Tawan Riverside - Elephant Resort
8.6
Excellent(285 reviews)
A, 202 Moo 9 T, Mae Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai 50360, Thailand
+66 61 653 1595
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Hotel Description
Tawan Riverside Elephant Sanctuary Resort
Welcome to Tawan Riverside - Elephant Resort, located at A, 202 Moo 9 T, Mae Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai 50360, Thailand. Nestled in a serene setting along the river, this resort offers guests a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and vibrant wildlife of the region. The resort’s design harmonizes with its lush surroundings, creating a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and those looking to unwind. Nearby attractions include the renowned Elephant Nature Park, just a four-minute drive away, and Kerchor Elephant Eco Park, which is only three minutes away, allowing guests to engage with these majestic creatures.
The rooms at Tawan Riverside are thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and relaxation, featuring private bathrooms and essential amenities such as air conditioning in select rooms. Guests will appreciate the overall ambiance that encourages a restful stay amidst nature’s tranquility.
Unique amenities include watercraft rentals for exploring the river and an inviting restaurant that serves delicious breakfast options praised by guests. The hotel also features a cozy bar, making it one of the few in the area to offer such a relaxing atmosphere.
Transportation is convenient, with Chiang Mai International Airport only a 52-minute taxi ride away, providing easy access for travelers. Safety measures are prioritized to ensure a secure environment throughout guests' stays.
Popular activities include bamboo rafting, a mere four-minute walk from the resort, and exploring local attractions like the scenic waterfalls of Doi Inthanon, which can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Nearby dining options include highly-rated restaurants where guests can savor local Thai cuisine. We invite you to experience the exceptional hospitality and enchanting surroundings of Tawan Riverside - Elephant Resort, where adventure and relaxation await you in the heart of Chiang Mai.
The rooms at Tawan Riverside are thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and relaxation, featuring private bathrooms and essential amenities such as air conditioning in select rooms. Guests will appreciate the overall ambiance that encourages a restful stay amidst nature’s tranquility.
Unique amenities include watercraft rentals for exploring the river and an inviting restaurant that serves delicious breakfast options praised by guests. The hotel also features a cozy bar, making it one of the few in the area to offer such a relaxing atmosphere.
Transportation is convenient, with Chiang Mai International Airport only a 52-minute taxi ride away, providing easy access for travelers. Safety measures are prioritized to ensure a secure environment throughout guests' stays.
Popular activities include bamboo rafting, a mere four-minute walk from the resort, and exploring local attractions like the scenic waterfalls of Doi Inthanon, which can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Nearby dining options include highly-rated restaurants where guests can savor local Thai cuisine. We invite you to experience the exceptional hospitality and enchanting surroundings of Tawan Riverside - Elephant Resort, where adventure and relaxation await you in the heart of Chiang Mai.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Stunning riverside location for nature lovers
2. Convenient access to elephant eco-parks nearby
3. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort
4. On-site dining with delicious breakfast options
5. Cozy bar area for relaxing evenings
6. Watercraft rentals available for guests
7. Spacious rooms with private bathrooms
8. Exceptional service that guests consistently praise
9. Proximity to popular tourist attractions
10. Comfortable air-conditioned rooms for a pleasant stay
6.6 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Elephant Nature Park - Elephant Freedom
4 min
Kerchor elephant eco park3 min
เป็น น้ำตกวชิรธาร1 hr 15 min
Bamboo rafting Maewang Chiangmai (ร้านโสภาทรัพย์)4 min
Wat Luang Khun Win35 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.6 |
| Nearest airport | Chiang Mai International Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 52 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Nov 01
Check-out: Sat, Nov 02
$86
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Location
A, 202 Moo 9 T, Mae Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai 50360, Thailand
Airports:
Chiang Mai International Airport
Taxi: 52 min
Lampang Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 7 min
Nearby locations
6.6
Good Location
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Watercraft rental
Boutique shopping
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Self parking
Accessibility
Not accessible
Policies & payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Cash
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shower
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning in some rooms
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.0
231 reviews
Wonderful
146
Excellent
29
Good
13
Below Average
8
Not Good
28
Lkszm Grzk
5/5
My husband and I had a blast staying at Taiwan riverside! We booked a deluxe bungalow, the day tour with pick up and drop off (on the day of check out) and the elephant wake up call.The day tour started at 8:30 at our hotel in chiang mai. The resort organized a taxi transfer so we had a smooth ride to the location. After a one hour drive we arrived in the middle of the jungle and could already hear the elephants while getting out of the car.Zen, our guide for the day, picked us and the other couple of our group up at the check in counter, gave us wet bags and rain capes as it was supposed to be rainy.After a short introduction to the purpose of the sanctuary we went over the bridge to the main area. A few minutes later we went a bit further to feed sugar cane to a couple of elephants which have always been supervised by their mahouts. After feeding we went on a hike through the jungle uphill. As it was raining the days before it was really muddy, so wearing proper gear and not flip flops would have been a better choice.Right after the hike the elephants and us jumped into the river for bathing time. The mahouts gave the elephants a couple of commands e.g. aqua or shower. The result was a big shower from the trunk of the elephant we washed.The next point on the agenda was a bamboo rafting tour, which was quite nice and chill.As we went to the next stop, a small temple by a waterfall it started to rain cats and dogs. But: it’s Thailand, so the rain was not cold and the ponchos kept us relatively dry. After lunch at the temple we soaked under the picturesque waterfall.Back at tawan, it was time to check into our little bungalow, which was surrounded by rambutan and pomelo trees. After a quick shower we went to the restaurant which has a very nice view on the river and a nice jungle feel. Prices are very affordable and the food is really amazing!The next morning we got woken up by 2 elephants which wanted to be fed. Those trunks are really strong and the 3 tons beasts ate the 25kg of sugar cane and corn in no time!Breakfast was served in the restaurant and was included in the price of the accomodation.
อาทิตย์อุทัย แลมเบิรท์
5/5
Extremely relaxing
Service 5
Location5
Lana Chiu
2/5
The faucet was broken and the pump motor kept running. I couldn't sleep all night.
Chuddej Dejkunchorn
5/5
Perfect atmosphere and activitiesNice staff and great guideThe food and the room is acceptable and understandable because the place located in the rough areaThe overall services are well.Worth to visit for totally different life experience
Cristhian Useche
4/5
As in all places, elephants work. I didn't see them being physically hurt.The room can improve especially the bathroom.Good breakfast menu. Good restaurant menu
Jian An
5/5
It may vary from room to room, but it is difficult to accommodate more than 2 people in rooms that are good for elephant wake-up calls.Although the water pressure was weak and inconvenient,(It feels like a Naksiteo bungalow) I got to see elephants really close up. My 5-year-old loved it. It was definitely the most memorable place. The self-run restaurant was also good and tasty.
Maria Apolinario
4/5
1. The room as such is fine. The bathroom could be improved by a thousand because it gave the impression of a hostel room bathroom.2. The service was very good. Very friendly staff.3. Super simple breakfast. We had dinner right there and the food was ok.4. We hired the entire elephant circuit but my partner got sick and we were only able to do the elephant care, which was basically feeding the elephant, walking it and bathing it for a little while. What we didn't like is that it was obvious that the experience was done only for the photos because they insisted a lot on the photo and posing and such, which we didn't like at all. In addition, to make the elephant walk, they poked it with a stick that had a point at the end. I don't think it's 100% sanctuary. I think the activity (1,900 bats is very expensive for what it is).
이나이나
5/5
I love it haha. Even though it's in the countryside, it's very clean. However, the bathroom window was broken and fell off, so there was a huge gap, so I slept worried that bugs would come in. However, I felt a little relieved because there was an electric insect trap in the room.My husband wants to go again haha.
냥뇽
1/5
I feel so sorry for the elephants. They look very unhappy. When I went on the Sanctuary Elephant Tour, there were elephants that were different from the other elephants and were behaving strangely, such as repetitive behavior. If you love animals, don't spend this hotel. I went there and was shocked and regretted my choice. And the water quality in the room was shocking. The shower filter turned black within 30 seconds of turning on the water. It's muddy water.
Krishnanunni madathil
4/5
You will get a feeling of living in the forest with elephants. Room was normal with basic things. Breakfast was very basic and I don't like it personally. If the room bookings are included with elephant activities then it would be better. paying extra 1500 or more for each activities is not value for the money. All the staffs were very friendly and helpful. Overall it was a different staying experience.
林函樺
5/5
Take a taxi from downtown Chiang Mai, which costs about 800 yuan and takes an hour.Check in around 7pm and there will be a dedicated person to help you transport your luggage.The itinerary needs to be reserved the day before, such as feeding the elephants, bathing the elephants, and walking with the elephants.The room was overall more comfortable than expected. Although the toilet looked shabby, it was very clean. The shower water is not too hot⋯The restaurant will make the last addition at 21:00. Their fried rice noodles are so delicious!
小蕎安
5/5
hi Ms. Since we didn’t meet again after the end,I hope you can see this!Very happy experience 😊
沈阿峰
4/5
Located in a mountainous area, you can feed elephants, bathe, cut bamboo, and dine by the river. The food here is delicious👍👍The room (ordinary), the service staff are very enthusiastic, the housekeeping will take care of your luggage, don't be stupid and move it yourself (it's a bit far away🚙There are many mainland Chinese here and a few foreigners! !For those who have never been here, please recommend!According to locals, the Wave Water Festival will be particularly crowded, so don’t come at that time.
juliette fontaine
5/5
An exotic place and so calm!!! Contact with elephants is magical!!! there was even a hen with it, it's small.We will come back !
Karen Serbousek
4/5
We had a full day visit in these facilities, although the elephants are not in freedom, they look well cared for and we were able to interact with them, we did not see any type of abuse at any time, all the guides were very kind to us, the transportation from our hotel to there was very good (our package included transportation) the tour in general was quite complete
Charal Piengdi
5/5
good
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
José Genzor
5/5
Beautiful place to live with elephants and nature. Good food and great juices. The cabins are very good. Very correct service.
yuenling ho
5/5
There are two restaurants here. One restaurant at the entrance is mainly for lunch, and the other restaurant is through a mountain road inside. The restaurant inside is called Chiang mai elephant friends.There are many kinds of dinners, most of which are Thai food! The price is affordable, and he will ask you for your room number. Usually the people who live here will have breakfast and dinner there!The menu is the same as lunch out!
Stefaan Van Langendonck
5/5
You may think the elephant experience is a bit of a tourist thing, but it is actually a definite thing to do. You get very close to the gentle animals, bathing them in the river and feeding them. We had a great time at Tawan, stayed for 2 nights in the nice bungalows. The staff was very pleasant and the food good. Definitely recommended.
험음
3/5
Location: The worst... A round trip taxi costs 1,400 baht, so I wonder if I can make money with this... The road to and from there is winding and you might get motion sick... You could try using Grab or Bolt...Room: It was pretty good, and there weren't any bugs. But I kept cringing because I kept hearing the lizards crying. They sell mosquito repellent at the counter, but I didn't buy it. You can buy it somewhere else. We just went there, but there were no mosquitoes.Activity: I had a wake-up call for the elephant, but I overslept really late and woke up to the sound of the elephant tapping.. They gave me a bag of rice, but the elephant ate it really fast, so please take it slow.. And I took about 100 photos, but only got one. Legend.