Luxury suites & villas set in serene rice fields with fine dining























502 MOO 1, MAE RIM, OLD ROAD, Samoeng District, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand Get directions

"Treetop pavilions, private residences, and pool villas sit in 31 acres of manicured gardens and a rice paddy within the Mae Rim Valley. Come sundown, the rice farmers parade through the fields singing and celebrating the end of a working day. Two buffalo bathe daily in the lake, which acts as a hub for activities from sunrise yoga to pottery making, Thai boxing, tennis, and textile dyeing. For guests who prefer to spend their stay wallowing in the sunshine, there are two infinity pools that stretch out into the paddies. It's a lush and serene scene from every angle. Private residence guests can spend the day without seeing a soul, in grand gated homes built for families who enjoy hiding away in pure luxury—private pools, a kitchen space to hire private catering, and a wraparound terrace for alfresco dining and entertaining. Eating here is a highlight, especially breakfast which draws on color and cuisine from all walks of the world, from Chinese dumplings to English breakfast, and coffee orders taken by the friendliest of staff." - Chris Schalkx, Lee Cobaj

"Amid windswept rice paddies in Chiang Mai, I stayed in a refined, minimalist East Asian villa where one bedroom features a Japanese ryokan–style king mattress on the floor and the other a Western king, each with large en suite bathrooms; the property includes modern conveniences like a built-in water filter, a gaming console, an air humidifier, and an outdoor Japanese barbecue grill, and the small circular outdoor soaking tub overlooking the rice fields is picture-perfect—especially for couples." - Katie Lockhart

"One of Thailand’s six Three-MICHELIN-Key hotels, this northern retreat is nestled in lush greenery overlooking tranquil rice fields—a serene setting matched by impeccable service and refined design." - The MICHELIN Guide

"I appreciated interiors with sleek teak floors and Siamese artwork, set amid rice paddies where guests can join local workers." - Rachel Chang

"Nestled amidst the northern Thailand countryside, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai is a sanctuary. At the center of the property is a small lake surrounded by working rice patty fields. The two pools (one is for adults only) seem to spill over into the rice fields, blurring the lines between man-made luxury and natural beauty. It’s easy to waste away warm days sipping on cool wine or cocktails while watching the sun pass overhead. As the sun fades, workers begin to exit the rice fields, drumming and singing in welcome of the evening breeze. —Eugene Shevertalov, associate entertainment director"
