Anantara Golden Triangle

Near Chiang Rai, north Thailand

Kids

This resort is well suited to adventurous children who like being outdoors. As for adult guests, the elephant camp is the main draw and children of any age are welcome to ride elephants, though the hotel requires a parent or guardian to accompany children under 12 for at least their first session.

Infants under 2 go free; children under 12 sharing with parents are on a complimentary bedding basis on room only, with 50% off adult meal prices.

  • Best for: Children (4-12 years), Teenagers (over 12 years)
  • Family friendly accommodation: Book a suite if you're happy to share your space with your children (they accommodate an extra bed and cot if necessary). Book 2 connecting rooms that share a balcony if you're happy to have them sleeping in a separate room.
  • Babysitting: Babysitting available by arrangement. See Rates. Prices double after midnight.
  • Baby equipment:
    • 7 cots
    • Baby bedding
    • High chairs
  • Children's meals: Food is available all day and children can have a high tea/early dinner and choices from a kids menu. The restaurants serve both Thai and Western food.
  • Kids Activities on site:
    • Elephant camp (see above)
    • Swimming pool
    • Children's DVDs and a selection of toys and games
    • Tennis, squash and table tennis
  • Kids Activities nearby:
    • Explore the forest and riverbank on foot
    • Bird watching
    • Hire bikes to explore the neighbourhood
    • Take a boat trip down the Mekong River
  • Families Should Know: The pool isn't fenced and there's no lift. You will all need a number of vaccinations before travelling in Thailand, particularly in this jungle area.

Distances:

  • Airport: 80km
  • Hospital: 12km
  • Nearest shop for nappies, baby food and toys: 2km from resort
Save to favouritesPrintMailAnantara Golden TriangleThis exotic, stylish and supremely cosseting hotel is one of the best 5-star resorts in Asia, easily up there with the Amans and One&Onlys in terms of frangipani garlands, cold flannels and staff-to-rooms ratio (198:77). But 2 things make it truly distinctive. One is its location: at the confluence of the Mekong and Ruak rivers, in Thailand but only a mile from Burma and Laos. 30 years ago, this was serious no-go territory: the Golden Triangle produced most of the world’s opium and was ruled by druglords. Since then, a concerted clean-up, initiated by the Thai royal family, has opened the region to visitors, who are drawn as much by its mysterious past – this was Lanna Thai, “Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields” – as its mountainous and riverine landscapes. The second distinction is an [i!http://www.i-escape.com/hotel.php?section=activities&hotel_key=TH039!elephant camp], where beasts rescued from the streets of Chiang Mai and Bangkok now offer rides through the forest; braver guests can even train as mahouts. It's such a hit that 30% of guests, from honeymooners to families, come principally to spend time with these gentle giants.

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