Luxury hotels in Chiang Rai Province

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Chiang Rai Province. I hope you will like it!

• 1 MORA Boutique Hotel - SHA Extra Plus Chiang Rai, Thailand

  

  Hotel. MORA Boutique Hotel - SHA Extra Plus has free bikes, a fitness centre and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Chiang Rai. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a garden. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature city views. At MORA Boutique Hotel - SHA Extra Plus the rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Wat Pra Sing and Statue of King Mengrai. The nearest airport is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, 7 km from MORA Boutique Hotel - SHA Extra Plus. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 2560 THB.

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• 2 The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel and Convention - SHA Extra Plus Chiang Rai, Thailand

  

  Hotel. Set in Chiang Rai, less than 1 km from Central Plaza Chiang Rai, The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel and Convention - SHA Extra Plus offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, continental or American options. Clock Tower Chiang Rai is 3.5 km from The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel and Convention - SHA Extra Plus, while Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International, 10 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 2140 THB.

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• 3 Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle-SHA Extra Plus Golden Triangle, Thailand

  

  Resort. Located within 65 km from Chiang Rai International Airport, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle offers an all-inclusive package of elephant trekking, spa treatment, meals and round-trip airport transfer. The property is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a riverside free-form pool and a spa. Tents at the Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle features a private balcony, air conditioning and a minibar. Guests can relax in a custom-made wooden hot tub on an outdoor deck covered by an extended roof. The resort offers a 24-hr desk service and guests can enjoy leisure activities at the garden area or relax with pampering spa treatments. Other activities include riverboat trips, traditional craft classes and cooking classes. Nong Yao Restaurant serves Thai, Laotian, Burmese and Western delights. Enjoy a casual cocktail or dine on local delicacies in open-air at Burma Bar. A local-style thatched-roof building, Wine Cellar stores a collection of international and Thai Wines. Tented Camp Golden Triangle is a 4-hrs' drive from Chiang Mai City. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 92586 THB.

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• 4 Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort - SHA Certified Golden Triangle, Thailand

  

  Resort. Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle with views of mountains in Myanmar and Laos, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort boasts an infinity pool overlooking breathtaking views, 2 dining options as well as a spa. The resort is nestled amongst bamboo forest, lush gardens and rice paddies. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free airport transfers are provided. Spacious rooms at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort are furnished with modern Thai decor. Each room features a balcony with views of the Mekong River, a flat-screen cable/satellite TV and a DVD player. An en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free minibar is included. For each night stay, guests can enjoy one of the three activities offered by the resort including spa treatment, elephant camp experience or countryside tour. Other recreational activities are yoga classes, cycling and longtail boat rides down the Mekong River. International breakfast buffet is served at Sala Mae Nam while Italian dishes can be enjoyed at Baan Dahlia. Arrangements for private dining can also be made. The resort is a 1-hr drive from Chiang Rai International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 49322 THB.

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• 5 Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand - SHA Extra Plus Certified Chiang Rai, Thailand

  

  Resort. Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort is surrounded by mountains, historic temples and hill tribe villages. Its three-level outdoor pool overlooks the Mae Kok River, while its Parvati spa provides massage treatments. The rooms have a large balcony and sofa which features views of the tropical greenery or river. All come with a flat-screen TV. Attached bathrooms include a separate bathtub and hot-water shower stalls. Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort is 3 km from Chiang Rai Night Market and 10 km from the Hill Tribe Museum. It is a 15-minute drive from Chiang Rai Airport. Parvati Spa provides oil therapies and serves herbal drinks in the treatment rooms. Guests enjoy free access to the 24-hour gym. The riverside restaurant, Favola, serves classic Italian crusine available during lunch and dinner Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 3798 THB.

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• 6 The Riverie by Katathani SHA Extra Plus Chiang Rai, Thailand

  

  Resort. Nestled on the island in the middle of the Kok River, The Riverie by Katathani offers luxurious rooms surrounded by lush garden, diverse plants and seasonal flowers. Conveniently located in the Chiang Rai's city centre, guests have easy access to all that the city has to offer, including natural landscape, ancient temples and the hill tribe cultures. The resort also features a swimming pool, fitness centre and a variety of dining options. Rooms at The Riverie by Katathani feature Northern Thai décor. All rooms have plenty of natural light and are equipped with a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Guest can enjoy traditional Thai massages or laze at the hot tub. Other recreational activities include taking a dip at the swimming pool and playing a game of tennis. The hotel provides car rental, transportation shuttles and airport shuttle services. The Riverie by Katathani is 1.5 km from King Meng Rai Monument and 11 km from Chiang Rai International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 4420 THB.

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• 7 Katiliya Mountain Resort And Spa Mae Salong Nai, Thailand

  

  Resort. Nestled within the mist-shrouded hills of northern Thailand, the luxurious Katiliya Mountain Resort & Spa offers spacious suites with a balcony and free Wi-Fi. It lies within the famous Golden Triangle and is a 30-minute ride from Chiang Rai International Airport. Decorated with natural materials, suites are equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and coffee/tea making facilities. Large attached bathrooms come with a bathtub. In-room dining is possible. The spa offers a variety of massages and body treatments with private rooms overlooking the tranquil twin lakes. Guests can also relax by taking a dip in the pool or exercise in the fitness centre. Guests will enjoy a selection of Thai and International cuisines offered at the open-air Terrace Restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 6400 THB.

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• 8 The Imperial River House Resort, Chiang Rai Chiang Rai, Thailand

  

  Resort. River House Resort & Spa, Chiang Rai boasts a privileged location on the banks of the River Kok. Its luxurious rooms offer views over the river or outdoor swimming pool, as well as free WiFi access. Rooms at River House Resort provide stylish furniture, fresh white walls and wooden floors. Each room provides a 32-inch flat-screen satellite TV. Rooms are also equipped with tea and coffee makers and bathroom toiletries. As well as relaxing in the large outdoor swimming pool that overlooks the river, guests can enjoy the spa pool and well-equipped fitness centre. At the spa and wellness centre, a range of beauty treatments are on offer, as well as relaxing massage therapies. River House Resort and Spa is just 15 minutes’ drive from Chiang Rai Airport. For convenience, a free airport shuttle is provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 2062 THB.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!