconnecting lounge where you can chill out and relax during your stay. The hostel also offers:

Free breakfast served to your bedroom/dorms Lounge
Free WIFI
All bedrooms/dormitories are air conditioned
All bedrooms/dormitories have balcony
Each bedroom/dormitory is en suite
Each bedroom/dormitory lounge with full seating area, cooking facilities and cable television
Spacious rooms
Free bed linen
Each bunk bed has its own privacy curtain, extra wide mattress, security locker, reading light and power socket
Moped hire
Friendly staff
Airport/Ferry transfers arranged

Directions

By Plane
If you're arriving by plane, you will see the 'Limousine' (mini bus) service desk located right next to the baggage claim area in terminal 1. Ask at the desk to be dropped off at Bang Rak 7 Eleven next to Krungthai Bank and opposite the entrance to Bang Rak Beach and she will take 70 Baht per person off of you, and direct you to the Mini Bus. The journey time is approximately 10 minutes. From the 7 Eleven we are just a 3 minute walk. You will need to walk up the hill called 'Ghost Road' (signposted for the Tennis Club) next to the 7 Eleven and at 'Robs Bar' take your first right onto Soi Sumkorkawe followed by your first left signposted 'Boonma Rd'. The Hostel is 50 yards down this road on the right hand side it is the yellow and grey building just before the Tennis Club. Alternatively, a yellow and red metered taxi will take you in relative comfort for approximately 350 Baht.

By Boat From Koh Tao / Koh Phangan
The passenger boat from Koh Tao or Koh Phangan will arrive at the Bang Rak Pier. Walk to the end of the pier where there will be many local forms of transport waiting to transfer arriving tourists. We advise that you take the shared 'Song Tail' (a red coloured half bus half taxi type vehicle, the size of a pick up truck) that is heading towards Bophut and asked to be dropped at the Bang Rak 7 Eleven next to Krungthai Bank opposite the entrance to Bang Rak Beach - you should be charged no more than 50 Baht per person. The journey time is approximately 5 minutes. From the 7 Eleven we are just a 3 minute walk. You will need to walk up the hill called 'Ghost Road' (signposted for Tennis Club) next to the 7 Eleven and at 'Robs Bar' take your first right onto Soi Sumkorkawe followed by your first left signposted 'Boonma Rd'. The Hostel is 50 yards down this road it is the yellow and grey building on the right hand side just before the Tennis Club. Alternatively, a yellow and red metered taxi will take you in relative comfort for approximately 150 Baht.

By Boat from Surat Thani (Donsak)
The passenger ferry from Surat Thani (Don Sak) on the the mainland will arrive at the Nathon Pier. Walk to the end of the pier where there will be many local forms of transport waiting to transfer arriving tourists. We advise that you take the shared 'Song Tail' (a red coloured half bus half taxi type vehicle, the size of a pick up truck) that is heading towards Bophut and asked to be dropped at the Bang Rak 7 Eleven next to Krungthai Bank opposite the entrance to Bang Rak Beach - you should be charged no more than 100 Baht per person. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes. From the 7 Eleven we are just a 3 minute walk. You will need to walk up the hill called 'Ghost Road' (signposted for Tennis Club) next to the 7 Eleven and at 'Robs Bar' take your first right onto Soi Sumkorkawe followed by your first left signposted 'Boonma Rd'. The Hostel is 50 yards down this road we are the yellow and grey building on the right hand side just before the Tennis Club. Alternatively, a yellow and red metered taxi will take you in relative comfort for approximately 500 Baht.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, Bike Parking, Free Carpark, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning