The Equipment and Services

We are delighted to welcome you at Mama Beach Residence. Every effort will be made to ensu re that your visit will be as enjoyable as possible. Mama Beach Residence is a boutique Hotel who opened on the 31 december of 2010.You will find in this Compendium the array of facilities and informations necessary during your stay.

Mama Beach Furnitures:

  • WIFI,
  • LCD,
  • TV FLAT SCREEN WITH SATELLITE CHANELS,
  • AIR CONDITIONNING,
  • NOISELESS FAN WITH REMOTE,
  • WALK IN SHOWER,
  • RAIN SHOWER,
  • MID OPEN AIR BATHROOM,
  • HAIRDRYER,
  • COFFEE AND TEA MAKER,
  • SAFE BOX,
  • MINI BAR FRIDGE,
  • LARGE BALCONY.                                                                                                                              Mama Beach Equipment:
  • 2 Solarium Sun-deck with privatemattrass
  • 1 Tropical Garden,
  • 1 Massages and Body care canopy,
  • 1 Restaurant "Mama Resto"
  • 1 Beach Bar "The cliff",
  • 1 Lounge with News p aper & Wi-Fi coverage,
  • 1 Lobby Reception and Wi-Fi coverage.

Mama Beach Services:

AIR CONDITIONNING - You have an individual Air conditioning with a remote control to adjust the setting. When the air is running please close your windows. When you leave your room by taking your key it will switch off the Air conditioning. At your return in less than 1 minute your room is getting cooler again. You can also use the fan front of you. Thank you for your understandi /advanced/langs/en.js" type="text/javascript"> ng.

BABY SITTING - We proposes you a babysitting service, Day & night time. Quoted by hour. Co ntact us.

BAGGAGE HANDLING - Our porter will carry your bags to the pier with our compliment at the following schedule: 8.30am, 10.00am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Remember: Don’t forget to check with specific Domestic Airlines connecting with your international flight if you are close to any of weight allowances. Many passengers pay high excess baggage fees when they exceed the allowed baggage weight. You are welcome at Mama Beach’s reception where we can check the weight of your luggage.

BEACH BAR - Network with new people reconnect with friends. The Cliff Bar located on the beach is opening from 11.30am to 8.30 p.m. From Monday through Sunday, enjoy  appetizers, cocktails, and wines by the glass and beers.

BEACH TOWEL - At the reception you will find beach towels; bring it back to us at the end of the day if wet or dirty. For your convenience after swim or after check out, you can find a shower back end of the restaurant.

BOATS TICKETS - We sell boat tickets for all companies and all destinations. We can organize your transfers to other Island, hotels or Airports

BOOKS - You can find books in several languages and exchange it with the one you’ve just finished. News paper also Available at the restaurant’s Lounge.

BREAKFAST - The breakfast is served from 7h15 am until 10h30. A large choice of cereals with milk or yoghurt with fresh fruits, Croissant, chocolate Roll, Pancake, brownies and breads. All styles Eggs and fried rice vegetable, a large choice of Tea flavors, Hot chocolate milk, coffee filter or (espresso with a supplement) Guava juice, pineapple and orange juices or some Fresh squeezed mandarin juice.

BREAKFAST and DIVE - If you are diving early morning, let us know one evening prior so we provide a voucher breakfast to use at the French Baquery near by your diving shop:"PP DIVING"

CHECK IN TIME - 1pm. is the standard time by which Mama Beach ‘s Resident must formally check In. Check Out Time - Be Aware! 11 O’clock morning is the standard time by which Mama Beach ‘s Resident must formally vacate his or her room without incurring the charges for another day’s stay. After the check out Mama Beach Residence propose you the use of locker rooms for storage of luggage until the time of your boat transfer to the mainland. You can request late checkout with us at the reception. However, this entire request is not guaranteed. Late checkout after 11am is charged 400b per hour.

CHECKING LATE? - We will be arriving late in the evening at the hotel. Can we still check-in? - Yes. You can check-in in the evening as the room is already paid and guaranteed. However, if you are arriving very late, please notify us of the arrival time by phone or mail in order to be helped by our lugages service at the pier and to prevent check-in trouble.

How can I request an early check-in or late check-out time?

- You can request early check-in or late check-out with us during the online reservation process or the day before your check out at the reception. However, this entire request is not guaranteed. Late check-out up to 6pm is half day charge and after 6pm is another full night charge. Sometimes Mama Beach residence will allow free of charge late check-out at 1pm according the arrival our the next occupant of your room. Early check-in is possible at around 12.00 hours, subject to room availability.

CHILD POLICY- Children (2-10 years) can stay free of charge with their parents using existing beds. No free extra bed (or rollaway) and no meal is provided for a child in normal cases.The baby cot are complimentary. Extrabed available only in Comfort Rooms

DO NOT DISTURB - A card displaying «do not disturb» is available in your room. As long the sign is hanging to your door the house keeping team will not enter to adjust your room.

EXCHANGE - At mama Beach Residence there is not transaction charges and the rates are the one given at our local banks and usually decent.

EXTENSION of STAY- If you wish to extend your stay at Mama Beach, please let us know 1 day in advance. No extension is possible without prior notice.

EXTRA BED- You can generally request an extra bed for a third person in a COMFORT ROOM type. The comfort rooms are organised for a maximum of 2 adults. 1 children (under 10 years old) can stay in one room without extra bed. The children will have to sleep with is parents. For a children from 11 to 15 years we ca n organised for you an Extra bed at 900 thb including the breakfast.

HOUSEKEEPING - The House keeper team of Mama Beach Residence is at your service from 8am to 8pm for any special requests concerning your room: Pillows, Baby cots, Amenities, Electric outlet,

IRONING They can take care of your demand until 8.00pm.

HAIRDRYER - Your room has a hairdryer fitted in the bathroom.

;KEYS - We can keep your keys day and night at the reception. Note: The loss of a key will be charged.

LAUNDRY - You can place your future laundry in the laundry’s basket logged under the bathroom vanity or by using the laundry bags provided for this purpose in your wardrobe. Then place it front your room’s door or give it to us at the reception. We will return it in 24hours. If given to the housekeeper before 9am can be returned the same day after 7pm.The rates are quoted per kilo.

LOUNGE - Take advantage of the Lounge where you can connect with friends, or simply relax by catching your favorite TV show. Located next to Mama Resto, our Open Air lounge with Free Local Newspaper on Weekdays; Wireless High Speed Internet coverage, International TV shows and News and comfortable Armchairs is waiting for you.

MAID - They will clean your room once a day when you left or according to the sign ‘’ PLEASE CLEAN UP’’ and will come back between 7pm and 8pm for an Turndown service.

MINI BAR - Your mini bar is filled up once a day during the Maid service and prices are shown on your fridge’s door. The prices are the one you will find in local market free of any other taxes. You will find a range of alcoholic and sotf drinks. These are invoiced every day to your room account by the room service team.

NIGHT SECURITY - A night clerk is at your service from 8 pm until 6 am at the hotel reception. He will keep your keys during your absence; you can contact him during the night.

RECEPTION - Opened from 8am until 8am.

RESERVATION: In advance or at the last minute? - Making a reservation in advance gives you the best choices. You can make a reservation 6 months in advance. However, you will have to remember that you have made the reservation!!! and we will be happy to serve you at Mama Beach residence. - How do I know when the reservation is confirmed? You are informed that once you proceed to complete your booking with the credit card information, you will be able to print out the confirmation voucher at once. This confirmation voucher will be sent to your email address that you used to register your membership.

RESTAURANT - Open 11.30pm to 8.45pm. Mama Resto serves up Thai, European cuisine and wines for lunch, and dinner. A range of snacks and light foods are served afternoon.!!!CLOSED EVERY FRIDAY

SAFETY BOX - No valuables must be left in bedrooms. A safe is placed at your disposal. To close it: Enter your digits and push on the Red then the yellow To Open it: Do your digits and push on Red.

SHOES - For an optimum comfort, Please Thank you to remove your shoes when you enter you room and use our complimentary slippers if you like.

STORING YOUR LUGGAGE - When you checking out from Mama Beach Residence we can safely store your luggage until the time of your departure boat. Before leaving, on demand we provide a space where to take a shower and change clothes to be comfortable before your journey back to the mainland.

SMOKING - We would like to inform you that the rooms are non smoking area but the balconies are available for smokers.< /p>]]>

SUN-DECK & MATTRESS - Our two terraces and mattress are exclusively reserved for your use. A waiter will come regularly for maintenance and enquiries about your needs.

TICKETING - Our ticketing service is for Boats transfer and International and Domestic flights. Mama Beach can organize sightseeing tours in and around phiphi islands. You can find various programs and rates at the lobby

TOILETRIES - Toothbrush Toothpaste cotton bud and other toiletry articles are at your disposal in the bathroom and available anytime from the housekeeper team.

TSUNAMI Safety Advic e - You will find in the room a card with some Tsunami advices. Read it closely 1 time!

UMBRELLA-You will find umbrella at the reception. This umbrella is under a deposit system. You will be refunded when you will return it.

WAKE UP CALL - Please contact the concierge to place your Wake up call.

WI-FI SERVICE - Mama Beach has 2 Wireless High Speed Internet coverage. The User names are “mamabeach” and “mamabeach2”. Wi-Fi is available in all Guest Rooms of Mama Beach Residence. For your convenience it is connected thanks to the password delivered at the reception. It will be issued for 100 bat hs only and will be valid for the all duration of your stay with no limit using it. Note: A laptop with Internet Access is at your disposition with complimentary at the Restaurant Lounge. (for a maximum use of 30 minutes)

TO MAKE THINGS EASIER, we can charge your Wi-Fi, Laundry & Restaurant bills back to your room account

The Restaurant

The Restaurant is open from sathurday to jeudi from 11h30 untill 21h00. On friday the restaurant is open only from 11h30 to 17h30.

 

 


The Activities

MASSAGES AND MANUCURES

MASSAGES AND MANUCURE

- It is time to relax and let the stress float away. Opened daily from 8.00am. until 8.00pm on the beach side Gazebo, try a luxurious blend of traditional Thai Massage, Oil Massage, Facial Massage & Foot Massage by our graduate Masseur. She will propose you a wide selection of tropical fragrances and perfumed products, Sun Flower, Virgin CoconutT, Tea, Grape Seeds…WAalnut & Green Tea, Walnut & OrangeE or Coffee, MIilk and Honey Mask All designed to rejuvenate and relax the body and the mind. On demand on appointment you can enjoy your massage or manicure on your room. Open between 9.00am and 8.00pm

 

 

CLIMBINGt

CLIMBING

A sport that combine physical challenge with great views. If you're a novice, or a proficient climber there is plenty to do on Phi Phi. Tonsai Tower, where is located Mama Beach Residence is an awesome limestone cliff with the best view on the island and over thirty regularly rebolted routes, ranging from ten meters to one hundred meters, and grades 5 to 7a. Rental equipment is available as are guides and instructors. Contact Spider Monkey then! http://www.spidermonkeyclimbing.com/courses.html

 


DIVING SNORKELING

SNORKELING

- Enjoy a Half or full Day Snorkelling Tour When time is short, a half day tour to Maya bay and Pileh bay is the perfect way to spend the afternoon. With abundant shallow reefs, teeming with tropical fish, white sandy beaches are waiting for you. If you go by your own, we have mask and fins at your service to the reception for free

SWIMMING

- Mama Beach Residence is in a small beach suitable for swimming and protected by a belt of buoy as a lifeline to protect from the coming of long tail boat and speedboat. Note: The low tide and high tide are effective all year long

DIVING

- Koh Phi Phi scuba diving ranks amongst the top 5 dive destinations in Thailand. While on holidays in Phi phi Island, it would be sad not to take full advantage of 
everything this fabulous island has to offer.If you plan to spend 
some time on Mama Beach Residence, scuba diving is a must to complete your holiday 
experience. Mama Beach Residence cares about safety and environmental standards and work closely with PhiPhi Diving club.

Limestone cliffs rise dramatically out of the sea and plunge straight back down underwater, forming the colourful soft coral walls for which Phi Phi is famous. As PHIPHI islands is a National Marine Park in Krabi Province,the sea life is well protected.In many places,you will find shallow coral gardens, where hard and soft corals and sponges prosper harmoniously amongst the myriad marine life. Here's your best opportunity to happen across green and hawksbill turtles munching on bubble corals, black and white banded sea snakes, squid, angelfish, crocodile long-toms, black-tip reef sharks.CONTACT US TO ORGANISE YOUR DIVE TRIP! or contact directly: PhiPhi Diving club (members of PADI International Resort Association . The contact mail: Birgitcham@hotmail.com, +66 8674 157 94. Face book page:phiphi diving)


 

YOGA

YOGA COURSES

- Try our Outdoor Yoga Classes with experienced teacher ‘’Keira’’ who teaches in the Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa styles. Beginners classes set a solid foundation for your practice focusing on the sun salutations and details of the postures and correct alignment. These classes are relaxed and informative. The intermediate mixes varying styles for a more faster paced vinyasa flow. Advanced classes are for those looking to be challenged...including hand stands, headstands and other more advanced inversions. Modifications are provided for all. All classes are small and personal with ten or less per group. Private classes are available on request. The public classes, are sunset classes All 90minutes, from 6.00pm to 7:30pm 5 days a week. During the Sunset and are held on our beautiful shaded open air yoga wooden deck at MAMA BEACH RESIDENCE where Tonsai Bay merges with the famous Phi Phi Don Cliffs of Tonsail Tower which bring a sense of calm to the proceedings



TRIPS AND BALLADES

BALADES

- Speed boat,canoeing tour, snorkeling trip, you have it all at the Phi Phi Islands. You can make daily dive trips from here to different dive sites. Trips to Bambou Island Moskito Island, Koh Bida Nai and Nor, Maya Bay, Losamah Bay. Pileh Bay and other sites are quick and easy and there are morning and or afternoon trips with long tail boats or speed boats, by joining others people or renting the boat just for yourself.



FAQ:Frequently Asked Questions?

Formalities to go in Thailand:?

- My Passport validity ?

Your passport must be valid for the minimum 6 next months.

- What kinf of Visa do i need?

Visitors of Thailande are adivised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.No visa needed if you stay less than 1 month, the Thai immigration will grand you a tourist visa free of charge and valid for 30 days.Note if you over stay after the validity of your visa you will be fined 500thb per day at your departure to the Airport..

- Tourist Visa

1. Requirement. This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for tourism purposes for maximum 60 days without going out of Thaialnde

2. Documents Required- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months - Visa application form completely filled out - Recent( 4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant - Evidence of travel from Thailand (air ticket paid in full)- Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family)- Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary

3. Visa Fee 1,000 Baht per entry (Visa fee may be changed without prior notice)

4. Validity a Visa :The validity of a visa is 3 months or 6 months

5. Period of Stay Upon arrival, travellers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 30 days or 60 days.

 

My Baggages Limit Weight ?

Don’t forget to check with specific Domestic Airlines connecting with your international flight if you are close to any of weight allowances. Many passengers pay high excess baggage fees when they exceed the allowed baggage weight. Example, Your Domestic flight From Phuket to Bangkok as Economy Passengers:

With Thai Airways: The Carry-On Allowance: Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 7 kg/15 lbs. For your Checked Baggage Allowance, maximum Weight for Economy Class Passengers: 44 lb/20 kg total.

With AIR ASIA: The Carry-On Allowance: Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 7 kg/15 lbs. For your Checked Baggage Allowance, There is no free baggage allowance for checked bags. Be aware that you will be charged a flat rate for the first 15kg and a different rate for each additional kg at the airport.You are welcome to check at Mama Beach’s reception the weight of your luggage.

 

What to do Arrived at Phuket Airport?

-If you wish to take your own transportation, find the sign of TAXI Service, they have very reasonable prices to any destination by private Taxi up to 3 persons or mini van up to 9 persons.

 

Contact Mama Beach from the airport?

- On the voucher hotel confirmation, we provide you our hotel phone numbers and the local phone number of one of our transferist if you use his services.

You are looking for a Taxi?

If you wish to take your own transportation, find the sign of TAXI Service,INSIDE the airport.They have very reasonable prices to any destination by private Taxi up to 3 persons or mini van up to 9 persons.

What do we have to pay on arrival to phiphi?

- On phiphi arrival you will have to 20 bahts to help to clean phiphi island.Prepare your 20 B before to leave the boat.

 

Any Tide on phiphi?

- You will note the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the Tide. Phiphi island ‘s beach experience two high tides and two low tides each 24h (semi-diurnal tide) A tide table is displayed at the reception.The difference between the lowest and the highest can be 3 meters at phiphi island Beachs.

 

The pollution to PhiPhi is it real?

The pollution at phiphi Island is real. Some of the tourist and some of the local people lacking the ability to understand and respect the nature. Don’t be like them! Do not forget anything on the beach, cigarettes and plastics. This bird reflect back an appallingly emblematic result of the collective trance of our consumerism and runaway industrial growth. The detritus of our mass consumption surfaces in an astonishing place: inside the stomachs of birds and fishes who mistake the floating trash for food as they forage over the vast polluted beaches from tourist and local industries. Courtoisie of : Chris Jordan, visit www.midwayjourney.com

 

Monkeys to PhiPhi are dangerous?

- Please keep a safe distance. What the visitor can think is playing a monkey may mistake for an act of aggression. Do not leave clothing unguarded that contains valuable documents or other objects including passports, cell phones, wallets, etc. Some times the monkeys are curious of shiny objects.Last 2011 Phiphi Hospital receive 280 persons victims of monkeys. Thoroughly washing the wound as soon as possible with soap and water for approximately five minutes is very effective in reducing the number of viral particles.What about doctors?Mama Bach Residence is located at 300 meters from Phi Phi Hospital. A quick walk or a call is just easy to help in any need.Phiphi Health center recommend patients receive one dose of human rabies immunoglobulin (HRIG) and four doses of rabies vaccine over a fourteen-day period. The first dose of rabies vaccine is given as soon as possible after exposure, with additional doses on days three, seven and fourteen after the first.

 

 

TSUNAMI Safety Advice ?

- When a tsunami WATCH is issued for your area: • This means a dangerous tsunami has not yet been verified. If one exist it may only be one hour away. • Frequently then monitor TV, Internet, and contact our hotel staff. • Carefully check your important belonging. Put on charge your mobile phone and make sure you have some water to take away with you. • Locate family members or friends and review evacuation plans. • If you have special evacuation needs (handicapped, ederly person or children) consider early evacuation. • Secure important loose objects around your room if time permits. • Be ready to evacuate together with the Mama Beach Staff. When a tsunami WARNING is issued for your area: • This means a dangerous tsunami may have been generated and could be very close. Estimated times of wave arrival should be given by warning speakers. • If a tsunami is verified, the warning is extended to all Andaman coastlines: Leave immediately! Remember to take a bag with your passport, mobile phone, water, if necessary empty the mini bar. Remember! 30 seconds can be the difference between life and death. • Follow Instruction issued by local officials with the village’s speakers. Leave by the back of Mama Beach Residence following the signs and use the stairs to higher as possible. • Never go down to the beach to watch for a tsunami. • Once in a safe place, use your mobile with care of your battery. • Do not return to the hazard zone until a competent local official has issued an ALL CLEAR condition. You will find in the room a card with some Tsunami advices. Read it closely ONE time! !

 

Book Grand Sea View

FERIES SCEDULES

PHIPHI ISLAND IS very near both of Phuket and Krabi province. Just head to the pier in any of those 2 cities (Phuket and Krabi), or buy the boat ticket from local travel agency normally the ticket prices are inclusive of transfer service from your hotel. You can catch the ferry boat at Rassada. You'd be arriving at the Phi Phi Island just 1.30- 2.00 hours depends on the kind of ferry boat that you choose. All ferries to the island will take you to the Ao Ton Sai pier. Then you'll be able to walk 750 meters from the pier to Mama Beach Residence.Please find here some time table of ferries

Please find here some time table of ferries (Updated from 18 Decembre 2011)

Phuket - Phi Phi (Low Season)Dept:08.30 – Arriv:10h00

Phuket - Phi Phi (Low & High Season) Dept:11.00 – Arriv::12h30

Phuket - Phi Phi (Low & High Season) Dept:14h30 – Arriv16h00

Krabi - Phi Phi (Low & High Season) Dept:10.30 – Arriv:12h00

Krabi - Phi Phi (Every friday 16.00) Dept:15.00 – Arriv:16h30

Lanta - Phi Phi (High Season) Dept:09.15 – Arriv:10h15

Lanta - Phi Phi (High Season) Dept:1.30 – Arriv:12h30

Aonang/Railay - Phi Phi Dept:09.00 – Arriv:11h00

Phi Phi – Phuket Dept:09.00 – Arriv:10h30

Phi Phi – Phuket (High Season) Dept:13.30 – Arriv:15h00

Phi Phi – Phuket Dept:14.30 – Arriv:16h00

Phi Phi – Krabi Dept:09.00 – Arriv:10h30

Phi Phi – Krabi Dept:14.00 – Arriv:16h00

Phi Phi – Lanta Dept:11.30 – Arriv:12h30

Phi Phi – Lanta Dept:14.00 – Arriv:15h00

Phi Phi - Aonang/Railay (Tonsai pier) Dept:15.30 – Arriv:17h00