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Just got back from Ao Nang /Phi-Phi. I stayed in a newly opened hostel in Ao Nang called Krabi Hostel. I hadn't seen it on any web sites at that time but it was on the main street, near to the post office. (Now I just found it when I Googled the name)

The owner is a Brit - nice guy and the hostel has dorms and private rooms on 5 floors. I stayed for 2 nights in a 4-person dorm (no other guests in that room) for 350 baht a night. There was a hot shower, fridge, TV, free water and towels etc. The place was very clean throughout, which it should be as a newly opened hostel. The private air-con rooms are about 850 baht per night (I think).

Downstairs in reception there is a large TV, and wall maps of Thailand for planning your onward journey. Thai wife of the owner cooks British breakfasts. I was able to use their free wi-fi without problem. I asked about luggage storage and they have a large and secure storage area where you can leave rucsacs and suitcases for a small charge.

Outside, they have a patio area with multi-colored tables and chairs and a lot of plants - pretty. The hostel was open all day/night.

The owner was hot on safety and he has fitted the hostel with smoke detectors, emergency lights, fire extinguishers.

Plus points - Clean, modern, friendly, accessible to all shops, banks, restaurants, on the road where the airport bus runs.

Minus points - As it's completely new, it still needs to get a good atmosphere going. But I reckon this won't take long, based on the friendly owner and reasonable prices for that part of Thailand

John