The Mud - Eco Hotel Reviews

I was so hesitant to book the beach front villa because sometimes it is not what they seem on the internet. It was such a regret, but asked their front desk if they can upgrade my room even just for few nights, luckily they had one available for two nights. They upgraded my room, of course with additional pay. Then I moved back to the tree house which is even bigger than the villa but a bit far from the beach. Their hotel staff were very accommodating, couldn't complain. Though, if you aren't used to chickens waking you up in the morning, the tree house won't be your best pick because below it is their mini zoo and garden. But if you're up to it, it's a really amazing experience. Their restaurant, bar, and cafe are all amazing, food, drink, price, and specially staff. They were all welcoming! The location is a bit far from the town and other establishments. Though, you can borrow one of their bikes to cycle around. All in all, it was a great time staying at this hotel. You'll really get your money's worth.

The facility was simply incredible, that's definitely something unusual! The staff is extremely friendly and you can really relax here! The location here is definitely remote and you need a scooter or a taxi to see anything! If you just want to relax a little here 5 out of 5 stars!

NOT WORTH THE MONEY! Terrible! I DO NOT RECOMMEND. The design is interesting for a cafe. But it is IMPOSSIBLE to live. The treehouses need renovation! There is no floor - there are gaps in the boards and anything can crawl inside. Even worse, from 4am the roosters are crowing right below you - you can hear everything from the floor and it’s impossible to sleep! Rooms near a busy highway - traffic noise 24 hours. The water in the tap is salty. Breakfast is normal. The pool is small - for children. During the day the sea goes 1-2 km from the shore.

Lovely earthen house next to the sea. There is a cute cafe with a reasonable price, suitable for people who like nature and tranquility.

Nice resort, bad location, expensive shuttle bus

Beautiful view, good weather, delicious food, lovely service, quiet, good. There is a chance to stay again.

Just Thailand feeling very nice staff always helpful totally awesome kitchen

Authentic hotel with beautiful and very comfortable rooms. The bedrooms are very spacious and king-size beds who are very comfortable. I really loved the place and their sustainable footprint, like your coffee, which you have to grind yourself. The rooms, beach and pool are not very accessible if you have small kids.

We stopped here for lunch and a nose after reading a review in the independent this week. We ordered the morning glory and red curry to share. Very authentic and delicious - fully spiced to Thai levels (rather than western hotels). And only came to 645 baht with two beers and a non alcoholic drink. Absolutely worth a visit. Delicious. Thank you.

We stumbled across this place 3 years ago when we were the only people there, and again today and it is thriving. The mud has had massive improvements since and it is fun to look around. Ostriches are fun to watch whilst sat with one of their awesome shakes. The avocado espresso is a must try too!

Great traditional eco homes with amazing atmosphere and lovely staff. Mae nam is a little out the way so you need to rely on taxis or hire a car. Amazing eco farm on site. Beach is lovely in the mornings but the tide is out most of the day from about 2pm. Nice cool pool to dip in. Very peaceful. Live musicians most evenings. Really nice vibe. Perfect if you want to split a couple of weeks & spend a week or so here before heading to sonewhere a bit more commercial & lively like chaweng. Great value for money.

Staying at The Mud is a unique and beautiful experience! Beautiful view of the sea when you step out of your hut, the beach is quite and relaxing. The room was spacious with lots of attention to detail with bamboo toothbrushes, shower cabs etc! The food from their restaurant was very nice, staff are helpful, friendly and eager to help. There’s also a cute cafe overlooking The Mud Farm which has lots chickens and ostrich’s!! Overall an unique stay and would definitely recommend!! There’s wasn’t anything I didn’t like about the property but keep in mind that the main areas are at least 25-35 mins away, for example the airport and central festival. Also be aware that you do get the odd lizard or cockroach in your room, you have a bug/mosquito next that goes round your bed so I recommend you use it in the night! We hired a car which was only £35 a day and made it a lot easier to get around and see the island. Central Festival was a great place to visit for shops, food and markets.

My compliments to the staff of the restaurant. The salmon sashimi was super fresh and their cocktails amazing. We were very fond of the strawberrry daiquiri and passion fruit & ginger drink! The food was really good and the staff very kind!!! If your staying their for the night I recommend a walk on the beach as it's the most quiet beach I've ever seen! Their breakfast is also really nice. Very easy access from the pool to the beach. They have a farm with chickens and ostriches! And a very relaxing atmosphere is in the air with al the ropes and lights (kind of feels like an adult playground). An important point is: If your staying in the bamboo room, you should bring earbuds. Not because of music, but because it's above the chickens and they wake up early. If you're a light sleeper, you'll wake up! There is a small supermarket down the street in case you need something like water late in the evening.

The individual circular bungalows are very spacious and artistically designed. You feel like you’re in a jungle hut. The gardens are beautifully maintained and the staff are extremely polite. It’s very tranquil here. On the flip side, breakfast is quite limited and nothing is made fresh. So if you want eggs as part of your breakfast, it’s a lottery as to whether they were cooked 2 minutes or 20 minutes ago. The daytime menu is generous enough, however if you decide on a burger and fries for lunch; you’ll receive a big juicy burger with 6 or 7 fries. When I ordered a pork chop and fries, it came with 8 fries. Due to the language barrier, it’s frustrating to try and complain. Why “average” then, food aside? Well, the pool and beach pictures portrayed on “***********” are, in my opinion, grossly misleading. The pool is there but it’s surrounded by 8 sun beds, half of which are very grubby, very old plastic ones. They look second hand. There are no sun umbrellas. The pool bar doesn’t exist. There is no real beach, just a metre wide stretch of stony sand that disappears when the tide comes in. Visitors should also note that the resort is quite isolated and you’ll need a rental car or taxis to get to a shop or another beach. I would not recommend the Mud to anyone who has even the slightest mobility issues due to the steep wooden steps you need to access between the restaurant/reception area and your accommodation.