Ban's Avenue Guesthouse

Sairee Village, Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, Suratthani, Sairee Beach, 84360 Koh Tao, Thailand·View on map

Good103 reviews
7.3
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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Ban's Avenue Guesthouse is a 3-star guest house in Sairee Beach, Koh Tao, with air-conditioned rooms and Sairee Beach 200 m away. The accommodation includes a 25 m² Superior Double Room and individual beds in 10-bed and 15-bed mixed dormitories. The Superior room has a private bathroom, city view and seating area, while the dormitory options provide air conditioning.

Two restaurants, a bar and a terrace add on-site dining and outdoor space, and activities include snorkelling, diving and a cooking class. Free WiFi is available throughout the guesthouse, but there is no parking. Sairee is Koh Tao's main beach strip, known for dive schools, restaurants, beach bars and sunset views towards Koh Nang Yuan. Guest feedback values the main-street setting near the beach and dive schools, while also noting that music from nearby bars and clubs can disturb sleep. The room range suits couples seeking a private room as well as solo travellers choosing a bunk in a mixed dormitory.

Rooms

3 room types

Ban's Avenue Guesthouse offers a private Superior Double Room and individual beds in two mixed dormitory options, one configured for 10 people and the other for 15. The Superior room measures 25 m² and is the choice with a private bathroom, city view and seating area. It also has air conditioning, a desk, refrigerator, flat-screen TV and electric kettle; the bathroom has a shower. Its king-size bed accommodates up to two people.

The dormitory options provide a bunk bed for one person and air conditioning. The 15-bed option also has a safety deposit box, while the 10-bed option offers the bunk and air conditioning. These provide a choice between a furnished private room for two and a single bed in a larger mixed dormitory. Each dormitory bed is a separate accommodation option for one person.

Superior Double Room — Ban's Avenue Guesthouse

Superior Double Room

25 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
City viewSeating areaRefrigerator

At 25 m², the Superior Double Room is the property's private-room option, with a city view and a seating area. A desk, refrigerator and electric kettle distinguish its furnishings, while the shower bathroom is private. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete the room's equipment.

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Ban's Avenue Guesthouse

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
Air conditioning

This option provides one bunk bed in a 10-bed mixed dormitory, with air conditioning for the individual bed space. It is a one-person choice for a solo traveller opting for shared accommodation rather than a private room, and has a straightforward bunk-and-air-conditioning setup.

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Bed in 15-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Ban's Avenue Guesthouse

Bed in 15-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
Air conditioningSafety deposit box

Like the 10-bed option, this is a one-person bunk in a mixed dormitory with air conditioning, but it belongs to the larger 15-bed room and also has a safety deposit box. It suits a solo traveller choosing a bunk among more dormitory occupants.

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Facilities

19 facilities
2 restaurants
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Shuttle service
Snorkelling
Diving
Bar

Facilities at Ban's Avenue Guesthouse span dining, personal services, outdoor space and activities. Two restaurants, an on-site coffee house and a bar provide places to eat and drink. A minimarket is on site, and a barber/beauty shop adds a personal-care service. The terrace provides outdoor seating, while air conditioning is available and free WiFi covers all areas.

Snorkelling and diving are available activities, alongside a cooking class. A paid shuttle service is also offered. There is no parking at the guesthouse, so you will need to make other arrangements if arriving with a vehicle. The offering brings together several food and drink venues, facilities for personal care, a terrace and activities on land and in the water.

General

  • Terrace
  • Cooking class
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Shuttle service
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet services

The guesthouse is in Sairee Beach, Koh Tao's main west-coast strip, where the long white-sand beach is lined with dive schools, restaurants and beach bars. Sairee Beach is 200 m away, and guests describe the guesthouse as being on the main street near dining and dive centres. The coast faces west, with sunset views towards Koh Nang Yuan; nightlife is part of the local character, particularly around the busier southern end. Haad Sairee is 450 m away, while Ao Hat Sai Ri is 550 m from the guesthouse.

Ferries reach Koh Tao at Mae Haad on the west coast; the island has no airport, so visitors arrive by boat. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 1.8 km away. From Mae Haad, a pick-up truck taxi can take you to Sairee, or you can use the flat brick shore path linking Mae Haad and Sairee, a walk of about 15 minutes between the village centres. The guesthouse has no parking, and its shuttle service is paid. Island taxis are pick-up trucks, generally charged per vehicle.

Top of the rock is 1.2 km away and Coconut Viewpoint is 1.4 km away. Ao Hin Wong, 1.7 km away, is a quieter east-coast bay. Sairee has dive schools, with more than 25 dive sites around Koh Tao; snorkelling and diving are available activities at the guesthouse. Long-tail boats reach Koh Nang Yuan in 10–20 minutes from Sairee or Mae Haad. Sairee and the island's other west-coast bays are generally calmer from November to March.

  • Haad Sairee
    Long west-coast sand beach lined with dive schools and sunset-facing bars.
    450 m
  • Ao Hat Sai Ri
    Bay beside Sairee's busy beachfront and Koh Tao's island dive centres.
    550 m
  • Top of the rock
    Elevated lookout across the island's green ridge and surrounding sea.
    1.2 km
  • Coconut Viewpoint
    Hillside lookout over Koh Tao's bays, wooded slopes and open water.
    1.4 km
  • Mae Haad Beach
    Beach beside the island's ferry village, shops and everyday services.
    1.3 km
  • Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier
    Ferry terminal connecting Koh Tao with nearby Gulf islands and mainland.
    1.8 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want Sairee Beach nearby: it is 200 m from the guesthouse.
  • ✓you are travelling as a couple and want a private 25 m² room with a city view and private bathroom.
  • ✓you are travelling alone and are comfortable choosing a bunk in a 10-bed or 15-bed mixed dormitory.
  • ✓you want on-site dining, with two restaurants, a coffee house and a bar.
  • ✓you plan to snorkel or dive: both activities are available, as are a cooking class and paid shuttle service.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you are a light sleeper: guests report that music from nearby bars and clubs can disturb sleep.
  • ✕you need on-site parking: no parking is available at the guesthouse.
  • ✕you require breakfast included in your room rate: breakfast is not included.
  • ✕you depend on a strong WiFi connection: WiFi is free throughout, but its guest review score is low.

What guests say

103 verified reviews
7.3

Guests appreciate the main-street setting near the beach, restaurants and dive schools, and describe the staff as friendly and helpful. The recurring drawback is noise from nearby bars and clubs, which can carry into rooms; some guests also say rooms are cleaned only on request.

Staff8.6
Location8.0
Cleanliness7.7
Comfort7.7
Value for money7.6
Facilities7.6
Free WiFi2.5

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Ban's Avenue Guesthouse cost?

Rates at Ban's Avenue Guesthouse vary by season, room type and dates. For your stay, view the current rates through our booking partners.

How do I get to Ban's Avenue Guesthouse?

Ferries reach Koh Tao at Mae Haad, and Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 1.8 km from Ban's Avenue Guesthouse. From the pier, continue to Sairee by pick-up truck taxi or walk the flat shore path linking Mae Haad with Sairee, a 15-minute route between the villages. The guesthouse has no parking; its shuttle service is paid. Check-in is from 14:00 to 17:00.

What is near Ban's Avenue Guesthouse?

Sairee Beach is 200 m from Ban's Avenue Guesthouse, while Haad Sairee is 450 m away and Ao Hat Sai Ri is 550 m away. Mae Haad Beach is 1.3 km away, and Coconut Viewpoint is 1.4 km away. Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier is 1.8 km away; Nangyuan Island is 3 km away.

What room types does Ban's Avenue Guesthouse offer?

Ban's Avenue Guesthouse has a private Superior Double Room for up to two people, with a private bathroom and city view. Solo travellers can choose a bunk in a 10-bed or 15-bed mixed dormitory; the 15-bed option also has a safety deposit box.

Can you eat at Ban's Avenue Guesthouse?

Ban's Avenue Guesthouse has two restaurants, a coffee house on site and a bar. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and the guesthouse also has a terrace. Breakfast is not included in the room rate.

Is Ban's Avenue Guesthouse quiet at night?

Some guests report that loud music from nearby clubs and bars makes it difficult to sleep. Feedback also notes that outside noise can be heard in the rooms, so the lively Sairee setting may not suit light sleepers.

Is WiFi free at Ban's Avenue Guesthouse?

Ban's Avenue Guesthouse provides free WiFi in all areas. Guest feedback gives the WiFi category a low score, so its availability does not mean that the connection is highly rated.

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