Baan Orapin

Give yourself a treat here - 2nd November, 2009
Stayed here in 2005 when the owner told me that they were contemplating about building a pool to cater for visitors. It's on the expensive side but really, if you have got a bit of Baht left and it's your last few days in Thailand, staying here should complete your holiday. The teak room was fantastic, and really, you just want to sit in the garden, drink coffee, read a book, and take a nap inside. There's a shop selling delicious sa khu sai mu, a kind of local dessert, just opposite of Baan Orapin. The lady owner spoke English and was courteous enough even though I stayed for only a day. However, I could understand from her tone that she would prefer to have guests who stayed longer than that. If you go in June or July, the ancient longan tree in the courtyard should be bearing fruit.

Baan Orapin reviewed by tfkhang on 2nd November, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2005
Total reviews submitted: 8.
tfkhang also reviewed: Cathay Guesthouse, Chiang Dao Nest, Rattanasin Hotel, Sam Sen Sam Boutique House, Sintavee Hotel, Thai Li Hotel, Yuttichai Hotel.

Not family friendly - 5th August, 2008
This place did look lovely (from the photos), but they were far from enthusiastic about taking a booking from a family. First they ignored my email, then they said no rooms could take 4 people. I thought there had been a misunderstanding since one was a baby. Then they begrudgingly said they could give us an extra bed, but really, it was a nice quiet place and they had no facilities for children (a pool and gardens is more than most places have). So - a word of warning to people with (young?) kids not to bother, and to anyone wanting to avoid familes - this place should be ideal!

Baan Orapin reviewed by api on 5th August, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2008
Total reviews submitted: 3.
api also reviewed: New Siam II Guest House.

Not family friendly - 5th August, 2008
This place did look lovely (from the photos), but they were far from enthusiastic about taking a booking from a family. First they ignored my email, then they said no rooms could take 4 people. I thought there had been a misunderstanding since one was a baby. Then they begrudgingly said they could give us an extra bed, but really, it was a nice quiet place and they had no facilities for children (a pool and gardens is more than most places have). So - a word of warning to people with (young?) kids not to bother, and to anyone wanting to avoid familes - this place should be ideal!

Baan Orapin reviewed by api on 5th August, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2008
Total reviews submitted: 3.
api also reviewed: New Siam II Guest House.

Nice - 10th October, 2007
Very nice but only if you go for the newer bungalows in the rear. Those in front are looking quite worn on the inside with possible traffic noise. The breakfast was really good -- excellent coffee. It's on a street with riverside restaurants, upmarket art galleries, craft shops -- great if you like such stuff.

Baan Orapin reviewed by aycarumba on 10th October, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2007
Total reviews submitted: 3.
aycarumba also reviewed: Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse, Wendy House.

lovely but better for couples - 30th August, 2007
I agree with all the raves for Baan Orapin. It is a beautiful place, with gorgeous bungalows and gardens, great breakfasts and delightful staff. I can confirm that there is a pool now. I'd recommend booking one of the new bungalows at the back, because the one I stayed in at the front looked out onto the car park. I stayed there on my own, and didn't really need such a huge suite, but it would be great for a couple. Also, I wasn't crazy about the location - unless you want to visit the riverside bars, there wasn't much of interest around and it was a long hot walk(or short smoky tuktuk ride) up to the old city. So, it depends what sort of holiday you're looking for.

Baan Orapin reviewed by nickyed on 30th August, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2007
Total reviews submitted: 7.
nickyed also reviewed: Little Garden Bar & Guesthouse, Pagoda Inn, Rikitikitavi, Sayo Guesthouse, The Quay Hotel, Xieng Mouane Guesthouse.