25/83-84 Moo 2 Songserm Road, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand·View on map
AVA Boutique Guesthouse is a hostel in Mae Haad, Koh Tao, with Mae Haad Beach 250 m away and the ferry pier a short walk away. Accommodation ranges from air-conditioned double rooms to a balcony studio, a quadruple room and a Family Studio. Some rooms have a terrace or garden view; the 40 m² quadruple room includes two extra-large double beds and a dining area. Private bathrooms are available throughout the range, and four room types have air conditioning.
Shared facilities include a terrace, bar, lounge, concierge service and tour desk. Activities include cooking classes, local-culture tours or classes, snorkelling, diving and fishing. Free WiFi is available throughout, and free private parking is possible nearby. The hostel stands on Songserm Road, close to local shops, restaurants, beaches and ferry services. Couples and families can choose between double rooms and larger layouts, while the guesthouse’s staff are often praised for helping with luggage and room changes.
Accommodation ranges from the 20 m² Budget Double Room to the 40 m² Deluxe Quadruple Room, with a Deluxe Room, Studio with Balcony and Family Studio between them. Private bathrooms are available throughout the range. Four types have air conditioning; the Family Studio stands apart for its bunk-and-king bed arrangement and its bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The Deluxe Room adds a seating area, sofa and terrace, while the balcony studio has both a balcony and patio, with a garden view.
The quadruple room accommodates four and has two extra-large double beds, a dining area and an electric kettle. The Budget Double Room is on the ground floor and includes a clothes rack and drying rack. The Family Studio also accommodates four, combining bunk beds with a king-size bed. Several rooms have refrigerators and flat-screen TVs with streaming services.
At 30 m², the Deluxe Room is the largest double option, with a seating area and sofa beside its terrace. It also has a desk and refrigerator, plus a view; the flat-screen TV supports streaming services. The space gives this room a more generous shared sitting area than the other double rooms.
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This 25 m² studio combines a balcony and patio with a garden view, giving it a distinct outdoor character among the double rooms. Air conditioning and a terrace are included, alongside a seating area, desk and refrigerator. The flat-screen TV has streaming services.
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At 40 m², this is the largest room type and accommodates four people. It has two extra-large double beds, a terrace, seating area and dining area. An electric kettle and refrigerator add to the room’s equipment, and the flat-screen TV supports streaming services.
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The 20 m² Budget Double Room is a ground-floor choice with a king-size bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom. It also has a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a refrigerator. A clothes rack and drying rack are practical additions; unlike the other double rooms, it has no terrace or balcony.
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Family Studio accommodates up to four, with two bunk beds and a king-size bed. This is the only room type whose layout combines bunks with a double bed. It has a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, making its sleeping arrangement distinct from the other rooms.
See pricesFree WiFi is available throughout, and free private parking is possible at a nearby site without a reservation. A terrace with outdoor furniture and a shared lounge/TV area provide communal seating, while the bar offers another shared space. Concierge service, luggage storage, currency exchange and a tour desk are among the guest services; express and private check-in/check-out are available as well.
Activities include cooking classes, local-culture tours or classes, mini golf, snorkelling, diving and fishing. Massage services range from full-body sessions to treatments for the hands, head, feet, neck and back, with couples massage also available. Street parking is another parking option at the hostel.
Mae Haad is Koh Tao’s pier town on the west coast, with banks, pharmacies and everyday services around the harbour. AVA Boutique Guesthouse is on Songserm Road, 250 m from Mae Haad Beach. Moov Restaurant, Club & Art Garden and Nagomi Kohtao are each 50 m away, and nearby streets have shops and local restaurants. Mae Haad is the island’s main arrival point, while Sairee continues north along the coast.
Koh Tao has no airport, so visitors arrive by ferry. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 200 m from the hostel, making the final stretch a short walk from the terminal. Ferries connect the island with Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Chumphon. Tell the property your arrival time in advance, as check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00. Free private parking is possible at a nearby site, with no reservation required.
Jansom Bay Beach is 850 m away and Sairee Beach is 950 m away; Sai Nuan Beach is 1.2 km away. From November to March, the west and south coasts, including Mae Haad, are generally the calmer side; from April to October, the east coast tends to be calmer. Scuba diving and snorkelling are major island activities, with sites including Chumphon Pinnacle, White Rock and Japanese Gardens. Boat trips also connect Mae Haad with Koh Nang Yuan.
Guests often appreciate the short walk to the pier, shops and local restaurants, and some praise staff for helping with luggage and room changes. Feedback on upkeep is mixed: some found rooms tidy, while others reported insects, mould and irregular housekeeping; several also found the bathrooms small and dated.
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Koh Tao has no airport; ferries arrive at Mae Haad Pier, and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 200 m from AVA Boutique Guesthouse. You can cover the final stretch on foot. Free private parking is possible at a nearby site without a reservation. Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and you should tell the property your arrival time in advance.
Mae Haad Beach is 250 m away, and Haad Ao Mae is 150 m away. Rama V Shrine and Sunandra Kumariratana Shrine are each 150 m from AVA Boutique Guesthouse; Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 200 m away. Jansom Bay Beach is 850 m away and Sairee Beach is 950 m away. Moov Restaurant, Club & Art Garden and Nagomi Kohtao are each 50 m away.
AVA Boutique Guesthouse has a Family Studio for up to four people, with two bunk beds and one king-size bed. The 40 m² Deluxe Quadruple Room also accommodates four, with two extra-large double beds, a terrace and a dining area.
Activities include cooking classes, local-culture tours or classes, mini golf, snorkelling, diving and fishing. AVA Boutique Guesthouse also has a tour desk and concierge service, with luggage storage available for visitors arranging island outings.
Payment before arrival at AVA Boutique Guesthouse is required by bank transfer. The property will contact you after booking with the instructions for completing payment.
Check-in at AVA Boutique Guesthouse is available from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. You must tell the property your expected arrival time in advance and show photo identification and a credit card when you arrive.