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Region: Northern Thailand> Province: Mae Hong Son> Location: Pai
River Park Darling Guesthouse
Lovely staff, fun atmosphere
Near south bank of Pai River, Pai
Mae Hong Son Province
Tel: (089) 559 6267
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Description
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. Accommodation is generally of a slightly higher standard than the usual riverside bamboo shack (although the floors can be a little unstable) as they have cold shower/squat toilet bathrooms inside. Balconies have hammocks for relaxing in. There is also a collection of basic rooms with no facilities, but the shared bathrooms have hot showers. A couple of larger wooden bungalows are on offer for those in a group or looking for something more, and hammocks or open air mattresses in the restaurant, for those looking for a little less. All surround a large open grassy field, which leads down to the river.
Total rooms: 13
Sgl fan share b'room
150 THB (low season)
150 THB (high season)
Dbl fan share b'room
200 THB (low season)
200 THB (high season)
Bungalow fan private b'room
500 THB (low season)
500 THB (high season)
300B for a bamboo shack
Added to Travelfish on: 10th April, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 1st February, 2007
Guest feedback
This GH has moved - 
By nzpunter ( total comments: 1 
) Stayed here 6/2007
The original darling GH was washed away in a flood in 2005. But Anne is back with a bigger better version in a new location.
Bungalows have a deck with hammocks. Theres a huge common area with cushions, hammocks and a great view over the valley.
The new location is on the road to Treehouse.
Or walk over the bamboo bridge, spot the blue roofed house on the hill and aim for that. (its next door)
200b gets you private double bungalow w bathroom.
Anne is lovely! and this is a top spot. you will stay longer.
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