Mai Pen Rai Bungalows is provided bungalows on the rocks still maintain the natural, rustic feel of Than Sadet, and incorporate many of the huge boulders into the design of the bungalows, giving a totally unique, original feel to these spacious rooms. The layouts of the bathrooms have a rustic but modern and clean design, using slates, stones and pebbles for the flooring and the walls. The rooms have been designed with the traveling spirit in mind for rustic comfort, space and relaxation. Mai Pen Rai is situated in a tropical paradise, fringed with swaying palms and green turquoise waters. 'Mai Pen Rai' which means 'no problem' is as the name implies - the restaurant is easy going with funky and artistic decoration, the ambiance is chilled out and unpretentious. The rooms have been designed with the traveling spirit in mind for rustic comfort, space and relaxation.
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Great place to stay if you need calm. The staff is nice, always aware to what you need.
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Very good
Date: Feb 07, 2012 written by: Raphael Lutran
Date of stay: Aug 28, 2011
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Amazing Place !! Beach,sun and nature...
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Date: Dec 05, 2011 written by: tiziano marceca
Date of stay: Aug 26, 2011
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Stayed in a Bungalow on the Rocks with an AMAZING view. Incredible deal for the rate you pay. I would definitely recommend this place if you re looking to get away from the commercialized areas. We ate at both restaurants up on the hill (with great views down to the beach) in addition to Mai Pen Rai s restaurant. We didn t eat at the other restaurant on the beach, although we did rent their kayaks... workers were kind of rude. Mai Pen Rai had great service though.
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Booking was easy and they worked with me to get another room since the first type I tried to reserve was taken.
Date: Nov 15, 2011 written by: Ben
Date of stay: Jun 22, 2011
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My sister and I made the mistake of going there by motorbike AT NIGHT! We drove from Ban Tai, and half the road was ok, but the last half was absolutely terrible! So, if you are going to Mai Pen Rain, take a taxi! It s worth the money!
We stayed in the bungalows on the rocks. We loved how nature is incorporated into the rooms. The view from our balcony was stunning-especially in the early mornings! Bring a flashlight, because getting to some bungalows can be tricky since it is pretty dark. Also, electricity is only turned on from 6 pm until 1 am, and it is quite dark in the bathrooms, so it is helpful to have a flashlight!
The beach is great for swimming but the sand is not really sand but more like gravel. Still, it is very pretty as the beach is surrounded by rocks.
The restaurant serves very tasty food for very good prices! Everything we tried was delicious and fresh. The staff are very nice, attentive, and very warm. If you are a single traveler you will have no problem making friends with the staff or fellow travelers! We met so many awesome people there and we only stayed 4 nights!
This is a very quiet, secluded place. Perfect if you want to get away from hectic Haad Rin, but not so great if you want to party. It is a wonderful place to unwind and live simply!!!
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great as always!
Date: Jul 03, 2011 written by: Ieva Bytautaite
Date of stay: Dec 22, 2010
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Fantasic location if you want the sea and jungle as your closest neighbours.
Good transportation service both on land and on sea.
Good attitude from all staff.
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Date: Jan 12, 2011 written by: Karl-Arne Hadin
Date of stay: Aug 16, 2010
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These rustic bungalows are perfect for anyone looking for the old-style Thai island experience. The restaurant is great and the staff are very helpful. Excellent boat-trip to Ang Thong marine park can be arranged. Recommend mosquito coils in rooms during nights, which can get very hot after fans go off from around midnight.
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Great - worked really well.
Date: Aug 31, 2010 written by: Clare Berry
Date of stay: Aug 01, 2010
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The location of the bungalows was perfect, set in a quiet and beautiful location. Already planning to come here again.
The bungalow was basic, but had a lovely bathroom and comfy bed, also with a hammock overlooking the beach. Also the food there was delicious! Definatly our favourite place we stayed during our trip in Thailand.
Absolutely perfect for a quiet relaxing holiday.
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The booking service was brilliant, any email queries would be promptly responded too, even with the time difference! Would definatly book through them again.
Date: Aug 20, 2010 written by: Danielle Lintern
Date of stay: May 13, 2010
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To warm at night-no electricity.
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Date: May 23, 2010 written by: Julia Malgorzata Czapula
Date of stay: Apr 19, 2010
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Very quiet place : it was a perfect location for us, because we were looking for romantica and calm place ! There s nothing else to do than read a book in your hammock with the sound of the sea, on the rocks. Our room was simple (no AC, no electricity, rocks on the floor and on the wall) but very nice !
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Good service !
Date: May 03, 2010 written by: GALLAIS Bruno
Date of stay: Mar 24, 2010
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Perfect location if you want a quite open beach. Beautiful sunrise. Unpaved road about 50 minutes bumpy ride from Thong sala via pickup truck taxi. No electicity midnight to 11:30 am. Recommend bring your own flash light. Spent March 11-17 in a Bunglow on the Rocks. Felt comfortable leaving windows open during night due to privacy, warm nights and at times hot without the fan. Mosquito net provided helped. Recommend insect repellent use. Mai Pen Rai restaurant is where most of the time is spent casually lounging, broken english spoken by a couple of waiters food is good and price reasonable; did not get travellers diarrhea, use bottled water to drink. Women at times topless on the beach. Families with small children was a surprise to me due to remoteness. Make sure no medical/dental conditions exist that might need immediate attention. Saw two live snakes. Spent March 18-23 at a Bunglow on the Beach. Did not feel comfortable leaving all windows open during the nights as less privacy, can t imagine it will get hotter in the summer and no fan during the nights. Found a shedded snake skin in the bathroom.
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Easy instructions on booking and prompt response.
Date: Mar 29, 2010 written by: Reena Rizvi
Date of stay: Mar 01, 2010
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Bon, clairement il faut aimer le côté camping. Les villas sont grandes mais il faut un sacré bout de temps pour rejoindre la réception et le restaurant à l autre bout de la plage. Et pour les petits enfants qui ont besoin de veilleuse: attention l électricité est coupée à 00h00 jusqu à 16h00. Ne pas y manger. Préférer le Tree House sur l autre minuscule plage (ravissante). A trouver c est compliqué avec des enfants en bas âge. Ne pas prendre l excursion avec leur gros bateau car il surbook à fond. C était intolérable. Il n y a pas de petit déjeuner à bord comme indiqué sur la plaquette juste des gateaux secs. Le parc d Angthon n est par ailleurs pas formidable. POur la plongée préférer Ko MA, plus acessible. Cet hôtel difficile d accès est rejoint depuis Mae Nam par un bateau taxi qui part du milieu de la plage (rien à voir avec les gros bateaux à gauche). Attention personne ne saura vous renseigner dans les hotels de Ko Samui sur ce bateau.
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ok, perfect
Date: May 18, 2010 written by: Emilie Colin de Verdière
Date of stay: Feb 17, 2010
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Absolutely adored the place...great views...relaxed atmosphere..friendly staff...good vibes all around. Thanks!!!
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Very easy, no problems.
Date: Feb 19, 2010 written by: Jason Lasky
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Mai Pen Rai Bungalows,
at Than Sadet Beach on the East Coast of Koh Phangan. Here the emphasis
is on keeping in touch with the roots of nature around, and this can be
seen in the design of the bungalows and in the restaurant itself.
The bungalows on the rocks maintain the natural, rustic feel of Than
Sadet and incorporate many of the huge boulders into the design of the
bungalows, giving a totally unique, original feel to these spacious
rooms. The layouts of the bathrooms have a rustic but modern and clean
design, using slates, stones and pebbles for the flooring and the walls.
The rooms have been designed with the traveling spirit in mind for rustic
comfort, space and relaxation.
Bridge to Bungalows on
the river Here the famous Than Sadet river meanders
down the mountainside through the dense jungle and exits into the sea
beside MaiPenRai restaurant. The river and waterfalls once visited by
their Majesties King V, VII and IX, who carved their initials on the
huge granite rocks that grace this river, have now become one of the
most tranquil and popular places on the island to visit and relax. Parts
of Thansadet beach and Waterfall due to these royal connections are
National Park land.
ACCOMMODATIONS
"Mai Pen Rai" consists of
40 Bungalows. Each bungalow is special and unique with its original,
artistic and spacious design, harmoniously blending with the nature around.
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Bungalows on the river
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Bungalows on the River are situated in the garden
with beautiful views onto the river. More are strewn on the other side of
the river with views directly onto the river, and the Sea. These bungalows
are creatively designed with a large second floor verandah, standing high
in tree-house style.
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Bungalows on the beach
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These rooms have recently been renovated, to give more space and comfort.
The emphasis being on maintaining the natural feel of Than Sadet without
destroying any of the nature and beauty around. The bathrooms are spacious,
floored with slate and stone, giving a clean and modern yet natural
finish to the design.
The rooms themselves are bigger and equipped
with shelves and four poster mosquito net. Bungalows on the Beach are
situated just a stone's throw from the waters edge. Here one has direct
views of beach life and activity.
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Bungalows on the rocks
::
These rooms have recently been renovated, to give more space and comfort.
The emphasis being on maintaining the natural feel of Than Sadet without
destroying any of the nature and beauty around. The bathrooms are spacious,
floored with slate and stone, giving a clean and modern yet natural
finish to the design.
The rooms themselves are bigger and equipped
with shelves and four poster mosquito net. Bungalows on the Rocks are
imaginatively and innovatively built around the space of the huge granite
rocks, incorporating many of these boulders into the design of the rooms,
and bathrooms too. Each bungalow is unique and original with a new natural
and creative design most of them made of wood & bamboo
Some of the beds are built into the actual rocks that have been incorporated
into the rooms, giving a truly unique and artistic feel to the bungalow.
Here one can be tucked away in total privacy, with superb views onto
the beach, and out on to the open seas of the Gulf of Siam.
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Family Room - on the Rocks
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Ideal for couples seeking a bit more space and privacy are the newly
built family rooms. These feature a big double bed on the lower floor,
and two singles on the airy upper floor, making it perfect for a family
or a group of friends. These rooms have great sweeping views over the
beach, rocks and also out to sea, perfect for seeing the sunrise in
the morning.
The bungalows are stilted high up above the rocks,
allowing them to receive the fresh sea-breeze. The bathrooms are spacious,
floored with slate and stone, giving a clean and modern yet natural
finish to the design. Minimum age for children is 5 years.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
At the beachfront restaurant the atmosphere is relaxed with good music,
traditional Thai and Western Food. There is always an abundant supply
of fresh seafood and daily specials often include freshly caught fish
from around Than Sadet waters - Barracuda, Tuna Fish, Spanish Mackerel,
Red and White Snapper and Queen Fish. With a daily supply of fresh produce
ordered from the local market, the kitchen is well stocked to provide
an extensive and delicious menu for all palates including vegetarians.
Next to the restaurant is 'The Reggae Bar' as some call it, is a mellow,
un-pretentious and fun place to relax, especially in the evenings, surrounded
by the sounds of the frogs and crickets, and a wonderful place to watch
the stars. This is the place to soak up the presence of Than Sadet and
to enjoy the spirit of the people and characters who visit this beautiful
beach. Here you will find a shop equipped with all the basic necessities
(hammocks, torches, candles, towels, sarongs and jewelery), plus an
8 x 4 foot snooker table for fun-filled evenings.
:: Available at Mai Pen
Rai :: - Private Boat charter around the island. -
Regular boat trips. -Car Taxi to Thong Sala. - Boat Taxi
to Full Moon Party. (Weather dependable, otherwise car taxi) - Taxi
service to Half/Black Moon Parties. - Boat Trips aboard 'Orion' to
Angthong National Marine Park, and Koh Tao. - International/Domestic
Phone call - Pool Table - Laundry Service - Safety Deposit
Box - Travels & Tours Agency - Restaurant Serving Thai and Western
Cuisine - The Reggae Bar - No mobile net available
LOCATION & MAP
Than Sadet beach is slightly off the beaten track, and commercial route
of Koh Phangan, which adds to its charm. Here one is able to completely
unwind and reenergize ones spirit, whether watching the sunrise in the
morning or chilling out by one of the beautiful pools of the Than Sadet
River, or sitting in the Mai Pen Rai restaurant drinking a tropical
shake whilst a bharan meanders past, or watching the stars, and the
full moon rising on the horizon.
This is truly a paradise where nature lovers and artists from all walks
of life can come together, and enjoy the peace and serenity of this
unique corner of the world. Here one is able to unwind and recharge
ones spirit in the seclusion and tranquility of this very special haven.
Due to the fast development of Koh Phangan, this really is a one of
a kind place where the pace of life is still as it should be, and the
feeling of the 'old Koh Phangan' is still present in the atmosphere
and feeling of this beach.
Due to the remote situation of Than Sadet and the factor that it is
in National Park territory, government electricity has not reached Than
Sadet. This in fact adds to the charm of the place. Power is run by
generator and is switched on from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm, and then again
6.00 pm until midnight. Satellite Broad band is available between
these hours too in the internet office of the restaurant.
How to get to Mai Pen Rai: If
you are coming from ani, please take one of the many ferries from Surat
Thani to Thong Sala, Koh Phangan. If you are coming from Koh Samui,
or Koh Tao, please also get yourself to Thong Sala pier. Here we have
an office, situated beside the Yellow Café, Than Sadet Travel.
Daily at 1.00 the 4 x 4 departs for Than Sadet Beach. If you miss
this taxi, or are arriving later than this, please contact the resort
directly who can organize a private pick up for you
Daily depending
on weather condition (operating from Feb - Oct) from Koh Samui Maenam
beach at 12.00, catch the Thong Naipan taxi boat to Than Sadet, this
is the easiest way to arrive in Thansadet. The boat will take you directly
to Mai Pen Rai, stopping at Had Rin, Had Tien, Than Sadet, and finally
Thong Naipan Beach.
Please leave good time to get to Maenam,
as often the Songtaew taxi drivers will take you to another pier, which
puts you onto the Lomprayah boat to Had Rin, for which the taxi driver
gets a commission! You need to emphasise that you need the Thong Naipan
Long Tail taxi boat; coming from Nathon, once in Maenam village, the
pier is situated down the soi to the left, which is opposite the soi
on the right that goes up to Wat PukaoTong (temple)
If
you are coming from ani, please take one of the many ferries from Surat
Thani to Thong Sala, Koh Phangan. If you are coming from Koh Samui,
or Koh Tao, please also get yourself to Thong Sala pier. Here we have
an office, situated beside the Yellow Café, Than Sadet Travel.