Coworking Review
Ko Hub
A legendary coworking on a quiet, jungle-fringed island in southern Thailand. Rock-solid wifi, endless workspace options, and a social scene that rivals any coliving, minus the accommodation.
Looking for an honest Ko Hub Koh Lanta review before you book your stay? Here's exactly what two weeks there was like.
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Why Ko Hub - Koh Lanta?
A friend I met at Hub Hoi An had told me so much about KoHub, and shown me enough photos, that I was already halfway sold before booking. I decided to start my Thailand trip in the south. A few days in Krabi first, then just over two weeks on Koh Lanta: a still-wild, quiet island with beautiful beaches, plenty of nature, and boat trips out to nearby islands. It feels remote, and yet this legendary coworking space has been drawing digital nomads from all over the world for years.
How it works
KoHub only operates during high season, from November 1 to April 30 each year. It also has a few private accommodations nearby with a shower, fridge, and air-con, but it's really built around the coworking space itself. Some nomads follow its rhythm exactly, coming for 3 to 6 months while it's open, then moving on to another coworking hub for the rest of the year, so there's a real mix of regulars and newcomers staying anywhere from a few days to a month or more.
Booking gets you unlimited access to the coworking space, plus entry into the WhatsApp groups, split by topic (a general chat, one for ordering food and drinks, one for evening activities, one for video games and board games), which keeps everything organized without flooding a single conversation.
Wifi
Workspace
Community
Value for Money
Wifi & Connectivity
Genuinely excellent, even with the space full. The island feels remote, but power and internet were completely reliable throughout my two and a half weeks, including through a full week of unusually heavy rain.
Workspace & Productivity
This is a big, genuinely well-designed coworking space. There’s outdoor parking for scooters (pretty much essential here, since the island isn’t huge but options are limited to shared taxis or few tuk-tuks, and having your own scooter is cheap and far more convenient). Staffed reception during the day, and a door code outside those hours, keeps the space fully secure, so you can safely leave your laptop and step out for a coffee or the beach.
There’s a first air-conditioned room with rows of desks, ergonomic chairs, and outlets, with a big window looking onto a second coworking area: covered but open onto a garden full of palms and greenery. That one was my favorite spot, shaded but outdoors, with comfortable seating and outlets too. A small café-slash-games room lets you gather for board games or the Switch hooked up to a TV. On the side, a lounge area has a big communal table, a ping-pong table, and a sofa for hanging out over a drink or coffee. In the garden, small paths and kiosks let you tuck yourself away to work surrounded by nature, with cushioned lounge seating or proper tables and chairs. Even with the space full, there’s always somewhere to find, whether you want company or total quiet to focus.
Comfort & amenities
KoHub runs its own on-site kitchen, genuinely well set up for staying fully focused. There’s also a small kitchen area with a fridge and basic tea and coffee. Once you pay for access, you get a personal account on their site; just top it up and browse the menu (a big one): breakfast, lunch, snacks, European or Thai dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, coffees, lattes, teas, hot and cold drinks. Order in one click and it’s brought straight to your desk, no need to move.
Between air-con or fan, indoor or outdoor, and all these different corners, everyone can find their ideal working setup, plus somewhere to properly take a break. One honest note: I don’t love working with air-con (it’s often set too cold for me), and during a stretch of unusually heavy rain, the outdoor spaces got genuinely humid, making it harder to focus out there. A non-AC indoor option would be a nice middle ground, though this comes down to personal comfort more than anything.
Community & Social Life
Unlike most coworking spaces, which stay strictly work-focused, KoHub has the social rhythm of a coliving built right in. There’s a weekly shared lunch: sign up and join the others at a big table at 1pm for an hour of conversation, with a set menu (veggie option included) that changes every week. Friday evenings bring sunset drinks by the sea at the bar across from the coworking space, followed by dinner at one of the island’s restaurants (optional, everyone pays their own way through the coworking, and it’s a good way to kick off the weekend, often continuing at a beach bar or club afterward). Sunday evening means a barbecue at the restaurant next door, followed by board game night back at the coworking space.
During my stay, a group even organized a private boat trip for snorkeling: 20 of us, enough to book the whole boat for the day, at a great price, and a great way to properly get to know each other. We went on to explore a cave together, did yoga, grabbed meals, and joined the weekly pub quiz at a local bar.
In just two weeks, I made real friends. KoHub genuinely knows how to make connection easy, with a surprisingly close-knit feel despite its size. You can absolutely keep to yourself and stay heads-down if that’s what you want, but it’s hard to beat having a group of friends to spend time with after « office hours. »
Location & Access
KoHub sits right in the heart of Koh Lanta’s most populated area. The island is built mostly around a single coastal road, with homes and guesthouses running along it. The coworking space is a 5-minute walk from the island’s central beach, one of its most popular, especially for sunset. Several cafés and restaurants are within walking distance, with more reachable by scooter a bit further out. Plenty of accommodation options are nearby too, and there’s parking on site.
Value for Money
Genuinely good value, especially considering the wifi, the endless workspace options, and everything social folded in. See the full pass pricing in Booking Details below.
What Works / What to Know Before You Go
- Excellent, reliable wifi
- Genuinely well-designed workspace
- Outstanding community
- On-site kitchen with easy in-app ordering
- 5-minute walk from one of the island's best beaches
- Open 24/7
- No advance booking required
- Outside food and drinks aren't allowed on site
- Access is strict once your pass expires, including for social events
I came in already convinced by a friend's photos, and KoHub still managed to surprise me. Two weeks in, I had a real group of friends, snorkeling trips, pub quizzes, sunset drinks, and somehow still got my work done. It's the rare coworking space that feels like a coliving without the accommodation. I would definitely come back... and stay longer."
Practical Logistics
What you need to know before traveling to Ko Hub in Koh Lanta, Thailand.
Hours:
Open 24/7, great if you work odd hours. Reception runs 9am to 5pm; outside those hours, a door code gets you in. It stays quiet at any hour.
Getting there:
Fly into Krabi, then take a shuttle or taxi by road, or arrive by boat from Krabi port (my choice on the way in) or to and from Phuket (my choice on the way out), both quick and convenient. Scooter rental is available everywhere and genuinely the easiest way to get around.
Visa:
Most nationalities can enter Thailand visa-free for a set number of days (check current rules for yours, as exemption lengths have been under review). For longer stays, Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), aimed specifically at remote workers, allows stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once for another 180 days, valid across 5 years with multiple entries. It requires proof of foreign-sourced income and roughly 500,000 THB in savings.
Cost of living:
Very accessible, cheaper than Chiang Mai and 2 to 3 times cheaper than Phuket's touristy areas, especially for food. Restaurant meals typically run $5 to $10 (around 100 to 200 baht). Scooter rental runs 100 to 150 baht a day, usually cheaper the longer you rent. Accommodation ranges widely depending on where you stay on the island.
I personally stayed at Sunanta Bungalow, 22 nights for €736 (roughly $800): a double room with bathroom, fridge, storage, a small balcony over the mangrove, another balcony overlooking the garden, a pool, breakfast available, and a 5-minute walk to the beach.
Good to know
Outside delivery (Grab, or bringing your own takeaway coffee or meal) isn't allowed on site, since food and coffee are available there, though you're always free to leave and eat elsewhere. Lockers are available if you want extra security. Access is fairly strict once your pass ends: a 1-day pass runs a full 24 hours, but my weekly pass ended at 8pm on a Sunday, which meant I couldn't get in for that last board game night. Once your pass expires, joining social events tied to the coworking (dinners, sunset meetups, game nights) isn't really welcomed even if you'd pay your share, and you're expected to give notice if you're bringing a guest to something like dinner. Small details, but worth knowing.
All-inclusive option:
KoHub also offers an all-inclusive coliving package alongside its bungalows nearby (two meals a day, various Thai, western, vegan, and vegetarian options, plus fresh coffee, smoothies, and juices). I didn't test this option myself, but it's worth knowing it exists if you'd rather have accommodation and food bundled in.
Who is Ko Hub & Koh Lanta for?
For nomads who want both, focus and friends
Keep in mind it's still a small, remote island you can fully explore in just a few days. If you're after big-city shopping, nightlife, or a party scene, this isn't the place for that.
Booking details
Coworking passes
1 Week: ~$61
2 Weeks: ~$110
3 Weeks: ~$155
1 Month: ~$198
2 Months: ~$350
3 Months: ~$488
