Villa Tha Maphrao

We booked two nights at the Villa Tha Maphrao either end of our Thailand holiday and would happily have stayed longer. From the pick up at the airport to arrival at the oasis of calm and tranquility that is the Villa Tha Maphrao everything is geared towards the comfort and relaxation of the guests.We chose VTM due to its proximity to the airport but were soon to realise it is so much more. Peter and his wife Oi are two of the warmest hosts you could imagine. Their raison d'etre is ensuring their guests feel at home and we certainly did. Our stay at the beginning of the holiday provided us with a welcome opportunity to rest and recoup after a long flight, similarly at the end of our holiday we returned and enjoyed our last couple of nights relaxing before our early flight home.Peter is a knowledgeable and warm host who gets the balance just right - he goes out of his way to meet the needs of his guests but in a subtle way so you do not feel overwhelmed and your privacy is maintained. One evening Peter dropped us off at a fabulous local fish restaurant, the food was superb and excellent price point. We also ate at a traditional Thai beach restaurant that we would never have found ourselves. Oi is quite possibly the sweetest host you will ever meet, she goes out of her way to ensure you have everything you need and cooks fabulous Thai food and amazing breakfasts including platters of fruit, home made yoghurt, coconut pancakes and freshly baked cakes and banana bread. Oi is always on the go, working tirelessly to ensure that everywhere is spotlessly clean for her guests, our rooms were the cleanest of anywhere we stayed in Thailand with crisp white bed linemen changed daily.The pool is just perfect - clean and ideal temperature for cooling dips and nighttime swims under the stars.Guests are encouraged to make themselves ‘at home’ and this extends to an invitation to ‘help yourself’ from the well stocked drinks fridge throughout your stay ( you make a note of what you’ve had and this is tallied up at the end, a simple system that works really well)Although you feel a million miles from the hustle and bustle of Phuket, everything is within easy reach by car, taxi or scooter making it the perfect location. On our last day Peter dropped us off at Nai Yang - a long stretch of beach backed by trees for welcome shade with a nature reserve at either end. You are also within an easy 10 minute drive from the airport and similarly near to piers for boat trips to the other islands. We cannot recommend VTM highly enough - you won’t find bars and clubs on your doorstep but what you will find is a haven of peace and tranquility and the warmest welcome imaginable. When we returned at the end of our holiday we felt as though we had come home. That tells you all you need to know about Villa Tha Maphrao. Thank you so much Peter and Oi for looking after us so well, you have created a very special place to which we sincerely hope to return.

We booked two nights at the Villa Tha Maphrao either end of our Thailand holiday and would happily have stayed longer. …

We had a wonderful and peaceful stay here. Villa the Maphrao is located in the greenery of Thalang, perfectly secluded from the busy world and the absolute number one oasis for peace of mind. The villa overlooking the stunning azure-blue pool and high-reaching palm trees behind.Super-clean room with extra touches - lockbox, towels and many more, that bring the comfort to the pleasant stay. Wide comfy bed that makes you feel at home. Very well priced for the value. Breakfast is the cherry on top, that definitely spice up the restful days.Peter and Oi are lovely hosts and very helpful. Super responsive to any questions one may have. Great communication.Amazing location to discover the island by scooter or organised tours. Airport is about 15 mins driving distance.We loved it so much that we extended and had a relaxing time here. Thank you for the unforgettable holiday!

Alice (aged 9) says "5 star Villa, Peter and Oi made me feel like I was at home and made me feel really welcome. The rooms were extremely clean, the pool was amazing and was also really clean. I even got to go in it when it was dark! Oi's cooking was sensational I tasted things I have never tasted before, Oi even came to me and asked if it was ok. Definitely recommend!"Mum says " where do I start, from the moment we arrived we where made so welcome from Peter and Oi, it was like walking into a family members home.It was that amazing we stayed a extra night and could have stayed much longer had we not had plans.Food - Just Wow Oi's cooking is unbelievable and gave us a real taste of Thai food cooked straight from the heart.Peter made us feel safe, looked after our family and took us where we wanted"Dad says " In Peter and Oi we feel we have made friends for life, we cannot wait to return and spend more precious time at the Villa. I cannot thanks you both enough for looking after our little family! "Written by Alice aged 9