Fern Resort, Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Nestled in a lush valley outside the town of Mae Hong Son, in the mountains of Northern Thailand, you find this beautiful place for nature lovers! The sounds of running water and the peaceful jungle setting is pure relaxation. We are the place for the perfect hide-away!

Our 30 wooden bungalows are built in the local Shan Style and are comfortable and tastefully decorated. Experience the sights and sounds of unspoiled nature! Our friendly and warm staff will make you feel at home right away!

Let the Fern Resort be your special place to relax and regenerate yourself!

30 wooden bungalows are built in the local Shan style scattered on former rice paddies.

To let you be as close to nature as possible there is no TV and telephone in the rooms - here you can enjoy the sounds of the surrounding jungle, the floating waters and the relaxing atmosphere.

All our rooms provide

air-conditioning
hot water facilities
private terrace and/or balcony
complimentary drinking-water

We offer you two different types of accommodation:

Deluxe Room

Spacious and tastefully furnished, do our Deluxe bungalows provide a very comfortable accommodation! The interior design is a perfect combination of bamboo and teak, offering you a dressing table, chairs and a small table in the bedroom.

The private terrace faces the rice field in the back of the resort - here you are "away from it all"!

Suite (Creek View)

For everybody who is seeking the perfect hide-away in the middle of nature and still does not want to miss a luxurious accommodation, our Suite Bungalows are the perfect choice! Built along the rice field, the private balcony facing the small creek behind, you are offered a very spacious bungalow with both fan and air-conditioning. The teak floors and big window fronts give the tastefully furnished rooms the touch of exclusive living.

Open-Air Restaurants

Here at Fern Resort we serve you tasty specialties of the Thai cuisine as well as local food.

If you are curious to eat something extraordinary - try our fried fern!

From our RICEFIELD TERRACE you will watch a beautiful sunset. Truly a very special moment - with a little snack and drink next to you this will be even better!

Campfire-BBQ

Looking for some campfire feeling?

Our barbecue place is not only a perfect spot for a get-together of a travel group. It is also the place where we invite our guests to join us for a big barbecue night with local specialties.

Lounge

Looking for more information about the area and a place to read a book or magazine? Then our open-air lounge offers you another spot furnished in the local Shan style.

Swimming Pool

After an exciting trek take a refreshing swim in our pool or just relax there sunbathing with a cool fruit shake in you hand!

Lobby

Upon your arrival at Fern Resort you walk over a small bridge and enter the lobby, where you are warmly welcomed by our staff. Enjoy your cold refreshing welcome drink at our open-air reception while relaxing in local-style teak furniture

Other Facilities & Service

FREE TRANSFER from/to Mae Hong Son Airport or Bus Station
FREE Shuttle-Bus between Fern Resort and town
Laundry Service
Library / Reading Corner
FREE Hi Speed Wireless Internet (Your own notebook)


Bird Watching As we have selectively planted trees at Fern Resort we are proud to have several rare birds as our visitors up in the trees! The Green Leaf bird, Hoopoes, the Slaty-backed Forktail, Bulbuls and the White-rumpled Shama are commonly seen, as well as the black-hooded Oriole here in the picture! A great experience is a trip into the Mae Surin National park south of the Fern Resort, where the Great Hornbill lives	Nature Trails Enjoy the beautiful nature of Mae Surin National Park and hike on the nature trails behind Fern Resort! Follow our lovely guide dogs - for example to the beautiful Mae Sakut Waterfall and enjoy a splash of fresh mountain water!	Local Agriculture There is always something to watch and to see around our rice fields! You are very welcome to join the work in the field - try to plant or harvest rice yourself!

Trekking You can start directly from Fern Resort to go on a trek lasting a few hours or even several days. Visit hill tribe villages like Ban Nam Hoo, Ban Huai Hee or Ban Huai Goong, where you can learn more about the daily life of the Karen. The way they live in harmony with the surrounding forest is a great experience for everyone! You will be introduced even more to the community-based tourism, we follow with our concept. In the area of Mae Hong Son there are also Shan and Hmong villages you can visit. We cooperate with very good and skilled local tour guides, who can accompany you and share their knowledge of culture and traditions with you.		Biking Take a mountain-bike and explore the area around the Fern Resort cycling! From here you reach for example the boat station at Ban Huai Dua at the Pai River within half an hour, from where you can go on your own on a long tail boat to visit a village of the Padong longneck women and ride through the jungle on the back of an elephant! Not only the town itself, also the surrounding valleys along the rivers are beautiful and quite easy to explore by bike.

You can reach Mae Hong Son

By plane

Thai Airways offers three daily flights from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. The flight time is 30 minutes.
Let us know about your arrival and we will be there to pick you up! FREE TRANSFER!

By bus

There are several bus connections every day from Chiang Mai via Pai or via Mae Sariang. Taking the Pai-Route is usually faster, via Mae Sariang the road is less curvy! Via Pai you can get on a public bus (takes about 8 hrs) or on a private van (takes 5 hours).
Give us a call once you have reached the town, and we will pick you up! FREE TRANSFER!

By road From Pai

Reaching Mae Hong Son on 1095, you pass the center of town on the main road (Khunlumprapas Rd), in southern direction (No. 108 to Mai Sariang).
Leaving the town behind, after 7 km you will see the big wooden signs for Fern Resort on the left side of the road. Take a left turn and follow the small, curvy road for another 2 km. At the end of the valley you will see the rice field and some bungalows on the right side - WELCOME TO FERN RESORT!

From Mae Sariang

Coming from Mae Sariang / Mae Lanoi / Khun Yam on Rd. 108 you pass the village Ban Pha Bong and the Hot Springs. After 3 km the FERN RESORT signs appear after a long curve on the right side. Take a right turn and follow the small, curvy road for another 2 km. At the end of the valley you will see the ricefield and some bungalows on the right side - WELCOME TO FERN RESORT!

Map of Nature Trail around Fern Resort