Head up into the hills of northern Thailand and discover Pai, a secluded mountain valley filled with charm and natural delights where a stay at a Pai hotel will soothe your soul, invite you to tap into your inner child and explore your creative side. Quirky and eclectic, this tiny town defies any singular identity and around every corner is a hand-painted mural, kitschy boutique, themed café, or unassuming epicurean eatery waiting to be discovered and a wide choice of Pai accommodation. And Secret Retreats select Pai boutique resort makes for the perfect home while enjoying and exploring this country retreat.
An excellent jumping off point for nature treks and eco-experiences, Pai has all the outdoor fun and adventure of its larger cousin, Chiang Mai, without the accompanying bustle of the city. Whether your idea of time in the outdoors is active hiking and tumbling down river rapids or lounging by a scenic pool at your Pai hotel enjoying the view, you’ll find plenty to explore and wile away the hours.
Surrounded by lush mountains, picture-perfect views abound and more than once will you stop yourself mid-sentence to take in the stunning scenery. And the photographers’ golden hours here? They’ll simply take your breath away.
An excellent jumping off point for nature treks and eco-experiences, Pai has all the outdoor fun and adventure of its larger cousin, Chiang Mai, without the accompanying bustle of the city. Whether your idea of time in the outdoors is active hiking and tumbling down river rapids or lounging by a scenic pool at your Pai hotel enjoying the view, you’ll find plenty to explore and wile away the hours.
Surrounded by lush mountains, picture-perfect views abound and more than once will you stop yourself mid-sentence to take in the stunning scenery. And the photographers’ golden hours here? They’ll simply take your breath away.
Hotels in Pai:
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By the River
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Best areas to stay in Pai
A longtime haven for hippies and backpackers, the town has retained its charming laid back ambience and artistic feel but grown up to attract other travellers and while Pai is a small country town, the best areas to stay in Pai are for sure those with the views of the surrounding mountains and not forgetting the Pai river. Now, the best hotels in Pai cater to a boutique traveller with a taste for the finer things in life. And the Secret Retreats Pai hotel selection takes in both the mountains and the river, and is conveniently close to the town but also far enough away to preserve that sense of tranquility amongst the nature so essential to a Pai boutique hotel stay.Located in Mae Hong Son province, Pai runs from its namesake river and spans westward across a scenic mountain valley filled with farms, rice paddies and a smorgasbord of bungalows ranging from budget to boutique. The town itself is tiny, consisting of three main roads that form a border around a densely packed hub of cafes, restaurants, bars, boutiques, art galleries, Pai boutique hotel and guesthouses.
Toss a rock over your shoulder and it will surely land atop an available room, Pai accommodation is shockingly abundant. If you want to stay at the best hotels in Pai though, it helps to take time to review the options and separate the wheat from the chaff. The best area to stay in Pai, though, ultimately comes down to the mood you’re after.