A cool place to stay for a night

Pai Treehouse is set in stunning surrounds and beautifully maintained. Great attention to detail is paid to the design & upkeep of the grounds and gardens, which are extensive and impressive. The treehouse is every child (and adults) dream, a proper proper treehouse set very high in the trees! If you suffer from vertigo in any degree think carefully before booking to stay in one of the treehouses (3 in total, number 3 is the highest, perched right at the very top) - the steps leading up to the houses are almost at a 90 degree angle and higgledy piggedly (which adds to the fun & novelty... if you're fit, relatively small, nibble & as I say, totally cool with heights. Be aware that the treehouses themselves are clean but very small (enough room for 2 mattresses, a fridge and little else), and very hot (although they do have a fan). The toilet, sink & shower facilities are also up the tree, but communal with the other 2 tree houses (same level as treehouse 1 & 2, so good luck if you need the toilet during the night!!!) If you are over 5'5 I would also question whether these are the place for you, as the ceiling is very low. The whole experience is very authentic and well done, I would say fairly expensive for what it is but at the same time I've never seen anything like it so you definitely have the novelty factor. I was offered to change to a Swiss family robinson esque cabin on solid ground, compete with ensuite bathroom and jumped at the opportunity. Again, this was very 'cosy' and the shower cold but clean with a very comfortable bed nonetheless, and cute veranda. The hotel offers free rides into Pai, and is close to Thom's Elephant Camp which has a good reputation. I wasn't overly impressed by the staff, they weren't rude as such more preoccupied and distracted.