The owner is very warm and helpful. She drove us to and from the bus station in Pai and provided a detailed map of all the attractions and best restaurants. Breakfast is included and delicious! Nestled between beautiful landscaping and overlooking a quiet pond is a great way to start every morning. The beds are comfortable and each unit has AC and hot showers.

Stayed in April 2024

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Vanda , the host, was amazing. So friendly and gave us info about where to go and what to do in Pai. Breakfast was great with a good cup of coffee Beautifully managed gardens with lots of places to just sit and relax ,

Stayed in March 2024

We had an incredible stay at Vanda‘s little green oasis outside of Pai. This whole place is filled with so much love and attention for detail and handmade things. Vanda has traveled the world a lot and is definitely one of the best hostess we‘ve ever met. From the folded elephant towels on your bed to the amazing breakfast, this is the loveliest hotel we discovered on our Thailand travels so far. Vanda provided us with a map of Pai and a lot of great tips about what to do and where to eat. As a couple in our mid 30s the vibe in Pai felt super young to us, driving 10 minutes from Pai back to Vanda‘s place was just pure relaxation and made us appreciate this calm and serene green space even more. Having a scooter is highly recommended though!

Stayed in March 2024

it is far from Pai town center. Wenda picked us up and even rented her car for a day.

thank you Wenda for hosting us. We earned the benefits of a resort and the benefits of a homestay.

Stayed in February 2024

Really nothing not to like.

Our host Vanda was delightful, during check in she helped us to plan an itinerary for our 3 day stay in Pai. The gardens were delightful to relax around, the outdoor lounge was thoughtfully catered on an honour system. The rooms all had thoughtful additions and were comfortable and clean.

Stayed in February 2024

Quiet location about 4 km from the busy town. The bungalow was very comfortable and had all what we needed including fridge and kettle. A plus was the mountain view from our little verandah. Vanda is an amazing host. If we had more time we would have stayed much longer!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. It was perfect.

The wonderful Vanda went out of her way to make my 18 year old daughter and her friend's stay exceptional. She arranged transport to and from town to the resort, she provided a driver's number because there is no Grab or Uber in Pai, she booked a tour for them to do in Pai that was amazing, and she even went out of her way to connect her with other guests. Vanda even made sure they had food for the road when they departed. As a mother, I really deeply appreciated the care Vanda put in to making sure my daughter was safe and felt welcomed.

Stayed in December 2023

Pai is an nice town to stroll around for a few days, and especially the nature is beautiful and worth a visit. What really made Pai awesome is Pura Vida and Vanda. This place is a true gem! The houses are really beautiful and clean, the beds are the best we’ve had in Thailand, the garden is a little paradise, and the breakfast was delicious. To top that all off, there’s Vanda’s joyful and friendly vibe, making this place the absolute best. Thanks Vanda!!

Stayed in February 2024

Delicious breakfast in dining area overlooking garden pond and views of the surrounding mountains. Very friendly and super helpful host gives a really warm welcome and made for a really pleasant stay

Stayed in January 2024

We had a wonderful stay at Vanda‘s place. The resort is a very special and unique place, especially through the lovely details you can find everywhere. It’s a very peaceful area and with a scooter, it’s very easy to reach the city within 10 minutes. The rooms are super clean and the breakfast is amazing. And if there‘s anything you would like to know or need help with, Vanda or one of her friends will help you. Last but not least, we loved her staff and their kindness. This place felt definitely like home!

Stayed in January 2024

Water flow in the bath is very weak

This hotel is simply lovely, a clean room, the garden is gorgeous, a calm atmosphere, and Wanda, the owner, is a charming and warm-hearted woman. We liked very much. The place is far from the center of Pai 10 minutes drive.

Stayed in January 2024

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Pure bliss staying at this beautiful oasis, the garden is gorgeous and maintained by our lovely hostess Vanda! You can tell that she loves being at Pura Vida Pai. There are comfy places to sit scattered throughout the garden area and restaurant. We spent half the day just relaxing and reading. We had a delicious breakfast of yogurt, fruit and muesli and yummy rice soup. The rooms are colorful and very comfortable, windows with screens that we could open at night without using the AC. All in all a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature! On a side note, my husband left his kindle in the room and Vanda contacted him and mailed it to our last destination out of the goodness of her heart. ❤️🙏❤️

Stayed in January 2024

The bungalow is great. Very clean, spacious, and comfortable. Vanda, the owner, is unbelievable. So nice. So helpful. We felt that we've reached paradise, and Vanda is the angel

Stayed in January 2024

I didn’t like that I had to leave 😅

The property is some minutes away by motorcycle (scooter), far enough to enjoy nature.

Stayed in January 2024

We loved everything

Pura Vida Pai Resort is a beautiful boutique style Resort with nice Bungalows. The garden and green surroundings are beautiful and very peaceful. Vanda the owner is doing everything to make your stay pleasant. We enjoyed our stay a lot! The Resort is a little outside of Pai Main Street what we preferred. If you drive motorcycle it’s a beautiful ride though nature and the views stunning. Make sure you go up to the Hula Hula Sunset Viewpoint. You can’t miss it!

Stayed in January 2024

Vanda is such a nice host. She was always looking after here guests and was interested in their story's. She gave a lot of useful tips about places to go, parking, eating etc. The property is really nice, in a quiet place with beautiful landscapes. It is about a 10 minute drive to town, if you want to go to the night market in the centre of Pai. French toast for breakfast was nice. You can choose from 3 options. The room is great and clean, has everything you need. The decoration is very classy! We had a very nice stay.

Stayed in December 2023

It was slightly out of town which was great! Away from the crowd and noise. But still close to everything. Beautiful garden and lovely touches everywhere The owner, Vanda and staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

It would be fabulous to have a small pool on the grounds...very difficult I understand in the location but it is hot in Pai and would be lovely to have somewhere to cool off after a day out.

Location was a fair way out of town but that made it a great quiet place to be away from craziness of Pai. Breakfast was nice. The rooms were lovely and comfy beds. The owner Vanda was exceptionally friendly and helpful. She welcomed us like family and was very helpful in telling us places to visit.

Stayed in December 2023

Welcoming and friendly. Good breakfast. Good location, a 5-10 minute drive into the walking street and market. Some great food and chill places nearby. Would definitely recommend 🙂

Stayed in December 2023

Everything, very nice place

Stayed in November 2023

All was perfect 😍

Stayed in November 2023

Don’t know if anything can be done about it, but the water pressure of the shower could be better. Difficult for people with long and thick hair :-D

Feels like the middle of the jungle, lovely small houses with beautiful design, very good breakfast (table serving, no buffet) with nature view, very warm and friendly hostess who runs the business, super clean. Best stay in Thailand after a two week travel.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing. Wish we had stayed a second night Togo to Night Market.

Both Vanda and Jeff made us feel so welcome at the beautiful oasis Pura Vida. It’s a very northern Thai feel, surrounded by a great garden of plants and places to sit outside and relax. We stayed in our own bungalow here.

Stayed in November 2023

Super loved a two night stay at Pura Vida Resort… our host, Vanda, is so lovely, and her staffs are very kind and thoughtful.. the garden is really wonderful, well maintained and full of color and water features, and it has a variety of seating areas… the quiet and natural setting made for such a good feeling. The cabins are comfy with top quality pillows and mattress, a seating area, and a very nice shower. Wifi is strong throughout. Breakfast was perfect. Just a short drive from town center, really well worth the trip. Would easily recommend to others and can’t wait to return myself… cheers!

Stayed in October 2023