238 Floor 3 Karon rd Karon, 83100 Karon Beach, Thailand·View on map
Fishtail Hostel Phuket is a hostel in Karon, Phuket, 100 m from Karon Beach, with a suite overlooking the sea. It offers dormitory beds for solo travellers alongside private king and twin rooms and a sea-view suite. Accommodation ranges from 10.5 m² to 14 m², with air conditioning, tiled floors and washing machines among the room features. Bathrooms are shared, and several room types have a television; the suite also includes satellite channels and a refrigerator.
Shared spaces include a kitchen and a lounge with a TV area, as well as lockers and private check-in and check-out. WiFi is free in public areas, and free private parking is available at a nearby location with a reservation. The hostel is for adults only, and upper floors are accessible by stairs. Shops, restaurants and Karon’s beachside markets are close by, while Kata Beach is 2.6 km away.
Fishtail Hostel Phuket has five room types, from single-occupancy bunk beds in mixed dormitories to private rooms for two. The two dormitory options each measure 13.5 m²; one specifies a sea view, and the rooms include a patio. For couples or pairs, choices include a 14 m² sea-view suite, a 13 m² Standard King Room and a 10.5 m² Standard Twin Room. The suite has an extra-large double bed, while the twin room has two single beds. The Standard King Room also has a view, though it is not identified as a sea view.
Air conditioning, washing machines, linen, tiled floors and sockets near the beds recur across the room facilities. Bathrooms are shared rather than ensuite. Flat-screen TVs are provided in the suite and standard rooms; the suite adds satellite channels and a refrigerator. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only, a point to consider when choosing between a dormitory bed and a private room.
At 13.5 m², this single-occupancy bunk-bed option is one of two mixed dormitory choices. It has air conditioning, tiled/marble flooring and a patio, with a safety deposit box and a socket beside the bed. Upper floors are reached by stairs, and bathroom facilities are shared.
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This 13.5 m² bunk-bed dormitory is the option with a sea view, distinguishing it from the other mixed dormitory. It accommodates one person and includes air conditioning, tiled flooring, linen and a patio. The upper floors are accessible by stairs, and bathroom facilities are shared.
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The 14 m² suite pairs an extra-large double bed with a sea view, making it the largest option and the only room named as a suite. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a refrigerator are included, alongside air conditioning. Its shared bathroom has a shower.
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At 13 m², the Standard King Room accommodates two people in an extra-large double bed. It has a view, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a refrigerator. Unlike the sea-view suite, this is a standard double room with a shared bathroom and shower.
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This is the smallest option at 10.5 m², with two single beds for up to two people. The Standard Twin Room has a view, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels; a refrigerator is also among its facilities. Its shared bathroom has a shower, and the upper floors are reached by stairs.
See pricesFishtail Hostel Phuket combines practical shared spaces with room essentials suited to a beach stay. The shared kitchen and lounge/TV area give you places to prepare food and spend time indoors, while lockers and a safety deposit box provide storage. Private check-in and check-out are available, and the property is for adults only with non-smoking rooms. Air conditioning and tiled floors are among the general and room facilities.
WiFi is free in public areas. Free private parking is available at a nearby location, with reservation required; street parking is also provided. Room facilities include shared bathrooms with showers, toilets, toilet paper, linen, washing machines and sockets near the beds. The tiled floors and air conditioning are joined by linen and sockets close to beds; upper floors are accessible by stairs only.
Fishtail Hostel Phuket is on Karon Road in Karon, with Karon Beach 100 m away. The road runs through a beach neighbourhood of shops, food venues and bus services; guest feedback also notes a bus stop directly outside. Karon Bazaar is 400 m away, while Karon Temple Market and Wat Suwan Khiri Khet are each 450 m away. The nearby beach and markets give the immediate surroundings a distinctly local character. The hostel is for adults only, so it does not accommodate family stays with children.
Phuket International Airport is 28.2 km away, and Phuket Bus Terminal is 11.9 km from the property. The drive from the airport to Karon generally takes about 60–75 minutes. A local bus stop sits directly outside, and the hostel is on Karon Road. Free private parking is available at a nearby location and requires a reservation. Kata Beach is 2.6 km away and Freedom Beach is 3.4 km away, beyond the immediate Karon stretch.
Karon Beach is the closest place for time by the sea, with surfing and scuba diving among the activities available in the surrounding area. Karon Night Market is 600 m away, and Phuket Big Buddha is 3.2 km from the hostel. Kata View Point, 5.8 km away, looks out across the southern beaches; Chalong Pier is 6.4 km away for access to boat trips. The markets and nearby pagoda offer a closer look at Karon, while Kata and the southern viewpoints are farther outings.
Guests praise the convenient setting near shops and restaurants, the bus stop outside, and the short walk to the sea. Reviews also commend the spotless rooms, fresh bedding and welcoming host, who shares local tips. Some guests note occasional noise from traffic or festivals.
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Fishtail Hostel Phuket is on Karon Road, with a local bus stop directly outside. Phuket Bus Terminal is 11.9 km away and Phuket International Airport is 28.2 km away; the drive from the airport to Karon generally takes about 60–75 minutes. Free private parking is available at a nearby location, but you need to reserve it.
Karon Beach is 100 m from Fishtail Hostel Phuket. Karon Bazaar is 400 m away, and Karon Temple Market and Wat Suwan Khiri Khet are both 450 m away. Karon Night Market is 600 m from the hostel. For a longer outing, Kata Beach is 2.6 km away, while Phuket Big Buddha is 3.2 km away.
Yes, Fishtail Hostel Phuket provides free WiFi in public areas, giving you internet access in the hostel's shared spaces.
Fishtail Hostel Phuket has mixed dormitory beds for one person, a Standard King Room and a Standard Twin Room for two, and a sea-view suite for two. The room options include both bunk beds and private-room layouts, with the suite offering an extra-large double bed.
No, rooms at Fishtail Hostel Phuket have shared bathroom facilities rather than private ensuite bathrooms. The suite and standard double and twin rooms have shared bathrooms with showers; the hostel’s room facilities also include toilets, toilet paper and linen.
Yes, Fishtail Hostel Phuket has a shared kitchen for communal food preparation; the kitchen is a shared space rather than a private facility within each room.
Fishtail Hostel Phuket is for adults only, so it is not an accommodation option for stays with children. Its room choices include single-occupancy mixed dormitory beds as well as private rooms for two adults.