About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Gaarawe in Ban Bencha offers recently renovated family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes a private bathroom, balcony, and parquet floors. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant serves Italian, Thai, local, and international cuisines. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating area. Activities and Location: Located 27 km from Khao Sok and 37 km from Cheow Lan Lake, Gaarawe provides walking and bike tours. Surat Thani Airport is 71 km away. Nearby attractions include Klong Phanom National Park at 16 km.

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Property highlights

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 futon bed
1 futon bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tristan
Malta Malta
Lele was very welcoming and helpful. The place is great for those that want to take a break from all the noise and the touristic side of the country. Despite being relatively on the outskirt of Khao Sok, the internet connection was strong enough...
Vincenzo
Madagascar Madagascar
Ambiente rilassante e familiare, style old Tailandia. Buona accoglienza. Lele un personaggio. Bel paesaggio.
Tariq
Morocco Morocco
Garrawe village was like a stress release for me , we learned a lot about permaculture , the place surronded by so many nature and forest , and the owners are soo kind , and also they organize many tours to discover all over the area caves,...
Heide
Germany Germany
Projektcharakter Permakultur, Gemeinschaft, interessante Menschen treffen, authentischer Gastgeber, lokale Produkte, überraschendes italienisches Essen
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Miła atmosfera. Pyszne jedzenie. Właściciel Lele oprowadza po swojej posiadłości. Są kury. Można popływać w okolicznej rzece i poskakać do wody za pomocą liny przyczepionej do drzewa. Jest dostęp do wifi ale także szachy i karty, oraz zabawa z...

Managed by Touch and lele the founders, with a Gaarawe flower that grows only in Khao Sok

Company review score: 9.2Based on 17 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

This is an ecovillage that teaches permaculture. Gaarawé is a dream I've pursued for years. The name comes from a flower that gives off a unique scent. Sensibilization: 🌟 BEFORE YOU BOOK: A PACT BETWEEN US Your feedback on our environmental commitment is our greatest reward. Choose us only if you're seeking an authentic experience, based on the principles of deep ecology and radical sustainability that we promote. Our village is not for you if: • You consider coexistence with forest insects and small animals an inconvenience. • You prefer the standardized comfort of a hotel to the wild, unpredictable luxury of nature. • You do not share the choice to ban plastic, aggressive chemical repellents, and industrial food. We welcome you with open arms if: • You understand that our pure water and conscious food are health choices, not optional extras. • You seek a place where technology serves humanity, not the other way around. • You desire a sensory awakening, far from compulsive consumerism. 💚 OUR ECO-STANDARDS 🚫 No Plastic Bottles • Each bottle contains 250,000 microplastic particles. 🐍 Coexistence with Nature • This forest hosts 5% of Earth's flora/fauna. • Spiders, small mice, snakes, scorpions are part of our ecosystem. 🌍 The 3 Rs • Recycle • Reuse • Reduce • This means refusing plastic and toxic food, NOT spending less 🍽️ Conscious Consumerism • Avoid compulsive shopping - it sponsors wars and corruption. • Help us heal society together. 📵 Digital Detox • Nomophobia is a disease - this is a place to heal. A negative review, based on the absence of what we deliberately do not offer out of commitment to our values, does not judge a service, but offends a shared dream and a community. If your experience here has stayed in your heart, let it become part of others' hearts too. Share your rating on the platform that hosts us: in exchange for 5 virtual stars, we have given you a million real ones... that you can touch with your eyes. ✨

Property information

Located in the forests of Khao Sok, Gaarawe Village offers a simple and natural stay for guests who wish to step away from city life and experience the tropical environment up close. The property sits beside the river, where guests can swim and relax surrounded by greenery. The garden is a pleasant area to walk through and explore the local vegetation. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, with volunteers and visitors sharing the space respectfully and creating a sense of harmony within the village. Gaarawe Village is chosen by travelers who truly enjoy immersing themselves in nature, listening to the sounds of the jungle, and experiencing an authentic and essential way of living. Being in the heart of the forest, guests may occasionally see insects, spiders, small snakes, or a little mouse. These animals are a natural part of the local ecosystem and are not a sign of lack of cleanliness, but simply a reflection of the biodiversity we coexist with. We appreciate when guests understand this aspect and see it positively as part of the natural experience.

Neighbourhood information

Gaarawé village is fortunate to be located near the most primitive forest of the planet! We have some wonderful itineraries of uncommon places to visit: caves, waterfalls, trekking, canoeing, the big tree, fascinating temples, hot springs, the largest dam, and our beautiful river where we cool down, swim, and fish. In January, while walking in the forest you can see the Rataflesia, the largest flower in the world,which is only found here. We are happy to facilitate all of the wonderful tours for you. *** Mindfulness to visit the Forest and our ecovillage. A profound truth we often forget: the human being is not a machine of efficiency, but a cosmic organism – capable of feeling, intuiting, connecting with nature and the very mystery of life. Sometimes technology distances us from this awareness, making us believe we must always be "productive," always connected, always performing. But true evolution lies not in accelerating, but in returning to feeling: the breath, the wind, the rhythm of the seasons, the voice of silence. The human machine is perfect not because it is infallible, but because it knows how to adapt, feel emotion, create, and even "pause" to regenerate. The greatest rebellion today is precisely remembering to be human – in a world that pushes us to be numbers, algorithms, consumers. The only next step in evolution will not be technological, but spiritual: returning fully to what we are, in harmony with the cosmos that hosts us. Let us rebel against the industrial age for a new, true, ethical civil revolution. Let us return to being part of nature and the cosmos.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian,Thai

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Bruschetta Art
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Central Kitchen
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Thai • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Gaarawe, Khao Sok, Surat Thani Province, Thailande takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 09:00 to 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 15:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gaarawe, Khao Sok, Surat Thani Province, Thailande in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.