Fern Resort lies 7 km from Mae Hong Son, in a small valley in northern Thailand bordered by rice fields and forests. The property has cultivated a strong commitment to ecotourism for several years: wooden bungalows in Shan style, local sourcing, and the absence of TVs in rooms to preserve the ambient silence.

Why choose Fern Resort

Three reasons sum up the appeal of this property for a stay in Mae Hong Son:

• Genuine ecotourism commitment: the resort has been awarded by the Thai Tourism Authority for its practices. The complex employs residents from neighboring villages and prioritizes local producers for its restaurant.
• Regional architecture: 30 wooden bungalows reflect Shan style, the local ethnic group, with décor blending bamboo, teak, and light fabrics.
• A nature-immersed setting: the property overlooks Mae Surin National Park, and the Mae Sakud Nature Trail starts behind the bungalows.

The atmosphere

The philosophy is clear: disconnection. No televisions, no phones in the bungalows. The sounds that punctuate your days come from streams, the jungle, and farmers working in nearby rice fields. A guest charter asks visitors to respect local customs—a framework that aligns with the resort's ethos.

Evenings naturally gravitate toward the open-air bar, with barbecues and campfires. The restaurant, nestled in the woods, serves classic Thai cuisine as well as less common dishes like fried fern fronds.

Accommodations

The resort has 30 wooden bungalows, divided into two main categories:

• Suites: large windows and private balconies, overlooking rice fields or the creek.
• Deluxe Bungalows: more compact layout, garden views.

Room décor combines bamboo and teak with light fabrics and soft lighting. Air conditioning and hot water are provided, in line with this resort category's standards.

Services and facilities

• Elevated pool set amid rice fields, with sun loungers.
• Pétanque court.
• Forest restaurant (Thai cuisine and regional dishes).
• Open-air bar with barbecue evenings and campfires.
• Private shuttle service from Mae Hong Son or Chiang Mai (advance booking required).

Location

The resort sits in a valley 7 km from the town of Mae Hong Son, capital of a mountainous province in the northwest. The setting is entirely rural: rice fields, streams, forest, and hills in the background. The immediate proximity to Mae Surin National Park expands opportunities for nature enthusiasts.

Things to do nearby

• Mae Sakud Nature Trail: trail departing behind the resort, accessible without a vehicle.
• Mae Sakut Waterfall: nearby, in the same trekking area.
• Birdwatching: green leafbird, crested bulbuls, slaty-backed forktails, bulbuls in the resort gardens; great hornbill in Mae Surin National Park.
• Agricultural activities with local farmers in neighboring rice fields.

To extend your itinerary toward Chiang Mai, several properties complement a northern loop well: Chai Lai Orchid for a nature-focused stage centered on elephants, Chiang Mai Elephant Friends with the same philosophy, or De Lanna Hotel for a night in town.

How to get there

Mae Hong Son has an airport with domestic flights to and from Bangkok. Alternatively, fly into Chiang Mai, then continue by bus, rental car, or domestic flight. The resort offers a private shuttle service from Mae Hong Son or Chiang Mai, to be reserved in advance.

Planning your stay

Fern Resort fits naturally into a northern Thailand circuit, between Chiang Mai, Pai, and Mae Hong Son. To build a complete itinerary, explore our Thailand trips.