You know a hotel is special when your guests just don't want to leave... and after a 3-night stay at Manathai Village, that's exactly how we feel! This place is a diamond in the rough; as you drive towards it through a narrow, modest soi (alleyway) you may have your doubts, but the hotel that awaits is a true oasis. It doesn't even cost a lot to stay here (a deluxe room like the one we stayed in is around 7000 baht a night but you can book even cheaper through agents online) - and you will not regret it!

We loved:
- the welcome
- the staff - incredibly friendly and will help however they can
- the ambience! it feels like you're staying in an old thai village... water features and streams throughout the property give a feeling of serenity...and at night the soft lighting is just beautiful.
- boutique feel - the resort is small and there aren't many families with children staying there
- those little extras you didn't expect - like free internet, dvd library, delicious peppermint bathroom products, peanuts with your bar drinks, etc.

The downsides (if we have to be REALLY picky):
- the location - if your room is on the alleyway side of the road, prepare to be awoken by scooters zipping down the soi early in the morning

High-rise, chain hotels are okay in Bangkok, but up in Thailand's cultural heart you'll want to stay somewhere with a bit of character. And we think Manathai Village certainly has a lot of that.

We loved staying here. We would spend the most peaceful afternoons or evenings sitting on the front porch attached to our room, which was at the poolside. It was quiet and beautiful, with flowers and other landscaping setting the scene for a tropical, Thai feel. They served small appetizers around happy-hour time. The staff was kind and courteous, and the breakfast buffet each morning was satisfying.
I would definitely go back!

A wonderful place to stay great location and rooms. Service, food and staff excellent. Yes rooms are a little small but the whole place is great. Book online and get great discounted prices, you will not be disappointed.

We spent 2 nights at the Manathai in December and we could have spent a week there without ever leaving the property! It's so tranquil and beautiful...incredibly relaxing. The rooms are small but lovely, they have a very zen feeling. The pool was a good size with nice sunbeds along the one side so you could get some sun, if you like. The food was incredible and the service was impeccable. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone. It's right down the street from the Sunday walking market and only about a 10 minute walk to the night markets.