Anantara, Golden Triangle, Golden Triangle Thailand, North and East

The Anantara Golden Triangle is a premier luxury resort and spa located in a glorious spot above a ridge in northern Thailand. Here the resort overlooks the borders of Myanmar and Laos and the 160 acres of landscaped gardens.

63 rooms and suites are beautifully furnished with comfortable king size beds and bathrooms have lovely views. Designed in classic northern Lanna style and furnished with elegant hardwood crafts, ceramics and textiles, the rooms are amongst the finest in the region.

An inviting free-form infinity swimming pool with heated jacuzzi overlooks the surrounding mountains and is the ideal place to relax and soak up the views.

The Anantara features two specialist restaurants. The Baan Dahlia serves fine Italian cuisine while the Sala Mae Nam serves a-la-carte Thai cuisine for both lunch and dinner in indoor and outdoor settings. The Elephant Bar & Opium Terrace serves cocktails and snacks in an informal lounge setting. Other facilities worthy of mention include a fitness centre, squash court, sauna, tennis court, and a Thai cookery school.

Winning a number of accolades, the spa offers a wide variety of treatments and therapies in sublime surroundings from skilled and experienced staff.

The main attraction is the Anantara elephant camp, which is located next to the hotel. Here rescued or retired work elephants are cared for. The hotel also has mountain bikes for rent and there are plenty of trails for all levels of difficulty for hiking and trekking. Other popular excursions include the nearby Hall of Opium museum, river and boat trips, tea plantations, golf courses, valleys, strips to Chiang Rai and hill tribe village visits.

The trademark Anantara attention to detail is evident throughout the property and the staff and service are superb. Gaining a great reputation, it is a superb resort with a wide variety of activities and excursions in a fascinating part of Thailand.