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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful haven in the heart of Chiang Mai where they can breathe fresh air, enjoy good company, and dine at the restaurant or enjoy in-room coffee.

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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers a tranquil retreat in central Chiang Mai. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, a cozy coffee shop, and a relaxing garden. Practical laundry facilities are available, and visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is ￥11,344
￥13,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 30 - Jan 31

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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  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Bungalow

  • Sleeps 6
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About the neighborhood

Mae Wang is home to Chiang Mai Elephant Friends. Baan Tawai Village and Baan Khun Chang Kian are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Canyon Water Park and Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon. Chiang Mai Night Safari and Royal Park Rajapruek are also worth visiting.
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50360, Chiang Mai, Mae Wang, 201 Moo.9 Mae Win, Chat Wat

What's nearby

  • Maevang Elephant Camp - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mae Wang National Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Mae Ping River - 31 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Doi Inthanon National Park - 37 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pon Elephant Thailand - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Ba No Mee Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mae Wang Mountain View - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪เฮือนหอมรฎา - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tawan Riverside Café - ‬1 min walk

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 tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 does it cost to stay at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends?

As of Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends on Jan 30, 2026 start from ￥11,344, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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 Chor, and Grand Canyon Water Park. Kad Farang Village and Baan Tawai Village are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were very spacious, and we were able to enjoy much more than just playing in the river or interacting with the elephants. The staff were always smiling and friendly, and their hospitality was truly excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The elephant experience was great and all the staff was super helpful. Our cabin was very clean and comfortable and the food in the restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

6/10 Okay

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very beautiful. But I suffer from claustrophobia and couldn’t stay overnight. The staff is very friendly, I only spent a few hours feeding the elephants. A very beautiful and unforgettable experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

Chad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

julie

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

John

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diandra

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

Coral

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

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

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the experience with the elephants! This is a full-day paid addon to the stay (or you cna just do the experience and not stay, but we were glad we did). The room was very nice, and well-maintained. The little bar and restaurant ahs limited opening times but we enjoyed the food and the pleasant service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whole experience was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025