Krabi Mayalay Resort – Green Hotel reviews

“Unfortunately the hotel had missed our booking, which meant that we could only have our bungalaws for one night. These were simple and nice, except for the bathrooms, which were pretty worn out.
The location is perfect, in the good end of the beach. Breakfastbuffet needs more attention, since it lacked refilling and we had to ask several times for fruit and bread.
We were relocated to their sisterhotel at the end of the beach. Upgraded to a beachcottage for the inconveinience. Very nice! Good service to make it possible. “

“We were excited when we arrived to Koh Ngai. The crystal clear water, palm trees and two hornbill birds welcoming us from a tree. A perfect start.
Then we walked to Mayalay Resort, checked in and was let to our Bungalow.
We paid nearly 450 MYR per night per Bungalow and to that price, we were badly disappointed! The Bungalows is actually quite nice but they’re a very simple and worn. From the light switch in the wall, you can see directly through to the outside. There is nowhere to but you things besides an old daybed. The bathroom is equally old and simple. A funny/strange detail is that the shower is before the toilet which means when you have taken a shower, the runs in front of the toilet and you can’t use the toilet without getting wet feet.
The restaurant is quite good and nice. Fairly prices compared to the food standard. They have both local thai food and western food.
But the wooden terrace the restaurant is placed on is a hazard. Is old and worn down with nails sticking up. One day a guy was making a smaller repair in the small bar (old and worn down) next to the restaurant. He then walked across the terrace with a hammer in his hand.
It’s like they don’t really care as long tourist comes and leaves money.
The Spa is none existing beside some old worn down empty spaces in the middle of the ”resort”. There are small ponds which properly once were full of water and beautiful – now they are either empty or full of dead leaves bronze brown water.
The staff who worked from 7 am (probably before but that is when breakfast starts) to 10 pm was so nice and friendly. They are the only reason our stay was somewhat enjoyable. But they work way to much serving all three meals all 5 days we stayed – the exact same people!
I would not recommend Mayalay Resort to anyone!”

“Ko Ngai is quiet, beautiful but with few amenities. You are pretty much limited to the hotel facilities and a small mini mart. The Mayalay tries hard with breakfast but often runs out of something’s. The staff are very sweet and when our daughter became violently ill from eating something at another restaurant they were quick with medicine. We had a back bungalow that’s was very quiet and clean. Ko Ngai is a stunning jewel in the Adamen but limited for dining and bars. A trip of two or three days is perfect. “

“Mayalay Beach Resort is ideally located on the sandy white southern end of Koh Ngai just footsteps from one of the most picturesque beaches imaginable. Everything about the resort is perfectly fine, and we were happy and content with our short stay. Having said that (like everything on the island) it is just priced through the roof for what it is. I can’t speak to the quality of other accommodation on the island as to whether this is comparatively good value for money or not, but you are certainly paying a premium just for being on the island. The room had good air-con, a cold mini-fridge, hot water for the shower, a couple of deck chairs out the front, a mosquito net for the bed (which you will absolutely need). The included breakfast was of a reasonable variety, but for the money, probably should have been more extensive. Surprisingly, snorkel equipment is not free to borrow. Still, if money is no object, I can definitely recommend this place for the view and seclusion alone.”

“By far best food during our whole trip in southern Thailand. Restaurant looks closed, but do not let that bother.”