About Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai sits in the green Mae Rim Valley, north of the city, with 98 pavilions, pool villas and private residences set around terraced rice fields and a lake.
What sets it apart is its setting: the terraced rice fields at its center, where guests can join rice-farming workshops and watch the water buffalo bathe. It suits couples, families who want space and travelers who want a quiet countryside base.
At a glance
Highlights
- Terraced rice fields
- Water buffalo bath ritual
- Rim Tai Kitchen cooking school
- Pool villas and residences
- Mae Rim Valley setting
Amenities
Rooms and suites
- Garden and Upper Garden Pavilions
- Rice Terrace and Upper Rice Terrace Pavilions overlooking the paddies
- Pool Villa surrounded by water on 3 sides, with a private pool
- 2-bedroom residences, some with a plunge pool
- 3- and 4-bedroom Grand Residence Pool Villas with private pools
Restaurants and bars
The resort is not all-inclusive. In-pavilion dining is available 24 hours.
- KHAO by Four Seasons: classic Thai recipes in a modern style
- North by Four Seasons: open-flame grill with farm-to-table ingredients
- Rim Tai Kitchen: restaurant and cooking school in a Thai teak house
- Rice Barn: private breakfast or dinner overlooking the lake and paddies
- Ratree Bar and Lounge: wine, cocktails and Thai and international snacks
Beach, pools and spa
There is no beach. The resort has 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs, and the villas and larger residences have private pools. Wara Cheewa Spa offers Thai and international treatments, with a sauna and steam room, and morning yoga overlooking the fields.
Activities and entertainment
Guests can take Thai cooking classes at Rim Tai Kitchen, try rice-farming and craft workshops, join yoga and fitness classes, play tennis and borrow free bicycles. The resort also arranges trips to Doi Inthanon and treks to the village of Mae Kampong. There is a kids club for a fee.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: couples, honeymooners and families who want a quiet, upscale rice-valley resort.
- Consider another resort if: you want to walk to the Old City temples and night markets, which are at least 30 minutes away by car.
Getting there from Chiang Mai International Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is about 40 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. The resort does not run an airport shuttle.
Book a private transfer in advance so a driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to the hotel.
Good to know
- The resort is in the countryside, so you need a car or taxi to reach the city
- Self-parking is free
- The kids club and babysitting are charged
- A gala dinner charge applies to New Year’s Eve stays
Location of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
FAQ about Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
Where is Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai?
In the Mae Rim Valley, north of Chiang Mai city.
How far is the airport?
About 40 minutes by car.
Is there an airport shuttle?
No. Book a private transfer in advance.
Is it all-inclusive?
No.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, 2 outdoor pools, and the villas have private pools.
Is there a spa?
Yes, Wara Cheewa Spa.
Can I take a cooking class?
Yes, at Rim Tai Kitchen.
Is it good for families?
Yes. There are multi-bedroom residences and a kids club for a fee.
Is parking free?
Yes, self-parking is free.
Can I walk to the Old City?
No. It is at least 30 minutes away by car.
