Guest Houses in Ko Kood

a great little hotel with an incredibly kind Hostess

Great homestay. Beautiful beach nearby. Staff was really nice and helpful.

I had a great stay, great staff, great breakfast with real coffee. Highly recommended!

That was our second stay there, it was awesome! Clean, big rooms, comfortable bed, espresso machine, helpful staff….

Very friendly staff, we were a couple with our 3 years old daughter and we felt at home or at a relative's. Quiet and nice garden, rooms are out of this world for this price. Big, convenient, brand new A/C. Everything is 2 min away with a motorbike (which you can rent there) Nice breakfast, with friendly cats hanging around...

I loved it, I didn't think I will cos of the location but the bungalow and the view were super nice!. I totally recommend. You will need a scooter to get around though.

Excellent bed. Nice environment.

We originally booked just two nights because we were a bit unsure – mainly due to the limited number of reviews and the fact that it’s called a “hostel.” But we ended up extending our stay by another four nights and had a wonderful time! The few reviews are simply because the place only opened last year. The term “hostel” is actually a bit misleading – there are just three private single rooms (with shared bathrooms), so it’s much quieter and more private than you might expect. The host also plans to build a shared dorm on the other side of the building in the future. One of the best things is the price – it’s very affordable compared to most other places on Koh Kood. Despite the low cost, everything was always clean, especially the bathroom. The host was super friendly and always responded quickly to messages. There’s a fridge and a small kitchenette with dishes downstairs in the shared area. Each room has a shelf for your stuff and a fan, and the doors are fitted with extra insect screens. (If you’re sensitive to bugs, you might want to bring a mosquito net – there’s room to hang one over the bed.) We had one of the two rooms upstairs and loved the terrace – it was perfect for hanging our hammock and gym rings, and we had plenty of space to dry clothes. Every evening, a few tokay geckos would show up, which – as you might know – are considered good luck in Thailand! The location is also great – relatively quiet, with a few restaurants, small shops, a laundry, and a pharmacy all nearby. Ao Taphao Beach is just 1.5 km away, and the whole island is easy to explore by scooter, which you can rent directly from the host at a fair price. In short: this is a budget-friendly place that delivers exactly what it promises. If you’re looking for more luxury, you’ll probably need to spend a bit more. But for what it is, we thought it was great – and we really don’t understand the negative reviews!

Silent spot in the jungle. Matteo is very attentive, helpful and friendly host. Very rich breakfast. Beach and fisherman's village in 2 minutes by motorbike. Motorbikes are directly available with the house.

After not being thrilled with our hotel, my partner and I were looking for a new place to stay as quickly as we could- on Christmas Day on Koh Kood :/ Not a lot of space on the island at that time, and we feared we'd be out of luck. I booked us a vacant spot at I-Lay House at a steep discount, sight-unseen, and hoped for the best. The lovely owner of the establishment came to pick us up personally and even organized a truck pick-up for us when she saw our luggage. As luck would have it, we were given the most recently made room, and it was incredible. The room (and bathroom/shower) was spotless and beautifully decorated, 20 paces from the shore. The beach was clean, with plenty of chairs and shade to share with the few other people around. Wouldn't have minded it being more busy even, as the other guests were by-and-large very friendly and fun to talk to. Staff, particularly the owner, were welcoming and eager to help with anything you needed. Food was delicious and presented beautifully, with the free breakfasts being a highlight. Romantic sunsets with stunning nature surroundings. Despite thinking we'd like to see what else the island had to offer, we were too enchanted by the food, views, and vibe of the area to stray farther than the beach chairs. It's no exaggeration to say that this place saved our vacation, and we'd be so happy to be able to return someday.