Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

Had the most amazing stay here. The staff were absolutely incredible. Possibly the best service I have ever experienced. No ask was too big or too small. They even shuttled us into the town when we asked. They also let us check out very late in the day due to our late flight.

I almost don’t want to write this review as I don’t want to share this hotel! For me, after over three decades of travel, and staying in some pretty special hotels, this was my heaven. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, it was perfect. The driver, who picked us up from chiang mai and drove us back to Chiang rai airport at the end of our stay, was so friendly and charming. The location is jaw dropping. The rooms are heavenly. Sitting on the room balcony is pure relaxation. The food was superb. All the staff are so proud of the hotel and so friendly. The elephants are clearly the main attraction, and although I really struggle with any sort of animal based tourism and encounters, other than in the wild, the whole experience has the elephants welfare at heart. We decided to stay in the bubble for a night which was a once in a lifetime experience and thoroughly recommended (but bring a jumper - we got abit cold) The gym is fantastic, the tennis court is brilliant. Bikes were great and every morning we took them out (in the mountains and just explored). It was great exploring the villages on our own. We also did a trek with a guide from the hotel who was fantastic. I was very proud of my tapioca harvesting. The spa was heavenly. And the therapists very very skilled. It all just worked so well. I can’t wait to come back and I’m already dreaming of our return. I even cried when I left. That’s how much I loved it.

The tranquility of the forest with elephant and bird calls. Our suite was amazing with evey need thought of. The bed was comfortable and the staff were always helpful and available.

Nested in beautiful and peaceful nature, overlooking the 3 countries and offering unbeatable views from the rooms as well!, we had a fantastic stay. We did the cooking course and loved it (yes you will eat what you cook), the cycle tour (beautiful rice fields and countryside) and the golem triangle tour (our guide was called Anan and provided amazing facts and stories all afternoon). The spa treatment on the last day before departure was a relaxing treat before driving on to Chiang Mai. The restaurant is good but feels a bit westernised and suffers the comparison to the gems we have enjoyed during the trip in Bangkok and other cities: unbeatable flavours and prices at random corners of local streets

This resort is outstanding. The location, facilities, friendliness of staff and the experiences were beyond expectations - a real luxury