Our second visit to these bungalows and they didn"t dissapoint. Delightful beach location with an out of the way vibe helped by the transport to and from by way of local ferry and exciting songthaew ride over the so called road. We had a bungalow on the rocks which is basic but with an excellent bathroom built into the rocks... more

If you are looking for a laid back and easy going atmosphere this is the place to be. Mai pen rai bungalows are accessible by a 40 min drive from Thongsala or by the sea with a longtail boat, you really need a 4 wheels drive jeep because the road in the middle of the jungle is very bumpy. (I... more

You definitely have to accept being in a secluded place, 45 mins far from reality, in a golden prison of beach, water, nice food provided by the restaurants of the small bay ( I counted 5 in total) and nothing more than that. It's full of insects, the electricity cuts out at midnight, the bungalows are very basic and there... more

I had read the amazing reviews and was really looking forward to spending time here. However although it is a nice place and isolated it was not what I was expecting. The rooms are basic and nice but be warned that there is no hot water and electricity only runs at certain times of the day. Also we found that... more

A place that makes you forget every single thing, and all the worries in the world. time doesn't matter and neither does money. more

The beauty of this place is that it is so remote - a perfect getaway for a few days. Getting there was an adventure, taxi bus on very bumpy roads (which made it seem all the more remote and attractive) and when we got there it was nothing like we had expected... it was much much better. Great huts on... more

Hi everyone! If you are loking for a place like you imagine Robison Crusoe was, this is it! It's on a private beach situated for itself surounded by a manifiquant jungle. You can choose from bungalows on the beach, river or on rock, all of them are very special and with a lovely interieur. After a day on the beach,... more

Mai Pen Rai is all that you see on the website and more. A place where strangers become friends over breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a quick drink in the idylic restaurant alongside the river. For me it was time for a much needed break from work and that is exactly what I got. The staff at Mai Pen Rai... more

I found Mai Pen Rai through searching online and could not believe my luck. I'd been looking for somewhere that was isolated, close to nature, beautiful, affordable, well-run and where I could spend my days swimming and reading. I was also keen to find natural bungalows on the beach/water that weren't like many of the modern eyesores I'd come across.... more