Mae Haad, Koh Tao, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand·View on map
WaterMellow Hostel is a hostel in Mae Haad, Koh Tao, with a sea-facing common area close to the ferry pier. Mae Haad Beach and the island’s main arrival point are a short walk away, while the shared lounge looks out across the water and towards the sunset.
Accommodation centres on a 30 m², four-bed mixed dormitory for up to four people. It has air conditioning, a sea view, a balcony and terrace, plus a shared bathroom. In-room features include a coffee machine, desk, seating area and sofa. The hostel also has a restaurant, an outdoor dining area and evening entertainment, with snorkelling, diving and fishing among the activities. WiFi is free throughout, and free public parking is available nearby. Pets are accepted on request, with charges possibly applying. This setup suits travellers comfortable with shared accommodation who want beach access, ferry services and island activities close by.
The accommodation at WaterMellow Hostel centres on a four-bed mixed dormitory, with space for up to four people in a 30 m² room. Four bunk beds define the shared layout, and the bathroom is shared and has a shower. A balcony, terrace and sea view distinguish the room, giving it outdoor space as well as an outlook over the water.
Inside, the dormitory has air conditioning and a fan, together with a seating area, sofa, desk and coffee machine. A tea and coffee maker, electric kettle, linen, safety deposit box and socket near the bed are also among its features. The arrangement is for travellers sharing a room rather than seeking private accommodation; the sea-facing outlook and two outdoor areas set this dormitory apart.
This 30 m² mixed dorm sleeps up to four in four bunk beds, with a sea view and both a balcony and terrace. Air conditioning, a seating area, sofa and coffee machine distinguish the room, while the bathroom is shared and includes a shower.
See pricesWaterMellow Hostel combines a beachfront setting with shared spaces for time indoors and outside. A terrace, balcony and outdoor furniture accompany the outdoor dining area, while the shared lounge has a TV area. Movie nights, evening entertainment and happy hour add to the shared activities, alongside board games and puzzles. Snorkelling, diving and fishing are also available.
The dining facilities include a restaurant and tea and coffee maker; the dormitory has a coffee machine and electric kettle. WiFi is free in all areas. Free public parking is available nearby, without reservation. Air conditioning and a fan are among the comfort features, and non-smoking rooms are available. Pets are accepted on request, with charges possibly applying. The dormitory bathroom is shared and has a shower and free toiletries.
Mae Haad is Koh Tao’s ferry-pier village on the west coast, with the island’s government hospital, banks and pharmacies among its main services. WaterMellow Hostel is a short walk from Mae Haad Beach (100 m) and Haad Ao Mae (150 m). Rama V Shrine and Sunandra Kumariratana Shrine are each 250 m away, and the Welcome to Koh Tao Turtle Monument is 300 m from the hostel. Restaurants and shops cluster around the pier, and Mae Haad is a practical starting point for boat arrivals and island services.
There is no airport on Koh Tao, so visitors arrive by boat at Mae Haad pier. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 100 m from the hostel, making the final stretch a short walk. Ferry crossings connect Koh Tao with Koh Samui in about 1.5–2 hours, Koh Phangan in 45–90 minutes, and Chumphon in about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Free public parking is available nearby without reservation. Pick-up truck taxis travel between Mae Haad and the island’s beaches and villages; roads descending to several east-coast bays are steep.
Sairee Beach is 800 m away, Jansom Bay Beach is 900 m away and Sai Nuan Beach is 1.3 km from the hostel. Sairee is known for its sandy shoreline, dive schools and sunset views towards Koh Nang Yuan; Sairee Viewpoint is 1.7 km away. Diving and snorkelling are major island activities, with dive sites around Koh Tao. Ferries can be cancelled in rough seas, particularly from November to January. The west and south coasts, including Mae Haad, are usually calmer from November to March. Mae Haad and Sairee are linked by a flat shore path that takes about 15 minutes on foot.
Guests appreciate being close to the ferry pier, restaurants and shops, as well as the sea and sunset views from the common area. The team is often described as friendly and helpful. Some guests report dirty showers, weak water pressure and drainage problems.
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WaterMellow Hostel is 100 m from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier at Mae Haad, so the final stretch can be covered on foot. Ferries arrive at Mae Haad, and free public parking is available nearby without reservation. Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00, and you need to tell the property your expected arrival time in advance.
Mae Haad Beach is 100 m from WaterMellow Hostel, and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is also 100 m away. Rama V Shrine and Sunandra Kumariratana Shrine are each 250 m away. Sairee Beach is 800 m from the hostel, while Jansom Bay Beach is 900 m away. Sairee has dive schools and sunset views across the water.
WaterMellow Hostel has a four-bed mixed dormitory for up to four people. The 30 m² room has four bunk beds, air conditioning, a sea view, balcony and terrace. Its bathroom is shared and includes a shower.
WaterMellow Hostel accepts pets on request, and charges may apply. The accommodation is a four-bed mixed dormitory with a shared bathroom, so the room arrangement is shared rather than private.
WaterMellow Hostel has a restaurant and an outdoor dining area, along with a tea and coffee maker. The dormitory also has a coffee machine and electric kettle, and the property has a terrace and shared lounge.
WaterMellow Hostel has free public parking at a nearby location, and no reservation is needed. The parking is public rather than private on site. Mae Haad Beach and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier are each 100 m away.