Chiang Mai Elephant Friends

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (56 reviews)
201 Moo.9 Mae Win, Chat Wat, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, 50360 , Mae Wang , TH

Facilities

Free breakfast
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Unique experience with elephants

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.91
The staff is very friendly.
Location
9.76
The hotel is beautifully situated in nature.
Room Quality
9.21
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.24
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.72
A very beautiful and unforgettable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 21:36

Property Description

Scenic Views and Convenient Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden while enjoying complimentary wireless internet. Explore the picnic area and make use of tour/ticket assistance.

Delicious Dining Options
Enjoy lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, grab a coffee at the cafe, or opt for room service during limited hours. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast.

Comfortable Stay with Accessible Locations
With 5 cozy guestrooms offering free Wi-Fi and in-room massages, this hotel also provides express check-out, luggage storage, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Conveniently situated near notable attractions like Doi Inthanon National Park.

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Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CNX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Payment

    Cash deposit required

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 56 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.76
Room Quality: 9.21
Amenities: 9.24
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.72
J
Jessica partner
10
Pros:

Me encanto las cabañas con una vista increíble, las experiencias con los elefantes fue increíble. Si

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
F
Fabiola family
10
Pros:

Amazing place!!

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
F
Francisco
10
Pros:

Great people

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
G
Grupo partner
10
Pros:

Nos gustó mucho como está el hotel en la naturaleza , nos encantó la convivencia con los elefantes .

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
B
Blanca
6
Pros:

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

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
M
Michael family
10
Pros:

Amazing and beautiful

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
T
thierry
10
Pros:

Excellente adresse ! Je recommande. Séjour avec les éléphants est une expérience unique .

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
F
Fernanda family
8
Pros:

If was a nice experience, however a lot of trash everywhere. Specially at the lake!

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
T
Taynelis partner
10
Pros:

Buen lugar para pasar unos dias diferentes en la naturaleza

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Magical Stay a Elephant Friends
Pros:

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.

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Pros:

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

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
L
Lizbett family
10
Pros:

Beautiful experience!

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
K
Kristi
10
Don’t miss this one.
Pros:

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.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
G
Gustavo
8
Pros:

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2025-03-16 via Nuitee
M
maria ignacia family
10
Pros:

Me encantó!!! Limpio, cómodo y se ven muy bien cuidados los elefantes 💜

2025-03-14 via Nuitee
S
SOYOUNG
6
Pros:

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.

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
S
Sarah
6
Lovely people, terrible beds.
Pros:

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.

2025-02-28 via Nuitee
K
Karina partner
10
Pros:

This is the most amazing place love love this place

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
C
Cristin partner
10
Pros:

A great experience at a great place!!

2025-02-13 via Nuitee