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Medio De Pai Hotel

A relaxed, well-located hotel in Pai with a pool, clean rooms, and friendly staff at an affordable price.

4.3(239)
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About Medio De Pai Hotel

Medio De Pai Hotel is a straightforward, affordable lodging option in Pai that consistently earns praise for its cleanliness, spacious rooms, and warm, attentive staff. Set in a quiet area away from the main bustle, the property offers guests a peaceful night's sleep without sacrificing convenience — the Pai Walking Street and surrounding restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores are just a short walk or quick ride away.

The hotel features a pool that guests describe as spacious and well-maintained, making it a welcome retreat after a day of exploring the surrounding countryside. Rooms are reported to be tidy and comfortable, and the front desk staff are frequently highlighted for their friendliness and helpfulness. The owner has drawn particular mention for creating a welcoming atmosphere that suits independent travellers looking for a no-fuss base in Pai.

As with many properties in this price range, experiences can vary, and a small number of guests have found the offering more modest than expected. Prospective visitors would do well to align expectations accordingly — this is a clean, practical, and well-located hotel rather than a resort-style stay. Booking in advance is advisable during Pai's peak season from November to February, when the town sees its heaviest tourist traffic and accommodation fills quickly.

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Reviews from Google

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The staff were amazing — friendly, kind, and always ready to help. My room was nice, clean, and comfortable. The pool area is spacious and very clean, a perfect place to relax. The hotel is located in a quiet part of Pai, yet still close to everything you need. The Walking Street is just a 5-minute walk away, and there are plenty of cafes, restaurants, massage places, and bike rentals nearby. There’s even a 7/11 close by for anything else you might need. Everything was perfect — I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again!

What a perfect hotel! The owner is the loveliest person ever, and it’s a perfect location to the main part of Pai. Inexpensive, clean and super tidy. The pool is great too! Can’t recommend it enough!

Genuinely don’t understand all the positive reviews. Based on reviews and the affordable price we decided to book. Given the price we did not expect much and we were just looking for a clean place to crash. That being said when first arriving we noticed how hard the beds were. They were not much better than the floor, but we took it as it is given the price. Later that night, once we flushed the toilet we noticed a sewer smell coming from the drains. We had planned to stay two nights but given the smell we decided to leave early. When we checked out early I informed the reception we were checking out early to continue our trip because of the sewage smell from the bathroom. The lady did not seem surprised and radioed one of the cleaning ladies. There was no attempt at customer service. Unfortunately, we had also booked one night a few days later on our trip back from the north. I tried to cancel but was unable to due to the cancellation policy. We decided to give the place one more chance, believing it may just be that room. Once we returned we were given a different room and had the same issue with the rock hard bed and the bathroom sewage smell. I once again informed the same reception lady and was met with the same response and no attempt to fix the issue. Additionally, the walls were so thin we could hear everyone partying and someone violently throwing up for an hour. Overall, the location is good and room is decently clean. Great place if you don’t mind sewage smell.

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227 หมู่ 4 เวียงใต้ Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand

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Medio De Pai Hotel: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Medio De Pai Hotel worth visiting?

Medio De Pai Hotel holds a 4.3★ rating from 239 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Pai.

When is the best time to visit Medio De Pai Hotel?

The best months to visit Pai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (hot & hazy).

Where is Medio De Pai Hotel located?

Medio De Pai Hotel is at 227 หมู่ 4 เวียงใต้ Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand, in Pai. Getting around Pai: Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day); Bicycle rental for town.

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