Sibsan Resort & Spa, Maetaeng

Wasn’t impressed, definitely not worthy of 5 stars based on dismal customer service, very inadequate food menu and breakfast options, and overall poor quality of facilities. I would stay here again and wouldn’t recommend it to others at this price point.

Solo traveler on a search for more culture and exerience. This property has everything to offer from the naturalistic state of the exteriors of the room with the aesthetics and ammenities of a 5 stat hotel on this inside. Truly amazing in every sense of the form. I Think that you havent truly exerinced a cultural experience in Thailand with the concierge/service of a magnificent 5 star hotel! I will stay here many more times throughout my life! Thank you Sibsan Resort & Spa

It’s 1 hour to downtown by car, very far and no free shuttle service to downtown, you have to expect the time and money for round trip downtown, only 1 restaurant and the food is quite good but not the breakfast, breakfast is limited selections and just so so, the room is clean and tidy and bed is comfortable, overall it’s ok to stay one or 2 nights maximum.

We stayed for three days. The staff dedicated to their excellent services: professional and accommodating. We appreciated the gorgeous scenery of the local river amidst the mountain, which was simply enjoyable for a stroll during our mornings and evenings. The hotel’s garden, covering its vast residential area, was taken care well. We might consider to return again in the winter. One issue that restrains us from making the decision is foods. Since the resort situates in the middle of the mountain and there is no nearby restaurant which opens after 5pm, dependence on the food service is unavoidable. The quality of the foods is, unfortunately, appalling. We ordered several Thai dishes. All went wrong in their unforgivable way. The breakfast quality is also simply not reaching the hotel standard. It shows how the hotel did not put efforts in taking care of the customers’ (compulsory) meal experience. We recommend to avoid it. We wish it would be improved, so it deserves the high-standard services of the hotel.

We found the Sibsan Resort to be a little piece of heaven! So quiet and peaceful, we felt like we were the only ones there. The staff was friendly and attentive. My only complaint would be that I did not realize it was located so far from Chiang Mai, as in over an hour away! If this had not been my first visit to Chiang Mai I wouldn't have minded. Perfect for the traveler who has been and seen the sights in CM and is looking for a peaceful place to escape. The pool is the biggest pool I have seen, and pretty much unused. My family and I have fond memories of our stay in Sibsan and speak frequently of returning someday.

Strongly recommend, nature, restful, well-service, beautiful red bridge over the river, perfect buffet breakfast, warm-water pool... Will be back again for sure A+

The resort is situated in the north of Chiang Mai. Approx 55 km. So it is easy accessible! You can do elephant riding near the hotel in various camps. But that you need to book early in advance! The resort is very beautiful! The room is amazing! The pool also! The only issue is that the pool is not as clean as it should be. I’ve no idea why. Anyway, still go! It’s worth it for the price you’ll pay!

Nice room, good view, free upgrade. A little remote for most people I'm sure, but this is what we wanted and it delivered nicely. The only down side I would say, is with the shared pool. It's situated right outside the family room and consequently it feels like you're invading their space. For our bungalow, we had to also walk right through their area each time. A little sense in planning would have gone a long way here.

Awesome pool, nice room with hot tub, all the staff are very polite, high value for the money - if you can find a cheap way to the resort. It is very expensive to get a taxi to go there, (800-1000 Baht one way) Grab Taxi and Uber app did not work because drivers refused to go that far. Very few hotel guests when we were there (November) so we were a bit disappointed that the pool bar is closed. The closet elephant park is 5-10 mins away by foot, no entrance fee. The first little restaurant you see on the street in front of the elephant park was good with reasonable prices if you dont want to have every meal in the resort (expensive - 17% on top). Also there is a good little cafe/tea shop on this street. Elephant park has a tea shop but expensive, foot massage 120 Baht for 30min (did not try it since too many Asian tourists were waiting there).

The hotel is beautiful with a nice view. It has a lot of different swimming pools and other facilities. The only problem is that there is only one resturant in the hotel and the price is relatively high.

Swimming pools are not only big and beautiful but also warm and clean. Pools are totally nice condition to swim and play. Surrounded by jungle, which makes me feel comfortable and peaceful. My whole family is really satisfied with service and facility of this resort. I want to visit this place again.

We stayed in the executive river view, the room was very nice with a shared swimming pool with the next door. Not exactly next to the river but very close. The elephants walking in the river in the morning is very cool. The food was good and the staffs was very friendly. Definitely going to stay again next time we go to MaeTang!

Booked a 3 bdrm pool villa and it turned out to be much more than expected! Staff supported us in everything....really enjoyed the trip and can't wait to return with more friends! Highly recommended as it was, by far, the most relaxing trip ever!Well done!

Im living in Chiang Mai and were looking for the place to stay away from the city only a night. We booked for the cheapest room type and found out the room is clean, good size with good amenities. We love the coffee shop, free bike for ride in the resort, few gym machines but effective. However, the only negative is the pool has too much insects and flies. I got bite by some insect and itch so bad but I could see that because the pool is surrounding with nature and trees.

Staffs : They are all very nice. Location: 50 km away from the airport and close to elephants parks. Quiet area but if you need to stock up your snacks or whatever you need from the city because it doesn't have a convince store or 7/11 close by, only local shops. Hotel: Individual villa with very nice decoration and very large swimming pool. We're absolutely love this hotel and also love their other hotel, same name but close to Chiangmai,too. **Sibsan Luxury Hotel Rimping

Great hotel located in the mountain of Maetang. The villas are nice but the pools are shared among 4 rooms/villas which does not offer the privacy you would expect. AC in the rooms are very noisy. Food is disappointing to say the least for a 5 star hotel

Pros: peaceful, spacious, lovely room, coffee shop & pool huge Cons: food expensive but local restaurants just a few minutes down the road were good. Elephant camp next door clearly abuses it's elephants as several walked with bad legs and had open wounds on their head. Best to book a day at the Elephant Conservation up the road a bit and see the rescue dogs, horses, livestock on a free range lifestyle for them.

This place it's a hidden gem. It is completely worth the money. I would only recommend staying here if you plan to do a few days with the elephants as it is quiet a bit out of Chiang Mai but it is completely worth the stay. The food the staff the resort grounds it's just a tranquil hideaway. Perfect to kick back and relax. Only Con would be the bed was a little to hard and couldn't really get much sleep as our arms kept going dead if we lied on our side.

The resort is located 45mins drive from downtown chiangmai. The environment is amazing with little villas lined around a lagoon pool and also river facing villas. They have a coffee shop area nearby the river and you can see elephants strolling by from the camp nearby. Wonderful views and if you venture there in the evenings it is very nice and cool. They kindky upgraded us to a deluxe pool villa and it has a lounge area and a deck area by the pool which makes for wonderful area to just sit and enjoy a chat. We loved it and would be back again.

The staff are professional and have a strong good management team. I get what I requested for. They are all so helpful. Breakfast not variety but tasty. Well maintained resort & garden. It takes 1 hour plus to get to the resort but I m ok with it.