Chai Lai Orchid – A Favorite for Families in Chiang Mai

Guests sleep in traditional bamboo bungalows on stilts with ensuite bathrooms and private balconies overlooking the mountains or gardens. Each room has a fan, mosquito net, and open-air bathroom with hot water. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, fresh towels, and complimentary mosquito spray.

The on-site restaurant serves Asian and barbecue grill cuisines with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast is delivered to the balcony each morning, and guests can order from a menu that includes locally sourced ingredients. The bar offers cocktails, wine, and a daily happy hour from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Elephants roam the property with their mahouts and visit guest rooms twice a day for feeding sessions at breakfast and happy hour. The hotel offers paid excursions including a half-day jungle trek, river bathing with elephants, and a bamboo raft ride. Tours are guided by local indigenous people who share cultural knowledge and cook traditional Karen meals by the river.

Guests can book yoga classes, massages (back, foot, full body, neck, and head), and open-air baths on the sun terrace. The hotel organizes hiking, walking tours, and classes about local culture and cooking. A tour desk arranges visits to nearby attractions such as Mae Wang National Park, Doi Inthanon National Park, and Grand Canyon Chiang Mai.

Free parking and free WiFi are available throughout the property. The hotel provides a paid airport shuttle service and a free shuttle into Chiang Mai twice daily. Guests can pay by cash or PayPal; the hotel supports the Daughters Rising organization that educates and employs local women and refugees.

Accommodations: Bamboo bungalows with open-air bathrooms

Dining: Balcony breakfast & happy hour cocktails

Experiences: Elephant feeding at room & jungle treks

Wellness: Yoga & massage sessions on-site

Location: Foothills of the Himalayas near national parks

Social Impact: Funds Daughters Rising, supports local women