10 Ranches in Thailand: Best hotel deals for 2023

May 3, 2023 Karren Gelb

The lush jungles of Thailand promise adventure, while the serene beaches are the perfect place to splash in the sun. The Similan Islands feature some of the best dive sites in the world, where barracuda dart amid coral reefs and rock formations. Party in the nightclubs of Patong or linger over mango sticky rice at the famous Bangkok family restaurant Kao Neoo Korpanich. The city of Chiang Mai is an absolute must-visit; a mosaic of ancient temples, massage parlors, music venues, and markets.
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1. First Villa Beach Resort

145/1 Moo 1, Ko Pha Ngan 84280 Thailand
Excellent
57%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 316 reviews

First Villa Beach Resort

Fall in love with Koh Phangan by visiting us here at First Villa Beach Resort. With our perfect location and Beach front views you'll be made to go anywhere else. Our very friendly English speaking staff are here ready and waiting for whatever you may need. So why not come, relax and enjoy the sunset views with a refreshing drink in hand and be enchanted by "First Villa Beach Resort"!

Nice family resort - recommended if you want quietness

Reviewed By Chloe R

I had a really good time at First Villa. I was looking for a quiet place to spend a week by the beach, this place meets all my needs. - the restaurant is closed but you can use the facilities, great place to work. Internet is pretty strong. - the staff is super friendly and very careful ! As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe. - the way to go is a dirt road but very easy. I’m clearly not an experienced driver but it was very easy to manage. Recommended to have a motorbike as this part of the island is still recovering from covid, however you’ll find a 7-11 on the main road (10 minutes walk).

2. Coco Garden Resort

100/7 Moo 1, Ko Pha Ngan 84280 Thailand
Excellent
60%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 493 reviews

Coco Garden Resort

At Coco Garden Resort, Koh Phangan, you will find... a lush garden of shady coconut trees, the warm & welcoming Coco staff, your charming bungalow with hammock & sea view, great value tasty food, good music & ice cold drinks at our Beach Bar & Restaurant , free WiFi, help with onward travel, many happy faces, beach volleyball, a chill-out deck with cushions & low tables on Ban Tai beach, right beside Thong Sala and only 20 min. from Full Moon Party!

beautiful, great staff

Reviewed By midwestescapee26

If staying in Thong Sala this is perfect beachfront resort. Beautiful gardens, very nice bungalows (beachfront worth extra but garden setting also really nice). Good restaurant, fantastic massages!, fun bar. Owner, Lee, is super nice & helpful. Highly recommend!!

3. Family House @ Pai

55, Moo 3, T. Viangtai, A. Pai, Maehongson, Pai 58130 Thailand
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 184 reviews

Family House @ Pai

Amazing stay! 100% recommend!

Reviewed By JustinTimmersdj

We had a great stay at Family House. It really felt like coming home to a family, so much warmth! So we stayed 10 nights. The bungalows provide enough privacy, a comfortable bed and the pool is great. Also they got really nice coffee and breakfast! 100% recommended!

4. Loyfa Natural Resort

14/1 Moo 8, Srithanu Beach District Surat Thani, Ko Pha Ngan 84280 Thailand
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 431 reviews

Loyfa Natural Resort

Loyfa Natural resort is set within a private beach at Sri Thanu on the West coast of Koh phangan. Loyfa offers a range of value accommodation suitable for all comers looking fro fulfillment in the sand, sun and pleasures of the Tropical island & friendly atmosphere.

NEW OWNER Hotel still taking money and reservations when partially closed, charges for breakfast when restaurant closed

Reviewed By hotelreview123

Beware dishonest hotel, still taking money and bookings on websites although a lot of things not operating at hotel- kayaks not allowed to be used , some services including restaurant closed. Restaurant permanently closed back in April, and was still closed when I left Koh Phangan in September 2020 (was staying elsewhere as moved after 3 nights) however hotel still taking bookings for rates including breakfast, and took me a few months to get money back from Expedia.Hotelkept saying breakfast was being served, but fortunately I photgraphed closed restaurant as noticed hotel was a bit dodgy/greedy when I arrived as they said they were closed although still taking bookings throughout! Beware of Loyfa I have stayed before but now taken over by a young Swiss guy and things have changed... plenty of well priced good HONEST hotels still operating on Koh Phangan eg Zama resort, Koh Phangan Bayshore, Villa cha cha, Milky bay resort, Benjamins Hut, etc etc. STAY ELSEWHERE

5. Little Eden Bungalows & Restaurant

4/47 Moo 1 Lonely Beach, Koh Chang South Koh Chang, Trat, Ko Chang 23170 Thailand
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 279 reviews

Little Eden Bungalows & Restaurant

Little Eden Bungalows & Restaurant welcomes guests to enjoy the chilled and rustic atmosphere on the hillside near lonely beach. Our bungalows are spacious with comfortable beds, hot shower, safety box, mosquito net, fan and a private bathroom and all have a balcony with a hammock perfect for lazy hazy days, our A/C Cottages offer you a bit more Luxury, they are more spacious and have a fridge and Cable TV too. Our restaurant serves mouth watering Thai and Western food, or you can just hang out with a Singha or two! Take a walk down the hill and through the village and you are at lonely beach! The Penthouse is something special, no a/c but has also a thatched roof to keep it cool, a spacious room for couples, a small group or a small family.

Unforgettable

Reviewed By Kasper-Bengie

Had a fantastic time staying in little Eden. It was lovely to live amongst nature and hear the sounds of the jungle having come from the centre of Bangkok. As an added bonus we even got to see some monkeys engaging in some monkey business on the premises. The owner David is a great host and generously provides water refills.

6. Ao Thong Beach Restaurant and Bungalow

9/1 Moo 4 Khuek Khauk, Takuapa, Khao Lak 82190 Thailand
Excellent
58%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 201 reviews

Ao Thong Beach Restaurant and Bungalow

Ao Thong Beach Bungalows is a small, comfortable and intimate place on one of Khao Lak's finest beaches. Mr Neung is proud to invite you to this secluded paradise. Enjoy the beach side bar or sun loungers with blue umbrellas. There is a delicious seafood restaurant, Ao Thong Beach Restaurant, free WiFi, Thai Massage and airport transfers. Use the Taxi services or motorbike rentals to explore the surrounding area. Or tailor-make your holiday with a variety of the best and most unique day tours in the Khao Lak region.

A hidden gem

Reviewed By JaneandOtis73

Khao Lak is home to many stunning resorts but for us, nothing compares to Ao Thong Beach Restaurant and Bungalows. It is based in THE prime location and offers outstanding service and truly delicious food - food served "on the beach" and you don't have to pay additional monies for the privilege of dining al fresco, under the starry skies - sublime. Mr Nueng is a superb host and will go out of his way to look after you - he responds to communications immediately and is so easy to deal with. He and his family are "old school" hoteliers and for us, this makes a holiday - a family run business, with family values. We have been staying here for coming up to 15 years - never been disappointed and cannot wait for the next visit.

7. Poseidon Bungalows & Surin Tours

1/6 Moo 2 Lam Kaen, Khao Lak 82210 Thailand
Excellent
53%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 208 reviews

Poseidon Bungalows & Surin Tours

We are a small family run operation right on the beach in Khao Lak, here since 1988. Bungalows directly on the beach, a small private beach and Khao Lak beach, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. We also run three day live aboard Similan Tours for snorkeling. Good food, tours, long empty beaches!

Very disappointing

Reviewed By MamaSanChiangMai

Based on reviews here, we were seriously disappointed to be shown a seriously shabby bungalow coupled with truly lackluster service. We immediately asked to upgrade and were told the place was fully booked - it was not. 'Really regret locking in a 3 night stay with no cleaning service or amenities - even had to ask for our own toilet roll which was given with a scowl. The breakfast was overpriced and vile - once was enough for that. No shampoo, bottled water, etc. Disappointing.

8. ThaiLife Homestay Resort & Spa

1/5 Moo 2, Bang Muang, Bang Muang 82190 Thailand
Excellent
69%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 149 reviews

ThaiLife Homestay Resort & Spa

ThaiLife Homestay Resort & Spa is a boutique resort located in the Khao Lak area by the enchanting Andaman Sea in Phang Nga, Southern Thailand. A privately owned and family managed resort featuring 35 standalone Thai villas. Built around a vast tranquil lake, offering over 80,000 square meters of lush tropical gardens, and a private beach offering over 3 kilometers of pristine sandy shores. Thailand’s cultural identity and magical essence are highlighted throughout the resort, from the lotus flowers and banana trees to the warm and friendly staff who make up a big part of the ThaiLife family. Journey to a peaceful hideaway and enjoy an authentic experience only to be found at ThaiLife Homestay Resort & Spa.

Nature atmosphere,very relax. The houses are clean & comfortable. The atmosphere at the pool was very nice for families.

Reviewed By forrez

Very charming place and kind reception. Shuttle bus to the beach and the restaurant. Quality of the restaurant was not like some other but ok. One thing we did not like, the boss was only friendly to the long term guests but that was the only remark we had.

9. Mai Pen Rai Bungalows

Than Sadet Beach, Ko Pha Ngan 84280 Thailand
Excellent
54%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 425 reviews

Mai Pen Rai Bungalows

Welcome to Mai Pen Rai Bungalows, one of the oldest resorts on Koh Phangan - the place of pleasure for nature lovers and Artists. For an experience of the old Koh Phangan, this is the place to come away and forget all the stresses of the outside world. Mai Pen Rai is situated in a paradise infringed with swaying palms, and green turquoise waters. Here at Than Sadet the bungalows are built in harmony with the nature around with prices to suit travellers and back packers.

Off the beaten track, but...

Reviewed By Thomas1806

Well, you have some options here: go to Than Sadet on day trip, and sleep elsewhere. It’s pretty, but can also be rough and windy at times. The Mai Pen Rai Bungalows on the rocks are truely spectacular, but worn and need refurbishing. They got the basics you need though. Some of Plaa’s bungalows seemed better off. The bar at the beach is overpriced and you get tired of reggae. The two other retaurants have better food. Don’t forget to buy the homemade banana chips at the Silver Cliff Restaurant! And do some hiking. Go see the waterfalls or hike to Thang Noi Pan and visit the cool Hide on High bar for a great view of the coast and sea on the way.

10. Little Village Chiang Mai

237 Moo 10 Nam Phrae Hang Dong, 50230 Thailand
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 199 reviews

Little Village Chiang Mai

If you are looking for a small paradise in a village near Chiang Mai you came to the right place. Our boutique resort consists of only 7 teakwood bungalows built on stilts in traditional Thai style. Relax on the huge private balcony with a view of our swimming pool (not chlorine but the newest system without any eye irritation) and our lush garden.

Great Tropical laid back home stay

Reviewed By merijn d

Hans and his wife will take care of you, no worries. When Hans gives advise or book( half) day trips, for sure you will have a fantastic time. The food is great and the atmosphere in the village is very laid back. We were here in august , 3 adults and 3 kids and had 2 bungalows. The kids had a fantastic time and never a boring moment. For the dutch and Belgian travellers, Hans is Dutch so no miscommunication:) His wife is a fantastic cook. Hans communicates fast and clear by email and he does exactly what he promisses!

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