Chill Out Bar and Bungalows

This place is less about the accommodation, and more about the experience living in the jungle of Tonsai. The room is simple, not the cleanest, very remote and extremely hot (can be a struggle to cool down when no electricity for 12 hours a day), BUT, the location is amazing and the fellow travellers you meet out here are great. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for something less luxurious, but more of a tropical experience in the jungle.

Good proximity to Railay beach, although you do have to walk through a jungle to get to it. Alternatively pay the long tail boats 300THB to take you there. Would normally cost 50THB but there’s no one else on Tonsai beach so you’d be waiting a while. Staff were friendly enough. No electricity between 3am and 6pm. Room was clean but very hot when the fan went off. No hot water, plug sockets didn’t work very well and was very loud if any mopeds went past.

This place is okay for what it is but you’re paying so little because of its location and quality compared to the other places around it. There’s only electricity from 6pm to 6am. No AC, just a fan. If you’re just planning on hanging out at the beach and not spending time inside and just need a place to sleep then this is okay. Or you’re looking for a “chill” place to just hang out, this is also okay.

Jungle vibes, but is it for you? The location was incredible, lush jungle setting, with a real back to basics feel. The bungalow itself was tired and needs a refresh to be good. The staff were super laid back and friendly, like the whole bay area. If you want matching bed linen, hot water, fridge, toiletries and all that, this is not the place for you. But if you want a chilled out jungle vibe with loads of local bars and places to eat with like minded people, most of whom love climbing or the locals that like playing their guitars and having a good old sing song (before the electric comes) this is deffo the place to be. We wished we could have stayed longer and would come back in a heart beat. Wats bar a 5 min walk is a good place to hang out and waste a day drinking, staff are unbelievably funny and the beers are cold.

Amazing location not commercial and pretty cheap. If you arriving by long tail boat.. ask them to drop you on west side of beach. Path from there is cement. Staff were very helpful and friendly. It is worth bringing towel and cotton sleep bag. And buy a big bottle of water in case supply is switched off