Mae Haad Beach, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand·View on map
The Funky Turtle is a hostel in Mae Haad, Koh Tao, 100 m from Mae Haad Beach, with air-conditioned mixed and female dormitories. The adults-only property has a sun terrace, bar, shared lounge and outdoor seating, along with free WiFi and free public parking.
Accommodation consists of individual bunk places in six- and eight-bed dormitories. Rooms range from 12 to 23 m² and have air conditioning, a fan and a socket beside the bed. Most dorms use shared bathrooms with a shower and bidet; one six-bed mixed dormitory has a private bathroom.
You can spend time in the games room or indoor play area, join a local culture class, or visit the tour desk. The hostel also has lockers, luggage storage and private check-in and check-out. Activities include walking tours, movie nights, pub crawls, snorkelling, diving and hiking. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 150 m away, and the Mae Haad shoreline connects with Sairee on foot.
Accommodation comprises individual bunk places in mixed dormitories for six or eight people, plus a six-bed female dormitory. The five options range from 12 to 23 m², and each has a single-person occupancy. Air conditioning, a fan and a socket beside the bed are common throughout. Four room types use shared bathrooms with showers and bidets; one six-bed mixed dormitory has a private bathroom.
The two eight-bed mixed dorms measure 16 m² and 23 m². Among the six-bed mixed options, the 13 m² room has a view and a private bathroom, while the 16 m² room has a view with shared bathroom facilities. The 12 m² female dorm is the smallest option. Every option has a bunk bed reserved as an individual place.
At 16 m², this eight-bed mixed dormitory is the smaller of the two same-named options. It has air conditioning, a fan and a socket beside the bunk, while the bathroom is shared and includes a shower and bidet. The booking is for one bunk place.
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This 23 m² eight-bed mixed dormitory is larger than the other room with the same name, which measures 16 m². The individual bunk place has air conditioning, a fan and a socket beside the bed; bathroom facilities are shared and include a shower and bidet.
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At 13 m², this six-bed mixed dormitory is the smaller of the two six-bed mixed options. It has a view and a private bathroom with a shower and bidet, unlike the larger six-bed dormitory. The room also has air conditioning, a fan and a socket beside the bunk.
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This 16 m² six-bed mixed dormitory is larger than the 13 m² option and has a view. Its bathroom is shared and fitted with a shower and bidet, while the smaller six-bed mixed room has a private bathroom. Air conditioning, a fan and a bedside socket are also provided.
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The 12 m² female dormitory is the smallest room option and is separate from the mixed dorms. It has six beds, with an individual bunk place for one person, plus air conditioning, a fan and a socket near the bed. Bathroom facilities are shared and include a shower and bidet.
See pricesThe common areas include a sun terrace, terrace, picnic area and outdoor furniture, alongside a shared lounge and a bar. WiFi is available throughout free of charge, and free public parking is possible on site. Private check-in and check-out, luggage storage, lockers and a tour desk are available. The tour desk also handles public transport tickets.
Indoor leisure facilities include a games room, an indoor play area and board games and puzzles. Activities include walking tours, local culture classes, movie nights, pub crawls, happy hour and evening entertainment with entertainment staff. Snorkelling, diving and hiking are also available. Dormitory amenities include air conditioning, fans, shared bathrooms, showers, bidets, towels and sockets beside the beds.
The Funky Turtle is in Mae Haad, the west-coast pier town on Koh Tao. Mae Haad Beach is 100 m away, and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 150 m from the hostel, making the walk from the ferry short. Mae Haad serves as the island’s service centre, with banks, pharmacies and the government hospital. Cafés and food spots are close by; Annie S Goodies is 50 m away. Sairee, Koh Tao’s main beach strip, lies north of Mae Haad, and the villages connect by a flat brick path along the shore in about 15 minutes on foot.
Koh Tao has no airport, so the final leg is by ferry to Mae Haad. Sailings connect from Koh Samui in roughly 1.5–2 hours, Koh Phangan in 45–90 minutes and Chumphon in about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Samui International Airport is 63.5 km away and Chumphon Airport is 85.5 km away. Once ashore, pick-up truck taxis operate across the island; they suit longer trips, while Mae Haad and Sairee are connected by a flat shore path. The hostel has free public parking on site. Rough seas can disrupt sailings, particularly from November to January.
Sairee Beach is 700 m away, while Jansom Bay Beach is 1000 m from the hostel. Rama V Shrine is 350 m away, and Sairee Viewpoint is 1.6 km away. Diving and snorkelling are major activities on Koh Tao, with more than 25 dive sites around the island. Long-tail boats run to Koh Nang Yuan, where three small islets are joined by sandbars. Mae Haad and the other west-coast beaches are generally on the calmer side from November to March, although ferry crossings can be affected by rough seas during the wetter months.
Guests rate the staff and setting particularly highly, with free WiFi also scoring well. Value for money is another stronger point, while facilities and comfort receive slightly lower marks than the leading categories.
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The Funky Turtle is in Mae Haad, a short walk from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier at 150 m. Ferries arrive at Mae Haad on Koh Tao’s west coast, so you can walk the final stretch to the hostel; island pick-up truck taxis are another option. Free public parking is possible on site. Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00, with private check-in and check-out.
The Funky Turtle is 100 m from Mae Haad Beach and 150 m from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier. Welcome to Koh Tao Turtle Monument is 300 m away, and Rama V Shrine is 350 m away. Sairee Beach is 700 m from the hostel; Jansom Bay Beach is 1000 m away. The shore path links Mae Haad and Sairee in about 15 minutes on foot.
The Funky Turtle’s dormitory rooms all have air conditioning, alongside a fan and a socket near the bunk. Options include mixed six- and eight-bed rooms and a six-bed female dormitory. Room sizes range from 12 to 23 m².
The Funky Turtle has a tour desk, and activities include local culture classes, walking tours, movie nights and pub crawls. Snorkelling, diving and hiking are also available. Evening entertainment, happy hour and board games are among the other leisure options.
The Funky Turtle has free public parking on site, and no reservation is needed. The hostel is also only 150 m from Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier, so arrivals by ferry can cover the final stretch on foot.
The Funky Turtle is an adults-only hostel, so it is not set up for stays with children. Its accommodation is in mixed dormitories for six or eight people and a separate six-bed female dormitory, with each room option booked as an individual bunk place.