Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

My wife and I stayed at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort for our honeymoon and truly had the experience of a lifetime. As a same-sex female couple, we were treated with nothing but kindness as an LGBTQ couple! The rooms, property and pool are stunningly beautiful and we always felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The breakfast was out-of-this-world amazing, and we loved the in-room dining and poolside dining as well (shoutout to Oil for always taking such attentive care of us!). We did the Walking with Giants experience (Wyn, our guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable) which was truly indescribable. Recommend the 7:30 am slot as it was so peaceful out and we felt like the elephants were very active at that hour! We loved our mahout outfits we got to wear, too. The Elephant Guardian experience we did was also amazing, as we got to prepare food with our guide, Tiger (who was so fun and we learned so much from) and fed the elephants! We also received a spa treatment as our final experience included in our stay which was so relaxing and we paid for an extra 30 minutes which was worth the cost. They also organized a private shuttle to take us into and pick us up from town, which was a fun little hour break in the day. Thank you so much for the most peaceful, beautiful stay!

This property is an elephant lovers DREAM. Calling it a hotel is a massive understatement. The room was well maintained, but I would not say it was the highlight of the stay. The bed was comfortable, it was well stocked with bath products, bug spray (!), and a mini bar. Our balcony overlooked the beautiful forest area. The one less than perfect part was the shower- the tub looked a bit worn to the eye. We were on the all inclusive plan here, the first day I was nervous we would tire of the food but it surprised us in a good way! We participated in Mekong night which featured a Thai buffet and were very pleased. The staff was wonderful- special shout out to Tiger, he was by far our favorite guide of the stay and we were lucky enough to get to do 3 activities with him. Now for the star of the show- the activities! There are 16 Ellie's at anantara and we were lucky to meet them all. We started with ELE Learning Experience with the fantastic vet that concluded with giving the elephants a bath and a drink. Next we did the Guardian Experience, during which we got to make them treats and feed them. Our final included activity was Walking With Giants- a walk, on their terms, to the river for water and a bath. As an add on we did the private picnic, which was just spectacular. The food was great, the private interaction with the animals even better. The picnic pretty much wrapped all 3 of our actives into one- with the bonus of dining while watching them graze. This was a stay I will NEVER forget. If I had to offer one small critique, I might suggest they try to keep parties with young children grouped together for activities and adults grouped together for activities. Otherwise- this was the stay of a lifetime!

Our stay at the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort offered many highlights and a few areas for improvement. The resort's location, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and lush greenery, set the stage for a tranquil getaway. Positives: * The guides for trekking and biking were exceptional, and spoke perfect English. They provided in-depth knowledge about the local area and making outdoor adventures both fun and educational. The “city tour" was fun, usingtuk tuk and longboats as transportation * The elephant encounters were unforgettable, thoughtfully designed to respect the animals' well-being while allowing guests to connect with them in a meaningful way. * A special mention goes to Julia, whose Thai massage was absolutely terrific. * The staff was extremely friendly nice and helpful. Negatives: * The overall food quality was average. The buffet, in particular, often felt underwhelming, with dishes that seemed to have been sitting out for too long. There is an a la carte menu- which is deceptive. 2/3rds of the menu is on the buffet, 1/3 a la carte. The second day a different 1/3 is a la carte and so on. There is no where convenient to eat off campus and so the food is an issue. * The room felt a little dated, with furnishings showing some wear and tear. The large shower/bath tub combination, while luxurious in size, was somewhat impractical and it was difficult to use the shower * The pool was gorgeous- but not heated- was too cold to use * At $2000 per night the experience frankly should be near perfect.

We had the most wonderful stay at this resort. We walked with the elephants, made medicine for the elephants, and also took the spice spoons cooking class. The rooms, while small, are extremely comfortable. My boys, who are 19, 18 and 14, absolutely loved the resort pool and the buffet options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also ordered off the menu and at the bar on several occasions. Everything was excellent. We stayed at several beautiful properties during our two weeks in Thailand, but I think this was probably everyone’s favorite. It was very comfortable and we all felt extremely welcome. Excellent job.

Our stay at the Anantara Golden Triangle was truly magical! The level of service was exceptional, especially thanks to Tuk (Front Office Manager), who made sure every detail of our trip was perfect, and Whin, the elephant caretaker, whose passion and dedication made the elephant experience unforgettable. This is not just a hotel, but a destination where luxury meets nature. We wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience. Simply extraordinary!