The special atmosphere, the quite particular interior design that gives the whole place a character. Lush greenery, beautiful river with free kayaks, beautiful pool, fish in the canals you can feed, fish in the completely transparent river Boutique hotel atmosphere with not too many rooms and vast territory, many cosy places to sit or lay down with a book. Lots of shade to protect from the sun Friendly staff, very good Western type cakes The beds were super confy, aircon just fine, showers/wc functioning well. We stayed a week right after arrival and came back for a few days before the flight home. It was the highlight of our one month stay in terms of accommodation. We tried two villas and a minitel (regular room, quite small), all were comfortable. The villas are just grand, very good quality/price ratio, I recommend!

We did the prior research, so it was not a problem at all, but the resort is quite far from the touristy parts of Ao Nang and from the beach, around 20-30 mins on scooter. We rented a motorbike before coming and enjoyed the nature + comfort combo. The hotel is very stylish, but not for luxury lovers or perfectionists, I'd say. I personally loved the design and the idea, even though the old traditional furniture in the villas was not practical at all. Some parts of the outdoor furniture and terrasses were really in bad shape, but it was being replaced during our second stay. I found it very charming overall, not a typical hotel like there are thousands around the world.

The staff were so friendly especially Yah. She helped us a lot in getting halal food, transport, problems with the rooms etc. If you like natire , this is a beautiful place to stay in.

There should be more activities and infact a minimart very nearby or at the venue itself. We got the family room when we arrived. It was a beautiful room but for 4 of us adults there is only one toilet n one shower. That was difficult. The 2nd day they move us to 2 minitels, and we had our own bathroom which is better.

It was a beautiful place away from town and tourists. We enjoyed it a lot. Free kayak, nice pool, free yoga mats or bikes, 5min away from a new and beautiful elephant sanctuary.

We asked for a quiet room however on Minitel the other room was connected with us through locked door which is not properly insulated for noice. We heard our neighbours talking and having a great night experience which we wish we wouldn’t have to be a part of by the sound.

The atmosphere: jungle sounds, river, stylish interiors and exteriors. Free kayaks for an adventure at any time of the day. The surroundings are so beautiful! Pool is so nice, not crowded. Very good cakes at the café. Food not expensive, delivered to the room if you ask to. Personnel very friendly and willing to help. We stayed in minitel and then in a villa, liked both. Of course villas are times bigger than rooms. Already booked it for second stay!

Outside furniture, river terases look old and not taken care of. I was however not shocked, seems like there is a different standard here in Thailand. Perfectionism? Never heard of 😅 So if you don't mind these things, a great place to stay in the nature & with all the modern comfort

Let me preface by saying that we like quiet places, and we like renting cars/bikes. So Blu Monkey Pooltara being far from the hubbub of Ao Nang and surrounded by beautiful Karsts and greenery was the perfect accommodation to begin our Krabi trip. The beds are super comfy, the bathroom is adequately large, the balcony is spacious with stunning views (we could see sunrise from our room). The facilities like free bicycle, kayak and the natural pool were also a big plus. We felt so content swimming around in the natural pool that we didn't feel the need to visit parks with similar cleaner/better emerald pools. The swimming pool is also appropriately sized. They also had good parking space for our car, and there is a seven eleven 5 mins away, and a lot of tourist attractions are also nearby (we loved Khao Khom Dam, Thapom Klong Song Nam and Kuan Nom Saow View point).

Nothing much to say, everything was really good. Our room wasn't cleaned properly on day one, but it was rectified 2-3 hours after check-in, as we were waiting on the cleaning staff to arrive. Other minor things would be that there were some non removable stains on table tops/bathroom slabs, and the door locks weren't perfectly fitted, so they wouldn't lock. Also it seems one of the guests ended up smoking in the bathroom, so much so that we could smell the smoke through the drains of our room.

This place is a real gem, offering exceptional value. Everything was outstanding – from the comfortable bed and the room's design to the relaxed atmosphere and facilities. We particularly enjoyed the complimentary kayak ride. The territory was calm, and the natural beauty was breathtaking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

A minor drawback was that the restaurant staff's English proficiency was limited, so we recommend ordering local food for a smoother experience.

The scenery in the valley is spectacular, the nature on the hotel grounds is beautiful and peaceful. The pool is nice, there are different areas for relaxing, our room was spacious. The cafe serves very good coffee and all the staff is very helpful. Good value for money, I would happily stay here again.

There were no vegan options at the restaurant so I couldn't eat there. The wardrobe smelled musty, the pillows were way too thick for sleeping (we didn't ask them to be replaced though, maybe they would have sorted it).

Everything! The perfect getaway from the busy tourist places. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the natural river was gorgeous! Our Villa was the most beautiful I’ve stayed in, and I’ve stayed in many! Extremely well apportioned and decorated. Super comfortable bed. Stunning bathrooms! Our own patio area was fantastic. The pool was beautiful. Our host/operations manager Kae was super helpful and friendly, we arrived late in the day, Kae went above and beyond to help us with transportation to go get some dinner, thank you Kae, you were wonderful! I highly recommend Blu Monkey Pooltara.

Nothing at all!

Out in the jungle Pool was quality and the river was nice to float down Basic but decent free breakfast Restaurant on site had great food and beers Beds were very comfortable with long pillows Shower was good enough to wash away the day

Difficult or almost impossible to get a Grab taxi from the hotel to anywhere far Have to book a taxi through them which costs more than the average price

The location. The freshwater stream that runs through the property. I booked this place specifically for that. You can swim and enjoy the tranquility of the water. The rooms were good and comfortable and the grounds/gardens are spacious. You can walk around the property and admire the nature around. We saw a very very interesting pink small snake. As wildlife enthusiasts we love this kind of sightings. Anyone who comes here needs to remember and understand that nature is bigger than all humans and we should respect it and leave it untouched and not destroyed. The little cafe on site is also nice.

Everything was good. The only thing I didn't like is having kayaks in the water for other guests to use. The problem here is people tend to injure and harm nature/eco systems. A Chinese family went kayaking in this beautiful stream muddying the water, hanging on the lianas and causing damage to the under water rock formations and ecology. I would rather promote kayaking tours to Ao Thalane pier (which is absolutely amazing) and only have the stream for people to swim and enjoy. The distance to kayak in this beautiful stream is a maximum 150m which is not worth the damage. Therefore conservation efforts can be improved to protect this emerald pool-like stream. And I hope future guests will opt out to kayak but rather enjoy swimming and relaxing.