Doi Saket Hot Spring
Treat this as a stop on a bigger loop, not a destination in itself. The grounds are free to walk around, well kept without being polished, and clearly aged in a way that suits the setting. If you want to actually soak, the private cubicles run about 100 THB per person, which is fair for what it is. Plenty of people rate the drive out here as much as the springs themselves, and cycling from Chiang Mai is a popular way to do it.
Around the baths there's a small community market with food stalls, crafts and eggs you can boil in the spring water, which sounds gimmicky until you're standing there doing it. A café and coffee shop nearby handle the sitting-around part. The one thing I'd skip is the on-site massage. Reviews repeatedly mention therapists chatting loudly through the session and taking phone calls mid-treatment, which rather defeats the point. Save your massage money for Chiang Mai.
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Reviews from Google
It's a pretty secluded and interesting spot. It's not new and you can tell it's aged, but still it's not expensive and worth a visit and a dip in one of the VIP private baths. It's only 100 THB/person (max 2 persons), so give it a try if you're in the are, as it's not worth driving there specifically to dip in the hot spring water. Still, highly recommended once you are there.
Beautiful and peaceful hot spring in Chiang Mai. Very clean, easy to get to, and perfect for relaxing with family or friends.
We enjoyed the hot spring and environment but were not very happy about the massage place on site. Three of us paid and got manage together. But the ladies working on us, kept talking with each other loud through out the whole 60 minutes non-stop. It is supposed to be a quiet relaxing hour, but we never had a peaceful moment. And mine even checked on her phone and talked on the phone while she was working on me. That’s not professional at all. They are paid to work, can talk and answer their phones outside their work hour. Not very happy about it at all.
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Doi Saket Hot Spring: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doi Saket Hot Spring worth visiting?
Doi Saket Hot Spring holds a 4.1★ rating from 2,705 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Doi Saket Hot Spring?
Doi Saket Hot Spring is typically open 08:00-20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Doi Saket Hot Spring?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (smoke & heat).
Where is Doi Saket Hot Spring located?
Doi Saket Hot Spring is at ชม.3005 Tambon Pa Miang, Amphoe Doi Saket, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city centre).
Location Info
ชม.3005 Tambon Pa Miang, Amphoe Doi Saket, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50220, Thailand091 769 0002Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)