Pura Vida Pai Resort
65 Moo 3 Tambon WiangNuar
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Why people book this hotel
“The host is full of energy and helpful”
“If you're looking for a quiet and peaceful place that isn’t necessarily close to…”
“It’s not very eco friendly but it’s necessary to leave the AC on when leaving th…”
“The garden is absolutely beautiful—waking up to birdsong and falling asleep to t…”
“Nice breakfast”
“Lovely staff that made breakfast with much dedication and love”
“Clean, secure and very comfortable”
“The rooms are comfy, clean and have all you need”
“The location is a bit outskirts of town but the neighborhood is cozy and charmin…”
“Great location outside of Pai, which can be very busy”
Overview
Offering guests an experience in beautifully-furnished, individual Thai-style garden bungalows. Renovated in 2023, this resort boasts high quality spring mattresses, the latest wifi technology and the highest internet bandwidth available in Thailand. Whether working from your room, the gardens or the 24-hr Pond Terrace, it is the perfect setting for digital nomads and other professionals who need good connectivity while on the road. Offering guests an experience in beautifully furnished Thai-style rooms, Pura Vida features landscaped gardens in what used to be an orange orchard. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Pura Vida Pai Resort is 4 km from Pai’s town centre and a 10-minute drive from Pai Airport. It is about a 3-hour drive from Chiang Mai. Boasting views of orange trees and landscaped greenery, air-conditioned rooms at Resort Pura Vida feature wood flooring and pleasant shades of lavender. They come with a private balcony, fridge and attached bathroom. For leisure, take in the sun on the sun terrace or enjoy quiet moments in Pura Vida Resort’s book corner. Alternatively, the tour desk can arrange day trips to nearby Pai and surrounding regions.
Traveller reviews
shihting
family_with_children
May 23, 2026
Wonderful environment, just the property is by the main road, you can’t avoid hearing vehicles passing by. The host is full of energy and helpful. The staffs are friendly and polite. The location is a bit outskirts of town but the neighborhood is cozy and charming. It’s not very eco friendly but it’s necessary to leave the AC on when leaving the room during the daytime.
Michael
family_with_children
February 12, 2026
If you're looking for a quiet and peaceful place that isn’t necessarily close to the center, this is the perfect spot, with a wonderful staff.
YISHAN
couple
February 1, 2026
A huge thank you to Vanda and her two wonderful staff members! They are so lovely, enthusiastic, and truly kind-hearted. Even though we are a bit shy and aren’t the best with words, we deeply felt your warmth and care. The garden is absolutely beautiful—waking up to birdsong and falling asleep to the sound of frogs felt like a true return to nature!
Florian
couple
December 17, 2025
“Thank you for the wonderful time”
donnybots
solo_traveller
December 10, 2025
“Don't look elsewhere if going to Pai. This is the place to stay.”
This place is amazing. I could tell by the photos that I would love it but what I wasn't expecting was just how lovely and helpful the host is. Vanda is a rare human with a beautiful sunny presence and always happy to help with anything. Her place is a reflection of her. Its bright, beautiful, very comfortable and peaceful too. I loved my stay and will be back to see Vanda and her beautiful Pura Vida.
Peter
couple
December 7, 2025
“Very enjoyable stay. Hope to be back again”
Clean, secure and very comfortable. Great host. Nice breakfast.
Kevin
couple
November 24, 2025
Super cute place for a relaxing holiday in the green with a cute fish pond and a lovely owner
Kristina
couple
November 11, 2025
Wonderful stay 😍 Vanda and her girls are all very friendly and attentive, we immediately felt very comfortable. The small complex has been decorated with great attention to detail in every corner. We can absolutely recommend it and will definitely be back. Thank you ♥️ Kristina and Alex
Steffi
family_with_children
August 15, 2025
“Best stay during our trip”
Great location outside of Pai, which can be very busy. Still close enough to all attractions. The reason this is the best place during our trip is the charming owner and host. She set us up with scooters, tips on where to eat and what to do. So helpful! The rooms are comfy, clean and have all you need.
James
couple
April 9, 2025
“Would recommended and stay again!”
Cute cabins. Nice breakfast. Out of town but we liked the spot.
Robert
couple
February 25, 2025
“Good atmosphere, character”
Peaceful location, happy vibes and wonderful host Vanda. Lovely staff that made breakfast with much dedication and love. Choice of three kinds of breakfast on menu.
Horatio
couple
February 19, 2025
“Our stay was wonderful, in so many ways!”
Our stay at Pura Vida was special. The rooms are very cosy and comfortable, it is in a brilliant location, peaceful and relaxing but near to some lovely cafe’s and activities, which we could get to easily with a scooter we hired from Pura Vida. The breakfast included was balanced and delicious and the whole place is decorated with so much happy colour and fun! Vanda who runs the show was nothing short of marvellous. Very helpful, funny, sweet and generous. She has such a brilliant energy and will uplift your day if not your life!! If you would like to find some sabai sabai energy in Pai then look no further. Thank you Vanda for everything!
Tram
couple
February 4, 2025
Host is super friendly and very nice. Property is gorgeous and feels very peaceful.
Max
couple
January 22, 2025
“Calming peaceful resort, welcoming owner and nice breakfast”
The owner was lovely. She provided us with a printed map we were able to keep to find local restaurants and hot spots. She remembered our names and checked in each day at breakfast. Resort is peaceful, calming and clean. Beautiful fish in water.
Kotadia
solo_traveller
January 16, 2025
My stay at Pura Vida Hotel was fantastic! The hotel is beautiful, clean, and peaceful, offering a perfect retreat. The owner radiates such positive energy and was incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout my stay. The breakfast was delicious, and the atmosphere was truly relaxing. I highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Pai!
Hannah
family_with_children
January 7, 2025
“Magical”
It is a magical place! Really peaceful and the owner is super friendly. Helped us with everything we needed. Invited us over and spend time with us. We really are recommend this place if your searching for peace and a nice host !
Danielle
family_with_children
January 7, 2025
“Happy, calm and quiet stay just near Pai”
Pura Vida is a little piece of paradise just outside of Pai. Vanda, the owner, made us feel like family from the moment we arrived even going so far as to let us hire one of her cars for a couple of days. The breakfast is included and comes with delicious tropical fruits, and a choice of omelette , French toast, or cereal. We loved the quiet surroundings, the mountain air, and the friendliness of our hosts. Highly recommended!
Maciej
extended_group
December 19, 2024
“Very nice place outside of Pai”
It is a lovely and charming place, small clean houses surrounded by the nature.The host, Vanda, is super nice. She helped us with all the stuff we needed: scooters, laundry etc. The breakfast was also very good.
Betty Sampson
couple
December 18, 2024
“What a lovely spot for peace and quiet in Pai.”
We loved Pura Vida Pai, it is a gem just a short drive outside the village. It was peaceful and quiet and had a fabulous yard. Vanda and her staff were charming, they made us feel completely welcome and at home.
Oliver
couple
December 14, 2024
very friendly happy hosts, pefectly quiet, wonderful garden, sleep better than at home
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Back massage, Neck massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Laundry
Standard Double Room
Air-conditioned rooms feature a satellite TV, a balcony and a fridge. En suite bathroom comes with hot shower and High-quality spring mattresses.
Standard Twin Room
Air-conditioned rooms feature a satellite TV, a balcony and a fridge. En suite bathroom comes with hot shower and also High-quality spring mattresses.
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