Tamarind Village

An oasis in the heart of the old city, this hotel is surrounded by a 200-year-old tamarind tree in its courtyard, and features elegant, rustic Lanna-style rooms. Renovated in 2026, the facilities have been upgraded, and the service is attentive. Daily cultural activities and free city walks are a nice bonus. Breakfast is decent but the selection is a bit limited, and the basic rooms are a little cramped. The location is excellent, within walking distance of the night market and temples. Overall, it offers good value for money.

So beautiful, like a painting. There are squirrels and birds in the old trees. I was invited here for a wedding, it was very warm and elegant, wishing the newlyweds a happy life together.

The long-awaited Tamarind Village lived up to the hype! 🤩 The hotel's location is excellent, right in the heart of the old city. All the staff were incredibly friendly. I particularly enjoyed the lotus folding activity, which was a memorable experience. The hotel breakfast was also very diverse, offering both Chinese and Western options.

1. The iced towel and welcome tea upon arrival were a nice touch (though I suspect this is standard for hotels in Thailand). 2. The breakfast, while not extensive, was of good quality. 3. On the second day, I joined the hotel's city tour, visiting three temples. The route was wonderfully serene and undisturbed, offering a great immersion into the local culture – a big plus! We also stopped for lunch at the Michelin-starred Lin Lao Wu restaurant, which was absolutely delicious. 4. My only regrets are that the room was a bit small, the shower drain didn't work well (I had to remove the cover), and the hot and cold water in the shower was difficult to control.

The location is excellent, and the garden pool area is really nice. Breakfast is also plentiful, and the staff are all very friendly. They even organized a painting activity for the kids under the old trees. The only downside is that the interior facilities are a bit old. Overall, it's great value for money.

Before choosing this hotel, I read a lot of reviews, and they were quite mixed. But once you're standing in front of the trees, all worries melt away – it's incredibly relaxing. The hotel underwent a renovation in '26, which addressed many of the previous complaints about the bathrooms. They repainted the walls, but the basic room space is still quite cramped, especially the shower. Breakfast was decent, nothing special, and the variety wasn't extensive. Other than that, I was very happy with the public areas. For the price, it offers great value for money. The biggest surprise this time was the City Walk experience. The guide we found was very experienced, and there was no need to worry about language barriers – everything was explained clearly and simply. They were excellent at providing emotional value, taking photos and videos seamlessly. The 2-hour tour visited three temples, introduced 7-8 street Michelin restaurants, and included a visit to the Women's Prison restaurant. We even got to taste the best mango sticky rice at the end! Additionally, the hotel provides a shuttle bus to their sister hotel, Raya.

The hotel's breakfast selection isn't very extensive, mostly cold salads and appetizers, which isn't ideal for Chinese palates. There are a lot of foreigners staying here. The environment is beautiful and gives off a great vacation vibe.

I wouldn't recommend it. It's overpriced. I booked the Rona Suite, and the room decor was okay, but the hotel's public areas, including the rooms, were small. The tamarind trees weren't as grand as I imagined, and the green spaces were also small. Breakfast wasn't good either. This hotel is only good for taking photos; in person, it's really not impressive. While waiting to check in, the hotel seemed to have invited a few influencers to shoot promotional content. They let them check in early and set up a lavish spread of food in the restaurant for their photoshoot.

Extremely satisfied with my stay, probably my favorite experience in Chiang Mai. The service was impeccable, and the surroundings were absolutely beautiful, very Lanna-style!