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The refreshing chill of a Northern Thai sunrise shrouded in mountain mist. The rush of a longboat ride up the Mekong to Laos. The exhilaration of riding an elephant through bamboo jungle along the border of Burma. Discover this unforgettable Golden Triangle resort. Perched on a ridge overlooking the hills of Myanmar and Laos, Anantara's Golden Triangle resort is as enchanting as the region in which it is located. Explore the surrounding forest on an elephant. Spend the day rejuvenating at the Anantara Spa. To experience our Golden Triangle resort is to savour the unforgettable natural beauty of this evocative corner of Southeast Asia. And to experience it in the laid-back resort luxury that can only be described as Anantara. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Thailand's rugged hill country, Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is a luxury nature retreat set amidst 160 acres of lush tropical jungles overlooking the winding Mekong River and the border with Burma and Laos.


Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is also proud to feature our unique onsite Elephant Camp, offering guests such unforgettable experiences as mahout training courses, elephant trekking and other conservation activities. We also invite you to explore the vibrant culture of Thailand and Southeast Asia with our Thai cooking school, guided visits to local hill tribe villages, excursions to Burma's colorful border markets and the long tail boat rides up the Mekong to Laos.
At the end of a perfect day, relax at our hilltop infinity-edged swimming pool overlooking the Mekong Valley. Enjoy a Thai massage, Ayurvedic therapy or soak in an outdoor tub at the unique Anantara Spa. Finally, pamper your taste buds at one of our three signature bars and restaurants, bringing the flavors of Italian, rustic Northern Thai and other cuisines and fine dining experiences, with wines from around the world.

accommodation

:: Deluxe Room ::

The luxury of crisp Thai silks and teakwood floors in our luxurious Golden Triangle resort rooms overlooking three countries. Share a romantic bath for two in a deep terrazzo tub with a view of the Mekong. Silk, regional cottons, wooden accents and Thai artworks form the backdrop of your intimate hillside retreat.

The best Golden Triangle rooms, with unparalleled views. From your balcony sofa you can look out over three countries or down to the infinity-edge swimming pool and luxuriant gardens below. All of our Deluxe Golden Triangle Rooms have double-sized terrazzo tubs that can be opened up via sliding glass doors onto bedrooms decorated with Thai textiles, art and wood carvings. Wooden ceiling fans and beautiful teak and terrazzo floors add a rustic, distinctly Thai style

:: Anantara Suites ::

Luxury comes to the rustic hills of the North. Spacious, elegant and serene, the suite experience at Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is the ultimate in romantic indulgence. Lounge on your canopied balcony daybed as the sun cuts through the mist on a crisp mountain morning. A view to remember.

Our signature Anantara Suites are the ultimate in space, style and spectacular views. Spacious terra cotta bathrooms open up onto the bedrooms via fluted glass doors, where you can enjoy a romantic soak for two in an oval-shaped terrazzo bathtub, with separate walk-in shower. In the bedroom, beautiful Thai artworks, teak wood carvings, hardwood floors, plush linens and lounge furnishings provide the ultimate in relaxation. Outside, wooden ceiling fans gently whirring, built-in canopied daybeds outfit your spacious private balcony from where you can look over the pool, the tropical gardens and over to the rolling green hills of Myanmar and Laos.

Guests of Anantara Suites are also allowed to take advantage of the following exclusive complimentary services:

1 hour internet access per day
4 pieces of laundry per day
Daily cocktail hour at the Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace from 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
When breakfast included, choice of in room or restaurant breakfast
Choice of one international newspaper daily
Opium museum entrance fee

Room Features

International satellite TV
In-room bar with coffee and tea-making facilities
Work desk with power sockets and high-speed internet access
Individually controlled air conditioning
Electronic in-room safe

restaurant

Rich, Northern Thai curries and surprising Thai wines. Handmade Italian pasta and candlelight overlooking the green hills of the Mekong Valley. Dining at Anantara Golden Triangle is a culinary journey through centuries of Lanna culture, as well as the highlights of Old World European favorites. All in a dramatic setting overlooking three countries.

Sala Mae Nam
Three countries. One location. Unlimited flavors. Start the day at Sala Mae Nam with an international buffet breakfast. Stop by for an afternoon snack or have dinner featuring the best of Northern Thai cuisine.

Baan Dahlia
A contemporary setting with rustic Thai accents. Baan Dahlia serves authentic Italian cuisine, which is complimented only by its extensive wine offerings from prominent vineyards around the globe. Baan Dahlia is a food and wine connoisseur's delight.

The Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace
When evening falls, this is the place to meet. Sit inside in front of the fire or outdoors on the terrace around an open hearth. Swap holiday adventure stories over a gin and tonic like the explorers of old, or sample an inventive cocktail specialty of the day prepared by our friendly mixologists.

Dinning by Design

Lose yourself in the embrace of nature while enjoying fine food in perfect privacy. Dine in any location you desire - in the mystical ambiance of the rice paddies, on the lower terrace overlooking the mighty Mekong, with the baby elephants in the bamboo forest. Choose from a range of mouth-watering menus. All designed for you

Baan Dahlia Restaurant

Elephant Bar

Sala Mae Nam Restaurant

Dinning By Design

meeting

Meetings Set on a mountainous ridge above the confluence of the Mae Khong an Ruak Rivers, with commanding views over the surrounding countryside of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, Anantara is at the heart of the intriguing Golden Triangle region. Fabled surroundings and enchanting Northern Thai charm, combined with indulgent suites, personally tailored activities and superior standards of service make Anantara Golden Triangle an unforgettable setting for meetings of distinction or executive retreats. Anantara Golden Triangle offers you and your team the opportunity for an unparalleled getaway in stunning natural surroundings, luxurious accommodations and a rich immersion in the culture of this fabled region. - Mae Khong Room Let the ideas flow against the stunning backdrop of a panoramic three-country landscape. The spacious Mae Khong Room is large enough to host a company retreat, conference, banquet, seminar or other event of your design. An added bonus is the ability to utilize space both inside and on the attached terrace for breakout areas. Best of all, gorgeous Mekong Valley landscapes are just a few steps away. Capacity : 140 Area : 216 sq.m -Rim khong Room For a more intimate gathering of top-level business associates, an individual department, or small board meeting, our Rim Khong Room gives you all the comforts of a boardroom, without the concrete and steel views. Instead, you and your associates will gaze out over mountains and green valleys while you plan your company's strategy for the coming year Capacity : 20 Area : 96 sq.m

Weddings By Anantara Golden Triangle Exchange rings on a hilltop overlooking three countries. Renew your vows in a land as timeless as your love. Celebrate with family and friends in the lush green majesty of Northern Thailand. Rejuvenate in the Anantara Spa. Ride together into the sunset on the back of an elephant - traditionally Thai. Walk hand-in-hand through fragrant gardens and bamboo forest. Awaken to cool mountain mist. Begin your life together in the luxury and natural beauty of Anantara Golden Triangle. From a stylishly decorated indoor ceremony to an intimate outdoor exchange of vows, Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle will create the perfect setting in which all your wedding fantasies can come to life.

spa

A natural convergence of three countries and a majestic valley view is the setting of the Bill Bensley-designed Anantara Spa at Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa. A union in the latest trends in contemporary design with the rustic charm of Northern Thailand. Five luxurious teakwood rooms with private en-suite shower and steam rooms feature impressive views of Anantara's surrounding Thai gardens, green Burmese valley, Laotian hills and the mighty Mekong River.

From a private terrace with terrazzo soaking tubs of utmost comfort and luxury, delight in verdant landscape before a signature aromatherapy massage and blended fruit scrub

recreation

Recreation & Leisure

Infinity-edge swimming pool with jacuzzi overlooking the Mekong valley
Fitness centre with gymnasium, squash court, table tennis, sauna, steam room and outdoor tennis courts
Thai cooking school
World-renowned Elephant Camp, with trekking tails and mahout training
Nature walks, jogging tracks and bird-watching within 160 acres of garden and bamboo forest
Mountain bike rental
Tree planting
Excursions to Laos, Burma and points of interest in Chiang Rai

Guest Service

Three fully equipped meeting rooms, including and outdoor terrace, superior support service, a complete range of audio-visual facilities and full catering for distinctive meeting and stylish executive retreats.
Kids' club with child care service
Library with high-speed internet access
Business center
Laundry and pressing service
Excursions and activities desk
Anantara concierge
Boutique with local silks, crafts and jewelry

Area Attractions

Parking and valet service

Hall of Opium Museum -Intriguing exhibits on the area's infamous past
Baan Sop Ruak - Shopping and boat trips on the Mekong River
Chiang Saen - Ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom, with sightseeing ,shopping and museum
Ma Sai - Ta Ki Lek - Thai Burmese border crossing and shopping
Doi Tung - Royal villa and gardens
Chiang Rai - Provincial capital, shopping and sightseeing
Doi Mae Salong - Mountain tea plantation with scenic views
Doi Hua Mae Kha - Colorful hill tribe villages, flower plantations and expansive views
Waterford Valley and Santiburi Golf Course

location

For hundreds of years, the only way to travel to the mysterious Golden Triangle region was via long tail riverboat down the Mekong - or by elephant! Thankfully, with a growing number of domestic air connections to nearby Chiang Rai, the laid-back luxury of the Anantara Golden Triangle is only a short flight away.

Flight Service

Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) is served regularly by the following airlines:

Thai Airways: 4 flights daily from Bangkok (BKK)
Air Asia: 2 flights daily from Bangkok (BKK)
Orient Thai Airlines: 1 daily flight from Bangkok (BKK)