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MAI Place by Aforetime

Property class: 2

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A beach with a sunset, calm water, and boats.
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A two-story building with a wooden facade, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and a small outdoor seating area with a bench and table.
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A room with a large window, a wooden table, and a view of a residential area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$38
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Explore the area

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35 Moo3, 1, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84140
  • Place, Taling Ngam Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nathon Pier
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Lamai Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Samui Intl. Airport (USM)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory C

A bunk bed room with white bedding and curtains, wooden furniture, and a small basket on the lower bunk.

Mixed Dormitory C

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bed with white linens, a wooden wardrobe, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Female Dormitory A

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Male Dormitory B

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a floral painting on the wall, and a window with a patterned curtain.

Standard Double Room DD

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite F1

A balcony with a view of a traditional tiled roof, lush greenery, and palm trees.

Standard Suite F1

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a large window, a metal rack with a towel, and a tiled floor.

Standard Suite F2

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Studio E1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a wardrobe, and a door.

Standard Studio E2

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Studio F3

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory D

A single bed with a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a white pillow on the bed.

Mixed Dormitory D

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A room with a bed, a wooden door, and a view of a balcony.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio Room E2

A bed with a brown bedspread, a wooden headboard, and colorful pillows.

Standard Studio Room E2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite F1

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Koh Samui

At MAI Place by Aforetime you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Taling Ngam Beach and 3.2 km (2 mi) from TopCats Fishing Resort. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Aforetime Chill, serves Thai cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Koh Samui hostel include Nathon Pier and Lamai Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Taling Ngam Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nathon Pier - 19 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Lamai Beach - 23 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Bo Phut Beach - 38 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Chaweng Beach - 41 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Samui Intl. Airport (USM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jahn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zest - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ko Jack Cafe And Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪บ้านสวนลุงไข่ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Azure Bar | Grill - ‬14 min drive

About this property

MAI Place by Aforetime

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. MAI Place by Aforetime also features spa services, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. A complete renovation of MAI Place by Aforetime was completed in December 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Koh Samui hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1953
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
MAI Place by Aforetime offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead and bidets. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include Thai massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: THB 100 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Aforetime Chill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1953
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 400.0 per day.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately THB 100 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 400.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Aforetime House at Samui
Aforetime House @ Samui Koh Samui
Aforetime House @ Samui Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at MAI Place by Aforetime?

Yep, MAI Place by Aforetime has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at MAI Place by Aforetime?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MAI Place by Aforetime on 30 Oct 2026 start from NZ$38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to MAI Place by Aforetime?

Yep, MAI Place by Aforetime is a short 12-minute walk from Taling Ngam Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at MAI Place by Aforetime?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like Thai massages.

What makes MAI Place by Aforetime a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at MAI Place by Aforetime.

Does MAI Place by Aforetime serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at MAI Place by Aforetime?

No, MAI Place by Aforetime does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at MAI Place by Aforetime?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Thai cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at MAI Place by Aforetime?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at MAI Place by Aforetime?

No, pets are not allowed.

MAI Place by Aforetime Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing calm vibe and wonderful area. Just a few meters from the beach and the staff was super friendly and helpful - I will stay here again for sure 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam was excellent. The area was quiet, but very relaxing sunsets every night. Good restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025