9 forest resorts in Thailand with outdoor tubs
Thailand is famous for its lush forests where you can immerse yourself in the sounds, scents and sights of nature.
For forest lovers, you’ll be happy to know that there are many hidden forest resorts that let you connect closely with nature in Thailand. Some of them even have outdoor bathtubs.
If a resort surrounded by greenery with outdoor bathtubs sounds perfect for your next escape, then check out these 9 forest resorts in Thailand with open-air baths.
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Arroon – white minimalist resort in Chiang Rai
First on the list is Arroon, a white minimalist resort with Santorini-influenced patterns in Chiang Rai that can make you feel like you’re in Greece without having to fly there.
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The white minimalist interior and the private outdoor jacuzzi sits right on the edge of your balcony, where you can watch the mist go by for ฿5,900 (~USD178)/night.
Arroon has only three rooms with outdoor bathtubs. Each room allows up to three people, but the third person will be surcharged at ฿1,000 (~USD30)/night.
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The interior is covered in white, with a wooden partition in the middle of the room.
If you’re keen on the morning mists, but not so much on the outdoor bathtub, you can try their Bed On A Bus that lets you literally sleep on a bus with an adjacent bath for ฿5,500 (~USD166)/night.
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With this price, you’ll get breakfast and drip coffee to sip on while relaxing in the tub.
The buildings are painted white and decorated with a small arch at the front, reminding us of iconic white houses in Greece.
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If you want to stay in something different from a square building like this, however, we have white bubble domes next up on our list. Pro-tip: Arroon accepts room bookings via LINE only, so do get in touch there for inquiries.
Arroon
Address: 228 Wa Wi, Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai 57180
Line ID: @797orida
Arroon’s Facebook | Google Maps
4sky in Chiang Mai – with bubble domes
4sky is a secluded resort with bubble domes in Chiang Mai, where you can expect to see the mountain’s ridges and mists from your dome.
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On the property, four white domes are sited side by side with bamboo partitions encircling them. But wait, while they all look similar, they are not all the same because there are two types of rooms at the resort.
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The Luxury Dome is the only dome that has a jacuzzi along with a hammock that clings to the balcony. Here, you can spend your whole day with both restful fixtures and chill out under the sun’s rays with the mists floating by around for ฿6,900 (~USD206)/night.
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Alternatively, you can choose to stay in the Premium Dome for ฿4,400 (~USD131)/night. Though without a hammock and boasting a bathtub instead of a jacuzzi, you can still soak in the glorious mountain views before you.
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In your free time, head over to the giant swing that’s nearby the resort. Swing into the air and witness the lush greenery whizz by under you while the wind rushes through your hair. BTW, if bubble domes aren’t really your thing, we also have a camping-style resort with AC-tents in the next point.
4sky Chiang Mai
Address: Moo 2 Mueang Kai, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai 50150
Telephone: +66 6 1605 8866
4sky’s Facebook | Google Maps
Jerkhao Homestay – glam tents on a cutter flower field
Jerkhao Homestay is a tent resort that has tents on perches decked out in wood with rolling fields of cutter flowers that are directly in front of your balconies.
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So, those who live for a chance to become one with nature should consider booking a tent at this place, because you will get to wake up among fragrant flower fields surrounded by mountains.
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Even though your accommodation is essentially a tiny tent, there’s an air conditioner inside for those who get hot easily.
But, if you feel like the weather is already cold, you can use the provided fan instead.
Bonus: You can bring your own wine with no corkage fee.
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Furthermore, the resort offers a tent with an outdoor bathtub to really soak in the views of the field and mountains from afar for ฿1,500 (~USD45)/night.
Of course, if you don’t want to opt for a tub, go for a tent without one for ฿800 (~USD24)/night.
Both of them can accommodate up to four people.
Jerkhao Homestay
Address: 190 Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai 50150
Telephone: +66 8 0710 4514
Jerkhao Homestay’s Facebook | Google Maps
Baan Na Kang Tong – Scandinavian-styled cottages with outdoor jacuzzis
This next entry on our list is a homestay styled around a very different aesthetic, for those who want to get a taste of Northern Europe without having to dig out your passport.
Baan Na Kang Tong in Nan has Scandinavian-styled cottages surrounded by the verdant woods.
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Guests can feel like they are staying in the Swedish countryside with the morning mist hovering above.
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The cottages are decorated with wooden furniture, making the space look a bit minimalist and reminiscent of Scandinavian design.
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The Baan Arb Sila accommodates two people and has an outdoor stone bathtub enclosed with bamboos and vines for ฿3,500 (~USD106)/night, with breakfast included.
Larger groups should check out the Baan Ruang Khao for ฿5,500 (~USD166)/night with a queen bed and grand king bed for four people.
Baan Na Kang Tong
Address: 699 Moo 11 Chaiyasathan, Nan 55000
Telephone: +66 8 6654 4564
Baan Na Kang Tong’s Facebook | Google Maps
Onsen @ Moncham – Ryokan-styles suites
Next, we’re taking you to a resort that reminds us of a Japanese-style ryokan. Don’t be surprised by the subheading’s name and take our word for it though. You’re welcome to double check if this locale is really in Thailand.
You would say, “I’m in Japan.” once you see the property.
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Onsen @ Moncham in Chiang Mai will have you mistaking the hotel for ryokans in Japan.
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This room is the Grand Terrace Suite With Onsen. Here, you can sleep on a soft mattress on the floor, similar to tatami mattresses in Japan, from ฿10,950 (~USD334)/night.
The special thing about this suite is that it provides an outdoor wooden bathtub for guests to soak in and gaze out at the lush forests.
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Additionally, they offer an outdoor spring with mineral water at their communal onsen spa.
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Or if you prefer soaking in mineral water indoors, they have those here too.
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While the forest hotel above is a Japanese ryokan with an onsen, the one below is a Thai-style homestay that lets you rest in a miniature Thai-style chalet to switch things up a little.
Onsen @ Moncham
Address: 293, Pong Yaeng, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180
Telephone: +66 5 3111 606
Onsen @ Moncham’s Facebook | Google Maps
Wowda Homestay – natural homestay surrounded by mountains
I believe many people in Thailand have never tried camping somewhere with simple Thai-style architecture before. If you’re one of these people and want to change this, a visit to Wowda Homestay in Chiang Mai can be your opportunity to try it out.
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The homestay is located on a hillside, where guests can literally be touched by the light morning mist that surrounds the resort.
And, you can see the chalets decorated with wood and there are white tents on them.
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On each chalet sits a white tent with an air-conditioner and is large enough for two to four people.
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All the tents offer guests outdoor bathtubs to douse amidst nature, except for Eva Tent One and Two, that offer air-conditioned tents with no bathtubs for ฿800 (~USD24)/night.
As for the chalets with outdoor bathtubs, prices start from ฿1,200 (~USD36) – ฿1,500 (~USD45)/night and include breakfast. If you’re interested in staying somewhere similar to this but prefer larger houses, scroll down to find out more about a homestay-style resort in the woods with outdoor bathtubs.
Wowda Homestay
Address: 172 Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai 50150
Telephone: +66 9 8927 7713
Wowda Homestay’s Facebook | Google Maps
Proud Phu Fah in Chiang Mai – an escape with outdoor tubs
Proud Phu Fah is another getaway in Chiang Mai and has a special treat for those of you who love soaking in saltwater.
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Situated in the woods and by the stream, the resort looks sylvan and refreshing.
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The hotel offers two zones: the Villa and the Phu Zone; both zones offer outdoor bathtubs with some exceptions.
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The Villa’s rooms are located next to the stream, and the prices start at ฿3,000 (~USD91)/night with one to two bedrooms along, and some of them have outdoor bathtubs.
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On the other hand, the Phu Zone has 3-storey rooms, which are more spacious than the ones in the Villa with prices starting at ฿5,500 (~USD168)/night.
Anyway, the Pool Near Stream rooms in the Phu Zone offers a saltwater pool instead of an outdoor bathtub with a price starting at ฿7,000 (~USD213)/night.
Proud Phu Fah
Address: 97/5 Moo 1, T. Pongyang, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180
Telephone: +66 8 1647 7437
Proud Phu Fah’s Facebook | Google Maps
The Terrace View Resort – 360˚ view of mist
The Terrace View Resort sited in Khao Kho has villas on a terraced hillside where you can enjoy the sight of mountains while lounging in horizon-facing outdoor bathtubs on the hillside.
Behind the villas stand a rooftop cafe, where you can take photos of the peaks and fog.
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The villas are placed alongside each other, with their balconies facing the mountains.
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The highlight at this resort is the Sweet Top View – a white villa that lets you hang out with your plus ones on the balcony. There’s an outdoor tub and a hammock for ฿3,500 (~USD106)/night with free breakfast.
If this villa is taken, don’t feel too discouraged. There are similar villas with the same price and have outdoor bathtubs too.
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Or you can go for a cheaper one without an outdoor tub for ฿3,000 (~USD90)/night.
Just so you know, all the villas are for two people, but you can ask for an extra bed for ฿1,500 (~USD45) if you come with three people.
The Terrace View Resort
Address: 308 Moo 12, Khao Kho, Khao Kho 67270
Telephone: +66 9 3372 9398
The Terrace View Resort’s Facebook | Google Maps
Baan Hom Muen Lee – outdoor jacuzzis
Save your money on a flight to China and come to Baan Hom Muen Lee in Chiang Rai instead, where you can feel Yunnan vibes while you are loosening up in the tub.
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This hotel works in Chinese motifs into its architecture, while the premises are perched on a mountain that’s surrounded by other peaks and greenery.
Of course, considering how high up the hotel is, the mist seems like it’s almost within reach.
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Besides the hotel, its restaurant within lets you devour your breakfast amidst the mist in the morning.
Now it’s time to have a look inside the room.
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The hotel offers J1 and J2 jacuzzi rooms with an exclusive balcony overlooking the mountains
The difference between the both is that J1 lets you soak in a round-shaped jacuzzi with bubbles for ฿5,800 (~USD42)/night.
Subtly different, J2 has a square-shaped jacuzzi that cost ฿5,500 (~USD42)/night.
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Looking down from the tub, you can see winding mountain ridges of mountains and feel the elevation of the sloping land down below.
Baan Hom Muen Lee
Address: 90 Moo 1 Mae Salong Nok, Mae Fah Luang District, Chiang Rai 57110
Telephone: +66 5 376 5271
Baan Hom Muen Lee’s Facebook | Google Maps
The list contains many styles of forest resorts with different atmospheres in Thailand, so you can choose the one you’re interested in for any wellness retreat.
Forest resorts in Thailand for post-pandemic retreats
Staying in touch with a green environment is one of the best ways to make you feel alive again and preempt burnout.
With those places mentioned above letting you inhale cool breezes and see the mist in the morning, you will feel calm and be ready to finish your tasks once you go back to work.
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @giftest, Eatchillwander, 4sky, @memtemtooktrip
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