Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf & Natural Resort is a fantastic option for golfers who want to experience a quieter, more scenic side of northern Thailand. Located south-west of Chiang Mai on the route towards Doi Inthanon National Park, the resort combines comfortable accommodation with an 18-hole golf course and impressive mountain views. For us, it works particularly well for golfers who want to spend a few nights away from the city and have the golf right outside their door.

The resort has 52 rooms, keeping the atmosphere considerably more relaxed than you would find at one of Thailand's larger hotels. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with either double or twin beds and private balconies looking towards the surrounding countryside and mountains. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, a minibar and television provide everything you need for an easy golf stay.

The biggest advantage is having Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf Course directly on site. The 18-hole, par-72 layout stretches to more than 7,200 yards from the back tees and sits across gently undulating countryside with Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mountain, creating a spectacular backdrop. The course offers a good mixture of challenging holes and more forgiving scoring opportunities, making it enjoyable for groups with a range of handicaps.

Staying at the resort means you can have breakfast, get yourself ready and head straight to the first tee without worrying about morning transfers. There is also a driving range and putting green if you want to warm up before your round or spend a little extra time practising.

After golf, the outdoor swimming pool is an ideal place to cool off and relax. Thai massage is also available, while the clubhouse restaurant serves a mixture of Thai and international dishes. One of our favourite parts of the resort is the elevated clubhouse terrace, where you can sit with a drink overlooking the closing holes and surrounding mountains as the sun begins to drop.

The location also gives you a great opportunity to see more of northern Thailand. Doi Inthanon National Park is within easy reach and is well worth adding to your itinerary for its waterfalls, mountain scenery, walking trails and cooler temperatures. You can also combine a stay here with a few nights in Chiang Mai itself, giving you the best of both worlds – peaceful golf and countryside followed by the city's temples, markets and restaurants.

We think Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf & Natural Resort is best suited to golfers who value scenery, convenience and a relaxed stay-and-play atmosphere. Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can include it within a tailor-made northern Thailand golf holiday, combining your accommodation, golf and other leading courses around Chiang Mai.