Thailand Budget Hotels: Mae Hong Son

Baiyoke Chalet is perfectly positioned to provide a base for those exploring Mae Hong Son and the hill tribes in the vicinity. The accommodation provided (37 rooms) is comfortable and the range of services and facilities available worthy of a larger establishment. A good place to stay if you are in the area.

Overlooking the Pai River, the Mae Hong Son Riverside Hotel offers modern amenities and conveniences alongside natural beauty. Each room offers an unsurpassed view of nature at its most spectacular, with the clouds floating by and the sound of the river is the only noise for miles. The hotels highly personalized service includes counter tours and information. Its restaurant offers superb Thai, Chinese and European cuisine.

Located 5 kilometres north of Mae Hong Son town, Golden Pai and Suite Resort has a number of bungalows situated in a beautiful garden setting, each offering views of the river Pai. All rooms have been designed with Thai architecture in mind and Thai styles have also influenced the décor and furnishing. The resort provides a great base for those exploring the surrounding areas.

Friend House offers clean, functional rooms in traditional teak cement building. Located within a stone’s throw from the local lake, it is also well positioned for the town centre. Great food available here including good quality western breakfasts. A range of alcoholic beverages are also available. A great place to stay for the budget minded.

Located in the highlands, Mountain Inn Hotel & Resort is well positioned for visits to ethnic groups. Rooms overlook garden/river scenery, or the mountains in the Mae Hong Son Valley. Rooms are air-conditioned with balcony/terrace, attached bathroom, cable TV, mini-bar, and refrigerator. Facilities and services offered by the hotel include laundry, 24-hour room service, and business facilities.

5 minutes walk from the bus station and airport, Prince’s Guesthouse is located in central Mae Hong Son near a lake and temples (its balcony offers stunning views of the temples when they are illuminated at night). Recently refurnished the guesthouse has 12 rooms, 8 with private bathrooms. Facilities and services include Internet café, laundry service, motorcycle rental, and trekking tours.

Set in beautiful grounds close to paddy fields and a national park, Fern Resort offers spacious Thai-style bamboo bungalows in a very natural environment without TVs or telephones. Fern Resort has a natural stream running through the property and it also has a swimming pool. The open-air restaurant offers reasonably priced Thai and western food in a pleasant setting. Good value given location.

Located in the centre of Mae Hong Son on the banks of the Yuan River, teakwood Riverhouse Hotel offers reasonably priced accommodation in a relaxing environment. Each air-conditioned room includes all the amenities a guest may require including balcony or terrace and cable TV. Services and facilities offered by the hotel include laundry, tour desk, business facilities, and shops.

Muang Pai Resort offers a ‘home-from-home’ feel. The resort is set in tropical gardens full of many types of flowers and bird. The resort offers 20 rooms with attached bathroom and the resort’s facilities and services include 24-hour room service, recreational and business facilities, elephant trekking, trekking, and rafting.  Given its location and what is on offer this resort provides great value.

111 kilomteres from Mae Hong Son, Baan Krating Pai offers accommodation with views of rice paddy fields and mountains at affordable prices. Its 20 well-furnished rooms include cable TV and a range of other amenities. Baan Krating Pai offers trekking, rafting, kayaking, and a number of other sporting activities. Services and facilities include business facilities, vehicle hire and room service.