Family hotels and homes in Ban Kraison

Wassana and Khai are friendly and generous people eager to make you feel comfortable and spend a great time. They can arrange every activity in the area, and Khai is a great guide, having lived most of his life around Khao Sok. Wassana cooks awesome, traditional family breafasts and dinners for which she refuses to charge anything. They run a lovely camp where you can really feel at home. In addition, the camp could not be closer to the park entrance. Gibbons can be heard every morning from the camp. For those looking for wildlife in Khao Sok NP it is a great option as you can walk to the park at the opening time (6:00) and look for gibbons, monkeys, giant squirrels and birds aaround the park entrance.

incredible staff, food, scenery. once in a lifetime opportunity experience. wifi.

This hotel is fantastic. I have read many average reviews before going there and was prepared for some inconvenience but surprisingly everything went great, way beyond my expectations. First, even if one staff member doesn't speak English, there is always someone near who does. Breakfast was good (I ordered eggs benedict. Come one, who wrote the review that they have only Thai food! Nonsense). In the dinner menu you will also find both Thai and western options like grilled salmon or pork chop. They are not that expensive. Let's remember folks where are we staying. It is a floating hotel! You won't get food for the price of a skewer from the Thai night market obviously. Worth to consider buying a voucher (sold either on the pier or in the restaurant) i.e. buy for 2000TH, you'll get 2500THB to use in a hotel restaurant and some activities (sorry don't remember which ones, used that for drinks haha!). You also get 30mins per person free wifi, which is possible to pause and not use in one shot. I haven't used it and enjoyed the scenery around me though. And this is why we are coming there, aren't we? The amazing views and closeness to nature. You can enjoy free kayaking, swimming pool in the lake (how crazy is that?!), and of course the lake itself. Hotel offers you to take private boat from them (4000THB both ways). Take it! My wife was hesitant, if there is a chance to stop for the toilet during the tour. There is! Just ask the guys on the pier and speak with the boat driver. In the middle of the journey there is rangers station (Nang Prai Raft House on google maps). No problem to stop there, no extra payment. Nice people everywhere. Boat from the hotel takes you on the way there to the most beautiful places of the park. It's basically a tour. We got there from Krabi (paid 2500THB for old smelly corolla taxi) and went after to Phuket (3000THB for clean Iveco SUV).

The location is amazing. Staff friendly and food plentyful and good. Beds and pillows lovely.

Staying at riverside cottages was a really cool experience. The accommodation is right in the jungle so it’s good to keep in mind that you will be surrounded by wildlife and insects. This was something I was nervous about but when you just accept that it’s the jungle you really get the most out of it. The room was super comfortable, had everything we needed. The bed was comfy, mosquitoes nets were good quality, bathroom was perfect. The balcony’s are really cool because if you’re sitting on them you are in the jungle and can hear all the jungle noises. Yes there were geckos and insects in our room but it’s expected and you are protected by the net when you’re sleeping. There was no AC but we found it fine, we were here in May when there was a bit of rain so this might have helped but it was manageable. The restaurant is lovely on site, does everything you need. We went to the local town for dinner one night and there are lots of options available. You can get to the town by the free shuttle bus that runs every three hours or can ask for alternative times for a small charge. We did a night time canoe tour and the overnight lake stay through the hotel and they were brilliant. The overnight lake tour was more than we could have ever expected - this is a must do if you’re visiting. Recommend booking through the hotel to ensure you get a good experience. If you’re looking for a jungle experience this is definitely a great option!

This was definitely the best accomodation during our three week trip in Thailand. The location is amazing, as well as the environment and the view from our terrace. The staff was super friendly and helpful, our kids got lots of attention :) The food at the restaurant was delicious and inexpensive. They have even baked a delicious baby-friendly cake for our daughter's birthday! We have also particularly enjoyed a half day jungle hike from the tours we have purchased. Would definitely recommend Monkey mansion for our friends and fellow travelers.

The hosts were fantastic and hospitality was way beyond expectations. Nut and Pierre were simply awesome. We will miss you all and Manao.

Great location, 8 min walk to the strip. Big spacious room with air-con. Perfect beds … best sleep all trip. Probably the best breakfast I’ve ever had in a hotel!! … so much love and attention to detail goes into the food !. Can’t wait to come back.

Food amazing, Cafe snacks amazing staff amazing and friendly very helpful beautiful views 0 complaints, honestly didn't want to leave, would recommend this place to everyone

The place is designed like it was taken from a catalogue, the location is great close to the main road but still very quiet, the couple that manages the place are so nice and welcoming. Everything was in good taste