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Reviews of PuraVida Pai Resort

3 out of 5
PuraVida Pai Resort
65 Moo 3, Tambon Viengnuor, Pai, Mae Hong Son

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable cottages in a quiet, peaceful and beautiful garden setting. Butterflies, curious fish in the ponds and exotic plants put you right away into tranquility. You are in Pai and this property shows you what it means: relaxation and a chilling forget-your-life-at-home feeling. Vanda and her staff made our experience complete. Vanda offered us opportunities, listened and had a great understanding and warmness to deal with her guests. Next time in Pai is a no-brainer. This property makes you wanna come back for longer even shortly after arrival. A wonderful and perfect place. The cottages are very clean and had a very homey feeling. We were happy we went with Vanda to her friend's restaurant uphill. Fantastic food and spectacular sunset in the mountains in a very romantic setting. The cottages are a bit outside of Pai, but even without a vehicle transportation to get there and into Pai was never a problem.Unforgettable beauty. You see us back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Vanda on 21 Dec 2023
Hi Rainer,Oh! Your review so kind for me.I very happy able to show you about Thai Culture, you come the right time.Thank you to stay with us.Can’t wait for you to comeback to Thailand again.Warm Regards

10/10 Excellent

Zojer, Compton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to Pai for a 2 day trip from Chiang Mai and ended up having a motorbike accident while in Pai that required that I stay in Pai for 2 more days. After going to the hospital and returning back to the PuraVida Pai Resort, I was met with nothing but kindness from Vanda, Jeff and their staff. She was kind enough to help me retreat my wound. And due to my inability to move much, Jeff brought me lunch and a late night plate of delicious fruit and bread. Vanda was kind enough to match me with another guest who was going back to Chiang Mai via Taxi, so that I could get back home. And they also arranged someone to drive the motorbike I rented back to Chiang Mai, so that I could return it. It took a lot of stress off of me. I don't think there could have been a better location in all of Pai for me to be injured in. The amount of help that I received was amazing. The location is extremely beautiful, serene, and quiet. Rooms are clean and have all the amenities you might want. And the staff is always super helpful. I realize that this is not the normal review, but I wanted to make sure readers understand that the people here go above and beyond to help anyone in need and are extremely kind hosts. I will most definitely return here when I find myself in Pai again. Thank you to Vanda, Jeff & the Pura Vida Staff!
Response from Vanda on 17 Nov 2023
Hi Zojer,Thank you to review for us,Is my pressure to take care of you,You got accident not so fun to get that.We are happy to help you to make you felt comfortable.I wish for you to get back to normal activities soon.Take care

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There is Joy Here
One if the most friendly and welcoming hotels I have visited in Thailand. Owners and staff are authically happy and love what they do. There is joy at this hotel. Planning to make this a must stop everytime we are in Pai.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Vanda on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Jonathan,We are so happy to have you with us by accident, I knew you not made a plane.But every thing come up so good.We can’t wait to see you and family again in the future.All the best

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I went to Pai to get away and enjoy some quiet relaxation. Pura Vida is that place. It's very quiet and the staff were great. The owner was away travelling while I was there but she made a point to call me via her staff to make sure everything was ok and to help with things to do. Be mindful - it's not in the heart of Pai - it's about a 15 minute peaceful and simple drive to town. Personally I loved this as I wanted to be away but if you are looking to be right in Pai all the time this may be challenging. But again getting to town is super easy and most activities are not right in Pai anyway. The rooms are nice - nothing fancy but comfortable. I would definitely return
Response from Vanda on 14 Jul 2023
Hello Tod, Thank you to review for us, I am so happy to heard that you enjoyed at our place.My staff told me you quit relaxed and enjoyed your life in Pai.All the best.Vanda Prigge

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Vanda on 26 Nov 2022
Thank you to stay with us, all the best.

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Boulder, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peace and quite. Noi and her husband are great. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from aad on 1 Dec 2019
Dear Keith, Thank you so much for spending a couple of days with us. We're really happy you had such a good time. Thanks for the high score. Love to see you again soon. Warm greetings, Noi and Aad.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The outside was lovely, the inside not so Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Noi on 6 Nov 2019
Thank you for your feedback and sorry for your inconvenience.

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private Detached Bungalows in Manicured Jungle
My son and I had an amazing stay at the Pura Vida bungalows. Noi is great. She meets you for breakfast, asks you about your day before and tells you what you can do next, maybe the caves or the waterfalls or sunset at the canyon, or visit the elephants. Breakfasts are made to your order. I asked for 4 eggs instead of 2. The hotel is located a few kilometers outside Pai. Most residents get around by little automatic scooters, but you can also rent a car. The private detached Thai bungalows are located in the middle of your own private manicured jungle, even in the dry months. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from aad on 14 Mar 2019
Dear Raymond, Thank you for choosing Pura Vida for your holidays and for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure getting to know you a little and to make sure you had a good time. We are looking forward to see you again when you come this way in the rainy season. Until then we wish you a good time on your travels. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Noi and Aad on 3 Apr 2019
Thank you for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Noi and Aad on 3 Apr 2019
Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil property. Great for couples, relaxing. For me, it was a little out of town but I made it work. The owners are wonderful Andrew so helpful. They arranged a tour for myself and our friends, and were present every morning at breakfast. I really enjoyed my stay during my time in Pai.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from aad on 24 Jan 2019
Dear Angela, Thank you so much for staying at Pura Vida Pai Resort and for your generous review. We're very happy to know you had such a good time. It was a pleasure looking after you and we hope to see you again one day. Until then we wish you all the best. Warm greetings, Noi and Aad (Andrew)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Noi and Aad on 9 Jan 2019
Thank you for you feedback.

8/10 Good

Suraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good host but very far from town and rooms a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Noi on 7 Jan 2019
Thank you to stay with us we appreciated your feedback.

6/10 Okay

Suraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good host but very far from town and rooms a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Noi on 7 Jan 2019
Thank you to stay with us we appreciated your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt so taken care of throughout my stay ~ the hosts were incredibly kind and went out of their way to help me feel taken care of. My room was nice and clean and I had everything I needed. The place is a bit out of town, which was actually perfect for me to have some nice and quiet peaceful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from aad on 22 Dec 2018
Dear guest (Amanda?), Thank you very much for staying with us and for writing this wonderful review. We are so happy we succeeded in showing you a good time. It was a pleasure taking care of you and we hope to see you again one day. Until then we wish you all the best. Warm greetings, Noi and Aad.

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location Very hard bed Gardens and breakfast lovely Rooms a little tired need a sprus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Noi and Aad on 9 Oct 2018
Dear Craig, Thank you for your feedback and we are so sorry that we could not make you felt full feeling.

10/10 Excellent

Corina, Telluride, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pura Vida is located in a beautiful and quiet area just outside of downtown Pai. Property is lovely and well maintained. Rooms are clean and comfortable, daily homemade breakfasts are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from aad on 4 Oct 2018
Dear Corina and Robert, The second review from you. Thank you so much again. We really love you and would like to see you again soon. It was a pleasure making sure you both had a good time and we wish you all the best. Until next time... Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Noi on 1 Aug 2018
Dear Jillian, Thank you for your rating.

10/10 Excellent

Hartlee, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise in Pai!
We can’t say enough great things about PuraVida! It is a beautiful hotel - we loved our bungalow right in the garden. Noi and Aad are amazing hosts, and we were so happy to share their little slice of paradise just outside Pai. We loved being a few km outside of town — Noi arranged for us to rent scooters and we had a great time zipping around the beautiful countryside and visiting the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from aad on 13 Jul 2018
Dear Hartlee and Sean, Thank you so much for staying at Pura Vida. We are so happy with your wonderful review, it was a pleasure looking after you and to make sure you had a good time. Thank you, we hope to see you again one day soon. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort in nature! Great for those who want to escape city life. It’s a short ride away from town. The resort owners were very helpful and friendly. They helped us rent a moped and gave detailed descriptions of the best restaurants in town. The room/cabin was very private and relaxing. Breakfast is served each morning and there’s a good variety of choices. Only downsides were the occasional bug indoors and spotty WiFi but hey - it’s nature!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from aad on 8 Jun 2018
Dear guest, Thank you for spending your holidays at Pura Vida and for writing this great review. We are really happy you had such a good time. It was a pleasure looking after you and we hope to see you again soon. Until then we wish you all the best. We're sorry about the WiFi not being satisfactory. During your stay there was some maintenance of the electricity network in progress and that caused the bad WiFi signal. It's all back to normal by now. Warm reagrds, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Peter, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners of this place really make it special! We loved our stay here. Check in was a bit overwhelming at first due to the long trip from Chiang Mai to Pai. The hotel arranged a motorbike for us to rent and had it delievered to the resort. The food was delicious and we loved the little restaurant. They went as far as to place an umbrella on our porch in the morning when it was raining. The owners were some of the nicest people we have met in Thailand so far, after a month of travel and we would highly recommend staying here. It is far enough away from the city that you really can relax. We love bed this place. P.S. if the owners give you advice on where to go...take it!!! They didn’t steer us wrong at any time! We loved all of their recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from aad on 8 Jun 2018
Dear Peter,, Thank you so much for staying with us and for writing this outstanding review. It;s good to hear you had such a great time at Pura Vida, it shows us we must be doing something right. It was a pleasure looking after you and we hope to see you again one day. In the mean time we wish you all the best. warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
This place was amazing! The owners come out right when you get there to greet you warmly and show you around. They suggested lots of cool things for me to do and see while I was there and it literally feels like a little slice of beautiful paradise.
Response from aad on 19 Apr 2018
Hi dear Luke, Thank you for staying at Pura Vida Resort and for your lovely review. We're happy you had such a good time and it was a pleasure looking after you. We hope to see you again one day and until then we wish you all the best. Have a good time at Koh Pangan. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Noi and Aad on 3 Apr 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feed back.

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay!
We had a great stay here! The owners are very welcoming and friendly. They helped set up with renting the scooter and ensured that we knew everything there was to see/eat in Pai. Delicious breakfast in the morning! The only negative is that it is a bit far out of the main town, you wouldn’t be able to walk there. It’s about a 10 minute scooter ride. Would definitely stay there again! Thank you PuraVida!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Aad on 12 Mar 2018
Dear Reiko, Thank you so much for staying at Pure Vida Resort and for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to look after you and make sure you had a good time. We would love to see back again soon and wish you all the best. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a resort but a nice bed and breakfast
This is definitely not a resort as it has no resort facilities whatsoever. It is purely a decent bed and breakfast within some nice small garden with ponds in the middle of nowhere. If you have transport and are happy to bring in your own daily supplies it would be fine.
Response from aad on 1 Mar 2018
Dear Anonymous, What's in a name? Apparently Pura Vida is not the right place for you. We suggest next time you book a RESORT where you can spent your days sipping cocktails and eating your meals by the side of the swimming pool. Thank you for your feedback and good luck! Regards, Noi and Aad.

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a bit of a drive into town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Aad on 17 Jan 2018
Dear Deborah, Thank you for your review and for staying with us. We hope you had a good time in spite of the ten minute drive from town. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in pai
Talked to the owner noi. She will tell you about the whole area . She is like a tour guide. Great rooms good breakfast. Extended our stay we like the hotel and the pai area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Aad on 17 Jan 2018
Dear Anonymous (Phillip?), Thank you so much for staying with us and for your lovely review. It was good to have you and we're happy you had such a good time. We hope you're having a great time, motorbiking around, and hope to see you again. Warm regards, Noi and Aad

8/10 Good

Philiph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in Pai
Lovely, clean & quiet place, very kind helpful staff. The new TV's will be great too! I
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Yarden on 30 Dec 2017
Dear Philiph, Thank you for your positive review. It was a pleasure looking after you. Sorry about the TV. It still has a good picture if you really want to watch TV. So we have no plans of replacing them. Looking forward to seeing you again. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Ho Keat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Yarden on 27 Dec 2017
Dear Ho Keat, Thank you for your wonderful feed back.,and we hope to see you again soon. Warmest regards Noi and aad

10/10 Excellent

Dave, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hideaway a short ride away from Pai
We had a fantastic stay, couldn't recommend the place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Aad on 20 Dec 2017
Dear Dave and friends, Thank you for staying at Pura Vida Resort and for your positive feedback. It was good to have you and we're looking forward to seeing you again soon. We wish you all the best. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

kean chaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Yarden on 23 Oct 2017
Dear Kean, Thank you very much for giving us such a high score. We;re happy you had such a good time at Pura Vida Resort. Hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute but far
Great owners and cute placeto stay but removed from the city center. You could rent bikes but if you want to party at night you can't drive back after a few drinks so need to stay sober or not party. Only part that was inconvenient. Cabs are hard to get after 10 pm from The downtown city to the resort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Yarden on 23 Oct 2017
Dear guest, Thank you so much for staying at Pura Vida Resort and for your lovely review. We're happy you had such a good time and it was a pleasure looking after you. Reviews like yours makes our job so rewarding. Hope to see you again soon. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful garden and delightful owners
Noi and Aad are excellent hosts. They love and care for their place and their guests. The garden, little waterways and ponds are a delight. The views of garden and distant mountains very beautiful. The area is quiet, but just a short drive from the town, and a short walk to the river where we swam. The breakfasts were very well prepared by Noi and her staff and were aroi maak. I hope we can stay again. We have been to Pai many times and this is the most relaxing place we have stayed, with the most hospitable hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from aad on 23 Oct 2017
Dear Louise, Thank you so much for staying at Pura Vida Resort and for your wonderful review. We're so happy you got the same enchanted feeling about the view like we still do. We're glad you had such a good time, that's what we do it all for. We'd love to have you at breakfast again one day soon. Hope all is well with you. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

4/10 Poor

John, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic rooms but needs updating.
Basic room but bathroom was unappealing. Towels need renewing - well past their best. Occasional gecko in room at night and a few ants on the bed. 'Balcony' is just place to take off your shoes - can't sit to admire any view. Garden kept beautifully but broken seats and tables make it hard to sit outside. Breakfast - fruit and yoghurt ok, but other choices not very appetising. Owner was welcoming and helpful. We left a day early due to lack of things to do in Pai on a rainy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Noi on 27 Oct 2017
Dear John, Thank you for your feedback we are sorry that we could not make you and your family happy During stay at Pura Vida.Due to the old towel we would like to inform that we just change not even one year yet! also the room and the reception as well. For the small gecko we would like to let you know sometime you will see them in the room but they won't do anything and for ant every time when we check guest in the room we did tell our guest to be careful if you left some food on the table or floor they will get in the room.because we are very close to the nature.For our breakfast we had 4 set for choose for our guest that all have different idea ,and thank you for your appreciated my service. Thank you and warm regards Noi

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect fit for Pai
So amazing! It felt like staying with family, the kind you really like! The property is beautiful, the staff is delightful and it was such a wonderful experience. The property is not in the main part of town, just to be aware, but that really adds to it, and it's still very close
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Yarden on 10 Sept 2017
Dear Laurie, Thank you very much for staying at Pura Vida and for your lovely review. It makes us really happy to know you felt so much at home. It was wonderful to look after you and we hope to see you again one day soon. We wish you all the best. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Larah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
STUNNING
What can I say about Pura vida... Best hotel we have ever stayed in. Read all the reviews which were amazing but kind of thought it was too good to be true. In fact it exceeded my expectations. The owners are absolutely phenomenal helped with everything and were so lovely to chat to. It felt like we were welcomed into someone's home. Now to talk about the hotel itself... Absolutely stunning... So serene and quiet with beautiful gardens. Rooms were a great size and very clean with the beers, in the mini fridge basically the same price as from the convenience store. Honestly could not recommend this place any more. Be prepared that it is about 10 minute drive out of town but we hired scooters that the hotel organised and had deliver costing only about 8 dollars per day. Being on the scooter on that beautiful scenery was honestly so relaxing and I loved the drive from town to the hotel. Pai is such an amazing place to visit and if you ever do go, whatever you do, stay at Pura Vida. The only negative thing I have to say is that I only stayed here 2 nights. I can't wait to go back. Thank you Noi and Aad. Ps. The breakfast was just the cherry on the cake... Food was absolutely delicious and served with a smile and thoughtful conversation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Yarden on 15 Aug 2017
Dear Lara and James, This is probably the loveliest review we've had op to now. Thank you so much and thank you for choosing Pura Vida Resort to spend a couple of days. We are so happy you do not regret it. We try to create a home away from home for our guests and in your case we've obviously succeeded. Thanks again. We wish you all the best and would love to see you again some day soon. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Response from Yarden on 21 Jun 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your great review and feedback. Best wish Noi and Aad

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from Yarden on 11 Jun 2017
Dear Sergio, Thank you for your great review.We hope to see you again. Warmest regards Noi and Aad

10/10 Excellent

Ehsan, Montreal, QC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with wonderful hosts
Everything was excellent, Art and Noi took great care of us, from picking us up, arranging for a motorbike rental (highly recommended given the location), giving us lots of useful info about Pai and how to get around, and planning a smooth trip back. The room was clean and well accommodated, best value we found in Thailand, and the surrounding gardens were lovely. Would definitely stay there again!
Response from Noi and Aad on 16 May 2017
Dear Ehsan, Thank you for staying at Pura Vida Resort and for your lovely review. We really enjoy to hear you had such a wonderful time. It's reviews like yours that makes it all worth while to run a business like this. We loved having you here and we hope to see you again soon. We wish you all the best. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

8/10 Good

evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent quality for price, distant from town
room in excellent condition, great customer service.
Response from Yarden on 24 Apr 2017
Dear Evan, Thank you for your wonderful review and feedback.Pura Vida located 4km.outside of Pai town.We are happy to arrange free pick up and drop off service when guest arrive and depart,just give us a call and then we will be with you in ten minutes.Also we can arrange the scooter directly to the resort. Warmest regards Noi and Aad

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel just outside of the city
We stayed for 2 nights, and really enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable, the surroundings were beautiful and peaceful and most of all the couple who run it are exceptional hosts. The daily breakfast is very good, with lots of fresh fruit. Excellent value for money.
Response from Noi and Aad on 21 Apr 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review we're very appreciated that.Hope to see you again soon. Warmest regards Noi and Aad

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The woman who owns the villas with her husband provides excellent service. She's exceptional, and the property is serene and beautifully maintained.
Response from Yarden on 18 Apr 2017
Dear Amanda, Thank you so much for staying at Pura Vida and for writing this wonderful review. We are happy to hear you liked your stay so much. Thank you for appreciating our efforts. That's what we do it for. It was great to have you here and we are looking forward to seeing you again. All the best and waar regards from, Noi and Aad.

8/10 Good

DavidRedstone, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bungalows. Shame it's far from town
Noi (Thai) and Aad (Dutch) are great. Very helpful. They have a lovely set of bungalows, gardens, and a small lake. It's really a beautiful place and that's why it costs more. That said, even with my scooter (that I rode up from Chiang Mai), I found it too far from town, especially at night. Forget drinking! The roads are poor, and under construction. Other than that, it's a great base for exploring Pai Valley and surrounds. Recommended. I stayed at 3 places in Pai, and this was the most luxurious.
Response from Yarden on 31 Mar 2017
Dear David,Thank you for your great review and understanding.For the road to Pura Vida it have 3 different direction,we did tell our guest how to avoid the problem but the repairing will finish soon.Sorry for your inconvenience. Warmmest regards Noi and Aad

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Yarden on 18 Mar 2017
Dear Danielle, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Thank you and Regards Noi and Aad

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place in the countryside
Noi is amazing, funny and helpful. And her homemade red-drik and breakfast is to die for. Pura Vida is placed 4km out side Pay, and it is a very nice walk or bikeride in to Pay. The scenery, the fresh air and the quietness is super nice.
Response from Aad and Noi on 18 Mar 2017
Dear Anne, Thank you for your great review we really appreciate that and it makes our job so rewarding. Wonderful to hear you had such a good time, that's all we aim for. It was great to have you and your friend here and we hope that one day we will see you again. All the best and warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Nady, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place to stay in Pai!
The place is about 5 minutes by scooter from Pai village, it makes for a quiet place. It's trully beautiful and peaceful. Owners are great and will make sure your stay is memorable. The breakfast is yummy and you have it seating in beautiful surroundings. You will be away from the noise of Pai for an amazing stay! We will go back.
Response from Noi and Aad on 28 Feb 2017
Dear Nady, Thank you very much for staying at Pura Vida Resort and for writing such wonderful things about us. Reviews like yours makes our job very rewarding! It was great to have you here and we hope to see you again soon. We wish you all the best. Warm regards, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly stay in Pai
Nice stay about 4KM outside of Pai. We rode up from Chiang Mai on motorbikes (takes 4-5 hours) and we welcomed the rest at this accommodation. Upon check-in, we were given a map with several options for things to do in the area. This included restaurants, sights, etc. We were also asked what we wanted to order for breakfast the next morning. After an evening in Pai (seeing the owners out to dinner at the Blue Ox restaurant), we had a pleasant rest (be prepared for hot daytime to cool evenings). The next morning, Noi showed us some more ideas for our time in the surrounding area. Overall a nice stay.
Response from General Manager on 25 Feb 2017
Dear Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're happy you had such a good experience staying with Pura Vida. It was great to have you here and we hope to see you again one day soon. We wish you all the best. Warm greetings, Noi and Aad.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thai Pai
Amazing location, wonderful scenery. Yummy breakfast with great presentation.
Response from General Manager on 18 Feb 2017
Dear Michael, Thank you for your amazing review for Pura Vida.We will continue with our standard for make our guest happy and enjoy to stay. Hopefully we would make you happy again for your next holiday. Warmest regards Noi and Aad

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly highly recommend
I was SO well looked after by my hostess with the mostess Noi, who woke up to see me to my room, cooked me INCREDIBLE breakfasts every morning, hired a scooter for me and drew me a map of the town and places not to miss. Pura Vida is a beautiful 10 minute drive from town, in fact the drive was one of the highlights of my trip. Very nice to get away from the bustle of the town into the stunning countryside. The resort is beautiful with lots of plants and pretty huts everywhere. The breakfast veranda overlooks a large pond and leads into a very pretty garden
Response from General Manager on 30 Jan 2017
Thank you so much dear for staying here and for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure looking after you and making sure you had a great holiday. We wish you all the best and hope to see you again in the near future. Warm regards from Noi and Aad.