Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
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
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - 66 min drive - 58.8 km

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

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 luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends boast comforts such as 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

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

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

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 Doi Inthanon National Park, Pha Cho, and Grand Canyon Water Park. Kad Farang Village and Baan Tawai Village are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WESLEY

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Nathali

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Elimelec

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024