Pura Vida Pai Resort

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!

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!

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!

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!!

Pura Vida is a rural oasis tucked away from the constant buzzing of motorcycles & cars common in central Pai. While there is a main road in front of the resort and it can be a little noisy at times, the bungalows are far enough away & nestled in a well-cared-for garden that has been meticulously designed which creates a calm & peaceful setting. Stone pathways are connected by small bridges that stretch over swimming koi & lotus flowers with dragonflies dancing from one to the next. You really have to see it for yourself! When I arrived in Pai. I messaged the property about transport to the resort and was messaged back very quickly with location information, transport options, and what I should expect to pay. I was able to hire a taxi which cost about 200 baht for a 4-kilometer ride. Pura Vida is quite far from the city and transportation will be hard to obtain if you are not renting scooters or bikes. The distance is great for those looking for a real Pai countryside experience. There are farms and livestock in the area. Be sure to book trips and sightseeing in advance and arrange transport with the resort if you need to travel by car or van. They can help with that. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. Khun Aey warmly checked me into my room and offered me coffee & some fruit while I waited. She asked which breakfast I would like in the morning. There were three delicious selections: French toast with fruit, American breakfast with eggs, toast, sausage, & fruit, and cereal with fruit. There was also excellent local coffee and juice. It was very nice to way start the day there. On the second day, I met the owner's Jeff and Vanna. We had great conversations on the patio in front and chatted into the evening. They are working hard to improve the guest experience better day by day. We even went on a little side to the canyon. The WIFI was upgraded recently and it was so fast. Maybe the fastest in Pai!