Makmai Villas was a great place to spend a while (we were there a week). The hotel owners are WONDERFUL, they were incredibly helpful in arranging a scooter hire and onward bus to Bangkok. The room was cleaned every day, with fresh towels and at least 3 new sets of bedding during the week, above and beyond! In fact, Makmai was the cleanest place we stayed in our 2 month trip through Thailand. The wifi was great, accessible from all areas, perhaps even from the beach, which is located directly in front of the guest house.

The area seems a little sad, it has a feel of times gone by... Unfortunately we heard from many businesses that sadly it hasn't bounced back since COVID. I'd say, go stay here, help it rejuvenate, there is so much going for the area. The aquarium, Ban Phe is a lovely little town, a hive of activity, with plenty of places to eat and interest. Without transport of some kind you will be stuck around the guest house, where there aren't so many restaurants or amenities. We were on the 3rd floor, without a lift, which was a bit of a surprise...but good for keeping us fit! We didn't use the pool as it was without loungers or areas to relax.

The staff (I believe it was the lady who owns the hotel) was super accomodating when I extended my stay -on the day - (twice) to keep the same room! The room was beautifully clean, light and airy with effective air conditioning, a great view from the balcony, and comfortable. I will definitely be returning because Maerumpung beach is beautiful (didn't think I'd EVER see bio phosphorescent plankton!!!!), Ban Phe has some incredible small food outlets, Thai people are amazing, and the Makmai Villa does everything you want.. with a smile! Also, Koh Samed is just a quick boat trip from here. Thank you *Makmai for being a great base and a fantastic welcome to Thailand! 🙏🏼❤️

... Saying goodbye!

Clean, very green, swimming pool, bookcrossing shelves, friendly. Owners also recommended traditional medicine specialist, so drank herbs for the whole stay and now feel much better

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A very clean tidy and fresh smelling place. Not very modern but intesting furnishing and decorating update made it very pleasant. The beds were medium hard so good for your back - soft beds are not good. A nice pool and gardens secluided and quiet but right opposite the beach where good Thai food was plentiful and not expensive.

Steep stairs and no handrail. No blackout curtain. Paper cups in which to make the coffee.

Good location. Good value for money. Spacious room. Quiet and peaceful though can hear some noise from swimming pool.

No elevator so let the hotel knows if you have trouble climbling up the stairs. Parking lot is limited but the street is not crowded anyway.

Service, cleaning, and location. Very clean! Very polite and helpful staff. Great privacy and in all way super for the price.

Maybe there is to many trees. The garden is very dark and shady.

Great location with the beach , very good and clean pool . Very friendly and helpful staff that speak very good english. My second time here , and looking forward to next time !

Great place ! Looking forward to come back ! Close to the beach , very good and clean pool , friendly and helpful staff that speak very good english. Higly recommended !

It was a very well-run hotel and the Hosts were professional and very gracious. The rooms were clean and well-kept, as were the pool and surroundings. overall a very pleasant place to stay and I hope to return in the future.

Peaceful, quiet, clean, right by the sea. Big, airy room with good balcony. Lovely pool, helpful hosts. Restaurants close by, very tranquil area.