Pai

Pai town

Pai town is small enough to easily walk around and this is where the majority of guesthouses, bars and restaurants are clustered. If you don't want to stay right in town, you can stay on the banks of the Pai river, of further afield in the Pai hinterland.

Backpacker
Under 600B
90%
5 votes
 

Breeze of Pai - Nice bargain rooms
Between Chiasongkram Rd and the Pai river, Pai
T: (081) 998 4597;
Breeze of Pai offers clean, decent-sized rooms with a little design flair yet without being too expensive. There's row houses or detached bungalows to choose from, all with fan and hot water. The ... Breeze of Pai complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
90%
1 vote
 

Belle Villa Resort - Beautiful grounds and elegant wooden bungalows
113 Moo 6 Huay Poo-Wiang Nua Road, Pai
T: (053) 698 226-7;
Belle Villa is set on beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Pai. The golden green infinity swimming pool leads the eye towards a water-lily pond and rice fields lined by banana trees and the distant ... Belle Villa Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
80%
4 votes
 

The Palm House - One of the best in the budget range
3 Rungsiyanon Rd, Pai,
T: (053) 699 074;
Five concrete rowhouse rooms make up this gem. For a budget guesthouse, Palm House is great value with clean, generous-sized rooms and bathrooms with hot showers for once not directly above the ... The Palm House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
80%
1 vote
 

Ban Sangheuan - Pleasant, convenient and cheap, if small
Chaisongkram Rd, Pai
T: (053) 699 859;
Although Ban Sangheuan is central, it's still sufficiently off the main street to be pretty quiet and peaceful, and has a pleasant view into the neighbouring temple grounds. Six bungalows sit in a ... Ban Sangheuan complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
77%
2 votes
 

Mr Jan's Guesthouse - Herbal garden, simple rooms
68/6 Tesaban Rd, Pai
T: (053) 699 554;
Signs everywhere in this large garden proclaim the health-giving properties of Mr Jan's herbs. There is a widely-promoted herbal sauna, one of the main selling points of the guesthouse, which at the ... Mr Jan's Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
76%
1 vote
 

Ever Green Guesthouse - Cheap, decent and very friendly.
Corner of Rajdamrong & Wan Chalerm Rd, Pai
T: (053) 699 882;
This is one of those guesthouses where the owners are so friendly you feel like you've found a second home. Nice but smallish teak wooden bungalows are crowded into a very green garden setting. All ... Ever Green Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
74%
2 votes
 

Tayai's Guesthouse - Undistinguished, clean and simple rooms
115 Moo 3, Pai
T: (053) 699 579;
Aside from its very reasonable rates, this plain concrete guesthouse has few distinguishing features, being just a bright white concrete row of rooms. The offerings are clean and fan cooled, with ... Tayai's Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

Golden Hut - A backpackers favourite with river views
107 Moo 3, Pai
T: (053) 699 949;
Golden Hut is almost an institution in Pai, having been serving the backpacker fraternity for well over a decade. Sixteen rooms of differing shapes and sizes are scattered randomly around a compact ... Golden Hut complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

Eden Guesthouse - Lovely bungalows in a tropical garden
51 Moo 1 Maeyen, Pai
T: (053) 699 112;
Quiet and peaceful, Eden has a lovely tropical garden, complete with a small wooden sala for lounging on. Well looked after, bungalows blend in quite naturally with the foliage. They are constructed ... Eden Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

Family House Guesthouse - Great basic accommodation
Just off Chaisongkram Rd, Pai
T: (089) 700 2362;
A pleasant, peaceful area halfway between the main road and the river, Family House has very basic accommodation suitable for those on a tight budget. A-frame huts scattered over a largish field hold ... Family House Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
64%
2 votes
 

Charlie's House - Popular backpacker's joint
9 Rungsiyanon Rd, Wiengtai, Pai,
T: (053) 699 039;
This popular backpacker guesthouse is almost an institution in Pai, with many travellers over the years calling it their second home. It recently underwent renovations, with the intention of building ... Charlie's House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
63%
1 vote
 

Baan Pai Village - A divine retreat in the centre of town
88 Tedsaban 1, Viangtai, Pai
T: (053) 698 152; F: (053) 699 057
Set behind the delightful Poppies Cafe & Wine Bar is Baan Pai Village, certainly one of the highlights of the guesthouse scene in central Pai. Koi carp ponds are interlinked by tiny streams, ... Baan Pai Village complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

Kenter House - Tiny but charming bungalows
54/1 Sukhaphiban 2 Rd, Pai
T: (053) 699 362;
The front of Kenter House is not very clearly marked and looks just like an unassuming Thai family home -- keep an eye out for a small hanging sign. Out the back however, are two rows of tiny but ... Kenter House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

Abodaya Guesthouse - Clean but unexciting
16/3 Moo 3 off Chaisongkhram Rd, Tumbon ViengTai, Pai,
T: (081) 881 2039;
Basic but pretty clean, this central guesthouse has a small number of compact rooms, all fan-cooled with hot shower and TV, although they generally don't work, have only Thai channels or if you're ... Abodaya Guesthouse complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
58%
5 votes
 

The Blue Lagoon Hotel - Large, clean rooms, and a gorgeous pool
227 Moo 4 Pai
T: (053) 699 998; F: (053) 699 998
The highlight of The Blue Lagoon is indeed the large blue lagoon around which the rest of the hotel sits. Right beside the pool there is a large open bar with a huge television screen for watching ... The Blue Lagoon Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
57%
2 votes
 

Pravee's House - Intimate garden hides good clean rooms
95 Chaisongkram Rd, Pai
T: (053) 699 368;
Pravee's is a great choice for low budget travellers looking for a small, clean room with fan, bathroom and hot shower and a tiny balcony out the front. There are two kinds, those in an adjoined ... Pravee's House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
50%
1 vote
 

Suan Mon Guesthouse - Very clean bungalows on uninspiring land
109 Moo 6, Pai
T: (053) 698 275;
On the road out to Belle Villa, Suan Mon has generous mango tree-covered grounds that are a little unkempt. There's no views as such, but you are certainly remote. Newly built bungalows however, are ... Suan Mon Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
50%
1 vote
 

Pai in the Sky - A good backpacker spot
114 Moo 3, Viangtai, Pai (next to Wat Klang)
T: (053) 698 145;
Promoted all through the north, the main service offered by Pai in the Sky is their newly established rafting tours. These trips are sold out of the front restaurant, as are treks, massage and light ... Pai in the Sky complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
47%
2 votes
 

Duang Guesthouse - For those on a tight budget
5 Rungsiyanon Rd, Pai,
T: (053) 699 101; F: (053) 699 581
Smack bang in the centre of town, this well-established backpacker haunt has a couple of restaurants to its name, a tour agency, and a range of very basic but cheap room options. Mentioned in most ... Duang Guesthouse complete profile

Near the Pai River

If Pai town is too clustered and out of town, is, well too far out of town, then near the banks of the Pai river is a great compromise. Many secluded and relaxed resorts and bungalows are dotted along and nearby the Pai riverbanks.

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
93%
2 votes
 

Rim-Pai Cottage - Picturesque, with elegant rooms by the river
99/1 Moo 3, Pai
T: (053) 699 133; F: (053) 699 234
Lovely large grounds by the side of the Pai River have a jungle feel, and teak wood bungalows beneath occasionally wild foliage make Rim-Pai Cottage a good choice. Choose from a wide variety of ... Rim-Pai Cottage complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
88%
1 vote
 

Pairadise - Absolutely stunning with plenty of space
98 Moo 1, Mae Hee, Pai
T: (089) 431 3511;
This is arguably the best resort in Pai in this budget range. Set amidst a gorgeous garden of mature palms and with a huge man-made central pond, the bungalows are stylish and affordable. There are ... Pairadise complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
85%
1 vote
 

River Park Darling Guesthouse - Lovely staff, fun atmosphere
Near south bank of Pai River, Pai
T: (089) 559 6267;
Newly established, this friendly place is run by the delightful 'Annie', who laughs and chats with her guests, takes them tubing every day, and parties around the campfire by the river at night. ... River Park Darling Guesthouse complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
80%
1 vote
 

Wang Chang Phuek Pai - Delightful new rooms with great river views
123, Moo3, WiangT Tai, Pai
T: (053) 699 912;
Situated right on the riverbank just around the corner from Golden Hut, this hotel is guaranteed to attract customers with its five-star location -- one only hopes the huts are built high enough to ... Wang Chang Phuek Pai complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
80%
1 vote
 

To My Friends - Basic huts topped off with clever designs
East of the Pai River, 187 Moo1, Tambon Maehee
T: (081) 306 0252;
To My Friends is run by the likeable Ball and his Japanese girlfriend Moji. Their set-up contains only eight huts, some with en suite bathroom and some shared. The huts are basic bamboo and wood ... To My Friends complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
75%
1 vote
 

Pai River Corner Resort and Restaurant - Tranquil spot by the river
Chai Songkram Rd , Pai
T: (053) 699 049;
Right in the centre of Pai, tucked into a quiet little corner by the river, this attractive resort is a combination of lovely two storey deluxe bungalows and classic adjoined rooms in a ... Pai River Corner Resort and Restaurant complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
70%
1 vote
 

Pai Klang Na - Upmarket Lanna huts in a paddy field
199, Moo 1, Mae Hee, Pai
T: (083) 304 3300;
Huts at Pai Klang Na are about as expensive a bamboo hut as you will find. Set in the middle of a paddy field, literally, there's no way you could complain about lack of space. The huts may look ... Pai Klang Na complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

Misty Bungalows - Great Value with plenty of space
Near the river, Pai
T: (089) 070 1031;
This place has 15 no-nonsense bungalows, all with shared facilities. They're basic A frames, but larger than the 'usual suspects', with a pleasant double door which lets in plenty of ventilation. The ... Misty Bungalows complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
61%
5 votes
 

Baan Tawan Guesthouse - A beautiful old teak house and charming bungalows
117 Moo 4, Pai
T: (053) 698 116;
A great garden area, lined with dark teak wood bungalows and a big old teak house, leads down to a quiet riverside sala and lounging area. Accommodation is simple but charming, with a wide choice of ... Baan Tawan Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

Pai Lanna - Classic style with exorbitant pricing
169 Moo 1, Maehee, Pai
T: (089) 691 3367;
Pai Lanna is a pleasant place, with an awesome restaurant which provides killer views over the rice terraces. The rooms, however clean and new as they are, are seriously overpriced. Thatched bamboo ... Pai Lanna complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
53%
2 votes
 

Baan Nam Pai - Dingy entrance hides lovely bungalows
88 Baan Pa Kham Rd, Pai
T: (01) 8301161;
Backing on to the river, Baan Nam Pai hides behind an overgrown, uninviting entrance. Behind this, there are two grades of bungalows; basic bamboo huts with no amenities, and newer, well-cared for ... Baan Nam Pai complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
50%
2 votes
 

Family Hut - Standard basic bamboo huts
Over the Pai River
T: (089) 951 9693;
Across a perilous bamboo bridge over the River Pai, Family Hut is one of a few basic bamboo-hut guesthouses which are very popular with backpackers although not particularly special. A restaurant ... Family Hut complete profile

Outside Pai

Some of the best accommodation in Pai is outside of Pai in the surrounding countryside. The isolation is great, though if you don't have your own transport it can be a bit of a hassle getting into Pai town. As upmarket hotels are coming up thick and fast in the centre of town, they're pushing the prices up and out of many backpacker's reach. So, as time goes by the cheaper resorts are moving outside of town and therefore creating a hive of suburban resort hamlets for you to choose from.

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
80%
2 votes
 

The Countryside Bungalows - A clean countryside retreat
90/2 Moo 1 Maehee, Pai,
T: (087) 172 6632;
Oddly incongruous, these peachy-pink structures rise from flat ground around a small pond. Reminiscent somehow of a Dutch windmill, they are indeed in the middle of the Thai countryside. Despite the ... The Countryside Bungalows complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
80%
1 vote
 

Amy's Earth House - Chilled out Adobe huts in an outlying village
Baan Mae Khong (follow the signs!)
T: (086) 190 2394;
A few kilometres out of Pai is the small village of Baan Mae Khong, just behind the airport runway. Follow the signs through the village and you'll find yourself at Amy's Earth House, a small cluster ... Amy's Earth House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
80%
1 vote
 

Pai River Hill Guesthouse - Great cheap backpacker spot
Well out of town, south of the Pai River
T: (053) 698 230;
This friendly guesthouse starts with a small, unassuming restaurant at the top of the hill, right next to the road. A tenuous bamboo structure, it has a great view over the back of Pai, rice fields ... Pai River Hill Guesthouse complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
80%
1 vote
 

Bulun Buri Resort - Serene
55 Moo 1, Wiang Nua, Pai
T: (053) 968 302;
Surrounded by 360 degrees of green, Bulun Buri is one of the most serene retreats around Pai. On the edge of a rustic village, this resort has a handful of huge stilted bungalows on the banks of a ... Bulun Buri Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
74%
4 votes
 

The Sun Hut - A variety of room styles on offer
28/1 Mae Yen, Pai, Mae Hong Son
T: (053) 699 730;
Twelve bungalows, all named for the signs of the zodiac, occupy leafy jungle grounds just outside of Pai. Some are wooden, while some are concrete, and all vary in price according to their size and ... The Sun Hut complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

Baan Visarut Resort - Spacious huts tucked out the way
21 Moo 1, Pai
T: (053) 699 400;
Baan Visarut resort lies next to Shangrila Guesthouse, occupying the space at the bottom of the slope. The area is heavily forested, with huts shaded from the hot sun all day long. The surrounding ... Baan Visarut Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

Shangrila Guesthouse - Quiet, low key and natural
17/3 Moo 1, Pai
T: (081) 951 0101;
Not one for the partiers, Shangrila attracts an older, long-term traveller crowd, particularly small groups of musicians. Cheap, comfortable but basic bungalows, several are taken up by more ... Shangrila Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
1 vote
 

The Good View Guesthouse - More to offer than others in its class
East of the Pai River
T: (085) 032 1025;
A little nicer than its neighbours, The Good View has the standard huts: bare but clean, with a thin mattress on the floor and a balcony out front. Some are made of bamboo, while wooden A frame ones ... The Good View Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
50%
1 vote
 

John Bamboo Hut - Clean basic bungalows in a quiet hilltop spot
Outside of Pai, near Shangrila guesthouse

Perched on the side of a hill quite a distance out of Pai, John Bamboo Hut's bungalows are clean and basic with bathroom and hot shower inside. One is larger than the others, perhaps suitable for a ... John Bamboo Hut complete profile