While I can't agree with the Lonely Planet reviewers that this place is "ultrafriendly" and the "closest .... to staying with a family", I did enjoy my 2 night stay there. Owners were friendly without grasping me to their breasts (which was fine by me and probably a relief for them!). The fan bungalow was very pleasant - clean, comfortable... more

Basic accomodation with unhelpful staff. It was irritating how there was an extra charge for everything - including toilet paper! Not sure if Lonely Planet stayed at this hotel; it was far different from their recommendation.Would not stay there again... more

I really enjoyed the little cottage I got at Ban Thai, well netted against mosquitos, quiet and pleasant. However, I seem to have had the opposite experience from my Lonely Planet review with the staff, who largely ignored me and when they didn't, it was to nickel and dime me. I got charged extra for towels, sheets, soap, and a... more

Arrived at 11am and was given one of the bungalows to stay in for 2 people: 1 double bed and a private bathroom/shower with hot water, no air con bungalow was available when we checked in. Good restaurant and received family service. The guesthouse also offers thai massage where they will come to your bungalow. Very peaceful and quiet even... more

We turned up in the evening to this guesthouse after previously seeing a disgusting guesthouse a few doors down which was totally gross. Ban Thai was recommended in the Rough Guide and did not disappoint. I think it cost around 80 bahts (just over £1) a night for a double room. It's only a stone's throw from the river so... more

als wir ankamen wurden wir nicht wirklich freundlich empfangen und es war alles ein bisschen durcheinander. Am naechsten morgen hatte... more

Arrivés au Ban Thai sur les conseils de Lonely Planet nous avons adoré ! La famille qui tient la guest... more