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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Mae Wang hotel

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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201 Moo.9 Mae Win, Chat Wat, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, 50360
  • Doi Inthanon National Park
  • Maevang Elephant Camp
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Terrace/patio

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Deluxe Bungalow

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Pool Side

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow Air

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Mae Wang

In Mae Wang .Stay at this Mae Wang hotel and you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Doi Inthanon National Park and Grand Canyon Water Park. Kad Farang Village and Baan Tawai Village are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Maevang Elephant Camp - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Chiang Mai University - 55 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Tha Phae Gate - 56 min drive - 33.7 miles
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - 57 min drive - 33.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pon Elephant Thailand
  • ‪Tawan Riverside Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪เฮือนหอมรฎา - ‬8 min walk
  • ร้านป้าแต้ Food And Rafting
  • ‪The Maewin Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Mae Wang hotel
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.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. This Mae Wang hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Thai

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

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

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts cash.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chiang Mai Elephant Friends to the airport?

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends is 28.2 mi (64-min drive) away from the Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends have an airport shuttle?

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of THB 700 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offer free breakfast?

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends have a pool?

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends does not have a pool.

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Chiang Mai Elephant Friends have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chiang Mai Elephant Friends to downtown Mae Wang?

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends is 8.3 mi away from Mae Wang.

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 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

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

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
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

Ciarra

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbett, Homestead

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Traveled with family
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

maria ignacia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó!!! Limpio, cómodo y se ven muy bien cuidados los elefantes 💜
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Karina

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with group
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

Chris

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mae

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

8/10 Good

Vicky

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

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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled 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