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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Mae Wang hotel

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Family Room
Double Room | Terrace/patio
Comfort Triple Room | Terrace/patio
Family Room | Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
201 Moo.9 Mae Win, Chat Wat, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, 50360
  • Maevang Elephant Camp
    4 min drive
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp
    13 min drive
  • Doi Inthanon National Park
    64 min drive
  • Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.)
    67 min drive

Room options

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Double Room | Terrace/patio

Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Comfort Triple Room

Comfort Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Triple Room

Premium Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Mae Wang

In Mae Wang .Stay at this Mae Wang hotel and you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Doi Inthanon National Park and Pha Cho. Grand Canyon Water Park is within 20 miles (32 km) and Kad Farang Village is within 32 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Maevang Elephant Camp - 4 min drive
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp - 13 min drive
  • Pha Cho - 40 min drive
  • Doi Inthanon National Park - 64 min drive
  • Wachirathan Waterfall - 71 min drive

Getting around

  • Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tawan Riverside Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪มาเมืองวิน คอฟฟี่ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ร้านป้าแต้ Food And Rafting - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪เฮือนหอมรฎา - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪ไร่บำรุงผล - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Mae Wang hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mae Wang hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. This Mae Wang hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • In-room massage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 500.0 per day.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 700 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 500.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Hotel
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Mae Wang
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Hotel Mae Wang

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was such a great stay. I loved the elephants that you’ve seen everywhere the property, had fun bathing Nono and feeding Sakhong and the rafting was a great as well. It was far from the city and the walking to the room was a bit of a challenge but staff are very helpful to give us a ride in their motorbike. We had a great time,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was indeed an amazing experience and I will definitely recommend to everyone. Thanks for having me 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathali

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved every single second. Such an amazing place and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was amazing. It was truly a 3 person room and we had plenty of space among us. The room was clean and the natural light was a pleasure to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here as a weekend escape from Guangzhou, China. It was a breath of fresh air! The driver was arranged to pick us up from the airport and the process was seamless. He was hospital and very accommodating. The room was so clean and comfortable and the food at the property was to die for! We did the Full Day excursion with the elephants and everything was perfect! The value for the money spent as guest from the Western World was impressive. The elephant wake-up call was so worth it. We loved our stay here and would recommend it hands down to every and everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOR CONNOR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
San dae is the best baby elephant
Always love coming and staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine, North Vancouver

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just be careful with the elephant bathing….they spray water in you face which is fun at the time, but then we got quite sick with all the elephant poo in the water. Would recommend feeding and raft ride
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a mix up re our booking, we were booked on the wrong trip followed by placing us in the wrong room not the one booked. If this wasn’t enough after long tiring journey the receptionist demanded we move. Luckily there was a very pleasant receptionist who settled the matter. This spoilt our whole trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best experience ever. You have to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with family
We had an amazing 3d/2n stay. The staff go above and beyond. The rooms are rustic, very clean, large and comfortable. Beautiful deck to sit and relax, take in the scenery and listen to nature. Food is delicious at the complimentary breakfast and prices are reasonable in the restaurant for lunch and dinner. Even the gift shop prices are reasonable. The elephants are well taken care of, it was such a wonderful experience to be so close to such magnificent creatures. Leo and Noa were wonderful guides. We will never forget our time at the sanctuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eco-stay in Chiang Mai
This is a wonderful eco-friendly lodge right in the Thai countryside. The bungalows are small but clean and most importantly-air conditioned. It is not a site for those with mobility issues as the bungalows are built on a hillside and the restaurant is at the top. There is a bit of a walk across a suspension bridge and on a dirt track between reception and the bungalow. That being said, it is peaceful and you have very close access to the elephants. There are no televisions but the WiFi was the best we have had in Thailand so streaming was a breeze. Really nice getaway from the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ivannia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place is pretty amazing, the elephants are big babies… i expect a little more time with them as anything you want to do with them has to be paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun times with elephants
This is an incredible place. We spent one night here and wish we could spend more. The hotel picked us up from the airport. We drove about 45 min to the hotel. The facility, the rooms, everything was absolutely gorgeous. We arrived and had massages at our room. We ordered food, and ate it on our balcony looking over the landscape. In the morning we had the elephant wake up, which was so much fun. (for 30 min an elephant comes up to the balcony and you feed bananas). We then did the full day with elephants. The restaurant was also lovely. There was so much open space for the elephants too, which was one of our concerns. This place seems incredible focused on creating a open and ethical environment. We couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing and has so many options to interact with the elephants! We only booked one night and I wish I had booked more. Be sure to include the elephant wake up! It’s a must!

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous property with top notch activities. Booking activities is separate from the hotel stay will almost double the nightly cost, but it is totally worth the money, the resort is an hour outside of Chiang Mai, so you will eat all your meals in the resort restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chika

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

edgar

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnels super accueillant et service de driver super, pour l'avoir énormément utilisé, on le confirme. C'est à une heure de Chiang Mai city, donc profitez de l'hôtel plutôt que de réserver des activités loin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024