10 Nature Hotels with Great Views
Chiang Mai
That We've Reviewed

If the heart of your nature trip is letting the kids play in a garden all day without driving anywhere, plenty of reviews call Horizon Village & Resort one of the best-matched options in Chiang Mai for exactly that · this is a 4-star Lanna-style resort built inside the Tawi Chol botanic garden of over 115 rai in the Doi Saket area, and what sets it apart from other resorts is that guests get free entry to the botanic garden · inside there's a lake for pedal boats, bikes for hire, horse riding, a petting zoo with deer, camels and ostriches, a hedge maze, and trees trimmed into giant animal shapes · what reviews mention most often is the "wide, beautiful garden grounds" and the several pools, some with a slide, that keep kids busy all afternoon · there's a tram that takes you around the big garden loop in about half an hour, good for families bringing older relatives, and a breakfast buffet many guests praise for the wide choice and a made-to-order omelette station · the roughly 246 rooms lean toward comfort and the garden setting rather than luxe materials · honest caveats from the reviews: the Doi Saket location is about 25–30 min from town so you'll rely on a car or wait for the shuttle, some rooms look dated and the bathrooms can smell a bit musty, lunch and dinner are middling and don't match how lovely the resort looks, and because it's a genuine garden stay you'll meet the odd gecko or mosquito · best for families with young kids and seminar groups, less suited to couples after a quiet boutique or anyone wanting city nightlife.

If you want to wake up, open the door to a lush green garden with a little stream running through it, and hear water and birds instead of traffic, Proud Phu Fah Hip & Green Resort is a small boutique eco-resort on the Mae Rim-Samoeng road in Pong Yang, at about 1,150 m up where the air is clearly cooler than in town · the concept is right there in the name — "hip & green" — a resort designed to blend into nature, with villas scattered through a semi-wild garden and along the stream, giving the feeling of staying in a mountain forest rather than a single row of hotel rooms · what reviews mention repeatedly is the room design, with glass walls looking out to the stream and trees, some villas with an outdoor shower, and a few room types with a jacuzzi or small private pool that many couples choose · the most consistent praise is for the service — with the resort being small at around 20 rooms, staff can look after guests thoroughly, and many reviews use words like smiling, friendly and willing to help · breakfast comes in several styles including American, Chinese and vegetarian · honest caveats from the reviews: it's up in the mountains about 40–60 min from town, the last stretch of road is winding and uphill, getting out to see the city is inconvenient, the resort shuttle is fairly pricey for a one-way trip, dining options outside the resort are few, and some upkeep is starting to show its age · best for couples and nature lovers who want the resort itself to be the destination of the trip.

Among Chiang Mai's nature stays, if you measure "atmosphere per baht," plenty of reviews say at NaTa Chiangmai Chic Jungle gives more than you pay for · drive out of town up toward Mae Rim for about half an hour, past orchards and green woodland, then turn into a small resort with a stream running through the middle, a pool looking out to a little waterfall, and a flower garden all around · the name Chic Jungle is very on the nose, mixing chic decor with mountain-forest nature · it's currently run under the Capital O brand, part of OYO, as Capital O 464 · the real star is the common areas: an outdoor pool with a small waterfall view that reviews say photographs beautifully, a small sauna you don't often find at this price, and a natural stream that means you hear running water the whole time and the air is cooler than in town · rooms are decorated chic-in-nature, with wall art, wooden furniture, and many looking out to the garden or stream · honest caveats from the reviews: the place has been open a good while, so some rooms and fittings are starting to show wear, towels and a few amenities look well-used, cleanliness isn't consistent room to room, it's run as a budget brand where standards vary by period, and the location is out of town with a last stretch of road that's lonely and dark at night · best for couples and small families who value the natural setting over a flawless room, and are happy to head out of town in exchange for the quiet.

Mae Sa Valley Garden Resort is a long-established resort in the Mae Sa valley that many call "a slice of paradise for nature lovers" — you wake up in a thatched wooden cottage, open the door to the balcony onto a garden in full bloom, with a little waterfall trickling and the kind of cool air the city doesn't have · it has sat in the Mae Sa valley for decades, and that age is both its charm and the part you have to accept · the strength is the mature garden — big trees that give real shade, flowers of all kinds blooming in rotation through the seasons, and a small waterfall in the garden that's become a favourite photo spot · the resort has 45 rooms and cottages in total, spread through the garden as thatched wooden cottages and Lanna-style bamboo houses, with private balconies that reviews say are good for sipping coffee for an hour in the morning · there's a pool in the garden, affordable garden massage and spa, and a plant trail to walk · what many point out is that couples rate their two-person stay as high as 9.3, which says it suits a romantic trip, and it's near the botanic garden, an elephant camp, Mae Sa waterfall and the road up to Mon Cham, so it works as a base for the Mae Rim-Samoeng area · honest caveats from the reviews: the rooms aren't all to the same standard, some cottages are dated, furniture shows wear, getting into town is far and along mountain roads so it suits people with a car, the pool water is fairly cold, and Wi-Fi/phone signal is weak in spots in the valley · best for couples and nature lovers who aren't fussy about the rooms being brand new.

If you want nature, cool air and culture in one place, Hmong Hilltribe Lodge is an answer you rarely find at an ordinary stay · drive north out of town toward Mae Rim for about an hour, climbing up the Suthep-Pui range to about 825 m, then step out of the car into air that's clearly cooler than in town, with wooden bungalows lined around a garden and rice terraces, looking out to mountains in layers · what makes it genuinely different is that the rooms have no air-con because the air up here is comfortably cool all year, no TV or phone in the room by design — just a balcony with a view, a fireplace, and the sound of the wind in the valley · every evening Hmong people from Mae Khi village come to perform for guests, and there are activities to learn the Hmong way of life such as embroidery, weaving and batik, plus trekking tours in the forest · what reviews agree on is the lovely rice-terrace and mountain views, friendly attentive staff, a filling BBQ buffet dinner by the fire with a good atmosphere, and a pool looking over the fields · honest caveats from the reviews: the rooms have no air-con and the nights get very cold with mosquitoes natural to the area, so bring warm clothes and repellent, there are no shops around the lodge and it's about 1 hr from town, the pool water is so cold many barely swim, Wi-Fi is weak, and the cultural show isn't on every night as advertised · best for people who want to experience Hmong life and sleep in the cool valley air, more than those wanting the full convenience of a city hotel.

Jirung Health Village is a holistic wellness resort in Mae Rim only about 15 min from town, yet it feels like slipping into another world · picture a resort spread over more than 30 rai with a pond, lotus, white horses, goats, buffalo, and an organic vegetable garden grown to supply the kitchen · the focus here is "healing by being with nature," letting time genuinely slow down, with a traditional Thai spa and Ayurvedic-style treatments, a yoga room, a sauna, a hot tub, and an outdoor pool · there are 18 Lanna-style rooms and villas, some with a fireplace, and a wooden restaurant that uses organic vegetables grown in its own garden · what reviews agree on is the quiet natural setting, the spacious grounds, the large villas with privacy, the animal farm and vegetable garden that suit nature lovers, and the lovely mountain and pond views in the morning · many say it suits couples and anyone wanting to reset, with a homey feel and easy-going staff · honest caveats from the reviews: though it's closer to town than the mountain resorts, the resort itself is in a valley away from restaurants and convenience stores, calling a Grab in and out is inconvenient so you'll want your own car, some buildings are starting to age and need upkeep, cleanliness isn't consistent in some rooms, dining options at the resort aren't many, and staff's English isn't fluent yet · best for people who genuinely come to rest for their health and be with nature, not those focused on the city or expecting flawless five-star service.

If you want a riverside natural setting that's still close to town on a low-thousands budget, Lanna Dusita Riverside Boutique Resort is an option many reviews say feels like a luxe resort at an easy price · picture Lanna-roofed teakwood buildings around a leafy green garden, with a pool in the garden, the soft sound of a fountain, and the Ping River flowing past behind · it puts Lanna woodwork and architecture into the whole place, set on the Ping River in the Pa Tan area · what many point out is the quiet riverside setting that escapes the bustle of town, all 30 rooms with a private balcony, and a River View room that looks straight onto the Ping · there's a leafy pool with a kids' pool, and in the evening they light lanterns around the garden that reviews call pretty and romantic · staff earn praise for being friendly, helpful and flexible about check-in · there's a free tuk-tuk shuttle into town for those who don't drive · among the riverside nature stays we've reviewed, this one stands out most for value-for-atmosphere at a starting price in the low thousands · honest caveats from the reviews: the buildings and rooms are starting to age and some spots could use a renovation, the soundproofing isn't great so you hear the next room and some traffic, the bed and pillows are fairly firm, breakfast is ordinary and the restaurant closes early in the evening, and the riverside Pa Tan location is outside the main tourist area, so you'll rely on the shuttle or a Grab about 15 min into town · best for people who want riverside quiet on a budget and aren't fussy about every corner of the room being brand new.

Among this article's riverside nature stays, by score Cross Chiang Mai Riverside (formerly X2 Chiang Mai Riverside) is the highest at 9.2 from 233 reviews on Trip.com · picture a clean-lined modern building sitting quietly on the Ping River in the Wat Ket area, and up on the roof an infinity pool whose edge meets the horizon, looking out over the full bend of the Ping · it's an all-suite 5-star luxury hotel, a MICHELIN Guide member, and many talk about how the rooms are larger than expected, the design is sharp, and the riverside location is still a 5-minute walk to the Night Bazaar · what reviews mention a lot is the rooftop infinity pool with the prettiest Ping River views at sunset, all 29 suites with a private balcony and a roomy spa-style bathroom, a varied and high-quality breakfast, and attentive small-hotel service · this is the option for people who want riverside nature while still getting around easily without leaving town, unlike the mountain resorts that depend on a car the whole time · honest caveats from the reviews: the building has been open since 2017 and some spots are starting to age, a few details don't fully measure up to five stars as some reviews note, some rooms' layout and cleanliness could improve, the in-hotel dining is limited so dinner often means heading out, and with only 29 rooms it fills fast in high season · best for people who want riverside luxury at a price more reachable than the luxury heritage hotels in the same area.

If you want to open the curtains to a whole valley of green rice terraces, with thin mist drifting over the treetops and ranges of mountains layered in the distance, Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai - MGallery is a hillside resort in the Hang Dong area that makes many people happily drive 30 minutes out of town to sleep in quiet nature · it's a member of the MGallery Collection by Accor with 71 rooms and wooden pavilions lined along the hillside, and a rooftop infinity pool that's become its signature image · what makes it stand out among the nature stays is the mountain and rice-terrace views that reviews say are hard to find at this price, paired with the rooftop pool that's the main reason many choose it · rooms are spacious, starting at 58 sq.m, with a balcony and a soaking tub, and a quiet setting genuinely good for resting · the freshly made breakfast with khao soi and eggs to order earns praise, the staff are easy-going and attentive in a small-resort way, the wooden pavilions blend into nature and photograph well, and the spa has a nice atmosphere · another plus is that it's about 20 min from CNX airport, so it's easier to reach than the resorts up in Mae Rim · honest caveats from the reviews: the location is far from town so you rely on a car the whole time, dinner options at the resort are limited, some upkeep details aren't as polished as expected, the pool water is fairly warm at times, and the last stretch up the hill is winding, so take care driving it yourself at night · best for people who want to escape the bustle and be with nature on the hill at a price more reachable than the luxe resorts in town.

Kaomai Lanna Resort (Kao Mai Lanna) is a nature stay with a story unlike any other — picture low, square brick-and-wood buildings that once cured tobacco leaves over sixty years ago, lined up under big trees that have grown to cover the whole plot · it took those old barns and converted them into rooms, a cafe and a restaurant while keeping the sense of history in almost every brick, set on the Kaomai Estate 1955 land that won the cultural heritage conservation UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards 2018 in the San Pa Tong area · what reviews agree on is the leafy garden of mature trees with a quiet setting good for resting, the beautifully restored old tobacco-barn architecture unlike anywhere else, spacious high-ceilinged rooms that open to nature, a much-praised spa and massage, and the Kaomai Tea Barn cafe that's pretty and good for photos · many use the words good for recharging and slow travel, each room converted from an old barn has its own character, and it's good value given the room size and the heritage of the place · honest caveats from the reviews: it's about 40 min from town so you always rely on a car, and the back-and-forth travel adds up as a cost to budget for, dining options outside are limited so you'll rely on the resort restaurant, it's an old building in a garden so there may be insects or natural sounds at night, the plumbing or fittings in some rooms show the building's age, and a few dishes are fairly plain · best for people who genuinely come to be with nature and quiet, and who value the heritage of the place.