Floating Lily Café

About Floating Lily Café

Floating Lily Café is a deck café over a lotus pond in Mae Hi outside Pai. A photogenic afternoon stop on the Mae Hi countryside scooter loop.

A floating-deck café outside Pai built over a lotus pond. A favourite photogenic afternoon stop.

Why visit Floating Lily Café

• Wooden floating deck sits above a working lotus pond with flowers blooming morning to mid-afternoon during peak season
• Mae Hi countryside setting puts mountain views directly in frame from every table on the deck
• Drinks menu sticks to the basics — Thai iced tea, fruit shakes, espresso — at lower prices than central Pai cafés
• Easy scooter stop on the loop between Pai Canyon, Mor Pang Waterfall and Land Split, breaking up a longer ride
• Deck is uncovered in places so afternoon clouds and golden hour light produce strong photography conditions

What to expect

Local tips

• Order the signature drink listed on the chalkboard menu it usually shows the seasonal bean
• WiFi password is usually printed on the receipt or stuck to the bar
• Mornings before 10am are quietest the cafe fills up after that with brunch crowds
• Walking street is closed to cars after 5pm so plan around the foot-traffic-only window

Frequently asked questions