Located just a 3-minute walk from Mae Haad Pier and the beach is the modern elevator-style 8 Homestel hostel. It offers air-conditioned dormitory rooms with free WiFi. Free water refills, tea and coffee are available throughout the day. All dormitory beds come with their own privacy curtain, reading light and a power socket. Private lockers are also available to store valuable items throughout the stay. Guests have access to a shared bathroom fitted with a hot shower. At 8 Homestel, the staff can assist guests with snorkeling tours and diving courses. Koh Tao is about a 2-hour ferry ride from Chumphon main land.