
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
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The Anantara is a stunning luxury hotel set high up in the lush hills of Thailand’s border overlooking Myanmar and Laos, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Explore three countries, enjoy a walk with elephants, or simply relax and take in the view.
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Located on the borders of Laos and Myanmar, the Anantara Golden Triangle is a stunning place to stay whilst exploring this fascinating historical, cultural and adventurous region.
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The resort beautifully fuses Thai architecture and décor with international standards and all rooms are furnished with oversized terrazzo bathtubs, Thai textiles, teak furnishings and artwork from the diverse local cultures.
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Dining at the Anantara Golden Triangle is a culinary journey through centuries of Lanna culture and Old World European favourites, and both restaurants have dramatic views over the valley and its surrounding landscape.
- Activities available at the Anantara Golden Triangle include mountain biking, long tail boat rides, cooking classes, yoga classes and tree planting.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:
With an idyllic outdoor ring and professional trainer, don Muay Thai shorts and master the art of eight limbs.
Learn to cultivate rice the traditional Thai way in the resort paddies. Plant a native tree to help us conserve our beautiful landscape – and we’ll place a plaque next to your sapling for you to return to on future visits.
Gain insight into Thai culture by trying one of our Thai cookery courses or learn how to make a Thai flower garland or to carve fruit in the traditional style of the old royal court of Siam.
As part of your all-inclusive Discovery package, visit the museum opposite the resort, delving into the Golden Triangle’s infamous opium past, as well as the alternative livelihood project of the late Princess Mother, now used as a global case study.
With one of Asia’s most famous waterways on our doorstep, a journey by private longtail boat is a must. Depart from our jetty on the tranquil Ruak River and onto the mighty Mekong. Drift through the heart of three countries converging to form the Golden Triangle.
No trip to the Golden Triangle is complete without standing at its heart. Take a private limousine to the riverside, near the point where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers meet. Here, on the Thai bank, a giant golden Buddha, elephant statues, and shrines to the royal family mark the epicentre of a fabled region.
On the Thai side of the border with Myanmar, this eclectic town is a great place to haggle over souvenirs. Get your photo taken at Thailand’s most northern point.
Explore the remains of antiquities and crumbled stupas of this 8th century temple, located on the hill just before the Golden Triangle.
A historical park containing 14th century ruins of Hariphunchai and Sukhothai style, with a possible Bagan influence.
A fair trade Arabica plantation run by Ahka farmers, producing some of the world’s finest brews.
Chiang Rai’s other famous must-see is part art studio, part museum and part home of the visionary contemporary painter, Thawan Duchanee. 25 black pavilions are spread over 100 rai, with fantastical if not outright macabre displays inside.
No trip to the Golden Triangle is complete without standing at its heart. Take a private limousine to the riverside, near the point where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers meet. Here, on the Thai bank, a giant golden Buddha, elephant statues, and shrines to the royal family mark the epicentre of a fabled region.

The Anantara is a stunning luxury hotel set high up in the lush hills of Thailand’s border overlooking Myanmar and Laos, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Explore three countries, enjoy a walk with elephants, or simply relax and take in the view. Located on the borders of Laos and Myanmar, the Anantara Golden Triangle is a stunning place to stay whilst exploring this fascinating historical, cultural and adventurous region. The resort beautifully fuses Thai architecture and décor with international standards and all rooms are furnished with oversized terrazzo bathtubs, Thai textiles, teak furnishings and artwork from the diverse local cultures.
Dining at the Anantara Golden Triangle is a culinary journey through centuries of Lanna culture and Old World European favourites, and both restaurants have dramatic views over the valley and its surrounding landscape. The Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace serves casual meals and fabulous cocktails. Alternatively, seek privacy and peace and choose the Anantara ‘dining by design’ programme, allowing you to eat whatever you like in a location embracing the region’s glorious serene landscape. The Anantara’s signature Chiang Rai spa comprises teak wood suites perched high above the Thai and Burmese jungle and uses ancient Thai remedies as well as pioneering treatments from across the globe.
A low-rise building perches on a jungle hilltop, with a spread of valley, river and grazing elephants below. Lose yourself to the most stunning of natural settings, with only 61 rooms and suites ensuring exclusivity at our hotel in Chiang Rai.

Deluxe Three Country View Room
At our Chiang Rai resort, teak floors, hill tribe fabrics, and traditional artwork create a sense of place, while high-tech comforts ensure your jungle adventure is luxurious. Laze on your cantilevered Thai daybed, gazing at grazing elephants below. Soak in a deep terrazzo tub with partition slid open to take in the view.

Three Country View Suite
Choose from the finest among top hotels in Chiang Rai and experience suites that offer the luxury of space, with an expansive double balcony overlooking misty valley and river. Take your morning espresso out in the cool mountain air. Retreat indoors for all-day lounging and snacking from the complimentary minibar.

Three Country View Family Suite
Enjoy the spaciousness of a Three Country View Suite, with the living area opening onto an additional Deluxe Three Country View Room with ensuite bathroom. Designed for families or friends travelling together and seeking accommodation at luxury hotels in Chiang Rai, each space boasts its own luxury amenities, from Anantara Spa products and Nespresso machine to integrated flat screen TV, DVD player and Bluetooth sound.
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort offers the best dining for miles in any direction. Authentic northern Thai dishes such as Gaeng Yod Mapraw Gai Bai Cha Plu (chicken curry with young coconut shoots and wild betel leaves) are the focus of the indoor/outdoor Sala Mae Nam. The more elegant and intimate Baan Dhalia serves creative Mediterranean and Italian cuisine paired with wines from a well-stocked cellar; white truffles foraged in Chiang Mai Province are a house specialty. Drinks and lighter fare, from phad thai to burgers, are served at Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace. The morning buffet in Sala Mae Nam encompasses a varied selection of well-prepared Asian and international dishes as well as fresh fruits and juices.

Sala Mae Nam
A magnificent double-storey pavilion is your setting for misty morning breakfasts. Visit our restaurant in Chiang Rai to explore a buffet of international favourites, tropical fruits and live cooking stations. Lunch and dinner feature northern Thai cuisine, street food favourites from across the kingdom, and fresh, organic ingredients from the Royal Project. Dine by candlelight on the terrace overlooking the valley below.

Baan Dhalia
Thai jungle meets Tuscan countryside in our signature Italian Chiang Rai restaurant. Enjoy handmade pastas garnished with herbs fresh from the chef’s garden and Parmesan grated from the wheel. Pair with the perfect bottle from our wine cellar, recommended by the resident Wine Guru.

Elephant Bar And Opium Terrace
Choose your setting, from al fresco pavilion reminiscent of a hunting lodge, to outdoor terrace overlooking the infinity pool and valley beyond. Sip on one of the world’s rarest coffees, refined by our elephants. Our restaurant in Chiang Rai feature all-day dining options which include bistro fare, Italian dishes from Baan Dhalia and Thai favourites from Sala Mae Nam. Sip a locally inspired cocktail by the pool, or gather around the roaring fireplace for a nightcap.

Dining By Design
A terraced rice paddy. A sunset sala. In the midst of the elephant camp. Reserve stunning settings for two for the most romantic meal of your life at one of the best Chiang Rai restaurants. Choose from a collection of menus featuring northern Thai cuisine and seafood, or design your own in collaboration with your chef for the evening. Enjoy butler service, candlelight, and even a greeting from our elephants.
Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation cares for 25 pachyderms in two villages next to the resort, and can arrange Walking with Giants, a pleasant meandering walk alongside the animals while they forage for shrubs and tree leaves on the Ruak River plain below. At the end guests can water and bathe the elephants under the supervision of a local expert who shares insights into elephant biology, behaviour and conservation. At the three-storey spa, treatments include Yam Khang Therapy, in which the masseuse warms her feet on a heated ploughshare before using them to knead tired muscles. Yoga and muaythai kickboxing training are available. The ample staff caters to guest needs and requests in an attentive yet relaxed fashion.

Pools
Perhaps one of the most stunning pools in Asia, swim to the infinity edge or soak in the Jacuzzi.

Spa
A three-storey open-air pavilion greets you, the scent of lemongrass in the air. Ascend to your teak wood suite overlooking three countries. Unwind with a milk bath for two, before succumbing to side-by-side massages. The spa menu at our Lanna resort draws on centuries of northern wellness traditions, as well as indigenous and medicinal ingredients. Walk to our rice paddy pavilion for yoga and massage experiences in a lush setting.

Gym
Fully equipped with treadmills, exercise bikes and weights, relax afterwards in the sauna, steam room or whirlpool.
Yoga
Join us for group classes in picturesque settings, or engage an instructor for one-on-one Hatha yoga sessions.
Area & Location
Area, Country
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Nearest Airport
Chiang Rai Airport, Thailand
Local Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Time Change
GMT +7
Language
Thai
Best time to go
November to February for most areas in Thailand
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