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The room rates can be a bit pricey here, but they'll get you spacious bungalows built in steep-eaved Shan style, set over a valley of former rice paddies. Close to a bubbling stream, all the bungalows are comfortably furnished in bamboo and teak and have private terraces. The rooms have no TVs or telephones—the owners of this eco-resort want to guarantee an away-from-it-all experience.
A friendly Thai family runs this hotel, which offers basic rooms in its main building and larger, more luxurious options in a separate two-story villa. Guest room balconies in the villa are large private vantage points for soaking in the stars at night and the sunrise in the morning. The owners are happy to make you breakfast and dinner if you let them know in advance.
Surrounded by the soothing calls of crow pheasants, this beautifully landscaped spa retreat has wooden chalets with modern amenities near the Pai River. There are two hot spring pools on-site, as well as a swimming pool with views of lush green mountains, a spa, and a tour desk that can arrange activities like biking, trekking, or bamboo rafting.
