The Krabi Forest Homestay

Good location, near enough to busy touristy area , but still peaceful as not in the chaos. Clean, great rooms, strong shower, strong AC. Look like there is parking although didn't need to use it. Cheap delicious food from food stalls in front of the property that you can eat in the homestay's dining area. Wildlife in the gardens, occasional monitor lizard, different types of fish and frogs in the ponds in front of the bungalows/rooms. Room was well insulated to keep bugs out and only in the gardens. Mango trees in the gardens. Good price. More than a 2 star, even though it's advertised as 2 star. Trips such as island tours can be organized by the hotel, although you can get slightly cheaper if you shop around yourself but not a big difference. WiFi was ok, intermittently strong and then weak. Perhaps not suitable for people who work online, digital nomads. Our unit was far from a smelly river that runs along the side of the property. I suppose would not be ideal if your unit was near the smelly river. Stagnant water, not the property's fault. Would have given Krabi Forest Homestay 10/10 had it not been for the lady who drove us to our room who could not manage even a quarter smile. So important when in the hospitality industry. She seemed to know her work in terms of showing the room but just couldn't smile. Surprising in the land of smiles. Also asked her about fish on the property because we saw photos from previous guests online but she seemed surprised at the question, and I eventually just gave up asking and explaining that I saw fish in reviews. There were actually loads of fish in the various interleaving ponds on the property. Goes to show, a potential 10/10 review turned into 8/10 because of one staff member who couldn't do the basic thing in hospitality, smile and communicate effectively.

Great location, quiet and wonderful staff.

Location was brilliant, bang in the middle between Ao Nang beach front and promenade and Ao Nang night market. It was approx 10 mins walk to each destination. The staff were AMAZING!! Super friendly and helpful. They gave us lots of tips and advice. The hotel doesn’t have a pool but the staff called local hotels to ask if we can use their pool. So, we got in to another hotel’s pool ( about 15 mins walk) for 50thb each for the whole day- bargain!

Can’t fault our stay at all. Excellent communication prior to arrival all the way to departure. The staff are absolutely amazing, so friendly and helpful with all the information you need provided for tours etc. It was my birthday whilst I was there and prior to going out on a trip whilst waiting in the front they surprised me with a cake and candles and sang me happy birthday which was just so lovely and made my day. Such kindness. The room was super comfortable, gigantic bed, really clean and great air con. The location is excellent for the beaches and surrounding area. As soon as you walk off the street you are surrounded by immaculate grounds and can’t tell there’s anything busy going on around you it is so peaceful. Close walk to the night market as well. Definitely will be back :)

The bungalows are private with place to park if you have a car or a motorbike. They have air conditioning, sufficiently good bathrooms and beds. Staff are very friendly and helpful. You can get beach towels with 100 THB deposit. You can book day trips with them, good discounts. We got one free massage for every guest in the centre next to the hotel, which was great.