
Chai Lai Orchid
Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Doi Inthanon part of Chiang Mai, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Wat Chedi Luang. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage and restaurant on-site.
100% of staff fully vaccinated
100% of on-site staff have received all necessary vaccination shots for COVID-19.
Airport transfer
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Check-in/out [private]
Check-in [24-hour]
Breakfast [free]
Coffee shop
Best Elephant Accommodation”
I can't express enough how happy I was with Chai Lai Orchid. Room was perfect and very unique, with the most comfortable bed and hottest shower I've had since I've been in Thailand. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and meals and cocktails perfect. I stayed 2 nights and did not have a bad meal... and breakfast is not only plentiful but also delicious nicely presented. The Elephant wake up call was a great experience and there are plenty of day activities for you to choose from. I did the full day Jungle experience which was worth the money spent. I only wish I could have stayed longer. It is also the most ethical Elephant Sanctuary I have been to which was very reassuring. I would recommend Chai Lai Orchid over any other Elephant Sanctuary accommodation in Chiang Mai. Well done.
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A Hundred Times Yes!!!!”
I can not express enough how much this stay made me happy. The bungalow was perfect, clean, beautiful views of sunrises and visits from elephants. The staff all extremely friendly, helpful and always available. The food plentiful and delicious. The experiences beyond anything I could have imagined. The care of the elephants, and all of the animals very ethical, so heart warming. I will return and I will always recommend this place.
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Must do!”
Had a great time at this place. Definitely worth the money. Book the tour with elephants. So amazing experience. They also have great food at the restaurant, the staff is so friendly and helpful. Book it, book it book it. Recommend it 100%. You won't regret it. We spent 2 nights there and was wonderful, memories for our whole life.
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Good place to retreat 🐘”
Not only a place to stay but also many activities for a great fun but peaceful holidays. The place is in the village where you can experience villager’s life as well as getting close to elephants, they’re nice and friendly. Staffs are very helpful and polite. Room was clean, no a/c but with the temperature of 18-20c at night in Feb, not a problem at all. Not many choices for breakfast but I did enjoy the congee. If you stay here, you not just support the resort but giving opportunity to the young villagers due to this place is built to support them. 🤍
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Great experience ”
We had a great experience at Chai Lai Orchid. The staff was really nice, the location was really peaceful. I would recommend only staying one night though as you get everything done that you’d want to do in that time. At night there were a lot of bugs, even with the net it was hard to sleep. The water coming out of the sink and shower was also not clean, still worth visiting I just would have prepared better. A great place, experience and initiative. After seeing how badly some elephants are treated in Thailand I would confidently recommend Chai Lai.
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You have GOT to visit”
Staff are amazing but the experience is out of this world. Where else would you have an elephant visit your room at breakfast?!?!??The elephants are loved and respected. They have been rescued from an awful existence and are just happy and content. Oh, and did I mention the staff are amazing
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Incredible!”
I had such an amazing time at Chiang Lai. The rooms were gorgeous, the staff and family that runs it, are absolutely incredible. They make you really feel at home. The elephants were always smiling. Great escape!
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Nice place with wonderful view, lots of natural activities”
This is really nice place to stay and recharge yourself.good service. Staffs and elephants are so friendly. even better that they have program to support local people and recuse Asian elephants.
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Best place ever!!!”
This place is amazing! We stayed for 5 days/4 nights and it just wasn’t enough. This is by far the best way to experience elephants!
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Stay here!”
beautiful mountain views, cool weather and best of all the Elephants coming to the edge of your room!
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Superior bungalow 1day trek trip ”
Sayann was amazing during our trip in chai Lai, great English, funny and made our experience one to remember.
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Incredible”
Absolutely incredible experience, perfect in every way, wonderful staff, magical location, cannot recommend enough, just book it, you won’t be disappointed.
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An amazing reset with elephants”
The grounds, staff and stay was epic! Thanks for a wonderful time!
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We will miss this place”
Chai Lai Orchid is a must do if you are a wild-life enthusiast and visiting Chiang Mai! We'll never forget spending so much up-close and personal time with the happy and lovely elephants of the area. But remember no banana, no elephant <3
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Great social enterprise ”
Such friendly staff and amazing experience with the elephants. Will definitely go again!
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Worth the visit”
Cleanliness 10/10 Staff 10/10 Little bit far but its all worth it.
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Quiet enjoyment and privacy ”
This hotel was nice and located in mountains. the room was comfortable and quiet. the staff is helpful and kindness. moreover, you can play and give some food to the Elephants of the local people in the morning at a viewpoint of the hotel. it was exotic. However, the hotel is far.
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Thank you. we are really happy you enjoyed it here 💚
Amazing elephant experience ”
I had a great time at this place. The speciality of this orchid are cute elephants. They come to wake you up every morning and in the evening we could play with them during happy hours. Talking about facilities it was quite decent. Not like a luxury 5 star but quite satisfactory. Few times I had to call plumber to fix leaking taps in my bathroom. Bathroom was partially open giving forest feels. I really liked their vegan options at their restaurant as I could not get decent vegetarian food in entire mae rim it was a nice relief. The views were picturesque and relaxing. The staff was friendly and even helped me to record my videos hillside. Just social media influencers are given more preference over there as mostly people who visit there come for insta worthy pictures and videos. Best thing is they accept cards for even taxi bookings as I prefer to use my card. In Thailand in a lot of places they accept only cash and not cards. I will definitely visit again for cute elephants and beautiful views!
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Very friendly staff and unique place!”
Encourage you to arrive in the morning so u can join the tour (you need to pay) if u staying for a night only. The staffs are very friendly and do their best that u will have a awesome stay there! There will be elephant interaction too! Gogogo!
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BEST PLACE ON EARTH! ”
This is definitely a one of a kind stay!! Don’t worry about the rooms having no ac! It gets really cool at night!
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