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Read all 107 reviews and thoughts (average: 3.3 out of 5) on the Viking Natures Resort before you book online.

4/5    Score based on 107 reviews

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3/5

Average

BOOK ONLINE, or pay triple the price
Date:
Firstly, we called up to book the hotel and they told us the only rooms available were the deluxe rooms at 3000B a night. So we booked online for the standard room (there were plenty available) for...  

4/5

Very Good

Lovely hotel
Date:
Really enjoyed our stay here, the rooms were very clean, comfy bed, location was ok, food was brilliant and we loved the private beach, very quiet and perfect during the day, almost like a pier of...

4/5

Very Good

Ideal
Date:
The perfect escape from Singapore for the weekend. The small private beach allows you to avoid the crowded touristic ones. Moreover the staff was very kind and available ! The food was good. The... 

1/5

Terrible

Honestly the worst place I stayed in all of Thailand
Date:
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 nights as we weren't sure about what it would be like. We had to walk 10 minutes up a steep hill to get to reception to check in and then return to carry our...

4/5

Very Good

Awesome stay
Date:
What an awesome place... The perfect Thai retreat. We loved our villa that we stayed in,we had a lovely view of the sea, big terrace and hammock on the deck. The actual room was a great size and very...

5/5

Excellent

Paradise in Paradise
Date:
I first went to Viking in 2007 and have been back three times. It was really rustic my first trip as they were still recovering from the tsunami and they have improved a little every time I go. I love...

5/5

Excellent

Amazing setting and food
Date:
Firstly, we didn't know about this place when we were researching where to stay in PP Don. We found it only by walking back from Long Beach towards the Ao Ton Sai. We spent two evenings enjoying the... 

3/5

Average

Some good, some bad...
Date:
Stayed here with a friend in April and had a mixed experience. The good: We choose to "splurge" and get one of the villas and it was well worth it! It was so gorgeous -- beautiful wood, spacious deck,...

4/5

Very Good

Feels like Swiss Family Robinson
Date:
Living in a bungalow is awesome. Staying at Viking Resort is equally awesome. They have bungalows situated on several beaches spanning probably about half a mile. The bungalows themselves are funky,...

2/5

Poor

Too far and expensive to get to
Date:
I moved here after my horrible accommodation in the main part of phi phi. At first it was amazing, a treehouse with a hammock.. then it went down hill. It cost me at least 150 if not 200 baht to get...

5/5

Excellent

Such an experience!
Date:
My partner and I stayed here for two nights. We loved it! As we were checking in after given a nice cold water as we walked into the open restaurant area we were told that we have been upgraded to a... 

2/5

Poor

Beautiful Resort - Bad Tree house Bungalow
Date:
The viking resort is very beautiful and peaceful. The hotel owned beach is something out of a post card and long beach is literally a two minute walk. The staff are friendly and the food is really...

5/5

Excellent

Went for a night but stayed a week.
Date:
We booked to stay at Viking for a night on our way to Koh Samui but found the Viking to be a part of paradise and decided to spend all our time there instead. Our rooms were like huts in the tree...

5/5

Excellent

The perfect location with the best staff ever!!
Date:
My husband, son of 9 months and I have been staying here for one week and it was in one word GREAT!! it was our first long distance holiday with the baby and i couldn't have ask more than what we got... 

5/5

Excellent

the way a holiday resort should look like
Date:
We've stayed in a bungalow on the top of the steep hill overlooking the blue see, shark's point and phi phi leh island. You can spend hours enjoying this view on the hammock on your bungalow's...

5/5

Excellent

simply great
Date:
Just came back from there, look forward to tell everyone which beautiful place is this resort. The only place in which is worth to stay in PhiPhi!!!! the most romantic place I have never be! It has...

3/5

Average

Great location, but service/food lets it down
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It's very impressive pulling into Viking Resort on a long boat (make sure you get the free boat from the pier), but the service here isn't great. We waited a long time in reception before anyone...

4/5

Very Good

Loved it!
Date:
I just loved this resort vs all other hotels and guesthouses we saw in town. We just showed up and got very lucky - a beautiful room in villa M3, for a way better price than advertised online...

5/5

Excellent

phi phi paradise
Date:
Just got back from a wonderful three night stay at Viking Nature Resort. This was the last part of our fantastic holiday in Thailand and it was a really relaxing way to end our holiday. We loved the...       

2/5

Poor

Improvement needed to live up to its name
Date:
The Viking is one of the more established beach/jungle resorts on Phi Phi and is visually very attractive indeed. We booked it on arrival at the main pier (strongly advised in low season to get the...

3/5

Average

you need to know what to expect...and bring a headlamp with you!!
Date:
it was 8 of us all staying in standard huts, R2 R3 R4 and R10, in the last one there was no water basin in the bathroom and the room was so tiny that once we put the backpack on the floor we could'nt...

1/5

Terrible

Roach and bad service
Date:
1- at pier they guy from the hotel saidthat there wasn't a boat then we need to reach the hotel by walk (25 min with backpacks) 2- I booked from agoda but they lost the reservation 3 - they provided...

1/5

Terrible

Bugs and rats in the room
Date:
It's probably the worst experience I ever had in an hotel: the room is full of bugs during the nigth, it crawl in the bags and in the clothes but i can afford it,the real problem was the rat ( far...

4/5

Very Good

Loved It!
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This was such a great experience. We stayed 3 nights in Treehouse 1 and it was fantastic. Yes it is rustic but you have your own toilet and shower and we had hot water. It is an easy walk to town...

3/5

Average

Our best option on Phi Phi... unfortunately
Date:
Well the first thing to know is that it is hard to find a reasonably priced, nice place to stay on Koh Phi Phi Don. There are plenty of overpriced, fancy resorts - but thats not what we were looking...

5/5

Excellent

Loved it
Date:
Not for everyone, but basic, rustic, comfortable. We stayed at the Twin Palms in Phuket and Rocky's Resort in Koh Samui - the Viking Resort was about a 10th of the price of both of these and we...

3/5

Average

Too natural for us... a lot of bugs.
Date:
When we first arrived in the Viking, we had one of the expensive rooms in the trees cause everything else was booked. The room itself was amazing. Very luxurious with a tree right in the middle of...

3/5

Average

Very beautiful, but wildlife in the room
Date:
The resort is very beautiful with a beautiful private beach and little wooden huts in the jungle. This leads however to wildlife in the room and bathroom! Very big crab in bathroom, many cockroaches...

3/5

Average

No problems really. For certain people only though
Date:
I am reviewing the Traditional Standard room with no A/C and outside shower in the Hot Season. This is also the cheapest room they have. I stayed for 5 nights in my bamboo hut in June, which is the...    

3/5

Average

Nice concept poorly delivered
Date:
We arrived to Koh Phi Phi with no accommodation booked but with a recommendation for the Viking Resort from a lonely planet guide. It was reasonably priced so we decided to go with it. They collect...

3/5

Average

Paradise for those nature lovers
Date:
Vikings Resort is a wonderful hotel for those who love the wild. Everything about it seems as though mankind barely touched it and let nature do the job to make the tree houses (the hotel rooms),...

2/5

Poor

Rude Staff and Sleepless nights
Date:
We stayed here for 4 nights. Initially we were impressed by the rustic charm of the place. We stayed here as a "treat" despite it being above our budget. Our first bungalow the roof was loose on so...

2/5

Poor

Dream place but catastrophic management
Date:
The place is as nice as it looks on the pictures BUT: - very dirty "standard room" (so not the cheapest one) upon checkin in (sand everywhere, toilet not cleaned, old shampoos in the shower that only...

4/5

Very Good

A smart choice for a location, however there is a room for improvement
Date:
We've spent 4 nights at the Viking in late September 2010 and we did not regret it. The location was perfect. 10-15 mins walking to the village and 5 mins to Long beach which was very nice. Apart...

4/5

Very Good

Fantastic, funky
Date:
We stayed here i mid April in the superior tree house T3. It was the most fantastic room I have ever stayed in, really beautifully decorated in a funky cool style with so many tastefull details. The...

5/5

Excellent

Loved it!
Date:
The Viking has its own part of the island between Long Beach and the main town. Nice quite beach away from all the Phi Phi madness, but close enough to walk. There is no direct road, but really nice...        

5/5

Excellent

The best spot on Koh Phi Phi Don
Date:
We had an amazing stay at Viking Resort on Koh Phi Phi - it was the perfect spot for our time on the party island - it's one of the only places where you don't have to listen to the thumping music all...   

4/5

Very Good

What a trip...what an experience!
Date:
We absolutely loved our stay at Viking! We are two teachers from the USA, living in Abu Dhabi and decided to take a bit of a risk on this resort, but we were not at all disappointed! We stayed in the...

4/5

Very Good

Unique place
Date:
All the place right in Phi Phi are dirty and small or over prices and not unique. Do yourself a big favor and take a longboat taxi to Viking II. You will find a little jewel not over run with...   

5/5

Excellent

Pure Nature!
Date:
If you like being in the bushes, sleeping in a bungalow on the trees, feeling like a real baqueano, you should stay here! My boyfriend and I had initially booked here for 4 nights, but decided to...

3/5

Average

Expected more
Date:
I've been traveling for a couple of months and decided to spend a bit more money during my last week. The bungalow was nice The bed was clean and soft, but there were several holes in the...

5/5

Excellent

Unique place at Koh Phi Phi
Date:
Very cosy, relaxed, layed back place. Great, friendly service, great food at the restaurante and big, beautiful buglaow with big balcony and ocean view. Super cosy restaurant. Great small beach. We...

4/5

Very Good

Bungalow Living!!
Date:
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 5 nights in early November of 2011. We loved it! We wanted a bungalow with a hammock and this was it. We had a ocean view bungalow and loved the outdoor shower (very...

2/5

Poor

Never again!
Date:
Staff and management were very inflexible. No early breakfast and no longboat transfer before 8.30 am. I was diving early in the morning (very common in phi phi) and asked for early breakfast at 7 am...

4/5

Very Good

Very nice place!
Date:
If you prefer the nature and you would like to escape from the huge hotels, you will love this place. Very nice bungalows, private beach... back to the nature and in the same time you have everything...

4/5

Very Good

delightful!
Date:
we stayed for 2 nights at viking nature resort in a standard double room (bungalow with ensuite)- nice and clean rooms, superbe view, two private beach parts with white sand and clear water, clean and...  

2/5

Poor

Great Rooms, Terrible Service!
Date:
My husband and I stayed in the Makmai 7 for 3 nights over New Years. The room was amazing, large with spectacular views from the deck. I've read a lot of reviews on this location and have to report...

4/5

Very Good

Great bungalows, private beach, chill music.
Date:
We had 1 night at Viking after staying for 2 at Phi Phi Hill. Viking was definitely an upgrade in terms of the bungalows - very cool Swiss family Robinson tree-houses with great touches - porch w/ a...

2/5

Poor

Could be really nice
Date:
We wanted to stay at Viking Natures Resort (that's its actual name) for three nights. As we couldn't make it on time, we called the reception four days before check in to cancel the first night. They...

4/5

Very Good

This place is better than the tripadvisor marks make out
Date:
The rooms and restaurant/receoption areas are excellently furnished and decorated. The lights in our room were a little dark but no big deal. We were in 4A and enjoyed the outdoor hammock and sitting...

1/5

Terrible

A nature disappointment!!!
Date:
Knowing that Koh Phi Phi is very touristy, we have chosen our resort a bit outside of the hustle of Phi Phi. The location of the Vikings is great. In between beaches and completely hidden in nature....

4/5

Very Good

Great location on the Island, the service could do with a make over
Date:
Booked this place on the hope it was good because it has not done so well with reviews. To be honest the service is average at best it is very much a resort and you do not get that homely welcoming...

4/5

Very Good

Best Place on the Island
Date:
Service is terrible. Absolutely. As is probably the case with most places on Koh Phi Phi. On the other hand, this place has it's own private beach, which is perfect for swimming. The small beach...

4/5

Very Good

Great Location
Date:
If you want a "back to nature" feel then the location is perfect, you truly are nestled in the trees (we stayed in C2), yet an easy 20min walk from Tonsai. The bungalows are simply beautiful,...

3/5

Average

Beautiful rooms BUT awful staff and service
Date:
That's the big problem of this place where we stayed 3 nights. Location is very good, the room beautiful and authentic however they don't make any effort on the service. Let's be clear, they just...

4/5

Very Good

Beautiful makmi tree houses
Date:
The resort is set in the trees, literally. It has basic rooms that I think are dirty and over priced but the real hidden gem is their makmi rooms. Large wooden studios in the trees with amazing views,...

1/5

Terrible

Great location, but expensive, grimy and they will steal your things
Date:
The location of this place was great, right on the beach with two private beaches infront of the resort. That being said, unfortunately everything else about this place was bad.The staff aren't...

2/5

Poor

Attitude of staff is very disappointing
Date:
My wife and I visited the viking resort as part of our honeymoon in Thailand. The resort does have good points and bad points, lets do the bad points first. Upon arrrival we were greeted by...

3/5

Average

Cool place but.......
Date:
There were goods and bads about this resort. The good: cool bungalows (Makmai 3C and D) with a beautiful, comfortable patio outside, good food, nice beach, easy boat rental with a very nice captain,...

3/5

Average

Its Charms Are Also Its Weaknesses
Date:
Beautiful "rustic" resort that made its weaknesses into its identity and charming sellpoints. Basically Ko Phi Phi island does not really have any true traditional hotel locales, thus Viking is really...

1/5

Terrible

Could be fantastic but they fail on the basics
Date:
Ok this is an Eco resort, so no hot water, bugs everywhere. But you arrive by longboat and when I saw the place I was really excited to see it - looked like the place with friendly people, good...

2/5

Poor

Pricey for what you get
Date:
This place could be a really nice place to stay when visiting Phi Phi as it is out of the main tourist area, however, the staff here knows that the amount of tourists on the island will force people...

3/5

Average

(Directions!) You can't have it all.
Date:
Tripadvisor currently has separate reviews of Viking Nature Resort and Viking Palace Resort, but they are one and the same. When booking your stay, don't book using their website as the prices are...

1/5

Terrible

Don't stay here BEDBUGS !!!!!
Date:
First the Check in was nice and everything seems to be ok. Just ok nothing special. The Island is amazing but do it as a day trip and stay somewhere on the Mainland or other island. After the... 

4/5

Very Good

Lovely hut!
Date:
We spent 2 nights at Viking in room D1. This place reminded me about my childhood in the countryside that our family had the same hut style. D1 was a lovely room with a hamock at the balcony, my...

3/5

Average

Quieter than Tonsai, average for the price
Date:
The first thing I would say is that if you have mobility issues DO NOT even CONSIDER staying here. The main reception is right in between two walks of death! To one side are exposed tree roots acting...

4/5

Very Good

Great place if you know what you're in for
Date:
I stayed at the Viking Nature Resort for 4 nights with my partner in Makmai 5 and was overall really happy with the place, I'd definitely recommend it to others and will most likely look at staying...

3/5

Average

Beautiful room, break your leg access, indifferent staff...stay away.
Date:
When we chose this place it was down to Viking and Paradise Beach...stay at Paradise Beach... We booked the large room beautifully decorated in real Thai style. This was not a disappointment BUT...

5/5

Excellent

A fantastic, charming alternative to concrete and air-con
Date:
I travelled to Phi Phi Island with 3 friends and so we decided to prebook one of the Makmai rooms. It was amazing. This is not the resort for you if you are wanting air con, hot water and solid...  

5/5

Excellent

excellent but no 5 star
Date:
Stayed here after 4 weeks touring thailand this year this was the beech leg of the trip and our last week, i was aware that it was no 5star when i booked but it was fab in a weird sort of way! after...

3/5

Average

Decent for low/medium budget
Date:
This resort wasn't a bad choice in Kho Phi Phi, everything is generally expensive there. We stayed in the standard bungalow for a 1000 Baht. - The rooms were neat and nicely decorated although...

5/5

Excellent

fantastic, but don't expect too much!
Date:
My boyfriend and I spent a long time looking for suitable accomodation on phi phi as most places had really negative reviews or were really expensive. When we found this reviews were minimal and we...

4/5

Very Good

Paradise just like it used to be (ie. no hot water/ no air conditining
Date:
I read a lot of bad reviews before we got there. And I think it all comes down to expectations - if you look at the website, see the rooms and the prices through western eyes, you expect certain...

3/5

Average

Nice place but could be better
Date:
I really like this place and the environment around. Beautiful beach, the forest, great area... I really enjoyed the bungalows too. So in one word, I really enjoyed my stay there! But I think it...

1/5

Terrible

Rip Off
Date:
Stay away of this resort! It's a rip off and very noisy. Sheets and blanckets were dirty altough we stayed in the 4000 baht/night room Makmai 1A. Smaller rooms like superior and standard are as big as...

1/5

Terrible

Beautifull resort in noisy location
Date:
It is so pity that such a beautifull resort situes in so noisy location! You don't have 5 minutes of calm because of terrible noise which make long tail boats! They pass 10 meters from the beach all...   

4/5

Very Good

You can get a great feeling
Date:
Nice decorated and naturel resort with some excellent rooms. Room C4 is one of the best. Good food in an extraordinary, really nice looking restaurant. Great flowers, candels, decoration and good...

3/5

Average

Great stay, but be prepared.
Date:
We loved our stay because we like nature and don't like busy tourist places and the rooms are nicely decorated and the cottages blend in with the trees. It's not really quiet, not only because of Ton...

1/5

Terrible

WHAT A JOKE !!!!! DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE !!!
Date:
Stayed here over the Christmas and New Year. Upon arrival we were met by rude staff who looked like they werent a day over 15 years old and it became obvious that none of them knew what they were...

5/5

Excellent

Great paradise for a backpacking experience
Date:
The location is perfect if you want to escape the noisy town and just want to relax, the staff is great is very friendly and willing to help you in any way they can, the food is nice and the free...

2/5

Poor

They're having a laugh !
Date:
Nice idea, amazing location & views. Room not available on arrival had to wait 2 hours beyond stated time. Reception staff/manager ineffective in attempting to deal with this. Macmai 5 Treehouse...

4/5

Very Good

A little bit of paradise
Date:
My husband and I stayed in a standard room between Christmas and New Years and we really enjoyed Viking. Our room didn't have air conditioning which we missed, but sitting on the deck and relaxing was...   

2/5

Poor

Far from Ideal
Date:
The staff at this bungalow resort is very sweet, and the decor inside the rooms IS quite boho chic as it lists in the lonely planet guide book. We stayed in Makmai 5 which was farthest from the...

2/5

Poor

Nice Bungalow - very dirty location
Date:
We were supposed to spent 3 nights thee but we run away after the first. The bungalow are nice but the place is very far from downtown and the area is very dirty. Also the sea in front of the resort...

2/5

Poor

You'll find better on the island than this place.
Date:
I was very excited when I read about the Viking Resort and immediately contacted them via email about a booking. It took several emails before I got their attention. Unfortunately my excitement was...

3/5

Average

Very rustic, nice enough but too country for me ;)
Date:
Viking bay has a very cool, laid back reception and restaurant area, which is fantastic on a rainy day. People play music, play cards, read and eat in a very social central setting. There is free wifi...

4/5

Very Good

Great set of bungalows, great location
Date:
This is a great little place. We were lucky enough to stay in one of the best bungalows they had - I think it was called a Grand Deluxe - which was really close to their beach and main...

1/5

Terrible

SOLO WOMEN: DO NOT STAY HERE
Date:
I spent 2 nights at Viking Resort. The 2nd night I got locked out of my bungalow when I went to use the bathroom. I tried to find someone to help me get back in and the only guy I found told me all...

5/5

Excellent

Quintessential backpacker experience
Date:
Easily accessible from Ao Ton Sai, but almost impossible to leave, this backpacker's paradise is made up of a series of wooden huts ranging from double rooms with en suite bathrooms to single rooms...   

4/5

Very Good

Lovely place to stay for this price
Date:
Viking Resort is a lovely place to stay. The bungalows are clean, the staff is nice and there is a private beach. It is a 3 min walk to Long Beach and about 15 min to town. By night you could hear the...

4/5

Very Good

great place to stay
Date:
Stayed in Viking for 8 nights and after seeing some of the other resort I feel confident in saying it is probably the best in the according price category. Food and staff are good and the best...

5/5

Excellent

rustic but sophisticated, 5 star beach for 2 star price
Date:
I stayed for three nights in the Treehut at the Viking. My experience was unbelievable there. I was extremely impressed by the attention to detail of the property's designer - every time I entered my...

4/5

Very Good

Paradise in Phi Phi Island
Date:
I did not expect such a good resort in Phi Phi. It is totally different from most of the beach resorts i have been visited. The resort really close to the nature and i love the beach... so quiet as... 

4/5

Very Good

A nice surprise, excellent value
Date:
The location is very privileged. it's near Tonsai village and has its own private beach! For under $50/night that's a real deal. Rooms are a bit rustic but very cozy. Service is very friendly, but...

2/5

Poor

DJ music in your room till 2 am; Service absent
Date:
We stayed at Viking Resort for three nights in cabin 18. This cabin is closest to the town (which is probably a half mile away). At night, the music from the discos and clubs carries over the...

4/5

Very Good

A pleasant surprise
Date:
We actually first met the owner on an airport shuttle, and he made us a reservation for a great rate. Upon arriving, we were a little unnerved - the only way to access the resort was by longtail boat...   

4/5

Very Good

1 star hotel 7 star decoration - Wish we had booked for longer.
Date:
My wife & I, adult son & daughter, wanted a place for Christmas 2009. We knew almost nothing about Thailand before going, except we must see Phi Phi island. We hit upon Viking Nature Resort, and... 

2/5

Poor

Overpriced, but Tolerable
Date:
Our stay at Viking Resort, Ko Phi Phi , Thailand. Disclaimer: We are budget travelers and have been in Thailand for three months. We are here because we decided to splurge for a few days on a nice...

4/5

Very Good

Lovely rooms, friendly staff, but v noisy at night
Date:
Lovely rooms, with mosquito nets, fans, terrace, outdoor (private) showers. The size of rooms varied considerably. Seek out a room with a sea view and a terrace. The two beaches that Viking served...

5/5

Excellent

Great Nature
Date:
I have a change to stay on makmai5 and booking on internet with Mr.Bird. He advices Makmai5 to me and I am not disappoint about his advise. Makmai5 is too private and the great sea view on the hill...

2/5

Poor

Awful service
Date:
We had really looked forward to our 6 nights stay at the Viking after travelling for 4 months we decided to treat ourselves & splash out but when we arrived we were told that we didn't have a...

4/5

Very Good

Great place....awful service
Date:
The reviews on this place are quite accurate. Great place, good rooms, noisy at night. The real reason I am writing though is as a warning to others. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM RECEPTION!!!!! They...

4/5

Very Good

Exceptionally beautiful but very rustic.
Date:
We booked the Makmai 3 building for an extended family trip, with myself my partner 3 kids (twins 8 and a 1 yo), siter in law and mother law. On the net it said the building could hold up to 9 people....

4/5

Very Good

Most beautiful place
Date:
Phi Phi is a stunningly beautiful island and well worth visiting. Ton Sai village is the main town and has good restaurants (Le Grand Bleu is awesome)/ dive operators/ bakeries. It's got a charm, but...

2/5

Poor

A disappointing paradise...
Date:
This place looked very nice on their website and appeared to be professional.... In fact, the people there are not professional at all, they are lost in their system and have trouble finding your...

2/5

Poor

not Good. Poor service
Date:
Firstly Viking resort takes a long time to respond to e-mails. The rooms are pretty but the one we stayed in was far away from anything, and it was a bit of a hike to even get to Viking restaurant....

1/5

Terrible

Do not pre-book and pay upfront at this resort (warning)
Date:
I had heard some good reviews about this place so decided to book and pay in advance through Paypal to stay here over December 28th -2nd Jan. I had booked well in advance and received an email 2...