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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3.0 star property

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Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Triple Room | Terrace/patio
Double Room | Terrace/patio
Family Room | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪64 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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

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

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Comfort Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

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

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Premium Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

  • 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

Deluxe Bungalow with Air Conditioner

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

Hotel in Mae Wang with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This Mae Wang hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Features at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends include free breakfast, WiFi in public areas and self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and TV in a common area
  • 29.6 miles (47.6 km) from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and 18 miles (28.9 km) from Doi Inthanon National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This café specialises in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 51 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay was amazing....staff were great, food was excellent and the elephant experience was a once and a life time adventure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Magaly

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
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

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