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Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

3.0 star property

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Double Room | Terrace/patio
Premium Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Comfort Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$78
$73 nightly
$78 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29

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201 Moo.9 Mae Win, Chat Wat, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, 50360
  • Place, Maevang Elephant Camp
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mae Wang National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Terrace/patio

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Mountain view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

Mae Wang

With a stay at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends in Mae Wang, you'll be 18 mi (28.9 km) from Doi Inthanon National Park and 28.4 mi (45.6 km) from Nimmanhaemin Road. .This hotel is 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Chiang Mai University and 29.3 mi (47.2 km) from Tha Phae Gate.

What's nearby

  • Maevang Elephant Camp - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Mae Wang National Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Chiang Mai Camp - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Mae Ping River - 31 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Doi Inthanon National Park - 37 min drive - 23.2 miles

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
  • ‪ร้านป้าแต้ Food And Rafting - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪เฮือนหอมรฎา - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mae Wang Mountain View - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This café specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Chiang Mai Elephant Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This experience was one we will remember forever! The staff was great, food was excellent and the time spent with the elephants was unforgettable. Spend the money and do the experiences
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with partner
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

Jacquelynn Coates

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience we had here, something out of this world with the elephants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

10/10 Excellent

Grupo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó mucho como está el hotel en la naturaleza , nos encantó la convivencia con los elefantes .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Blanca, Las vegas

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

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uljhan, Cuyahoga Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fernanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
If was a nice experience, however a lot of trash everywhere. Specially at the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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