13 perfect hotels in which to get stuck in the rain
Raining? Not a problem if you're at one of these hotels amid beautiful green surroundings.
8 years ago
1. Muthi Maya, Khao Yai
Bordering the UNESCO World Heritage Khao Yai National Park (elevation of 1,328 meters), visitors to this resort can expect crisp mountain air, even when it rains. This all-villa premises offers 164 sq-meter forest villas where guests can relax in their private Jacuzzi or sit in the sala (pavilion) overlooking the Khao Yai mountain.
Starting from B8,071 www.kirimaya.com/resorts/muthimaya
Credit: Muthi Maya
2. Veranda Chiangmai
Watch the rainfall from a sunken spa Jacuzzi on a large balcony overlooking tea and rice plantations. This Lanna-style boutique resort also offers classes of Lanna-influenced Thai cooking, basket weaving, flower garland making or fruit carving to beat any rainy days. Our recommendation: go for the Plunge Pool Pavilion.
Price: Starting from B10,200 www.verandaresortandspa.com
Credit: Veranda Chiang Mai
3. The Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
Situated in 60 acres of land, this resort has much to offer on site, ranging from a private spa to the Dhara Dhevi Cake Shop selling its highly regarded macarons. The Penthouse Residence, the most lavish accommodation of all, features a five-meter-high ceiling, teakwood floors and Persian carpets. But we fall for their indoor watsu pool.
Price: Starting from B17,500 www.dharadhevi.com
Credit: Dhara Dhevi
4. Riverie Siam, Pai
Recline next to the Pai River and watch it flow by at this upscale, colonial-style resort. The villa is surrounded by mountains in the Mae Hong Son province. Its library plays host to musical performances from locally based musicians—most apt for rainy days.
Price: Starting at B3,800 reveriesiam.com
Credit: Riverie Siam
5. La Toscana, Ratchaburi
La Toscana Resort draws inspiration from Italy's quaint Northern region of Tuscany. All the houses at the resort are designed to be different from each other, but all have spacious bathrooms with a large bathtub.
Price: Starting from B3,700 www.latoscana-resort.com
Credit: La Toscana
6. Panviman Spa Resort, Chiang Mai
Panviman Chiang Mai features seven Stream Villas: spacious 80-sq-meter spaces that come with their own steam room, perfect for your lazy day in. The bonus is the grand view of the valley below.
Price: Starting from B3,500 www.panviman.com/chiangmai
Credit: Panviman Chiang Mai
7. Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
A private pavilion perched above the lush tropics and rice fields, this resort actually churns out 2,000 kg of rice annually. This is the perfect place to discover the treasures of Northern Thailand, from the green scenery to the views of the Suthep mountain range.
Price: Starting from B14,400 www.fourseasons.com/chiangmai
Credit: Four Seasons Chiang Mai
8. The Float House River Kwai
This resort is nestled so deep in the middle of the jungle that the only way to reach it is by boat. Relax from your private teakwood villa and get really close to the sound of the rain hitting the famous River Kwai.
Price: Starting at B3,750 www.thefloathouseriverkwai.com
Credit: The Floathouse
9. Banyan Tree Phuket
From your own private 21-sq-meter outdoor pool to his-and-hers dressing rooms and open-air oval bathtub, the Double Pool Villas by Banyan Tree have everything one needs to get stuck in the rain. To rejuvenate body and mind, opt for an open-air spa treatment at the Thai salas.
Price: Starting at B23,940 www.banyantree.com
Credit: Banyan Tree Phuket
10. Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
With its lush green location hidden off Mai Khao Beach on the north of Phuket island, Anantara Phuket Villas gives you the most unspoiled landscape on the island. Bordered by Sirinath National Park, its gorgeous private pool and verdent surroundings will make you forget that your Andaman beach paradise is just a few steps away.
Price: Starting from B10,500. phuket.anantara.co.th
Credit: Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
11. The Barai, Hua Hin
This stunning boutique hotel within Hyatt Regency Hua Hin features an en-suite private spa treatment area that includes an aromatherapy steam and milk bath prepared by your personal butler. You don't need to get wet as you walk to the luxurious Barai Spa with magnificent outdoor treatment area, either, as its connected to your villa with a covered walkway.
Price: Starting from B17,820. www.thebarai.com
Credit: The Barai
12. Proud Phu Fah, Chiang Mai
Sets amid the lush green and oh-so-romantic landscape of Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim, this earthy hotel is perfect to lock yourself inside amids cool breeze all year round. Its vast living area is meant to stay for doing nothing but relaxing or soaking in the outdoor bathtub and listen to the rain fall. Their private villa is too cute too leave.
Price: Starting from B2,832. www.proudphufah.com
Credit: Proud Phu Fah
13. Tongsai Bay, Samui
The eco-friendly-at-heart hotel has long offered Koh Samui various suites and villas too good to leave. Each comes equipped with a shaded outdoor Jacuzzi overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.
Price: Staring from B8,900 www.tongsaibay.co.th
Credit: Tongsai Bay
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