Hostels in Phuket Province, Thailand

They have a bad habit of turning off their water. I was just now having a shower, shaving my head, and the water in the shower stopped. I had to walk downstairs to the reception with nothing but a towel and soapy head to ask them to turn on the water. they did so. however... When I exited the shower to brush my teeth, the water had stopped again! I waited at the reception but it seems they were hiding from me. I called The hotel number and they came downstairs. I questioned why they keep turning the water off. they just apologized and turned it back on. I don't shower profusely long. why does this hotel have a problem turning on their water? I think I know the answer... Because they have a leaky tap! I think that instead of repairing the tap, they'd rather just turn off the water...

Even if it ended with a nice gesture, the receptionist handing me a keychain gift (not sure if they do that with all guests), with a written request to leave 10/10 review, sadly I couldn't ignore the shortcomings of this hostel that seemed like just a downgraded version of Marco Polo Poshtel (not sure which one came first, but from breakfast to ”funny” wall messages, there was a similar ”creative” signature). While I was initially attracted by reviews mentioning hostel's cleanliness, I couldn't say I shared the same opinion. Certain public areas were quite messy. The staircase to the first floor (where shoes are forbidden) didnt seem to be cleaned for some time. In the showers (which had a good water pressure), there was mold. None of the three handsoap dispensers in the only bathroom had soap in them. It just felt the staff doesnt have time or organizational skills to maintain everything in working order. But I was mostly surprised by finding a not clean (i dont want to call it ”used”) bed cover in my bed. It had some fresh stains, hair and crumbles (well, not just on bed cover), and seemed just to be folded after the guest before me (even the folding seemed messed up, so i really thought maybe the bed was forgotten). When I asked the housekeeping to change it, they initially approved. The younger housekeeper started changing everything, sheet included (which i believe is a good way to do it, when it is not certain if the bed was completely changed), but when the older one returned, she made her put the sheet back (the sheet that was thrown on the floor in the meantime), laughing all along. No, that wasnt really funny. Then instead of letting the young housekeeper put on the new bed cover she brought along, i noticed that the older one brought something that seemed to be the same old bed cover that i complained about (the duvet was already inside). When i asked if that is a new thing, she was convincing me it was. Already at that moment, i felt ridiculed. But i said, ”okay, if you say so.” After all was done, i came back to my bed, unfolded the bed cover and confirmed my doubt - all this performance of changing the bed, without them changing anything! The only difference was that the bedsheet was also on the floor in the meantime. This got me really frustrated, mostly because they lied to my face (what for?), and mostly because they invested energy in ”changing” everything while actually just stripping everything off and returning it (why? It takes the same amount of energy to do it for real). Feeling like an *****, i asked what seemed to be the problem? Dont they have clean bedding, or what? But they had. I asked them to give it to me then, and i would happily prepare the bed myself. Which they accepted. Lol. I dont know, with that poor breakfast, the visual mess, unpleasant ”toilet” scent at hostel entrance, and generally low level of cleanliness (you can see how yellow the pillow is once you remove the pillow case yourself), it felt that other reviews mentioning spotless hygiene were misleading. Or were my standards too high? In any case, i stayed in a dozen of Phuket hostels during my month here, but none of them tried to insult my intelligence. There are better places, and no, Dorm Hostel sadly doesnt deserve 10/10, to quote the request they tell everyone at check-out. I also tried to leave them space for hostel improvement, so instead of lowest marks, i left average ones, even if the experience was truly below average. P.S. When a guest asks whether a ferry with a pick-up operates everywhere in Phuket, a genuinely helpful answer would be ”yes”. And not ”no, it's only our hostel's pickup”. I understand everyone just tries to earn money, but it shouldn't be done by misleading guests who just trustfully ask for information.

This hostel is located next to a local bus stop to various beaches. There is a convenience store in front. The room is not very spacious and is rather damp due to lack of light and ventilation. The bathroom is not very good. There is a kitchen, refillable drinking water, and no parking. I couldn't sleep because I could hear people walking in and out of the room all the time.

Everything was absolutely amazing, except for the location being 1km from the town center. Facilities: Very Moroccan, with a beautiful pool and spacious rooms. They even have a washing machine and microwave. Service: The young man who helped us was incredibly nice! He helped with our luggage and even brought an umbrella to pick us up when it rained. So warm and welcoming ❤️. I'm also really impressed with how well their taro plants are growing!

The hostel was very clean and conveniently located near the Karon roundabout. It's just a three-minute walk to the beach, and there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and the front desk even offered luggage storage.

I really appreciate the cleanliness, the comfort, the peaceful surroundings, and the most important we can cook out own food. So me. And my wife was so happy with our stay here in the Guest house 2. And this place is not hard to find because it's not far from the main road. And next time if I will visit Phuket again I planned to stay here again. I can give 5 ⭐

Outstanding service deserves a shoutout! Our flight was delayed and we arrived past midnight, but the gentleman at reception was waiting for us and checked us in swiftly. The next day, after checkout, he kindly stored our luggage free of charge for the whole day. The room had all the essentials: a safe, fridge, and a small balcony. The shower pressure was fantastic—strong enough to rinse off sandy gear. The air conditioning worked perfectly. While the decor isn't modern, everything was well-maintained and spotlessly clean. If you want a reliable, hassle-free ”home base” to focus on your holiday, this is it.

Very spacious room and my favorite part is that they give complimentary water, coke and fanta and gets refilled every day. Love also that the TV is a smart tv so was able to watch Netflix. And the airport bus to Phuket Town passes by in front of the hotel.

The hotel’s location is excellent, offering easy access to nearby attractions and amenities. While the stay was generally pleasant, improvements in service and cleanliness would make the experience even better.

Location: just a 10-minute walk from the airport — perfect if you’ve just arrived tired or have an early flight. Wonderful staff — Zin, Jakon, Lyon, Nop 🫶🏻 thank you for your hospitality! It was my first time staying in a hostel, and to my surprise, I really enjoyed it. Clean, comfortable, and the pool is lovely and well-maintained. By the way if you ride a bike so it’s about 20 minutes away from beautiful beaches (banana beach and naithan beach ) 🌊🏖️☀️🏝️🌊