Maneenaksen Resort Pa Sang, Lamphun — a quiet, budget garden resort among rice paddies and flowers
If you want to escape the bustle for a genuinely quiet corner of rural Lamphun on a tight budget, Maneenaksen Resort in Pa Sang is a good fit · It's a Lanna-style garden resort of about 19 rooms, with wooden houses and concrete bungalows scattered among flower gardens, vegetable plots and jasmine-rice paddies · Rooms have air-conditioning, a fridge, hot water, free Wi-Fi and parking, and there's even a herbal sauna to unwind in · From approx ฿500/night — ideal for self-drivers after a peaceful, low-cost stay near Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha
Maneenaksen Resort sits at around 720 Moo 1 in Pa Sang District, Lamphun Province · Pa Sang is a small district south of Lamphun town, with a shaded, rural feel of rice paddies and fruit orchards · The resort is about 15–20 minutes' drive from Lamphun's old town and close to Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha, an important hillside temple of Pa Sang · It suits self-drivers best, as public transport here is limited.
The appeal here is that it's a Lanna-style garden resort · About 19 wooden Thai houses and concrete bungalows are spread across a green plot, surrounded by rose gardens, assorted trees, vegetable plots, jasmine-rice paddies and a fruit orchard · Anyone who likes to wake early, stroll the garden, listen to birdsong and photograph rural scenery will enjoy it · This is a place that sells peace and greenery rather than luxury.
"A fairly quiet place, good for anyone who wants calm. Shaded, with gardens all around, inexpensive, and the room was reasonably clean."
Rooms are simple but cover the essentials · There's air-conditioning, a TV, fridge, hot water, a mini-bar, cable and free Wi-Fi · On top of that there are extras you rarely get at this price, such as a herbal sauna, a seminar room and an airport shuttle service · Parking is on site · At rates starting around ฿500/night, that's more than you'd expect from a small rural resort.
To be straight about it, this is an older, simple property · Real guest reviews say the rooms are reasonably clean and the atmosphere is pleasantly quiet, but the buildings and decor show their age — it's not a sleek new resort · Anyone expecting modern boutique rooms, hotel-soft beds or a swimming pool may feel it falls short · But viewed as a garden retreat for a quiet night's rest along the way, it does its job well for the price.
On location, Pa Sang is a fair way from the main sights · From Maneenaksen Resort it's about 15–20 minutes to Wat Phra That Hariphunchai in central Lamphun and roughly 50 minutes to an hour into Chiang Mai city · Pa Sang is known for hand-woven cotton and longan, and during longan season (around July–August) the roadsides fill with orchards · It works best as a quiet base to sleep, then drive out to temples and markets during the day.
On scores and reviews, Maneenaksen Resort still has only a handful of online reviews, as it's a local stay that isn't listed on every major booking platform · From what's there, the main praise is for the quiet, the greenery and the very low price, while the notes are the age of the rooms and a location that needs a car · It's a value pick for the rural-minded, not a place to show off.
In short, Maneenaksen Resort suits self-drivers after a quiet garden stay at a few-hundred-baht rate, in the rural setting of Pa Sang · It's good for couples escaping the city, travellers breaking a Lamphun–Li–Chiang Mai journey, or those visiting Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha · But if you want to stay within the old town and walk to the sights, want a modern room, or want a pool, it's worth comparing options in Lamphun town too.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very quiet, good for genuine rest and relaxation
- ✓ Shaded garden setting with rice paddies and flowers around
- ✓ Very low price, starting in the hundreds of baht
- ✓ Has a herbal sauna and on-site parking
- ! Property and decor look dated, not a new resort
- ! Pa Sang location, far from the old town, needs a car
- ! No swimming pool, basic facilities only
- ✓ Spacious, private grounds with lots of trees
- ✓ Budget-friendly, ideal for travellers on a tight budget
- ✓ Good for couples wanting a quiet stay
- ✓ Friendly owner/staff
- ! Rooms and furniture are aging, some areas need upkeep
- ! Not on every major booking platform — contacting directly is easier
- ! Few restaurants nearby, plan your meals ahead
- 💡If you want to stay within the old town and walk to Wat Phra That — this place is in Pa Sang, about 15–20 minutes' drive from the old town → if walking the old town in the evening matters, compare options in Lamphun town too.
- 💡If you expect a modern room or a pool — this is an older, simple garden resort focused on quiet and price, with no pool → set expectations, or choose a higher-tier stay in town.
- 💡If you're not self-driving — Pa Sang has limited public transport and few restaurants nearby → you'll want your own car and to plan meals ahead.