Make sure to ckeck the weather forcast before you book a stay in Mai Pen Rai. The beach - Than Sadet is not the most beatiful bech, the sand is stony, the water if´s far from crystal clear and the wafes are high so its hard to swim. From nov- feb the winds are blowing from the east and that... More

Went to Mai Pen Rai for my 2nd time in December 2011 - stayed for just under two weeks and had a thoroughly great time. Anyone going there should know what to expect before they travel - if you're looking for a luxury 5* resort this isn't it - you will get creepy crawlies and there won't be hot showers... More

Mai Pen Rai is not a hotel, but if you are looking for a quiet, beautiful spot by the water, where you can wake up to birds and waves every morning and avoid the crowds, Mai Pen Rai is a good bet. The beach is beautiful, the bungalows eclectic and charming, but the best thing about this place is the... More

First of all i just want to say that i agree with the other reviews in that the views are beautiful and if you are travelling and staying for a few days then yes this would have been ideal. But as we were on holiday this was the worst experience ever. We are a very laid back group who went... More

I loved this place so much that I've been back three times. I also met people that have come annually.. its that amazing. Its a bumpy ride on the back of a Song-Taew to get to Mai Pen Rai.. but trust me its worth every spine crushing bump. The bungalows over look the ocean and rocks, each one is individual... More

We stayed for 4 or 5 nights during mid december 2011. There was a mixed group of 5 to 7 of us. It is quiet with little to do bar relax by the sea but was cheap with clean rooms and the staff are very helpful. Food was great too. The waterfalls nearby are beautiful but a bit of a... More

We stayed at Mai Pen Rai for one night after we were unable to get a water taxi out of Than Sadet due to rough seas. They offer basic accommodations and the best food on the beach (we stayed nearby for several days, and tried them all). The view was incredible and the beach was remote and tranquil. There's a... More

Ok...so that's not strictly true. The wheelchair was airport's property and we haven't got a home. Yes Mai Pen Rai has a lot to answer for! Following our first mind-blowing stay in March of this year our perceptions and priorities on life took a huge change for the better. We've sold up and now free to enjoy all that South... More

My mate and I went there in early October 2011 after I found some info on the internet! I initially thought that the description of the place would be a vast over-statement (as is the case in many of the places in Thailand!) but it was really an understatement and I was absolutely stunned by the beauty and tranquility of... More