Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

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

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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

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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

Room options

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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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

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

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

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

Family Bungalow

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premier Deluxe Bungalow

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Double Room with Pool Side

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Bungalow with Air Conditioner

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • Pha Cho - 40 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Doi Inthanon National Park - 64 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Wachirathan Waterfall - 71 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX) - 67 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

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

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

Onsite venue - This café specializes 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 elevators.
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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is 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 onsite restaurant that offers Asian cuisine.
Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was indeed an amazing experience and I will definitely recommend to everyone. Thanks for having me 🙏
Sun, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved every single second. Such an amazing place and staff.
Nathali, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Diandra, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

San dae is the best baby elephant
Always love coming and staying here
THOR CONNOR, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Trinity, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best experience ever. You have to stay here!
Elaine, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
julie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Coral, 2-night trip with friends
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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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nadia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Darcie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Mark, 1-night trip
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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!
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Samantha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pernilla, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Chika, 2-night trip
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