PuraVida Pai Resort

Beautiful resort, with lovely views from the room over the fish ponds.

Venda, the host was very friendly and welcoming. On arrival, we given our breakfast choices for the next morning, as well as a map of the area with all the attractions.

The resort was clean, and quite.

Breakfast was lovely.

The owner of Pura Vida is absolutely delightful! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome and a refreshing fruit juice. As we checked in, she thoughtfully provided us with a local map highlighting all the must-see spots in the area.

The bungalows are fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, and the breakfast each morning was simply delicious. This serene little gem truly exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return!

At this moment I am lucky, because I still have 2 more nights at this beautiful place.
I booked very late, 2 days before arrival, but everything was set and it was a warm welcome.
I always judge by seeing if what you get is equal to what you are paying. And that’s an A+.
Oké let’s start with the accommodation, the room is nice, large enough, a good cough, fridge and good shower.
The garden is beatifull and makes you want to hang out and enjoy the outside.
Then the social part, it was a warm welcome! A fresh drink en the to my key. They also give a map of the town and tell me where I can go.
After that I took a small look around and starten talking with the manager, she was very friendly ask me what I liked and gave me tips on what would match my likes. Very social and friendly!

We enjoyed the scenery of the mountains and the peaceful surroundings!

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.

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!

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.

Amazing hostel!! Had the best time here and all the reps are amazing.
Would defenitely stay here again cause I had such a good time. Amazing activities in the night and the day, so easy to socialite here.

At the heart of Pura Vida is love, care and attention for their customers. We really felt like the staff and owner wanted us to enjoy our stay and were so sweet and lovely.
The location of Pura Vida is absolutely perfect for serenity and enjoying the Pai countryside. I went for walks in the morning and got to see the rice padis, local wildlife, viewpoints and nature. It was so beautiful. A little out of town allows to enjoy this and only a 10 min scooter ride to the centre. The actual space of Pura Vida is green and luscious; the garden and pond area being so peaceful and pretty.
The rooms are good and clean. I like the rustic Thai style with the bamboo and wood. The beds were comfortable, and although just a double size we were ok. If you’re a ‘larger’ couple you may find it a squeeze.
Ultimately we really enjoyed our time here.

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

We stayed here for 3 nights. Each individual cottage has everything you need. The grounds are serene and peaceful and the hosts made us feel right at home. A scooter was available for us to get around making this the ideal location. A beautiful breakfast with good coffee was a great start to our day. Would stay here again when we return to Pai.

Such a perfect experience!
Pura Vida pai resort is the most beautiful and pleasant place.
Venda and the staff were lovely, took care of all our needs and gave a family feeling. We warmly and lovingly recommend this wonderful place.

Pai wouldn't be the same without them!

Perfect place to relax. And Vanda is the perfect host. Beautiful and peaceful resort, with nice and comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast. The management is very helpful and friendly. Ready to help and organize your visit around Pai. Will come back for sure

If you're looking for a quiet and relaxing place away from the bustle of the main tourist section of Pai, Pura Vida is a very good choice. The bungalos are very clean and well-maintained. Beds and linens are very comfortable. The room had a mini fridge and a TV that was somewhat of an antique (we couldn't get it to work, but it didn't really matter as we weren't eager to watch TV anyway). The water heater was very powerful, which was great considering the cold nights and mornings. The best aspects of the place are the wonderful gardens and ponds, brimming with fish and sprinkled with blooming lotus flowers, and the warm hospitality of the new owner, who just took over three months ago. Vanda and Aad go out of their way to make visitors welcome and Vanda patiently takes care of every question and need. She sits down with each set of visitors and discusses local attractions and helps plan activities. They offer three choices of complimentary breakfast; I opted for the American breakfast (which was fine, although I would have liked to have bacon rather than chicken sausage) and my wife had French toast, which she enjoyed. Their coffee is excellent! We'd definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a good-quality, quiet and relaxed place. Vanda has lots of ideas of expanding and improving the place, so hopefully it will remain a leading spot for visitors in Pai.

A beautiful place to stay, surrounded of peace, flowers in a perfect garden. Really good treatment with the host, a honest, thankful and funny person. All what you need to be comfortable is in the Pura Vida Resort.

Highly recommend staying at this beautiful resort. The new owner, Vanda, is so lovely, welcoming and kind. When you check in she will give you a map and a welcome drink, sit down and give all her recommendations for things to do and places to eat. Rooms were extremely clean, comfiest bed we slept in during our Thailand trip and a nice hot shower with good pressure. Beautiful gardens and fish ponds. Place is about 10 minutes out of Pai so you can truly relax in the peace and quiet. Do yourself a favour and stay here! Thanks again Vanda, we will be back!

The setting of this hotel is just fantastic. We slept like a rose in this quiet green resort. The garden is splendid. It’s situated a bit further from the centre of Pai but easy to get there on a scooter. We enjoyed our stay with the generous and friendly host.

Nice and quiet

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pura Vida resort! It is an oasis of peace and tranquility in a beautiful natural setting which has a small lake, fish, birds and beautifully landscaped plants and flowers. it's a great home base to visit many attractions near Pai and also to just to chill and toenjoy the surroundings and the relaxing vibe.
The owner Noi is a charming and friendly lady who we enjoyed chatting with at breakfast. Breakfasts were delicious and filling. I am celiac and Noi really went out of her way to make sure I got delicious gluten free breakfasts. We are looking forward to staying here again. 😊

I stayed one of the bungalows of Pura Vida Resort and it was a very pleasant experience. The bungalow was absolutely spotless, clean, very well maintained and very well organised. The room is large and spacious and is equipped with a well functioning, quite AC system. Hot water system (electric) works very well. It is such a peaceful and quite place where you can have a fully relaxing time. The wonderful and well maintained garden (almost a small beautiful botanical garden) with lots of water ponds/small canals (with fish). The owners Noi, Aad and the staff (I met only one) are very friendly and helpful. Due to the current Covid19 situation, the restaurant is temporarily closed. It would have been a great experience to have a meal at the waterfront restaurant. So currently there is no dining (including breakfast) possibility on site or close by. This will definitely change once Covid19 restrictions are relaxed and more tourists are visiting Thailand. The best way is to have a scooter or some kind of transport to go to Pai (about 10min drive). I will definitely stay here during my next visit to Thailand/Pai. Noi and Aad, I hope international travel restrictions will ease (and it is already happening) and many more visitors will come and stay at your wonderful relaxing resort.