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Mai Pen Rai Bungalows

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort for sun and fun

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Bungalow on the Rocks
Family Bungalow on the Rocks

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$46
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

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Than Sadet Beach, Ko Pha-ngan, Surat Thani, 84280
  • Haad Than Sadet Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tharn Sadet Waterfall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Samui Intl. Airport (USM)
    ‪182 min drive‬

Room options

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Bungalow on the Beach

Bungalow on the Beach

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ko Pha-ngan

Mai Pen Rai Bungalows places you steps from Haad Than Sadet Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Tharn Sadet Waterfall. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Mai Pen Rai Restaurant, serves Thai cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Reggae Bar is the resort's own bar. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, free supervised childcare and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Ko Pha-ngan resort, attractions include Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach and Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Haad Than Sadet Beach - 1 min walk
  • Tharn Sadet Waterfall - 15 min walk
  • Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach - 15 min drive
  • Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach - 18 min drive
  • Haad Rin Nok Beach - 28 min drive

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

Beachfront resort for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. An area shuttle within 18 kilometres and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Mai Pen Rai Bungalows also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mai Pen Rai Bungalows offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 18 kilometres
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to noon for a fee: THB 100 to 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mai Pen Rai Restaurant
  • The Reggae Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 200.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 55 per cent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately THB 100 to 250 per person
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 200.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

Mai Pen Rai Bungalows offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$45.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

Yep, Mai Pen Rai Bungalows has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

Yep, Mai Pen Rai Bungalows is on Haad Than Sadet Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Mai Pen Rai Bungalows a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows.

Is Mai Pen Rai Bungalows family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mai Pen Rai Bungalows is a hit with families.

Does Mai Pen Rai Bungalows serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

No, Mai Pen Rai Bungalows does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mai Pen Rai Bungalows?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Mai Pen Rai Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 78 reviews

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 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Koh Phangan, Haad Yao

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Than Sadet
Great people who staff the bungalows. Food excellent. Fantastic views. If you wanna get off grid this place is for you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a nice piece of beach
Location can’t be beat, out bungalow up on a hill overlooking the gulf. So beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel, Tunbridge Wells

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Ottilia , York, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

jose, m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

Hillary, Nomansland

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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...

10/10 Excellent

A, Korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

family of four,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
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.

6/10 Okay

Colin, vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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 .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Tam, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

mitch, san diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

4/10 Poor

Sabine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Renja

Liked: Staff & service
Det var lugnt o fridfullt ,bra personal o god mat . ☺️🥰
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hugo, Berlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019