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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

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

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Double Room | Terrace/patio
Premium Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in the heart of Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and a cozy coffee shop. Guests can unwind in the lush garden or take advantage of laundry facilities. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli

Room options

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Double Room | Terrace/patio

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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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Premium Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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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Comfort Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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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Family Room | 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
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Pool Side

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Deluxe Bungalow

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow Air

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow

  • Sleeps 6

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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
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Pon Elephant Thailand - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪เฮือนหอมรฎา - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mae Wang Mountain View - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tawan Riverside Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪เหือนหอมรฏา - ‬6 min walk

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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

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 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 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.

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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

This is the most amazing place love love this place
Karina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful experience!
Lizbett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had so much fun in this hotel . The staff were very helpful and friendly . I will definitely come back with my family.
Genesis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience.
Kimberley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
WESLEY, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Warning- this is not an elephant sanctuary but a tourist business. Elephants are chained up 12 hours a day and made to do tricks.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 ❤️
Yvonne, 1-night trip

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!

10/10 Exceptional

Excellente adresse ! Je recommande. Séjour avec les éléphants est une expérience unique .
thierry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

If was a nice experience, however a lot of trash everywhere. Specially at the lake!
Fernanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buen lugar para pasar unos dias diferentes en la naturaleza
Taynelis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magical Stay a Elephant Friends

Our time at elephant Friends in Mae Wang was excellent. It was all that we expected and more. The staff is very attentive and polite. Be prepared to walk a bridge from the reception area to your room! It's actually quite cool. I had expected it since I saw it on a YouTube video. However, they will also let you know that as well. If you're expecting the city scape, this is not the place for you! This is rural living at its finest! River flowing, mountains in the landscape, trees, and oh, elephants! Those huge gentle animals. You can see that they are content! You will not be disappointed if you choose this place as a destination.
Elephant Breakfast
It was Our 40th anniversary
The river
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kristi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Gustavo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Me encantó!!! Limpio, cómodo y se ven muy bien cuidados los elefantes 💜
maria ignacia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

코끼리 보호소라고 해서 코끼리들이 자유롭게 다닐 줄 알았어요. 코끼리들은 손님이 예약한 활동을 하는 동물을 제외하고는 발이 묶인채 있었어요. 관리차원이라면 차라리 커다란 울타리를 만들었으면 좋았을텐데 아쉬움이 있어요. 발이 묶인 코끼리는 움직이는 곳이 제한되어 매우 마음이 안좋았습니다. 숙박시설은 깨끗했습니다.
SOYOUNG, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great experience at a great place!!
Cristin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

去年と今年2度目の滞在でした。 スタッフがとても親切でフレンドリーです。 ゾウ達も、伸び伸びと過ごしていて，とても素敵な場所です。 また，必ず訪れます！
Hanako, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andreas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about my stay was amazing....staff were great, food was excellent and the elephant experience was a once and a life time adventure
Melissa, 1-night trip