Casablanca-meets-Chiang Mai sits just outside of the ancient northern Thai capital, buttressed by savannah and mountains and criss-crossed by canals, pavilions of all shapes and sizes and a shimmering, large pool. Meet Veranda Chiang Mai, among the latest high-concept resorts to hit the north, and one of the most alluring.

Rice terrace pavilions offer 45 sq meters of balcony and a plunge pool with panoramic view, plus an outdoor bathtub with private garden. Jacuzzi pavilions seem almost as sybaritic, including a spacious balcony with sunken spa jacuzzi. More modest Valley Deluxe rooms also have balconies, as well as open plan living space.

Dining options include the all-day Higher Room, offering European dishes and an extensive array of wines and Rabiang Cha Restaurant, modeled after a northern Thai granary and serving “modern” northern Thai fusion. Finally, the picturesque Veranda Spa also features private cottages with sunken baths and steam showers.   

Location & How to get there

Hotel
The Higher Room Restaurant, Rabiang Cha Restaurant, Lobby Bar, Private dining
Kids club, fitness room, swimming pool, yoga class, cultural pavilion, meetings and banquets

Rooms
Sunken spa jacuzzi balcony with lounge table and outdoor chairs family room (convertible to 3rd bedroom), over-sized canope bed individually controlled air conditioner his / her closet with dressing table, working and dressing table idd telephone and ipod dock 42" flat screen lcd satellite tv with dvd player wifi internet connection, open style bathroom with bath tub separate rain shower room double vanity wash basin, bathrope, slippers and umbrella toothbrush, paste, razor and comb hair dryer and personal deposit box mini bar with tea and coffee facilities

Additional Information

STYLE

Ultimate Zen Living

SETTING

Rolling Rice Terraces

ROOM RATES

From US$ 96/Night

YEAR OPENED

2008

ENVIRONMENT RATING

SIZE

69 villas

ARCHITECT

Smith Obayawat
Pongthep Sagulku

GREAT FOR

Foodies, Relaxing, Culture

BEST ROOM

Presidential Pool Villa
420 sqm. of over the top life style statement with 2 bedrooms, private study, living room with dining area, large swimming pool and Jacuzzi.

SHOP

Sunday Market & Night Bazaar

Almost anything can be purchased here from cheap 'brand replica' clothing, accessories and souvenirs.

VISIT

304 steps of Doi Suthep

Perched high on the flank of Suthep Mountain, 1,022 m above sea level, is Chiang Mai's most famous temple which contains some of the relics of the Lord Buddha.

EXPERIENCE

The Flight of the Gibbon

A new adventure ride, consisting of a 2km journey up in the treetop canopy using zip lines and skybridges to see the lush rainforest.

CRUISE

Mae Ping River

Cruise down rural Mae Ping on a 2-hour journey that will take you past beautiful scenery in the heart of Chiang Mai.

PAMPER

Veranda Spa

Be pampered with the Veranda signature spa treatments whilst enjoying the relaxing ambience of the forest setting.