Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Set along the old Mae Rim road amid working rice paddies, this Four Seasons property offers a distinctly rural counterpoint to Chiang Mai's busy Old City. The resort is architecturally designed to complement its agricultural surroundings, with pavilions and gardens that open onto sweeping views of terraced fields — a setting that guests consistently describe as stunning and genuinely peaceful. Visitors can expect the full range of Four Seasons hospitality, including attentive, personalised service from arrival through checkout. The property functions as both a destination resort and a wedding venue, with facilities suited to extended stays focused on relaxation and wellness. Honeymooners feature prominently among returning guests. Beyond staying overnight, the resort also welcomes day visitors for afternoon tea, making it accessible to travellers not booked in for accommodation. Good to know: Rooms fill quickly, particularly around New Year's Eve and throughout the November to February peak season when Chiang Mai's weather is at its most comfortable — booking well in advance is strongly advised. The Mae Rim location sits outside central Chiang Mai, so guests planning regular visits to the Old City, night markets, or temples should account for travel time and consider arranging transport in advance. Despite its lush, paddy-surrounded setting, guests note that mosquitoes are surprisingly minimal.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Came to this hotel back in the end of May of this year for our Honeymoon, and this hotel was one of the top three hotels we ever experienced. We were welcomed by the manager Omkar and other staff which gave me a White Lotus experience which was incredibly cool and I never experienced before. The hotel was beautiful and the rice patties, and mountains and greenery were stunning. Omkar offered to show us other rooms because I accidently booked a suite instead of villa for my Honeymoon and they were able to help us upgrade to make our Honeymoon as special as possible. Omkar was professional, friendly, and on top of everything and every hotel needs a manager like him! The room had snacks placed that were all fresh and tasty that made us excited to spend time in the room along with private pool. It was so fun doing the free activities they had such as planting rice and the water buffalo washing! If you have time the spa has beautiful oils and massage rooms we did the rose massage package and felt pampered and smelled so good after! Definitely recommend doing if you have time all our friends thought it was really cool too! The breakfast and restaurant food was as good as the restaurants outside the hotel which is rare for some hotel areas. All the staff was friendly and it was helpful having a caddy be able to get us at our villa and Sunny our driver for the stay was so kind and helpful with fun tips of things to check out in area! Everything from snacks to experience were very thoughtful!! Overall this hotel has a special place in my heart for my whole life and want to come back for an anniversary in the future! I cannot recommend this hotel enough and told all my friends and coworkers to go which one of them booked for their honeymoon already! Thank you Omkar and Sunny for making the trip amazing and other staff who all were friendly and amazing!!
We first tried to stay here for New Year’s Eve but couldn’t get a room — and after finally coming back nine months later, we understood why it’s always fully booked. Every single expectation we had was not only met, but exceeded. The resort is absolutely stunning. We’ve never seen so much green in one place — lush gardens, ponds, rice fields, and flowers everywhere you look. The villas are beautifully integrated into nature, giving the impression that the hotel is almost empty, even when it’s not. You rarely see anyone nearby, which makes it incredibly peaceful and private. The star of our stay was definitely the breakfast — outstanding local food, a wide variety of options, and impeccable service. Every member of the staff seems genuinely happy to make your day better. We also joined a few of the resort activities, like washing the buffalo — such a unique and surprisingly fun experience! Our room was spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, with a large bathroom and a lovely outdoor area overlooking the pond and rice fields. It may not be brand-new, but it’s extremely cozy and full of charm. This is a true five-star property where luxury meets serenity. The service is flawless, the setting is unforgettable, and we can’t wait to come back again.
We stayed at the Four Seasons for three nights as part of our honeymoon trip to Thailand, and it was an absolutely incredible experience. The hotel is beautifully and thoughtfully designed, sprawling across the landscape and feeling like a mini village nestled in the jungle, with rice paddies at its centre. The staff are truly wonderful, and we loved how much time they took to tell us about the local produce and the surrounding area. The buffalo washing experience was a real highlight, and simply walking around the grounds, taking in the stunning scenery, was a joy in itself. The hotel’s restaurants are excellent. Khao was our favourite in particular. The breakfasts are to die for, and as someone who is gluten free, I was so impressed by the wide and thoughtful selection of gluten-free options available. We spent a few days here relaxing after time in Chiang Mai city. It’s incredibly peaceful, and we hardly left the hotel at all; there’s something so special about just being there and soaking it all in.
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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)