25/46 ,Moo. 2 Mea Haad ,Koh Tao ,Koh Phangan,Surat Thani, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand·View on map
White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel is a hostel in Mae Haad, Koh Tao, 300 m from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier. Its White Jail-inspired decor, on-site bar and easy access to ferry-town cafés give it a lively, social character. The hostel offers private rooms as well as mixed dormitory accommodation, with choices for solo travellers, pairs and small groups.
Room options include a triple room, double and twin rooms, and bunk beds in dormitories. Air conditioning and a balcony feature across the room range, while selected rooms add a terrace, a mountain or garden view, or a seating and dining area. Private bathrooms are available in private-room options; the Economy Twin Room has a shared bathroom. Free WiFi and free private parking are available, and the property also has a shared lounge, cash machine and gift shop. Around Mae Haad, mini-markets, restaurants and shopping are close by. Snorkelling, diving, hiking and rock climbing are among the activities around Koh Tao. Guests praise the friendly staff and generally clean rooms, while some report disruptive bar noise and limited soundproofing.
The room range includes private accommodation for one to three people alongside mixed dormitory beds. Options include a triple room, several double and twin layouts, and bunk beds. Room sizes among the first available choices run from 15 to 30 m², with the smaller Economy Twin Room and the larger King Room with Mountain View offering notably different amounts of space. The dormitory options provide a bed in shared accommodation.
Air conditioning and a balcony feature across the rooms. Selected options also have a terrace, and some offer a mountain, garden or quiet-street view. Seating areas appear in several room types, with dining areas and tea and coffee-making facilities in some. Private bathrooms are provided with the private-room options, while the Economy Twin Room has a shared bathroom. The range suits travellers looking for either a private room or a dormitory stay in Mae Haad.
At 28 m², this triple room accommodates up to three people and combines a private bathroom with a terrace and balcony. Air conditioning, a seating area and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided, with a refrigerator and fan among the other room features.
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This 28 m² private room pairs a balcony with a terrace and has a seating area as well as a separate dining area. Its bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. Air conditioning, a refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities round out the room's practical features.
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This dormitory bed is in a 17 m² room with air conditioning, a balcony and an outdoor dining area. A seating area and dining space provide places to sit beyond the sleeping area. The room is accessible by stairs on its upper floors.
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At 28 m², this private room has two single beds and a private bathroom. A terrace and balcony provide outdoor space, while the seating area offers a place to relax indoors. The room also has air conditioning and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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The 30 m² King Room with Mountain View is distinguished by its mountain-facing terrace. It also has a balcony, a private bathroom with a shower, and a sofa within the seating area. Air conditioning and tea and coffee-making facilities are provided.
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This 26 m² private room is named for its garden view and has both a balcony and a terrace. The private bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer, and the room also has a seating area and dining area. Air conditioning is provided.
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The 15 m² Economy Twin Room is the most compact private room option and has two single beds. It offers a mountain view from its terrace, plus a balcony and seating area. The bathroom is shared, unlike the private bathrooms provided with the private-room alternatives.
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This 20 m² private room has a balcony overlooking a quiet street and a private bathroom with a shower. It also includes a seating area, refrigerator and electric kettle. Unlike the terrace-equipped room options, its room features centre on the balcony and indoor seating.
See pricesFacilities combine practical services with spaces for spending time outdoors. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available on site without reservation; valet parking is also offered. The terrace, balcony and outdoor dining area provide places to sit outside, while air conditioning and fans are available among the general facilities.
For days on Koh Tao, the hostel offers access to snorkelling, diving, hiking and fishing, with pub crawls also among the activities. A minimarket on site, lockers, laundry and daily housekeeping cover everyday needs. The coffee house on site and kids' meals provide food and drink options. Indoor seating and a dining area complement the outdoor spaces, and Internet services are available. Room facilities include linen, a shower, toilet and a socket near the bed.
Mae Haad is Koh Tao’s west-coast pier town, with ferry services, shops, cafés and everyday island services close together. White Jail is 300 m from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier and 250 m from Haad Ao Mae; Mae Haad Beach is 350 m away. Streets around the pier form the island’s main arrival point, with restaurants and mini-markets easy to find nearby. Baby Rasta Carbar is next to the hostel, adding to the lively feel of this part of Mae Haad.
Koh Tao has no airport, so visitors arrive by boat at Mae Haad. Ferries connect the island with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Chumphon and Surat Thani, although rough seas can disrupt crossings, particularly from November to January. From the pier, the hostel is a short walk away; pick-up truck taxis are another option if you have luggage. Mae Haad and Sairee are linked by a flat brick path along the shore, which takes about 15 minutes to walk. Scooters are also available around the island, but roads leading to some east-coast bays are steep.
For a nearby swim, Jansom bay is 850 m away, while Haad Sairee is 1.7 km from the hostel. Diving schools around the island run trips to sites such as the Sunken Ship, 3.2 km away, and snorkelling is another popular activity. Koh Nang Yuan, 4.5 km away, is reached by boat and is known for its connected islets and sandbars. The beaches and coves around Koh Tao offer different settings for swimming, diving and boat outings.
Guests appreciate the central setting near the pier, friendly and helpful staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Some report that noise from the bar carries into the rooms at night, with limited soundproofing affecting sleep. Staff receive the strongest category score, while free WiFi scores lower.
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White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel is in Mae Haad, about a three-minute walk from Mae Haad Pier; Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 300 m away. You can walk the last stretch or take a pick-up truck taxi from the pier with luggage. Free private parking is available on site without reservation. Ferries are the way to reach Koh Tao, as the island has no airport.
White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel is in Mae Haad, with Haad Ao Mae 250 m away and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier 300 m away. Rama V Shrine and Sunandra Kumariratana Shrine are each 200 m away. Jansom bay is 850 m away, and Haad Sairee is 1.7 km from the hostel. Nangyuan Island is 4.5 km away by the mapped distance.
White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel has private options including a triple room, king rooms and twin rooms, as well as beds in mixed dormitories. Room features vary: some have a terrace, mountain or garden view, and a seating or dining area.
No. Private-room options at White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel include private bathrooms, while the Economy Twin Room has a shared bathroom. The property also offers beds in mixed dormitories, alongside private rooms with balconies and air conditioning.
White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel has free private parking on site, and you do not need to reserve a space. Valet parking is also available. The parking is useful for travellers bringing a vehicle to Mae Haad.
Some guests at White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel report loud bar noise at night and poor soundproofing that affected their sleep. The hostel has an on-site bar, and Baby Rasta Carbar is next door, so the setting can be lively in the evening.