Beautiful Hotel, Friendly Staff, Great Room.”

Bandara Resort is in the stage of a soft opening, not everything is ready yet. We had took that into account when we stayed there and you should too. They told me it will officially open 2-3 months or around June/July 2014. It was quiet as we only saw about another 7 guests there.. The place is beautiful though, with amazing gardens and amazing views. Although, at this time of year (March/April) there is a lot of smoke around Chiang Rai due to burning off in Thailand and surrounding countries. But this is hardly the fault of the resort, but don't let that stop you. It's still a lovely place and I can only imagine how much nicer it will be in a few months time. The room was great, we had the Pool Villa and having your own pool was awesome. We swam as much as we wanted and didn't have to worry about other people. The villa was amazing. Big bed, big couch, lovely bathroom, 2 TVs. Mind you, they only offered Thai channels, which I think they need to upgrade and offer some English channels as well. One other downer we had was the bath didn't work, we could get no water out of the taps. I think they may be due to not being open yet, it would have been nice, but we got over it quickly. Probably the worst part for me was my meal was average and for what you pay, I was expecting more. Firstly they didn't have the menu item I first chose and the 2nd item was average. It wasn't horrible, just wasn't what I was expecting. Again, I put this down to the soft opening, I am sure it will all be sorted by the time they officially open. Due to the soft open, the price of the rooms are nicely discounted, so it was worth it anyway. The Wifi was also super fast, but this could be because there wasn't many people using it. The location, the room, the pool all made up for the so so meal. Breakfast buffet was great by the way, they had a wide selection of food to choose from. For a relaxing get away just north of Chiang Rai, don't think there would be a better place.

The whole family loved our stay!”

We spent Christmas 2016 at A-Star Phulare Valley Resort - and felt at home immediately, enjoying the serenity, the lush vegetation, the beautiful infinity pool, the cleanliness and comfort of the place. We couldn't have made a better choice! The boys have been asking to go back there :)

My first stay and it was amazing”

Me and my wife travel a lot, and the A-Star was a very positive stay for us. The service was in top, and the pool villa was just amazing with the view to the valley and mountains. The food was delicious in taste and for the eye. A big thumbs up from us to the staff at A-Star. We will definitely come back to the A-Star and discover more from the beautiful Chiang Rai region.

Excellent place for relax”

Very relaxing place in an extraordinary location in the upper part of a valley close to the mountains outside Chiang Rai. Probably a car is advisable as It is about 20 minutes from Chiang Rai But perfectly indicated in the road (you can’t miss it). When we visit it, they were still in preopening, so it was not all as smooth as it will be in the near future (More signs in English for directions…). It is obvious that the management is excellent and the staff is very helpful.

Magnificent and Tranquil Retreat”

Booked through Agoda with a very value for money rate. 3 rooms. Lowest category yet the views of the mountains and the valley so sobering. Very tired after an overnight international flight into BKK and then connected to Chiang Rai after 3 hour layover. Hence slept through the evening after a quick lunch at the restaurant. The food choice was very limited but ok. Room amenities are basic. Complimentary mini bar and wifi. Mini Bar was a few snack items, but not expected. Rooms very clean except one room had an unused stale smell. Needed to leave AC on and windows open to get the odour reduced. Too tired after the trip, so the 2 adult children in the room didn't complain. Breakfast the next am was fantastic. Well setup and tasty. ATV was available for touring the surrounds. We didn't use it as we ran out of time. Seemed very interesting. Staff are very courteous. Limited English. 24 hour reception but no other services after 10pm. Hence not 4-star. However, the ambience, breathtaking views and courteous staff all make up for it. An ideal place to spend a week just walking the hills and the property and reading just looking at the clouds engulfing the mountain peaks and the green valleys.

Best Stay, Best memory for couple”

Romantic Pool Villa, great and kind staffs, lots of activities, nice restaurant and breakfast, wonderful and memorable view. We got the best service from the staffs here, they always provided good information and arranged transportation for us along the stay. Moreover, we forgot my dress there and lovely staff team was quickly response and sent the dress to our house in Bangkok within 5 days. For future trip to Chiang-Rai, A-Star Phulare will definitely be only a choice for us. Recommended!

Great hotel in an Amazing Setting”

Arrived here for a 2 night stay and we did not see another guest, but this maybe because the hotel has just opened. On our arrival we parked our car and were picked up from the car park by a member of staff on a golf buggy. After a swift check in, where we were given a drink and cool towel, we were transported by same golf buggy to our room, which overlooked the mountains. The room itself was huge, with the bathroom bigger than most hotel rooms we've stayed in. The room had it's own wifi router, although the only thing we did find strange was that there were no English channels on the huge tv, not that it particularly bothered us, but other guests might like to watch it. The bed was massive and the most comfortable bed we've had around Thailand. There was an outside balcony to sit out on, particularly great during thunderstorms. The rest of the hotel was just as nicely furnished and a lovely swimming pool that overlooked the countryside. Nearby they had their own farms, sheep and fruit abound and they are extremely proud that the they source their own fruit for the hotel. It is no doubt a very relaxing place to stay. Having said that, you do need a car/bike to get to the hotel, as the hotel itself is outside of Chiang Rai, but would be a good base to see other sights around the area. Having been back packing for some months, this was an incredible treat for us, especially at the massively discounted rate. The staff were all great and extremely attentive. The only fly in the ointment was the food. There are no other nearby restaurants easily accessible, so we ate here one evening. The breakfasts were good, but the evening meal can only be described as poor, even more disappointing was that we had ordered local dishes, the Pad Thai was so sweet it tasted like a dessert, shame. Still, I'm sure they will up their game when the guests start rolling in. The cocktails were good though. All in all we had a great time here and would recommend it.

Amazingly impressive”

The atmosphere is perfect for retreat with lots of activies. Staying there is to lose track of time. The breakfast is full scale and lots of varieties mixing between Western and Eastern particularly Northern foods. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is not far from the city but it is unbelievable to find valley like and mountain behind view. I and my wife totally agree that we would go back there to stay whenever we go back to Chiang Rai. It's the wonderful and astonishing place.

Exceptional”

Among the 3 resorts that I have stayed in Chiang Rai, A-Star is really outstanding and exceptional! The services by the staff as well as the cleaniness of the place is remarkable! Would definitely book the resort when I’m back to Chiang Rai!

Tranquil, mountain view resort”

A pleasant hotel, away from the city (could be a disadvantage for people without their own car/ bike) with nice wide vistas over the nearby mountains and plain north of Chiang Rai. The price-value in the off-season is excellent, but I would not agree to that if I would have to pay the full price during the dry/ high season. The rooms are spacious, but lack a certain touch. Everything is there, but for real luxury and a supposed 4-star I would expect more attention to detail: a tiny flat-screen TV (we didn't even use it, but this is about appropriateness) for a large room, a sliding bathroom door which at the same serves as the closing door for the wardrobe (which I expect could in some cases lead to some surprises or even bruises if someone opens the door from within the bathroom without being aware that someone is in front of the wardrobe/ safe etc. Aircon is rather noisy. What is really excellent is the swimming pool and the food at the restaurant (however not the breakfast, which lacks variety). I would even consider making a detour for some of their dishes.

Very Good”

It was a very nice experience of staying at the A-Star Phulare Valley Resort although the location is a bit far from town.

Huge space”

The pool villa offered good and very functional layout. And the design was modern with a bathroom which beats everything else we have seen in any other hotel worldwide. The resort is about 8km or so outside of Chiang Rai. But the reward for that is an unspoilt view onto the forested hills and total quietness. We would have loved to stay longer...

Exceptional”

This resort is simply amazing! Lots of activities e.g. ATV and Archery. The price for the activities was reasonable too (150bant for 30 mins Archery). I was most impressed by the Private Pool Villa. Overall, an extremely relaxing and comfortable stay. Highly recommended for all tourist going to Chiang Rai!!

Fantastic overnight getaway for us”

We live in Chiang Rai and wanted to do a short getaway without the kids. We knew A-Star was nice from having been to a banquet there, but we were still floored by how fantastic our room was. We got the private pool villa and absolutely loved it. Even the toilet paper was thick, which is saying A LOT in Thailand. Great food at the restaurant, too.

The perfect retreat”

The location is private and beautiful, surrounded by mountains. You could come to Chiang Rai and never leave the property, they offer so much. You can visit their gardens, strawberry fields, feed sheep, explore on ATV's, swim, etc. Food and accommodations were great and the staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning to the resort in the future!

Nice scenery, good service, friendly staff”

Resort is located among the nature. There is very beautiful view and it is such a relaxing place to escape. Location is convenient to drive to Chouifong, Golden Triangle or etc. I and my friend would like to recommend, strongly recommend for improving about food, it is a big point. Breakfast is less choice and it is not interesting when we compare with accommodation. You have a great location and resources but you should emphasize on this thing. Food can rescue you and it can kill you at the same time. If you can improve, it will be a perfect resort. I really love the place, staff services and its nature. Another thing, bicycle should be offered as a complimentary because I travel all over the world, this is curious that you charge for biking rent. If you combine spa (in the future) you can easily grow up to be a top resort in Chisng Rai.

Beautiful hotel and surroundings ”

We had a great stat at this hotel. The staff was extremely helpful. The view of the mountians was breathtaking! We stayed in a pool villa and it was gorgeous! The pool is not too small. We were very pleasantly surprised by the luxury of this hotel. Great value for your money! The only problem is that it is pretty far out of the Chiang rai. You really need to have your own transportation if you stay here! But the hotel was worth being so far out of the city!

Village style hotel layout”

We loved this place, it’s 30 minutes from Chiang Rai centre and very comfortable place to stay. Our standard chalet was roomy, comfortable and quiet. The pool was very warm and awesome to chill out in. Breakfast was lovely and has a good selection of foods. There are activities like quad biking and archery to do also. Next time I visit Chiang rai I’ll look no further than this place.

we will come back”

It's fantastic, my husband and children all love there sooooo much. The service also very nice. Food are great and beer bar supply kinds of wine. That must be a show! Night there is romantic although we took our 2 daughters. Recommend the local curry and a nameless wine from the bartender. we will come back. Hotel is little far from Chiang Rai center. If you drive a car, that must be surprise.

Very good hotel”

Very nice hotel. We stayed at pool villa and the villa was simply perfect. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel is about 20KM away from Chiang Rai city. We drove ourselves and therefore the location was not a problem for us. The hotel provided free parking to guests. However, SPA service was not provided.