sala khaoyai

We stayed at Sala Khao Yai for a midweek escape and absolutely loved the peace and quiet. Walking to the infinity pool was a highlight — serene, uncrowded, and with beautiful views over the surrounding mountains. The staff were excellent and attentive. Our candlelit dinner was memorable, and the à la carte breakfast service was a real treat. Watching the sunrise in the morning was truly special. A perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature.

I had a wonderful stay at Sala Khao Yai in the Pool Villa Onsen room. The room was absolutely stunning—clean, spacious, and well-equipped i.e. umbrellas and slippers to wear indoors, to comfortable sandals for outdoor areas like the lawn, swimming pool, and onsen tub including bath salts for free. The edgeless swimming pool is a must—it offers an incredible view with the pool blending seamlessly into the stunning, intricate mountain scenery. It’s definitely not to be missed! The service was exceptional! The staff was very attentive and made sure to explain every detail of the room, making me feel completely at ease. I was especially impressed with the check-in process—it was so convenient to do everything right from the comfort of my room. The staff greeted me at the car and guided me directly to the villa. For breakfast, the make-to-order menu was a real treat. You could order as much as you wanted, and everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the smoked salmon, while my parents loved the rice porridge set. Additionally, I ordered the BBQ set for dinner, and it was beyond my expectations! I originally thought it would just be meat and vegetables, but the set included fried rice, papaya salad, seasonal fruits, and a chocolate shortcake. It was a great value and so filling! The atmosphere at night while grilling was perfect, with a nice spotlight making the whole experience even better—no need to worry about it being too dark.

We are so happy we chose this hotel to go to in the mountains of Thailand. ||1) Not only is it deep in the mountains and we are surrounded by a beautiful view but ||2) They are LGBTQ friendly and ||3) The villa with our own pool was a BEAUTIFUL touch!! The staff is fantastic and so accommodating and sweet. Praer and her team are amazing!!! ||Other thoughts: ||1. The hotel is not disability friendly, so if you are not able-bodied, this would be a hard stay because getting to the rooms is 150 steps to get up to their restaurant and villas. ||2. If you are vegan, there are no vegan options for breakfast but fruit. They do have green tofu curry for dinner, which is vegan-friendly and also a pasta dish! The restaurant is vegetarian friendly. ||3. The drive is 3 hours from Bangkok so plan accordingly if you can't drive yourself. Bolt will get to you there from Bangkok but you will need to ask the hotel to arrange a ride back to Bangkok with an outside 3rd party. One way is about $70 USD and $70 USD back. ||4. There is a night market that is about 45 minutes away from the villa, and there is a beautiful temple that you can hike to at the top of a mountain, but we didn't have the opportunity to do so. ||5. If you check out TikTok there are a lot of fun activities to do in the area (there is a flower garden, a Tuscan village that looks like you are in Tuscany etc.) ||Sorry no pictures of the room because I took videos but trust me you will not regret staying here!

Pros:The staff were truly exceptional! Each person we met was warm, attentive, and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. I especially want to highlight the restaurant team, it was a genuine pleasure meeting them every day.The restaurant itself was incredible. Every meal was exquisite, and we tried a wide range of dishes and none of them disappointed. Honestly, I would return just for the dining experience alone. The breakfast was amazing too! The views were breathtaking, and the location is absolutely stunning. The hotel property is also beautifully designed and visually impressive. It's super silent there so if you are looking to unwind and relax this hotel is perfect. Cons:I felt the property could benefit from some maintenance and upkeep. The overall design is lovely, but certain areas seemed to need a bit more attention. Cleanliness could be improved as well; there was a noticeable smell in the bathroom and some dust in window corners and on light fixtures. I’m extremely sensitive to dust, so I tend to check these details more closely and clean-up myself everywhere I visit, but the cobwebs and buildup were a bit more than I expected.There weren’t many activities available within the hotel itself, and the pools were unheated which felt unusual given the cooler climate. However, after visiting multiple places in Khao Yai, it seems heated pools may not be common in the area, so this might just be a regional norm rather than a drawback specific to the hotel.Neutral Note:There are quite a few insects around, which is completely understandable considering the natural, forested surroundings. This wasn’t an issue for me, especially since the room had screen doors to help keep insects out, but it may be helpful for future guests to be aware.

We have spent 5 nights at the Sala. The One bedroom Villa Onsen Suite with private pool was impressive in terms of design and coziness. Staff service and attentiveness as well as food quality was outstanding. We clearly recommend having a private barbecue on the rooftop during sunset, do also not miss having a swim at the huge secluded infinity pool.

A gem in the middle of nature! We stayed 3 days and 2 nights with my husband and 20months baby boy and had an amazing experience. This is a boutique hotel so expect quiet and quality time here. The architecture and interior design is beautifully made, the food is quite delicious although is quite pricy for Thailand. The good surprise is that the meat is Halal. Staff is really nice but English is quite poor so we had some hard time making ourselves understood on basic request. Also the baby cot provided was definitely not adapted to a baby that is more than 06 months old. One disappointment was the cleaning of the main pool on Monday morning for 5 hours (7am to 12pm) with no heads up…It would have been nice being greeted by the manager of the hotel to be able to share experience through our stay.

We arrived there for our honeymoon on November 19, 2025 and there were two staff that greeted us with enthusiasm. We felt very welcomed and relaxed throughout our whole stay as the place was very peaceful and greatly maintained. We enjoyed both the beautiful scenery and the all the neat amenities such as the infinity pool that overlooked the mountains. We recommend this place to anyone looking for an unforgettable stay in Khao Yai.

Overall, the villa we stayed in (Sala Pool Villa Onsen - Sky 8) appears slightly aged, yet it remains beautiful—especially the view. The view from our villa was absolutely stunning and truly one of the highlights of our stay.