Anurak Community Lodge

Everything was superb, the hotel is excellent and exceeded all expectations! The service was top-notch, and our jungle getaway was a success.

We were pleased with our choice of this lodge, despite a few issues. We spent three nights there. There are duplex and single cabins, but we had a separate cabin. The cabin was clean and smelled pleasant. The plumbing was generally in good working order, with good water pressure and hot water from a tankless water heater. Shower gel, shampoo, and soap were provided. The air conditioner worked well and had a remote control, although the mosquito nets kept slipping off their tracks when opening and closing them. A hairdryer is available at reception. Cleaning (trash removal) is daily, and the water is replenished. The concept of the hotel is interesting, they offer different programs (trekking of different duration, Cheow Lan Lake, night (or rather evening) hikes in the jungle, caves and so on. The prices for activities are not cheap, we went on a night walk in Khao Sok (2800 baht for two) - interesting, we saw a lot of insects, amphibians, monkeys, birds - everyone was sleeping. Prices for other programs for adults per person from 2 pax: lake from 2600 to 3900, elephants 1600, rafts 800, dinner in the jungle (in fact, on the territory of the lodge) 1200, trekking programs from 1900 to 3300 depending on the duration, night hikes 1900 Khao Sok and 1500 Khlog Phanom, caves 3300. Within walking distance from the hotel for an independent visit there is rafting on bamboo rafts (we paid 700 for two), a cave (20 baht per person + fish food included), and the Instagrammable Bridge Hill Cafe. The hotel has its own small trekking trail. Meals: breakfasts are okay; they prepare what you choose from the menu (one dish), the rest is bread, jam, butter, cereal, fruit, tea and coffee are freely available, including loose-leaf green tea and coffee from a coffee machine. I didn't really like the food in the restaurant; it was too simple and not particularly tasty, and it didn't match the wine cabinet with bottles costing several thousand baht. Lunches and dinners were generally disappointing, but inexpensive. But the view from the restaurant during breakfast is simply gorgeous!!! In the morning, you can watch squirrels scurry and listen to the songs of gibbons in the forest from the lodge balcony. The staff is very friendly and always ready to help. Overall, I liked the lodge; it's a great location for exploring the area, especially if you have transportation.

We spent two nights in this truly wonderful place. Simple but cozy houses on high stilts, a large area where you can walk and see a variety of plants, and simply incredibly beautiful nature all around. We were even lucky enough to hear the beautiful morning singing of gibbons. But the most important thing about this place is the people who work there. I am very grateful for the attention and help they showed me when I felt ill immediately upon arrival. We were traveling by motorbike, and our week-long itinerary included numerous places and ferry crossings. On the evening of our arrival at Anurak, I managed to catch food poisoning, and almost immediately after checking in, I became seriously ill. The hotel owners did everything they could to help me overcome my illness as quickly as possible and get back on my feet, which ensured our trip wasn't derailed. This is definitely a place we'd like to return to.

The rooms are twin rooms with connecting doors, suitable for those who want to relax and do activities outside the accommodation. It's quiet because there is no TV or refrigerator in the room, but overall it's okay.

One of my favorite hotels during my trip! Everything was absolutely perfect and the view… unforgettable