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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3.0 star property
Hotel in Mae Wang with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Double Room | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | Room amenity

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 295
SAR 350 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

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Double Room | Terrace/patio

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Comfort Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Deluxe Bungalow

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Pool Side

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow Air

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Maevang Elephant Camp - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Chiang Mai University - 55 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Tha Phae Gate - 56 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - 57 min drive - 54.1 km

Getting around

  • Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX) - 64 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

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Decks/patios and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiang Mai Elephant Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of THB 700 per vehicle applies.

Where is Chiang Mai Elephant Friends located?

Situated in Mae Wang, this hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Ganesha Himal Museum, Doi Inthanon National Park, and Pha Chor. Grand Canyon Water Park and Kad Farang Village are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most amazing place love love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great experience at a great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place staff are very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an extremely relaxing atmosphere, staff were very friendly and helpful. There were multiple things to do and the accommodations were great. My only addition would be in room coffee. There was a hot water pot, but no beverage package.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had so much fun in this hotel . The staff were very helpful and friendly . I will definitely come back with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Warning- this is not an elephant sanctuary but a tourist business. Elephants are chained up 12 hours a day and made to do tricks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Staff & service
Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOR CONNOR

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We booked two huts . and the two huts had a very strong smell. the bathroom was very dirty nothing hygienic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ivannia

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

Dana

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!