 Mae Kok River Village Resort: Overview
The Maekok River Village Resort is idyllically located on the banks of the Mae Kok River with sweeping views across the water, to the forested hills which form the border with Myanmar. The peaceful, rural setting makes an ideal getaway for those wanting to escape the usual city tourist traps. For the interested and adventurous, the resort makes an excellent jumping off point for discovering Northern Thailand, so different from the bright lights of Bangkok and Chiang Mai or the teeming resorts of Phuket or Pattaya. However, there are also numerous activities available at the resort itself, allowing guests to fill their days with a variety of experiences.
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible service - all enquiries are personally handled by the manager, and we endeavor to make sure that each part of your stay is as perfect as we can make it and as good as you would wish for.
The resort is managed by Bryan and Rosie Massingham who, co-own the MRVR Company with Shane and Sriphun Beary, who also own and manage Track of the Tiger Tours which is based in Chiang Mai. Originally from the U.K., Bryan and Rosie have spent the last 22 years in Asia and look forward to welcoming you to the MRVR. Mae Kok River Village Resort: Location
Address:
84 Moo 3, Baan Thaton, Mae Ai, Chiang Mai 50280, Thailand
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The resort is located in the village of Ban Thaton in the northern most part of Chiang Mai Province. The city of Chiang Mai is about a 3 hour drive to the south and Chiang Rai is about a 1 hr 15 minute drive to the east. Both cities have international airports with regular flights to Bangkok. Chiang Mai also has direct flights from various other cities such as Singapore and Hong Kong. More airlines are looking to develop direct flights to Chiang Mai.
For a detailed satellite image of Thaton, and MRVR, and map, scroll to the bottom of the page.
Pick-up and transfer from both these airports / cities can be arranged using comfortable air-conditioned minibuses.
Nestled on the slopes of the densely forested mountain range that separates the northern most part of Chiang Mai Province and neighbouring Burma, located halfway along the scenic tourist route between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, lies the village of Thaton.
Known to the Thais as Ban Thaton the village has had a turbulent history. From the mid 1500's to late 1880 the village changed hands between Thailand and Burma several times as a result of minor wars.
Until the end of the 19th century, the northern bank was considered to be in Burmese territory, the southern bank Thai, and brisk cross river trade of timber, sap, fruit and other products took place
and Ban Thaton became the established loading point for goods going either down river to Chiang Rai, or by road to Chiang Mai. The latest border change took place less than 100 years ago with the official border being moved 2kms upstream. The Shan of the north bank however stayed in place, keeping their own village administration system, their own school and temple. (Now called Ban Rom Thai ; literally ;Thai umbrella)
The immediate area has attracted many of the displaced hill tribe groups to inhabit its verdant hills and lush valleys. Yao, Lisu, Lahu, Karen and Akha peoples have all made their homes here spreading out amongst the foothills and along the riverline. They were closely followed by Chinese Haw and the remnants of a Nationalist Chinese(Kuomingtang) army that fled China in 1949 to Burma, and arrived in the area in 1960, having been expelled from Burma following political changes there.
Arrival and departure guide Mae Kok River Village Resort: Hotel Facilities - Restaurants and Dining
The Riverside Bar and Restaurant have been designed and built in traditional style using bamboo and rice straw thatch. Overlooking the water with wonderful views across to the hills, and into the distance down river, it is a memorable place for guests to enjoy their meals.
Breakfasting, as the sun burns off the early morning mist and lifts the chill, is as magical as sipping a pre-dinner cocktail, watching the colours on the surrounding hills change from green to gold as the sun sets.
Our extensive menu provides diners with a wide choice of Thai and Northern Thai specialities, and western dishes and children’s specials are also available. Western or Thai style BBQs are always a favourite and special diets can be catered for. With a little notice, a reception or party can be arranged.
The Old Rice Mill Bar
With various reminders of rural Thailand in its décor, this bar is popular venue, particularly on the colder winter evenings, or when summer downpours force guests away from the Riverside!
With a little notice a private party can be arranged. |
Customer Reviews
Hotel reviews provided by Tripadvisor:  Five days wasn't enough to fully experience the comfort, charm and multitude of activities offered at this lodge. We trekked through hill tribes, rode bikes through the nearby fileds, took a cooking...
 It was really our pleasure to stay at Maekok River Village Resort. Rosie and Bryan do understand what hospitality means. They did and still do a great job!
The rooms are well equipped and have all...
This is one of the rare places that is so relaxing and so peaceful that you really don't want too many people to know about it! When we were there it was very quiet, but I know that the extremely... All 20 customer reviews
(average: 4.95 out of 5) |
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