Anurak Community Lodge

A fabulous back to nature place in the middle of the jungle. Exactly what we were looking for as part of our Thailand family holiday. It’s the simplicity of this place that makes it stand out, alongside an ethical and environmentally aware approach to running a hotel. Staff just superb, food incredible (you must try the jungle dinner experience), and access to the local activities so easy. We spent time with the local elephant feeding and bathing her, a long tailed boat trip across the lake including a very hot hike over the mountain to the historic caves. WiFi at the restaurant only is a good reminder to put the phone down for a while and reflect in nature. Finally the views from the main restaurant area across the mountains. I spent an hour this morning drinking coffee, watching the birds, and soaking it all up. Perfect.

We’ve had a wonderful 4 days staying in this beautiful rainforest. The staff are brilliant and have organised all our trips for us which are just brilliant and a lovely experience, from cycling and visiting local villages in the jungle and seeing how they live and work, seeing how rubber is made coffee beans all the herbs and spices grown in the gardens to produce all the amazing food. The elephant sanctuary - a small local place that has orphaned just two special elephants and we had the privilege of one to one with them..bamboo rafting such a calming experience, to the most amazing day on the lakes. We also did both cooking experiences, visited an organic farm and participated in cooking all our own food and the processes involved and did the jungle dinner night - this was also lots of fun & we met some amazing people doing this, but all the trips were small groups so really good. Lekky - front of house was ever so helpful and personable. We had a problem with our first lodge so he went out of his way to ensure we were happy and moved our room on the 1st day, he was also the person to organise the trips ensuring great communication throughout all our trips. The breakfast is good, plenty of choice and highly recommend trying their cocktails. The views from the lodges and communal areas are lovely and so tranquil. The lodges are super clean and the beds are lovely and comfortable. Just a couple of suggestions would personally be: Some seating area in the lodges as only outside seating provided, but plenty of lovely space to relax in the communal areas. The bathrooms could do with a little spruce up all the taps are very loose!! But it is the jungle. Maybe a hand towel in the bathroom could be handy especially for us woman! But overall a fantastic experience and we have created the best memories here. Thank you.

Loved staying here the staff and location are great . Wish I stayed longer

Great location, friendly staff and nice restaurant. Comfortable bed!!!

The lodge organizes exvellent tours - hiking, bamboo rafting, elephant bathing, canooing. We really enjoyed the trip, and when we forgot the glasses in the car, the lodge organized even that we got them back. Only small advise: some sort of chair and table in the room would be more comfortable. We hat all-inclusive food and this was gorgeous.

What aa amazing off beaten track find in Thailand ! Absolutely stunning jungle paradise with great hosts. Such a unique setting that makes you feel like in paradise ! People are so lovely and welcoming and I can’t thank them enough for how they dealt with a little situation we had on august 15 due to the heavy rains in the area! Everyone is a legend there !

Cannot recommend this place enough - it’s in a beautiful setting, with lovely rooms, great food and plenty of wildlife watching from your own balcony! The rooms are clean and comfortable and breakfast is served with a stunning jungle view (recommend the southern style pad Thai, massaman and pork congee) The highlight however really is the wonderful staff. I was unwell (started before I arrived) and they were so sweet, bringing me homemade ginger, honey & lemon tea, fresh fruit and specially made soups and checking on us daily. Aside from this they were very informative, friendly and helpful. I really can’t praise them enough!

Great place to stay. Lovely atmosphere. Only downfall is it is a bit out of the way for food and shopping and such. You pretty much have to take a taxi to town. So if you want a few nice days away from everyone, everything, it’s great.