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Reviews of Baan Manali Resort

3 out of 5
Baan Manali Resort
210/20 Moo 1 Ao Nai Wok, Ko Pha-ngan, Surat Thani

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 128 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kristjan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dr. Michal

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from sebastien on 7 Oct 2023
thanks for your feedback.You told us, the day of check in, that you make a mistake and wanted a more luxurious hotel,. We offer you to resell the room for you, as you did not want to stay, and leave. we did it, but you did not contact us back. how can you say our place worst nothing without even staying in it? is it only to hurt us? why to try to punish us for your mistake, as we are not " fancy enough", your word, for you?

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It seemed like a campsite. Checkin was at the restaurant which was kids running around screaming EVERYWHERE. Room wasn’t ready so we waited a few hours and ate. Food I will say was delicious!! It’s on the water - or lack there of. More mud and not a pretty sight. Our room was in the very back and no one offered to help with our bags. Then it was up maybe 20 stairs. Hot. Room was basic. A cat came in and wouldn’t leave the room. We stayed for 15 minutes and went to check out. Moved to another hotel which was great. Sea Flower. Right on the actual water and had an actual hotel feel to it. This camp seemed to have a certain clientele and we weren’t it. I’m not sure who gave them so many stars. Bummed I lost all my money for the entire stay but in order to not hate Ko Phangan we had to change.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirella

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naor

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from sebastien on 2 Apr 2023
We do not understand your review , as you did not show up to the hotel for check in?

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

BRUNO

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maxime

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hiroyuki

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

omri

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay near Thong Sala Pier
This is a beautiful and very relaxing place along the water, not far from the Thong Sala pier. It's run by a wonderful couple, who were very helpful during my stay. The rooms are particularly comfortable and quiet. I slept very well. The breakfasts are excellent. I particularly recommend the French toast served with fresh fruit. They make their own breads, and they're excellent. The food is very healthy, and the resort is environmentally conscious. There's a good variety of restaurants in the town nearby. It's also close to Thai Immigration, so, if you're going to the immigration office, this would be a great place to stay. There's a pool. Not really big enough for lap swimming but great for kids. The wifi works great.
Comfy bed in clean and quiet room. Didn't need the mosquito netting, but nice to have.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful haven
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert D

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small paradise
We truly loved the garden of the hotel and the pool that are maintained with great care. The restaurant served a very good quality food and had very relaxing atmosphere. The air condition in the first room we got was not working very well. Next two nights we spend in superior room with partial sea view, this room was superb and air condition was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

meytal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended!
we had an amazing stay. The place has a magical feeling and is super beautiful. The room was in very good condition, clean and with a really nice smell. We loved everything there especially the most magnificent sunsets. Would surely come back there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely and clean bungalow however it's a bit far from town and there's nothing going on there. No music or atmosphere in the evenings. If you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of town but would like to enjoy a few drinks it's not really an option here
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from sebastien on 13 Aug 2019
hello we are sorry that you did not like Koh Phangan. the hotel is at 970 m from the main city , 7 min walking or 2 min taxi. note that the full island count 3 to 6000 local people according to season. Thongsala, the main village of the island, you are referring, is the Thai part , not the main touristic evening playground. we would recommend you to go to haad rin evening time for this. it is fill with bar, and dance floor until the morning. it is know worldwide for it's full moon party. Thongsala , like most of Thai city in Thailand, close it s bar or restaurant quiet early as 9.30 - 10.30.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely recommended. This is a gorgeous place to stay. Close enough to walk down to the markets and bars but you still feel like you are in a secluded little paradise. The pool is awesome. Rooms are very well kept and maintained. The only issue I had was with the use of perfumes to avoid the “natural” smell the island sometimes has (to put it delicately). The room had a scented deodorizer, scented oils in the bathroom and most strongly- the bedding had a heavy fabric softener smell to it. I’d rather have the occasional whiff of unpleasantness than have the perfume smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little get away!!
It was a quiet and wonderful place to be. Service was great. Homemade local food was a huge added plus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Areez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great hotel for the price. Welcome drinks were great, great getaway from the full moon party. Beach and pool were nice, rooms were nice and clean. Brought free taster drinks to the pool which was great. Food was great! Good privacy in the room. Only down side is there is not much around so you stay at the hotel all day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good rooms with neat and clean bathroom. A private cottage for all the guests. Resort located a walking distance from the Thong Sala Pier. However, with loads of baggage, u would still require a cab. Welcome drink served. The location of the resort was a disappointment as it was not so beautiful as it seems to be in the photograph available online. At the same price, better resorts are available at much better location where most of the full moon parties happen(rin beach), though far from the pier. However, for people who want to be away from the loud music and want to relax, will find this an idle location. The restaurant do not accept payment by card so you need to have sufficient cash to do your food bills. Otherwise, the staff was very helpful and polite. A good stay overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location & staff!!
During our time at Baan Manali, we truly loved everything about our stay! We stayed in room 3 for two nights & loved the proximity to town, including the night market, so extended our stay & also stayed in room 13 and both were wonderful rooms with comfy beds, mosquito nets, AC, and warm showers! Room 3 has a view of the garden, pool, and beach and both are easy to access the restaurant, free water machine, and the pool/beach. We also rented a kayak for only 100baht and had a great time kayaking to a nearby lagoon. It was great weather while we were there, so we were also able to walk, yes walk, through the water (about waist deep) and reach a small land mass near the hotel and enjoy the views, sand, shells, etc. We absolutely loved Jim at the front desk! He made sure we were well cared for and also mixed up great drinks for us at happy hour. The owners were cheerful and lovely. Overall, I’d say this is a must stay on Ko Pahngan! A short walk toward town and you can rent great motorbikes from Pai motorbike rentals as well. The owners there are very sweet and run a very respectable business. The last night it was raining and the husband was able to taxi us to our second hotel on the island. If Baan manali wasn’t sold out, we wouldn’t have stayed further away. All in all, stay here!! It’s worth it all. -Kristal & Andrew from Arizona.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Chiang Rai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, beautiful grounds, great rooms, comfy beds and a sunset every night that is picture perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So gracious and hospitable
The service and care was outstanding. You are just a couple minutes from the main strip of town. Enjoy the bustling day and night life in town then come home to a private serene bungalow on the beach. The sunset view from the beach is breathtaking, which can be enjoyed from the beach, pool, or restaurant. When in Koh Phangan stay at Baan Manali and you will have a fabulous time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

kathryn, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded our expectations
Really nice place to stay- helpful staff, keep the area and lagoon spotless every morning- fanatstic sunsets, fantastic recommendation to dine at l’alcove restaurant - loved it, greatfood and breakfast, arranged a perfect day trip for us - would definitely stay again - the bungalows are clean, comfortable and fantastic location - just ask and they deliver
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distance to a bunch of cool.streers with food and bars. Right next to two Thai boxing gyms. I really liked the owners of the hotel and enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple cosy hotel next to beach
I love this simple hotel, it's a bit hidden from the town but not hard to find it. The best it near to beach. The room it cozy. Just less than 5 min you can walk to the 7-11, massage center. around 15 min walk to the town (not really far). Recommended to everyone to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from sebastien on 9 May 2018
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Linda Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Really nice place!!! We both loved it! We highly recommend Baan Manali!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really restful resort
The Baan Manali Resort is a lovely eco complex nestling in what I can only describe as reclaimed jungle on the outskirts of Phanthip Koh Pangan. The resort is basically 15 small bungalows a reception/restaurant/bar, infinity pool a beach and a sea view to die for. If you want peace and tranquility then this is the place to come. The chalets are all tastefully constructed to blend in with the surroundings, all have glass sliding doors that open onto either the garden or beachfront - which I dare say is the more expensive option. The beach is very private and the sea very inviting. If you’re feeling energetic you can hire a canoe or paddle board and take a trip round the small island a few hundred meters away - or just relax. The owners are French and the breakfasts reflect French tastes and standards. We enjoyed our stay there and would not hesitate to recommend this as a great place to stay. By the way; the sunsets are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from sebastien on 30 Jan 2018
thanks for this nice feedback

6/10 Okay

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Good hotel for a reasonable price
Cheap and cheerful compared to other hotels we stayed in. The rooms were a good size and were clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming. If you can, try and request a bungalow that is overlooking the beach as oppose to a garden view as it's a bit nicer. The shower was poor which often struggled to keep temperature and pressure. The bed was really hard. The WIFI was extremely poor. Overall it was an okay hotel for a short stay. I would stay here again as it was good value for what we paid for the length of time.

6/10 Okay

ST, KL

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just a stay
Only thing good is hotel is near the town. My room... 3rd row small bungalow. Yeah, its cheaper, but it's far behind other rooms. So dark during the night as there is no light along the path. The hotel is hard to find with only a small sign and the rocky roads. It's very dark at night. Terrible low water pressure for the shower, and reception was close and no assistant could be get. The basin in the kitchen was clog. There are still some hairs on the bed when checked in. The beach is awful (expected) and the swimming pool is small, seems everyone is using the pool to wash and soak their feet only.

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Gary, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chill out
Fantastic place to chill out. Great reasonably priced food in the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff
The location is fantastic. Very easy to access all of the locations on the west coast due to its central location which is walking distance from the ferry terminal. Despite its close proximity it has its own beach access in a very quiet and relaxed location. The rooms are comfortable and well priced. Staff and owners in particular are fantastic. Restaurant provided outstanding food. Overall great value accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Baan Manali
Every expectation was met. We were able to check in early with no problems. Food was great. Location a bit far away from main services but not unreasonable. Would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Colin, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very calm and beautiful resort. Great view and friendly staff and owners. Close to the local market and pier.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte, Basel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place - wonderful people
it was wonderful. Pure pleasure. We will have to visit again.

8/10 Good

Craig, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the beach!!
Baan Manali was a great little place to stay. Breakfast was delicious, beer is cheap. Overall cleanliness was also quite good. Rooms are small but nice. The little private cabins were great to stay in. The location of the resort is great right by the beach. About a 10min walk gets you into the town where the shopping is. I'd say about 20 minutes walk to the pier where the ferry comes in. Definitely not a cheap place for Thailand but definitely a wonderful little spot. Recommended for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Takuya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fina och trevliga bungalows med bra AC, uppförda med minimal insyn. Poolen är sval och skön, stranden är dock extremt långgrund särskilt under lågvatten. Att gå en kilometer in till byn i hettan är dock jobbigare än vad man kan tro - cyklar och mopeder kan dock hyras några hundra meter från hotellet vilket underlättar om man alls vill ta sig runt i området.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024