The Dhara Dhevi sits outside the old city on the Chiang Mai-Sankamphaeng Road in the Tha Sala area, in a rural setting, and it is built as a resort with space around it. It has 64 rooms, indoor and outdoor pools plus a children's pool, a spa known for Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs and facials, four on-site restaurants, two poolside bars and a cafe. Tennis courts, barbecue grills, a rooftop terrace and a gift shop add to the leisurely feel, and the hotel lists an airport shuttle, a free area shuttle and free parking.
Why choose it
The scale of the property and the calm. Unlike old-city hotels, you are not stepping out into lanes of temples, so you spend more time inside the grounds, and the facilities are designed for that. The spa is a major reason people come, and the pools and gardens suit a full day without leaving. Four restaurants mean you can eat in a different setting each night, though buffet breakfast carries a fee. Rooms are generous and the property is rated in the top luxury class on the booking page.
Getting around
The hotel lists Chiang Mai International Airport about 25 minutes away by car, the railway station about eight minutes, the Chiang Mai Promenade about six minutes and the Night Bazaar about seven minutes by car. The free area shuttle helps with short trips, while temple sightseeing in the old city needs a car or a tour. This is the right choice if you want to retreat after sightseeing, and a poorer fit if your priority is wandering the old city at dawn.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at noon, and pets are not allowed. Because it is a destination resort, couples and honeymooners are its core guests, though the children's pool and tennis make it workable for families. Book early for the cool season and for Yi Peng and Loy Krathong in late November.
For a heritage feel, compare it with 137 Pillars House, and for an old-city location compare Tamarind Village. If you want to spend one or two nights of a longer trip at a true splurge, the Dhara Dhevi is a strong candidate.
Why stay here
- ✓64-room luxury resort
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓Spa with Ayurvedic treatments
- ✓Four on-site restaurants
- ✓Free area shuttle
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Tennis courts
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is the Dhara Dhevi?+
On the Chiang Mai-Sankamphaeng Road in the Tha Sala area, outside the old city in a rural setting.
Does it have a shuttle?+
Yes, it lists an airport shuttle and a free area shuttle.
Is breakfast included?+
The buffet breakfast carries a fee, so check your rate.
