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Mekong Explorer Family Pool Suite
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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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229 Moo 1 T Wiang, Chiang Saen, Chiang Rai, 57150
  • Place, Hall of Opium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Triangle Viewpoint
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Triangle Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Mekong Explorer Family Suite | Living area

Mekong Explorer Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mekong Explorer Tent

Mekong Explorer Tent

  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Mekong Explorer Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mekong Explorer Family Pool Suite

Mekong Explorer Family Pool Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mekong Explorer Pool Suite

Mekong Explorer Pool Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Three Country View room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Chiang Saen

A luxury stay in Chiang Saen awaits you at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hall of Opium and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Golden Triangle Park. Highlights at this all-inclusive resort include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. At the resort's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, gym and sauna plus access to free bike hire. Business travellers can take advantage of conference space and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Chiang Saen resort you'll find Mae Fah Luang University.
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What's nearby

  • Hall of Opium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Golden Triangle Viewpoint - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Golden Triangle Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Wat Phra That Doi Tung - 53 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Choui Fong Tea Plantation - 53 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • Chiang Rai (CEI-Chiang Rai Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ชิลดูวิว - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪ลาวาลเล่ | La Vallee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Madoo Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverbreeze Chiangsen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬84 min drive

About this property

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Chiang Saen resort.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is a certified Thailand SHA hotel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 5500.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: THB 2750.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: THB 8500.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: THB 4250.00 (from 4 to 11 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 12947 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 2)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Anantara
Anantara Golden Triangle
Anantara Resort
Golden Triangle Anantara Resort
Anantara Golden Triangle Hotel Chiang Saen
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort And Spa
Anantara Hotel Golden Triangle
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp All Inclusive Chiang Saen
Anantara Elephant Camp Resort
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp All Inclusive
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp Resort
Anantara Resort Golden Triangle
Anantara Golden Triangle

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

Yep, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Thai massages.

Does Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort have a pool?

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.

Does Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

Just everything was perfect. Great place to stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great staff, food and activities. The only room for improvement is that drinks often took along time to come. But recommend staying here.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and stay was fantastic! The elephants seemed a bit bored and it felt like they needed more time spent or less…I’m not sure. For the price the stay and space was exquisite. I’m not sure what to feel about the elephants and the treatment of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A special place to visit. Definitely felt like a once in a life experience walking with elephants. If you're looking for e resort for unlimited drinks and party music, this is not it. This is more for relaxation, tranquility and privacy. I took Muay Thai lesson with Noom and he was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anantara- an exquisite, relaxing experience!

The Anantara is not to be missed if you can get there. We had a fantastic time enjoying the property and all it has to offer. The hotel is decorated exotically so you feel you should be exactly where you are with images or sculptures of elephants surrounding you. The food is great, the staff very kind and courteous. The caprahina (although not traditional Thai) is the best I have ever had! What a great way to start the evening after a day of mahout training...by the pool overlooking LAOS while having a fabulous cocktail. We will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La habitación, el servicio, las instalaciones, la gente, todo, súper recomendable, vale lo que se paga
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Preben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

For dyrt og for slidt

Alt for dyrt for et hotel, som er meget slidt af vejrlig med tropisk regn og fugt! Maden og personalet upåklageligt, men man ser kun 2 elefanter i 30 minutter under hele opholdet. Billederne ligner ikke virkeligheden eller Anantaras normale standard - hotellet er forøvrigt solgt til en ny hotelgruppe…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Confesso que esperava muito mais da estrutura do hotel, quando olhamos as fotos do hotel aqui no hotéis.com parece ser um hotel com muito verde (fechado), e tem algumas fotos que não são do hotel, e sim fora que eles usam tambem. Achei a área verde do hotel feia, a vista do nosso quarto era pra horta e tinha bastante terra. O atendimento é bom, são muito atenciosos. Quanto a experiência com os elefantes, pra gente foi decepcionante, primeiro que eles ficam pedindo pros elefantes fazer coisas que treinaram pra fazer (abaixa, levante), o que não acho natural e eles permitem montar nos elefantes que também não acho correto para um santuário.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute perfection in the Golden Triangle

Our stay at Anantara's Golden Triangle Resort was perfection from start to finish. The property is stunning, set in a huge jungle expanse with elephants roaming (talk about a room with a view)! Our suite was a major wow - the views of course, but the amenities were thoughtful and they provided everything we could have needed + more. Service was fabulous - attentive and gracious without being overbearing, which I find the perfect balance. We had one daily activity included and the activities are just SUCH a highlight. We did the Elephant Learning Experience and Walking with Giants tours and I'd highly recommend both for those wanting to interact with elephants! Lastly, the food. Food in an all-inclusive experience could easily be average but we found the food - quality and variety - really impressive. The breakfast spread was fabulous and included both Western and local options. Dinner offered a choice of a Thai or Italian restaurant - we did Thai all of our nights and loved everything. Wonderful resort from start to finish. We hope to return and bring family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, peace and relaxing hotel, recommend to stay at least two nights. Warm and friendly staffs, beautiful Thai cuisines and drinks, exciting activities, etc...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esperienza unica

Esperienza unica, assolutamente fantastico!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the Mahouts that take care of the Elephants are magnificent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Beautiful retreat in the Golden Triangle. The activities and service set this resort apart from others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

regresaria

Super increible lugar !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

また必ず訪れたいホテルです

家族で泊まりました。今までの人生で泊まったホテルの中で、いちばん素晴らしく、またすぐにでも泊まりに行きたいホテルです。象との体験、ホテルのツアーでミャンマーやラオスの国境を越えたこと、娘の誕生日にランタンを飛ばしてくれたこと、暖かいスタッフの対応、おいしいお料理にレベルの高いオールインクルーシブの内容。全てが思い出深く子供達にとってもかけがえのない経験になりました。
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

Fantastic stay in an amazing part of the world! Everything was wonderful and the service was absolutely incredible. One slight issue is the bathrooms are awkwardly designed in the middle of the rooms without true privacy. Other than that couldn't be better
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellence

The resort is just unbelievable. The property and its surroundings are beautiful. The staff is always willing to make your stay special and always with a smile. Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr überteuert, mittelmässige Elefantenevents

Wunderbar im Grünen gelegen, viel zu teuer für die gebotenen Leistungen, wenig direkte Interaktion mit den Elefanten möglich, die mehr zur Unterhaltung der Gäste dienen anstatt vor allem zur Vermittlung von Wissen und Respekt. Dementsprechend wird leider auch Reiten angeboten. Die Stunde mit der deutschen Wissenschaftlerin war spannend. Im Restaurant hoher Lärmpegel, am Buffet waren die meisten Speisen höchstens lauwarm. Im kleinen italienischen Lokal (wenige Plätze) waren das Essen und der Service ausgezeichnet.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique great comfortable hotel, staff very helpful. Would go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best vacation we have ever taken!

I am still talking about this experience 6 months later. This is a lovely, comfortable hotel with a beautiful pool. The staff does a good job taking care of you but the highlight was the interaction with the elephants and their mahouts. Most people come here for a night, ride the elephants and leave. We did every elephant activity they had and it was equally as good as the 5 safari's we've done in Africa! The difference is that you learn about the elephants and their personalities and really get to interact with them. Yes, it's expensive and there are cheaper ways to have a similar experience but if you want a pampering vacation with wonderful animals in a really beautiful setting- this is a fantastic , special place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un ambiente dove gli elefanti sono rispettati

Questo è' un vero centro di riabilitazione di elefanti sfruttati , abbandonati e maltrattati . Fanno un lavoro leggerissimo , vengono rispettati ed accuditi con cura . Quello che voi pagate , che vi può sembrare costoso , non è' solo per la camera e per la pensione completa di tutto , vini a scelta inclusi, ma sopratutto per la cura di 22 elefanti con i loro allenatori, che vivono nelle zone vicine al resort con le famiglie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

至福のひととき

今回オールインクルーシブのプランでした。 空港の送迎、スパの利用、ツアーの参加、３食。。。 お部屋から見えるゴールデントライアングルといわれる景色も朝日も素晴らしくて感激しました。 二泊三日の滞在でしたが充分満足です。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical

I can't say enough good things about the Anantara Golden Triangle. If you can afford it, then stay here! We loved everything about it. The staff is amazing, the setting is magical, and the activites are perfect. Add an incredible insight in to elephants and it was a place to remember. Loved it, Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Short Getaway!

The Anantara Golden Triangle was absolutely awesome. We had a wonderful time... the hotel was superb and the staff were very friendly. We primarily went for the elephant camp (which was great and was well worth the trip), but we were pleasantly surprised by the rest of the experience, which put the whole experience over the top. We ended up doing the Mahout Training, which we great. The camp had an Australian intern studying to be a zookeeper, which added wonderful context to the whole thing. Hopefully, they regularly have students there to help out. Some of the Mahouts speak english, but many do not (apparently, the sanctuary "rescues" the mahouts, as well as the elephants, because the mahout has devoted most of his life to the elephant, so when the elephant is rescued and goes to the sanctuary, if the mahout didn't also go, he would be left to a very tough existence), but they were still very nice and warm. We also did the cooking class, which we thought was wonderful and Por (the teaching chef) was wonderful and energetic. The only negatives to the whole trip were (1) I definitely gained a couple pounds from delightful food, and (2) we spent our time at Anantara at the beginning of a couple weeks in Asia and it ruined our expectations for the rest of the trip (as it will be hard for any place to live up to it). Overall, I highly recommend it and it is definitely worth its premium price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth every penny and than some...

What an amazing, magical place. It is 5 star on all counts, but most importantly the hotel staff is exceptional - warm, friendly, and very engaging. There is not a single detail that is overlooked and they treat you as if you are the only guest. And for an all inclusive resort the food is 5 star as well. There is not a bad room - though I liked that ours didn't overlook the pool - but the pool is beautiful and would not spoil your view. VIP arrival and Dining by Design are well worth the extra cost. I booked this for my husbands 45th birthday and it was one of our best family vacation memories yet. All of the excursions we did were wonderful but we fell in love with the elephants and especially loved the mahout experience. No matter what you choose you get to see elephants every day and be around them - it is a wonderful, amazing experience. If you can afford it, book it, you will not be sorry.