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Mai Pen Rai Bungalows

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort in Ko Pha-ngan with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Internet access
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Area shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (free)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The price is NZ$45
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

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Bungalow on the Beach

Bungalow on the Beach

Highlights

Balcony
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Bungalow on the Rocks

Family Bungalow on the Rocks

Highlights

Balcony
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Bungalow on the Rocks

Bungalow on the Rocks

Highlights

Balcony
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Than Sadet Beach, Ko Pha-ngan, Surat Thani, 84280

What's nearby

  • Haad Than Sadet Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tharn Sadet Waterfall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach - 18 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Haad Rin Nok Beach - 28 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Samui Intl. Airport (USM) - 13.9 miles/22.4 km
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beach Club Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yukinoya - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moonsoon's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sand In My Shoes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Hot Chili Peppers - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Mai Pen Rai Bungalows

Enjoy your visit to Ko Pha-ngan with a stay at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English, Thai

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Free supervised childcare

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 18 kilometres*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Free supervised childcare/activities

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Boat tours
  • Pool table
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Special features

Dining

The Reggae Bar – This bar is located on the beach.
Mai Pen Rai Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: 55 per cent of room rate

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately THB 100 to 250 per person
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for THB 200.0 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Mai Pen
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Hotel
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Hotel Koh Phangan
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Koh Phangan
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Resort Koh Phangan
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Resort
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Resort
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Ko Pha-ngan
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Resort Ko Pha-ngan

Frequently asked questions

Does Mai Pen Rai Bungalows offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mai Pen Rai Bungalows does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as boat tours. Mai Pen Rai Bungalows also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?
Yes, The Reggae Bar offers beachfront dining and Thai cuisine.
Does Mai Pen Rai Bungalows have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Mai Pen Rai Bungalows like?
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows is a short 1-minute walk from Haad Than Sadet Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Tharn Sadet Waterfall.

Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Valerie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem
If you're looking to escape from it all, this is the place. Nestled under a national park, Than Sadet is perfect for swimming and Mai Pen Rai has a great restaurant on the beach and a wide variety of bungalows to choose from. Enjoy!
Nicholas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the remote location and the staff were lovely. This is no luxury spot by any means (no hot water or ac) but this is the spot if you want to get away from it all. Glamping at its finest!
4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Sleep to waves crashing upon the rocks
Great for those that thrill in nature. Interesting, unique, basic, comfy, spacey beach bungalows in a gorgeous spot. Get some walking done and enjoy the waterfalls. Good thai food menu at restaurant. Would definately go again! Do take mossie repellent though!
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the unique location. I was hesitant when purchasing these bungalows for such a cheap price, that they wouldn't deliver on location. But they did. It truly was a bungalow on the rocks - on the rocks of the beach! Fantastic. I enjoyed every minute of my stay. Thank you so much Mai Pen Rai Bungalows. I think they are under rated and should sit at 4 stars.
Sarah, 4-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Than Sadet
Great people who staff the bungalows. Food excellent. Fantastic views. If you wanna get off grid this place is for you
Josh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a nice piece of beach
Location can’t be beat, out bungalow up on a hill overlooking the gulf. So beautiful.
Alexander, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

If you like glamping you’ll love it here
Great location if you want to be away from it all and just chill and relax. We were in a family hut in the rocks. Tricky if you have very small children but fine for us. It’s basic but as I mentioned in the title if you like glamping you’ll love this place. The staff were lovely. Very welcoming and really appreciated it when we tried to speak a tiny bit of Thai. If we stayed longer we would think about renting a jeep to explore more of the island. We would definitely go back.
Rachel, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful beach
We planned to spend 10 days on this beautiful beach with our family, but unfortunately we didn't enjoy our stay as we hoped. The place describes itself as a family friendly stay, but by far it's not equipped for young children. The play area on the pictures is not function due to a fairly recent landslide and safety is not maintained anywhere really. We travelled with our 4 and 6 yrs old daughters and stayed on the family bungalow on the rocks. It is on the hill side, but we did not mind the walk, however there are no railing by the steps and the drop straight to the sea is massive. This caused a fair amount of tension a we were scared to let the kids walk alone in the dark and they found these restrictions frustrating. The same stands in the bungalow. The upper sleeping area - supposetly for the kids with two single bed - completely unsafe for kids if windows left open as the windows are low and they can easily fall out. As there is no a/c this area with closed windows is unbearable due to the heat even in the night. We found the restaurant on the beach very poor quality and used mainly the hill top restaurant, which had the most amazing views and fantastic food. Still, two restaurants are very limited options if planning to stay longer, especially that no opportunity to buy snacks or ice-cream for kids anywhere. These wouldn't play an issue if we travel as a couple, but with young kids they become important. There is poor wifi everywhere here, but we didn't mind that.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

More like luxury camping
This place is paradise on earth, perfect beach! Stayed at the family bungalows on the rocks, beautiful location and view. Restaurants are good! Don't stay here if you're not physically fit, it's a lot of climbing steep stairs and literally over and through rocks. Off the beaten path , secluded, but you can arrange for taxi to just about anywhere. Electricity gets turned off at certain times and no hot water, so be prepared for that, also wifi is almost non existent , even at restaurants. Sleep under mosquito nets for sure as the bungalows are easily access to outside critters, you might get a bat, gecko, or anything else that fits through the crevices.definitely a unique experience, but beautiful one.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful beach and bay, friendly helpful staff
The staff were great very helpful and friendly. The beach and bay are beautiful We did find it hard to handle the heat and humidity, the fan only worked when power was on and the room was dark and wet after the rain Otherwise really good I would recommend a visit
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mai pen rai bungalows Koh Phangan
A very remote part of Phangan and far away from the bustle of Thong Sala. We stayed 4 nights but would recommend staying for fewer unless you use it as a base for exploring the island (by boat). Have to rent scooters in town and the taxis are expensive. The food was ok in the two restaurants. Stunning location and an adventurous trek to the hillside bungalows!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Seclusion!!!
Boy, when I read the description of the beautiful secluded beach front bungalows I was excited. But, you have no idea what seclusion is until you are actually in it!!! There are only two restaurants on the resort, and my friend busted her knee on a rock trying to climb the mountain necessary to ascend in pitch slippery terror for the second. The first night I even had a slight panic attack. But by day three, I was really enjoying it. It was nice to slow down. But please, be mentally prepared. To take a trip to the town you have to pay to get there and back at specific times which annoyed us. But, hey, different strokes...
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Getaway
I'm an outdoors-y, rural type stuck in the city for work. This was the perfect place to get away from everything. It takes some time to get there but that's what makes it worth it. They offer taxi services and jeep/bike rentals. I had a room on the rocks with a great view and space away from other travelers. There's four restaurants available, but the main one is the best. Wonderful, friendly staff who care about their guests. The beach is pebbly but still pleasant, and there are lots of rocks to climb and explore. You can even hike up the river to see some waterfalls. Beautiful place for catching sunrises. And at night you can actually see the stars! Would definitely come again!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Back to basics in a great way i
Loved our stay ,unspoilt beach ,friendly staff,basic but everything u need for a relaxing holiday away from crowds.Food good.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location but VERY basic accommodation
The bungalows are on a spectacular beach which is seriously off the beaten track (although the road is being upgraded at the moment, and when it's tarred this might change a bit) and I really liked that. But, our bungalow, which was a family 'on the rocks' bungalow was disappointing. There was no hot water and the shower head was a tiny little thing on the end of a hose. I think the bungalows on the beach itself do have hot water, and that would make a big difference (for me). Also, the walk to our bungalow was quite precarious, and when it's high tide you really have to hang onto your kids tightly to make it home in one piece. The restaurant above the 'on the rocks' bungalows, called Plaa's, was a highlight. Great food and friendly service.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

nice place, far away from town
not close to any thing 200 baht taxi ride to get to stores/town. but it has a very beautiful beach and very nice bungalows
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Peaceful and so Beautiful
It is an amazing location and the staff are friendly, the restaurant is really affordable and the food is very nice, the only low for us was you do not have aircon (which we knew) but at 3 am they switch off the electricity and it only comes back on again at 10 am , it was very hot and uncomfortable, other than that if you want a rustic private beach this is it .
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Idyllic - relaxation at its best!
This has been one of the highlights of all the places visited during my travels all over the world. I loved it! Far from the maddening crowd in idyllic surroundings, close to nature, with the sea at your doorstep, the sound of the waves when you go to sleep and to wake you up - total relaxation. We stayed in a bungalow right on the beach, had our cups of tea on the porch in the mornings and our also our night caps before bed. Our days were spent lazing around on the beach, dipping into the ocean at will and enjoying lovely fruit platters and fruit shakes smilingly provided by the exceptional staff, for whom nothing was too much to ask for. A BIG SPECIAL thank you to Pen and her lovely team. The bungalow is fairly basic but spacious, comfortable and providing everything one needs - unpretentious and refreshing after the characterless, over the top supposedly 5* hotels of Bangkok. There were three restaurants to choose from, one being on a hilltop with spectacular views, and the food always to an excellent standard and excellent value for money. Our stay was indeed something special and memorable and we are sure to return in the near future, only this time for longer. Highly recommended to the discerning traveler who is looking for something real and different.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Some kind of Paradise
Half way through my Thailand trip I had planned a couple of days at Mai Pen Rai on Koh Phangan. It's arrestingly stunning. Lets be honest- the rooms are comfortable, but it's what we'd call rustic. No hot water, and scheduled electrical black outs. But that aside. the staff are wonderful, the food is amazing, the view is spectacular. It's quiet, it's romantic, it's fun and it's an adventure all at once. I can't wait to go back again!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My favorite stay in Thailand.
Love this place. Very quite. Huge room on the river. Make sure to bring cash, no ATM anywhere. Huge geckos. Beautiful views. Huge monitor lizards. And very kid friendly. Room 45 has the best view from the others. On the river. Oh and one thing to think of... No blanket. Cold at night.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Unsere Toilette war undicht, damit der Badezimmer boden immer feucht, das Holz vom Bettrahmen war porös und so splittrig, dass man sich daran verletzen konnte. Staubwischen und Spinnennetze entfernen wurde lange nicht gemacht. Die Stühle auf der Terrasse waren sehr unbequem. Insgesamt war Zimmer 20 auf dem Felsen in keinem guten Zustand, über die anderen zimmer kann ich nichts sagen, es ist aber schwer vorstellbar, dass man nur ein Zimmer verkommen lässt und die anderen pflegt. Der Strand hat grundsätzlich sehr starke Wellen und zumindest auf den Felsen ist es sehr laut. Die Wellen brechen kurz vor dem Strand, Wellen surfen geht also nicht und auch zum Baden ist es eher unpraktisch. der Strand ist klein und hat nur ein Restaurant. Der Weg zum Resort eher schwierig. Von Tongsala mind. eine halbe Stunde mit dem Auto. Sehr abgelegen und kein guter Badestrand, grobkörniger Sand. Würde nicht wieder dort einchecken.
Sabine, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Det var lugnt o fridfullt ,bra personal o god mat . ☺️🥰
Renja, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Einzigartig ist die Lage ganz direkt am Meer, somit auch ziemlich laut. Und in der Bucht ist es nicht so voll wie an anderen Stellen. Das Mobiliar ist Marke Eigenbau: rustikal, haltbar. Die Kehrseite: manchmal nicht mehr so funktional. Insgesamt eine tolle Unterkunft an einem besonderen Ort.
Hugo, 8-night romance trip
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