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Villa Maphraaw - Affordable 5 Bed Luxurious Villa / Infinity Pool

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A large, modern house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.
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A modern living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a long table set for six, featuring a vase of flowers, wine glasses, and plates.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12645 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly

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Mae nam, Koh Samui
  • Place, Mae Nam Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nathon Pier
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Chaweng Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Samui Intl. Airport (USM)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Villa Maphraaw - Affordable 5 Bed Luxurious Villa / Infinity Pool

Proudly Managed by Thailand’s Best Villa Rental Company 2025 (LuxLife)

Villa Maphraaw: A Tropical Hillside Oasis

Overview:
Villa Maphraaw is a stunning 5-bedroom hillside retreat located in the peaceful area of Ban Tai on Koh Samui’s serene North West coast. This luxurious villa offers guests a tranquil escape surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, with panoramic views of the sparkling ocean. Featuring an exquisite infinity pool, a cascading water feature, and expansive sun terraces, Villa Maphraaw is the ultimate destination for those seeking privacy, luxury, and natural beauty. 🌴

Elegant Design amidst Lush Surroundings
✅ The villa’s open-plan kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with black granite countertops, elegant wooden cupboards, and all the modern appliances needed for creating memorable meals.

✅ The spacious living area is designed with comfort in mind, offering sumptuous sofas where you can unwind while taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the rainforest and the ocean.

✅ The dining area seamlessly connects with the living space, allowing guests to enjoy delicious meals while surrounded by stunning vistas, making every dining experience special.

Spacious Sanctuaries for Relaxation
✅ The second level of Villa Maphraaw is home to three beautifully furnished en-suite bedrooms, each providing a tranquil sanctuary for guests.

✅ The master suite is a luxurious retreat with a king-sized bed, a spacious dressing area, and direct access to the pool terrace. The master en-suite bathroom features twin sinks, a rain shower, and a luxurious bathtub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

✅ Two additional bedrooms on this level also offer privacy and comfort, each featuring their own en-suite bathrooms and direct access to the pool terrace, allowing guests to enjoy the tropical surroundings from the comfort of their rooms.

Unique Tropical Infinity Pool
✅ Villa Maphraaw’s 32sqm infinity pool is the centerpiece of the outdoor space, seamlessly blending with the surrounding rainforest canopy and offering panoramic ocean views that make it feel like you’re swimming in paradise.

✅ The expansive sun terrace is beautifully adorned with luxurious outdoor furnishings, providing an ideal place to soak up the sun during the day or relax under the stars in the evening.

✅ After dark, the villa’s atmospheric lighting transforms the pool area into a magical retreat, perfect for an evening swim or a peaceful night under the tropical sky.

5-Star Guest Service
✅ Villa Maphraaw offers an exceptional guest experience, starting with a personalized introduction by the dedicated Guest Manager who will assist with all your needs during your stay.

✅ Take your vacation to the next level with the availability of private chef services, in-house massages, and babysitting services. Whether you prefer dining in or relaxing with a spa treatment, the villa’s staff will ensure your comfort and satisfaction.

✅ Guests also enjoy access to exclusive discounts for local tours, activities, and services, allowing you to make the most of your stay on Koh Samui.

Exceptional Offers
✅ Villa Maphraaw offers a 15% long-stay discount, making it the perfect place to unwind for an extended tropical retreat.

✅ Enjoy discounted car rentals, giving you the freedom to explore the island at your own pace.

✅ Take advantage of early bird booking specials for added savings when you plan your stay in advance.


Escape to Villa Maphraaw, where every moment is designed to create unforgettable memories. Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a chance to enjoy the tropical beauty of Koh Samui, this villa is the perfect destination. Immerse yourself in the epitome of tropical luxury and experience the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern comforts. 🌿

You only need to read the reviews regarding the upkeep and design of property to see that although extremely competitively priced in the rental market, guests are still receiving a 5-star villa.

Note: There is now a new access road to the villa, eliminating all hills to and from the property

Rental Rates Include:
• Twice weekly maid service (daily cleaning / maid service)
• Bed linen changed twice weekly, pool towels changed as necessary
• Unlimited water usage
• Multilingual speaking Guest Manager (English, French,Chinese)
• Airport transfers (one each way complimentary)
• Welcome/information Pack with the ‘owner’s recommendations’
• 2 x baby cots and highchairs (complimentary)
• Complimentary chilled drinking water throughout your stay
• 50 inch SMART LED TV (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ etc)
• Free (fast and stable) Fibre Optic WI-FI throughout the villa
• Digital Safe for important belongings

Rental Rates Exclude:
• Electric @ 6 THB / Unit
• Private Chef @ 1,500 THB per setting (guest pays ingredient cost + 20%)
• Chartered boat services & island tours (available upon request)
• Babysitting, massage & spa services (available on request )
• Chartered boat services (available upon request)
• Car rental can be arranged with full insurance coverage

Other Features:
• 5-Burner BBQ with side gas hob
• State of the art CCTV for guest peace of mind
• 24/7 Security around the villa
• Outdoor Bose stereo system at swimming pool & Jacuzzi area
• Internet Radio offering local radio stations from every country in the world
• I-POD, I-Phone & Android Bluetooth social media connection to surround music system

Ensuite Bedrooms
B1: Master bedroom features a king-sized bed, an ensuite bathroom, access to Pool Deck area
B2: Second bedroom features a king-sized bed, an ensuite bathroom, access to Pool Deck area
B3: Third bedroom features a Queen-sized bed, an ensuite bathroom
B4: Fourth bedroom features Queen-sized bed, an ensuite bathroom and access to the lower Pool Deck area
B5: Fifth bedroom features 2 Single beds, an ensuite bathroom and access to the lower Pool Deck area


Terms & Security Deposit
• Terms & Conditions apply which will be sent to guest for signature
• As a form of security (and for peace of mind) for the villa owner, the Guest Manager will request on arrival a fully refundable £400 or 15,000 THB (cash only).
• Please note that any minor damage / breakages shall be charged at the end of your stay, at replacement value. If required, damages must be paid and will be requested by the General Manager and paid in full before departure.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Mae Nam Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge) are available. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a terrace
  • 11 minutes by car from Nathon Pier and 11 minutes from Fisherman's Village
Villa Maphraaw - Affordable 5 Bed Luxurious Villa / Infinity Pool offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Villa Maphraaw - Affordable 5 Bed Luxurious Villa / Infinity Pool.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Koh Samui villa.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Infinity pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Ashtrays are provided outside

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,943 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Note from host: Please email for any enquiry regarding pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The Villa is safe for Children

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Ashtrays are provided outside

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Villa Maphraaw - Self Isolation Promo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

60th birthday celebrations

Booked the villa for my husband's 60th birthday and were delighted with the positioning and luxurious surroundings. The property was well maintained and staff came regularly to clean the villa. It really is a fabulous property and ideal for activities around MaeNam area. Chaweng is a long drive at around 30 mins and Lamai at 45 mins if you want to get to the night life. Bophut is closer and has some great restaurants in Fisherman's Village. Would like to have had air conditioning on lounge level as it did get very hot, but we could cool off in the bedrooms. We enjoyed it and would have no hesitation in recommending it to people who were happy to drive in Koh Samui.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rishi Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a nice, relaxing stay

The villa has some nice views and a great infinity pool to help keep cool and relaxed. The bedrooms are spacious and have air conditioning. However, common spaces like the living room and kitchen area did not have any air conditioning, which made it difficult to hang out as a group. It’s worth noting that we were there during one of the hottest months, so this might not be an issue during cooler times of the year. We also found that the villa is difficult to access for vehicles because it was at the top of a hill. So ordering food delivery and taxis is sometimes challenging. Overall, we had a nice stay and enjoyed the villa.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Baska W.

Great Stay

We spent our vacation at this villa for our first trip to Thailand. We loved the villa, the images are just as good as the real thing. I particularly liked the peacefulness of the location (in a cul de sac). We did have a bit of an ordeal with one of our children locking themselves in the bottom bedroom, however after a phone call to the manager all was sorted in a reasonable time. The villa could do with lighter duvets on the beds in my opinion although the air conditioners and fans countered this ok. The only thing I could see missing was there wasn't a blender available to make milkshakes etc. The in-house computer was handy to help organise our day trips too. We hired a car and bikes also and no issues there.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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As good as it gets!

I rented the Villa to celebrate my Birthday with my friends and it was a great choice! It's a very beautiful house, in perfect condition and absolutely clean. When we arrived at the airport 3(!) girls waited for us and guided us to a van that took us to the Villa. Shortly after Stuart, the owner, came by and we handled the check in quick and effective. He also gave us a tour of the house and all questions were answered. The pick-up truck we hired in advance through Stuart was already at the villa when we arrived and the return was as convenient - at the last day someone came and picked up the car (without even bothering us). As the Villa I can highly recommend this service too. Also the in-house chef we hired 2 times was very good at a reasonable price. I am already planing to come back to the Villa - this time with my family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lionel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptionnel

L’accueil, de la prise en charge à l’embarcadère jusqu’à notre départ, a été excellent. La description du lieu est conforme à celle du site. Je recommande cette adresse à tous ceux qui veulent passer un moment paisible et dépaysant Une mention particulière pour Jérémy dont la disponibilité, la gentillesse et le professionnalisme ont fait de ces quelques jours un souvenir inoubliable
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house - great location

The house is great and well located (in quieter area of Ko Samui). Jeremey and his staff are awesome! Would stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour très agréable

Villa conforme à nos attentes
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My family loved our stay. It was a great little neighborhood and the house was beautiful!

Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extraordinaire

Superbe résidence vue exceptionnelle très calme accueil chaleureux et professionnel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Sehr gut ausgestattete Villa in fantastischer Lage

Wir verbrachten mit drei Familien (6 Kinder zwischen 6 und 11) 2 wunderbare Wochen in der Villa Maphraaw. Die Zimmeraufteilung ist für einen Urlaub mit mehreren Familien ausgezeichnet, der zentrale Pool mit atemberaubender Aussicht ein perfekter Ort für einen Kaffee zum Sonnenaufgang. Die Möglichkeit, eine Köchin zu engagieren, die einen mit leckeren Speisen nach Wunsch in der eigenen Küche verwöhnt, ist nach einem ereignisreichen Entdeckertag ein großer Mehrwert. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und bedanken uns herzlich bei unseren Gastgebern.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prithpal S.

Fantastic Villa, Fantastic Service

We had a brief stay at this gorgeous property and could not be more pleased with the entire experience! Prior to our arrival the management staff were in regular contact, anticipating any needs we may have once we arrived at the Villa. A warm welcome awaited us as we approached the Villa in the transportation arranged for us by the Villa owners. The Villa itself is in a stunning location; quiet, peaceful, tons of room, equipped with any amenities one could ask for, and even the bathrooms were appointed with luxuries often only found in fine hotels. It is a perfect home for large groups and entertaining. Throughout our stay, Oliver was readily available for any questions we had, and was most helpful in orienting us to the island. Check out was smooth and they were very accommodating with late checkout. We would not hesitate to recommend this Villa to anyone looking to have their own home away from home on Samui. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Ein Tophaus, wunderschöne Lage, sehr gut ausgestattet

Wir fanden hier eine Topvilla mit feinster Ausstattung vor. Alles tiptop sauber. Vom Bose Soundsystem bis zum perfekten Pool alle vorhanden was man braucht. Der Ausblick vom Haus auf das Meer ist in beschreibbar, Die Zimmer sehr sauber und insgesamt sieht man schon, das man sehr stark bemüht ist, das Haus in Top Zustand zu halten. Wir haben uns für den ersten Tag eine Köchin, die Haushälterin des Hauses kommen lassen. Diese war so unfassbar gut, dass wir sie dann immer gebucht haben. Eine Genuss, Sie erfüllt einem jeden Wunsch. Wenn Koh Samui, dann immer wieder nur dort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Farid B.

Villa magnifique staff irréprochable

Villa tres propre Avec une vue magnifique
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I.

Amazing Villa!

I got married in June in Koh Samui and booked Villa Marphraaw for the wedding party for a few days beforehand. I could have not been more pleased!! What an experience. The views are amazing and Stuart and Jeremy were soooo kind and accommodating in helping with every last detail. They helped me book a WONDERFUL chef one night and also spa services, pickups from the airport, etc. Everything was just lovely! The villa is clean and beautiful! The sound system was great and magnificent pool. I hope to be able to return some day!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mich J.

A week to remember...

Had an amazing week in one of the most beautiful villas on Samui and there is not a single criticism I can think of. The entire team from the time we made the reservation all they way to our check out were all great and were very easy to communicate with and the facilities were excellent as well - the private pool was our favorite. All around an unforgettable experience of which we are certain to return again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Joffren D.

Perfect end to our Samui adventure

We spent our last 2 nights on Samui here and we are glad we did! Most other villas we looked at had a minimum stay of 3-5 nights so we are lucky this place wass offered for a minimum of 2 nights stay only which was perfect for our group. All we did during our stay was relax and swim in the pool because we have already spent an entire week exploring the island so we decided to stay in during the last couple of days of our holiday. We have no complains at all and our host was always available when needed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

Perfect end to our Samui adventure

We spent our last 2 nights on Samui here and we are glad we did! Most other villas we looked at had a minimum stay of 3-5 nights so we are lucky this place was offered for a minimum of 2 nights stay only which was perfect for our group. All we did during our stay was relax and swim in the pool because we have already spent an entire week exploring the island so we decided to stay in during the last couple of days of our holiday. We have no complains at all and our host was always available when needed.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang O.

Traumhaus für Traum-Urlaub

Ein Haus, in dem man sich vom ersten Moment an Zuhause fühlt. Der Eigentümer hat in diesem Objekt an Alles gedacht und auch durchdacht. Die Ausstattung lässt keine Wünsche offen, der Service rund um die Villa ist hervorragend. Jeder Wunsch wurde umgehend zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit erfüllt. Ein- und auschecken gingen völlig problemlos über die Bühne.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Peaceful & quiet, just as we wanted...

I rent out my place back home as well so I have certain expectations when booking a house to stay in during my holidays and I wasn't disappointed at all when I saw this place. The villa is situated up a hill which offers a great view and away from the noisy part of the island, perfect place to relax. Huge house, probably too big for just the 2 of us staying but we prefer having all that space to ourselves than being in a cramped room. We treated the place like it was our own house so all is well when we left and our deposit was returned upon check out without any problem. I would certainly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wrud W.

best to get together as a family.

Stayed here November last year and my family were just talking about going back again on April which reminded me to leave my long postponed review. Our entire family had the very rare chance of getting together last November, there were 11 of us and even if there were only 5 bedrooms that's supposedly for 10 people only the host was still able to accommodate us with a small additional fee for an extra bed. The villa was pretty spacious even with 11 people staying in it, there were plenty of seating areas both inside and out. We also really loved the view from the pool and even had a BBQ once and dined outside which was really cool and was one of my favorite moments of our entire stay because it really made it feel like the perfect family experience, it's one of those moments that we will always remember and the reason we try our best to get together as a family. Thank you Villa Maphraaw for making it a wonderful family holiday and we hope to be back on April.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Good Times

We have just returned home from a 10 night stay at Villa Maphraaw and we can't wait to share our wonderful experience at this villa. First thing you will notice upon arrival is how immaculate the entire place is and we've stayed in a lot of other accommodations in Thailand before and it's never this spotless unless it's a brand new building, it's obviously received a lot of love and care from it's owner and it is clearly reflected on it's condition. Another thing we really appreciated was the service. We were contacted by Jeremy right after we confirmed our stay and we asked him a lot of questions since we will be spending more than a week at the villa and we wanted to make sure we were aware of things we need to know and he was more than happy to answer all of it, he even suggested places we need to visit and his favorite restaurants to eat and we tried to visit almost all of them with the time we have. It was a wonderful and worry-free holiday and our guest manager, Julien who welcomed us upon arrival was also very helpful and responds quickly whenever we ask something thru whatsapp or by simply calling him from the villa phone they have provided for us. Each of the 5 bedrooms were also great, all with air conditioning but we rarely spent our time indoors because most of the time we were either out exploring Samui or hanging by the pool outside swimming. A big thank you to Stuart for sharing his home!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Katie S.

Decent

The villa itself is a great place for larger groups and several families. There is everything one needs for a comfortable stay in Mae Nam, away from the chaotic scenes of Chawaeng. The view was nice, the rooms comfortable and the air worked great in the bedrooms. Seeing that everyone spends most of their time in the living area, an A/C unit needs to be installed there-there are enough similar reviews to warrant it. We spent a lot of time at a great little restaurant at the bottom of the hill called Jung Hom, where the beach was lovely and the kids could swim. Be warned, the hill up to the villa is steep and treacherous, we managed to swipe an electrical box and total the car on the way up. Suffice to say, it ruined our holiday as we had to deal with paying for it and scraping cash together each day at the ATM, as they wouldn't accept anything but cash and gave us 18 hours to pay it. Complete fiasco. The villa owner, Stuart, was very accommodating, however, and really did his best to try and help us overcome issues. The same could not be said about the villa manager. They were late in allowing us to check in and said that the ride from the airport would be complimentary. But at check out, he battled me and said there was no free ride. Thankfully Stuart stepped in. After mentioning the villa was inadequately supplied (no soap in the bathrooms upon check in), he told me to go to a convenience store! Then at the next cleaning, we were again understocked and he told me again to go buy soap. The whole point in having a full service villa is to have these sorts of conveniences and be told "I'll take care of it." Julien needs a little lesson in guest services. He also said he'd help us find a boat trip but never replied. I found one myself by no small feat. There is a maid's flat attached to the villa and the housekeeper spent literally 6 hours cleaning each time she came and also used the flat to make meals for other villas. She also spent a great deal of time chatting to various lookie-loos from around the community, which aggravated us. The lack of privacy was off putting and the villa manager's feedback was "it is what it is, it takes time to clean." Next time, I'd just ask for Stuart or request a different manager. This is a 5 Star villa with 2 Star service. Haggling over towels and miniature bars of soap? Please...
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Beyond Expectation

My friends and I went to Samui to attend a friend's wedding held at a Resort in Mae Nam and we found this villa which is pretty close to the venue and we thought the rate offered to us by the owner was a pretty good deal especially when you split the cost for 10 people. We can not speak highly enough of the experience. From the moment we booked the place, the host went above and beyond to make such a special vacation so memorable. The villa itself is beautiful and extremely well kept. The facilities available to all were outstanding and Julien the guest manager arranged everything from a Thai cooking class, tour tickets, and a massage at our own villa – everyone was catered for. We went to Samui thinking of just attending a wedding and being there for our friend's special day but we didn't expect to have such a fun and memorable time ourselves! We couldn't have picked a better place to stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lulu X.

Perfect location, just what we were looking for...

We always consider location when choosing our accommodation and we were very pleased when we arrived at the villa, it is very accessible but at the same away from the noise and gives you complete privacy which made us really comfortable with the place. We also loved the pool especially the cool breeze when swimming at night. A great experience indeed!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cathy F.

Short Stay but Fantastic

Only stayed here for 3 nights. It is my second time at Villa Maphraaw having stayed in 2009. Thought I'd leave a review because the villa had been recently painted and upgraded, so we lucked out. Just as before, we had a great time at the villa. Everything was very pleasant, quiet and relaxing, just what I needed after a hectic working year....