The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort is a great choice for golfers looking for a peaceful stay-and-play experience away from the busier centre of Chiang Mai. Set amongst wooded hills and mountain streams in Mae Faek, around 30 minutes north of the city, the resort combines comfortable accommodation with an 18-hole championship golf course and plenty of space to relax between rounds.

The resort has just 56 rooms, giving it a quieter and more traditional feel than many of Thailand’s larger golf hotels. Accommodation includes Deluxe Rooms and Suites, with views across the golf course, surrounding valley or green hillsides. We think that smaller scale suits the location perfectly, particularly if your main priority is golf and you prefer staying somewhere relaxed rather than in the middle of a busy city.

The biggest attraction is having The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Course directly on site. Designed by five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson, the course has a distinctly traditional feel, blending elements of British parkland golf with some links-inspired features. Mature trees frame many of the holes, while water hazards appear throughout the round, meaning accuracy and sensible course management are often more valuable than simply hitting driver from every tee.

Having the golf right outside the hotel makes the whole trip wonderfully easy. There is no need for an early transfer across Chiang Mai before your tee time, and the resort also has a driving range and two practice putting and chipping greens if you want to warm up properly or spend some additional time working on your game.

Away from the course, there is an outdoor swimming pool where you can cool down after your round, alongside a sauna, traditional massage facilities and a gym. There are also snooker and billiards facilities, while the wider resort grounds are ideal for jogging, cycling and simply enjoying the quieter northern Thai surroundings.

Dining is available at the resort, with Thai and international dishes making it easy to stay on site in the evenings. We particularly like the idea of using Royal Chiang Mai as a quieter base for a few nights before combining it with time in Chiang Mai itself, where you can explore the city’s temples, night markets, restaurants and distinctive northern Thai food.

For golf groups, couples and anyone who likes the convenience of staying directly beside the course, The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort offers a straightforward and relaxing base for a northern Thailand golf holiday.

Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can include The Royal Chiang Mai Golf Resort within a tailor-made Chiang Mai golf holiday, combining your accommodation, preferred rounds and other leading courses across the region.