The resort is located in the Chiang Saen district of Chiang Rai province, an hour's drive from Chiang Rai International Airport, with a complimentary limousine transfer provided for all guests; the journey from Chiang Mai takes around 4.5 hours by car or 70 minutes by helicopter. The hotel sits at the confluence of the Mekong and Ruak rivers, right on the border with Myanmar and Laos, close to the historic Golden Triangle, the village of Sop Ruak and the Opium Museum.
Spa by Nature occupies a three-storey open-air pavilion set among tropical greenery, where the scent of lemongrass fills the air; guests can retreat to teak-decorated suites, share a milk bath for two and enjoy side-by-side massage sessions overlooking the three-country panorama. The treatment menu draws on centuries-old wellness traditions of northern Thailand and local medicinal ingredients; for yoga and massage in the heart of nature, guests can head to a separate pavilion set among the rice fields. The spa features three couples' treatment rooms with shower, herbal steam room and an open terrace with a floor-set mosaic tub, two luxurious treatment rooms with a balcony for outdoor massage, a wellness room, and the Spa by Nature massage pavilion amid the rice paddies. Signature programmes include the 135-minute Mahout's Relaxation Package, combining traditional Thai massage with stretching and pressure-point work, a warm herbal compress infused with moringa oil and an anti-ageing "Golden Silk" facial treatment, as well as the 180-minute Lanna Ritual built around plai ginger, prized for its anti-inflammatory properties, featuring a scrub, wrap, shower and massage.
Both on the resort grounds and in the surrounding area, guests can enjoy a packed programme of active pursuits and jungle adventure in the Golden Triangle.
- Sky Bike Adventure — a tandem bike ride suspended 40 metres above a 160-acre bamboo forest along a 300-metre cable, with views of the Mekong River and the borders of three countries (for guests aged 10 and above)
- Muay Thai boxing lessons in an open-air ring with a professional trainer
- Group and private hatha yoga sessions in a scenic setting
- Elephant camp programmes: daily jungle walks with the resort's elephants and their mahouts, observing elephant behaviour and watching them bathe in the river
- Private longtail boat trips along the Ruak River and the mighty Mekong
- Excursions to the meeting point of the three borders — the Golden Triangle and Sop Ruak — as well as to the Opium Museum opposite the resort
Guests can swim in one of Asia's most stunning infinity pools, overlooking the mountain valley, or unwind in the adjoining Jacuzzi.
Canopy — treetop dining in complete serenity, serving Thai and international cuisine; open for breakfast, lunch and sunset dining.
Sala Mae Nam — the resort's main restaurant, serving international and Thai cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Elephant Bar and Opium Terrace — a refined lounge for drinks and light bites, open from 10:00 to midnight.
Dining by Design — a private dining experience set in a secluded spot of the guest's choosing around the resort, advance booking required.
Spice Spoons — the Anantara cooking school, where guests can master the art of Thai cuisine (booking required 24 hours in advance).
In-Room Dining — the full restaurant and bar menu delivered to the room around the clock.
The resort invites couples to celebrate a Lanna-style wedding: the groom arrives at the ceremony riding an elephant to the beat of drums, vows are exchanged atop a hill, and dancing continues on a terrace overlooking the mountain peaks of three countries. The rustic Garden Terrace, overlooking the Mekong valley, is ideal for daytime ceremonies and evening banquets and accommodates up to 60 guests. For honeymooners, the resort offers seclusion, shared spa treatments for two, and candlelit dinners amid the rice fields or in the company of elephants.
The resort offers five event venues with a combined capacity of up to 150 guests; the largest indoor space measures 216 sqm (12×18 m). Mae Khong Hall, with floor-to-ceiling doors that let in natural light and a cool breeze, accommodates up to 144 guests theatre-style, 80 for a banquet and 144 for a cocktail reception, with an adjoining open terrace for breaks. The more intimate Rim Khong Hall, at 96 sqm, is equipped with the latest audiovisual technology and seats up to 64. The rustic Rice Fields venue, beside a rice barn and a duck pond, is especially atmospheric in the evening by torchlight and hosts up to 150 guests cocktail-style. The Hilltop venue, with views over the mountains, river and valley, suits celebratory dinners for up to 120. The Garden View Terrace, set on the lower tier of the pool deck amid bamboo groves with views across three countries, is ideal for receptions and small banquets for up to 100 guests.
