Chai Lai Orchid

–Great location - show map
+90 photos
Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Chai Lai Orchid in Chiang Mai offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a dining area, free toiletries, and modern amenities. Dining and Leisure: The romantic restaurant serves Asian and barbecue grill cuisines for lunch and dinner, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at the bar. Additional facilities include a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and outdoor seating areas. Convenient Services: The hotel provides free WiFi in public areas, private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and a tour desk. Yoga classes are available, and free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Chai Lai Orchid is 51 km from Chiang Mai International Airport and 42 km from Grand Canyon Chiang Mai.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kerri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Honestly the most incredible experience of our lives. From the moment we arrived we were in awe of the property and met the elephants straight away. You can see how well cared for the property and elephants are which made the experience so...”
Donna
Australia Australia
“The most amazing experiences ever. The staff were so helpful. Once in a lifetime destination.”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Family of 4 from the UK with two young children - We had a magical time at Chai Lai Orchid. Getting to feed the elephants and spend so much time around them was incredible. One of the baby elephants even came over and hugged my leg with its trunk!...”
Davina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous place to stay must be dog friendly as many stray dogs . Great food at cafe.”
Jessica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic place to stay, staff could not do enough for you! Perfect location away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Picturesque views, amazing elephants, perfect break away to recoup and relax. Food was very good and good prices for being...”
Philippa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was the highlight of our trip to Thailand! Don't hesitate, just book it - you wont regret it. It felt so surreal and like a bucket list moment. There were many times where we were lost for words. This was an incredible stay. The elephants are...”
Vitoria
Australia Australia
“amazing beautiful experience!!! From the elephants to cocktail happy hour during sunset, Chai Lai is great!! It definitely is a eco lodge, no fancy rooms, but makes you feel so close to nature! Everything was clean, staff was very friendly and...”
Roderick
Spain Spain
“It was a fantastic experience. The room was rustic and open to nature (windows without glass, etc ) which we liked. I must say that the publicity photos are misleading as I had read in other reviews. They depict a more luxurious or exclusive...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful elephants and area, please remember the accommodation is rustic, and as its rainy season very muddy”
Erik
Spain Spain
“Great experience in the mountain to enjoy nature and do some activities. They seem to treat the elephants well. However, it is obvious they are trained to be around humans.”

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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Superb breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$6.36 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:30 to 10:30
  • Additional dining options
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Chai Lai Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Asian • Grill/BBQ
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
More food and drink
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
THB 500 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
THB 500 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.