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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3.0 star property
Mae Wang hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Located in the heart of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and a cozy coffee shop. Guests can unwind in the lush garden or take advantage of laundry facilities. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self-parking
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is S$97
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Deluxe Bungalow

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Pool Side

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow Air

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
201 Moo.9 Mae Win, Chat Wat, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, 50360

What's nearby

  • Maevang Elephant Camp - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - 50 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Doi Inthanon National Park - 64 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - 66 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.) - 64 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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 your visit to Mae Wang with a stay at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Thai

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Deck or patio

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This café specialises in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 700 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for THB 500.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Chiang Mai Elephant Friends does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is THB 700 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends and nearby?

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers Asian cuisine.

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A great experience at a great place!!
Cristin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a amazing experience you can see the elephants are well taken care of the food at the restaurant was sooo good views are amazing
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place staff are very friendly
Magaly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don’t miss this one.

Amazing, all of it, only downside we didn’t stay longer. It was truly special. I loved the entire property. The elephants, the food, the people that worked there.
Kristi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had so much fun in this hotel . The staff were very helpful and friendly . I will definitely come back with my family.
Genesis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience.
Kimberley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was quiet and peaceful. Everyone here was polite and helpful. Our time with the elephants was awesome, my wife loved it! Would recommend to a friend. This place also has good food!
Chad, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just Wow! We had an amazing stay at Elephant Friends Resort. Our bungalow was right in the river. Very comfortable beds. Everything you need! The staff was amazing and restaurant food excellent. We did the bamboo river rafting which we loved!!! Then the morning of our departure the elephants came for breakfast. Just a magical experience. I highly recommend this resort. And the elephants are well cared for ❤️
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

San dae is the best baby elephant

Always love coming and staying here
THOR CONNOR, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the highlights of our trip to Thailand was our 3-night stay at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends. The entire staff was extremely personable, always greeting you with a smile throughout our visit. The two on-site restaurants serve excellent Thai cuisine and delicious smoothies! And the interaction with the elephants - feeding them and bathing them - truly a memorable experience that we will always cherish!
WESLEY, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The views overlooking the river are just amazing. The bungalow is simple but clean with wifi, comfortable bed and a/c. Staying here for the day is fantastic. You will see the elephants walking around all day and you can watch others with their elephants. I especially liked that if you sign up for a walk or bathing etc it will be only with your group. The staff go out of their way to take pics for you on your phone so you can focus on the elephants. Must do the morning wake up... the best.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is wonderful and they treat the elephants very well. We would love to see more care for the environment with just so much garbage in and around the river but it did not take away too much from the experience. Leo was our guide for the full day and was a very kind hearted guy who genuinely cares for the animals.
Andreas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved every single second. Such an amazing place and staff.
Nathali, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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,
Hilda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was indeed an amazing experience and I will definitely recommend to everyone. Thanks for having me 🙏
Sun, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely people, terrible beds.

This place is fantastic! The staff were lovely. The beds were worse than sleeping on the floor. I've never had such a hard bed in my life. The cabins are outdated. But I can't get over the pain of the beds. Literally like sleeping on rocks. I'd recommend visiting but not staying over or if you do one night max for the elephant wake up. It was a lovely place so I feel bad not giving 5 stars but need to be accurate in my review.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best experience ever. You have to stay here!
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Amazing place in the jungle. We did the elephant wake up, the day with the elephants and trip to Doi Inthanon. The elephants were incredible, the highlight of our trip. The restaurant was fantastic...some of the best food we had. Breakfast had lots of choice too. The room was very basic and there was a distinct drain smell in our room. However, it was worth it for the once in a lifetime experience.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We booked two huts . and the two huts had a very strong smell. the bathroom was very dirty nothing hygienic.
Iris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Terri, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Katherine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Ivannia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Beautiful experience

I stayed for 2 nights in the small bungalow with the little private pool. It was absolutely wonderful. This was at the end of my first solo travel to Thailand and it was a great way to end my trip. The property was very peaceful and quiet, the elephants are just amazing, and the food was delicious. It's an hour away from Chaing Mai old town and I used the hotel transport, check in was super easy as I had already paid when I booked. All of the activities cost extra and you pay at check-out, I felt they were all very comparably priced compared to other tours in the area. I did the elephant feed & walk and the rafting. Both were wonderful! The stuff was very friendly & helpful, the food was very good and the view was beautiful. My room was clean & had an a/c unit, it was actually cool enough I never turned it on, the bed was very firm but the pillows and blankets were soft and comfy. Over all it was the highlight of my trip and I plan to return with my kids in the future.
Sarah, 2-night trip