Raya Heritage Chiang Mai — riverside suites on the Ping River in Mae Rim
38 suites on three levels in gardens beside the Ping River, including 11 Kraam Pool Suites with private pools, 30 minutes from Chiang Mai airport. Special trade rates through Explera DMC.
Raya Heritage is a resort on the banks of the Ping River in Mae Rim, north of Chiang Mai, with 38 suites on three levels, including 11 Kraam Pool Suites with private pools. The resort gives Chiang Mai International Airport as about 30 minutes away. Explera DMC works with Raya Heritage as a partner hotel and holds special trade rates for agents. A complimentary shuttle runs to the old town throughout the day.
The suites sit in low-rise, three-storey buildings designed by Thai architect Boonlert Hemvijitraphan, and the resort's design team worked with weavers, potters and woodcarvers from northern Thai villages for two years before opening. The resort is part of the Raya Collection with Rayavadee in Krabi, and it accepts children aged six and above.
Raya Heritage at a glance
| Location | 157 Moo 6, Tambol Donkaew, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180 — on the Ping River north of Chiang Mai |
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| Rooms | 38 suites: Rin Terrace and Huen Bon Suites of 75 sqm, and 11 Kraam Pool Suites of 100 sqm |
| Getting there | 30 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport; 20 minutes from the old town's temples (resort's own figures) |
| Old-town shuttle | Complimentary shuttle to the old town throughout the day |
| Dining | Khu Khao restaurant, Laan Cha Tea Terrace and Baan Ta Lounge & Lawn |
| Wellness | Ai Waan Spa with a northern Thai steam therapy room, open 10:00–22:00; fitness room |
| Children | Children aged 6 and above are accepted |
Three suite types beside the Ping River
Sizes as published by the resort. Its own pages give different splits between Rin Terrace and Huen Bon Suites, so ask the trade desk for the current count of each.
Rin Terrace Suite
Second-floor suites in white and cream with black accents, each with a covered terrace looking over the gardens to the Ping River.
Huen Bon Suite
Top-floor suites reached by a private staircase, with high-pitched ceilings, a large bath, separate shower and double vanity.
Kraam Pool Suite
Garden suites a few steps from the river with indoor-outdoor living, a large terrace and a 3 x 7-metre private pool.
Dining, spa and resort facilities
Khu Khao
The signature restaurant, open 07:00–23:00, with cooking drawn from northern Thailand's rice culture and seasonal, locally sourced menus.
Laan Cha & Baan Ta
An outdoor tea terrace over the River Ping with daily afternoon tea, and a riverside lounge and lawn for cocktails and light evening meals.
Ai Waan Spa
Private treatment rooms and a northern Thai steam therapy room; treatments include the signature Bamboo Massage.
Pool & fitness
An 8 x 20-metre pool running parallel to the Ping River, open 07:00–19:00, and a fitness room open 06:00–21:00.
Culture & excursions
A daily programme of northern Thai craft activities, plus half- and full-day trips to temples, markets, villages and national parks.
Raya Heritage in pictures
Photos and logo: Raya Heritage (official media). Hotel details from the official website, rayaheritage.com/en. Checked September 2026.
Selling Raya Heritage to your clients
Raya Heritage suits couples, honeymooners and culture-focused travellers who want a quiet riverside base with Lanna craft at its core, rather than a hotel inside the old city. The Kraam Pool Suites cover honeymoon files, and the craft programme and excursions give clients a reason to stay three nights or more. Note the minimum child age of six when quoting families.
The free old-town shuttle keeps sightseeing simple, and our Thailand DMC transfer team handles the 30-minute airport run and day trips. See our Chiang Mai guide, our wellness programmes and the other Explera partner hotels.
Send your dates, room types and number of guests. The Explera trade desk replies with special rates and availability, usually within 24 hours.
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Where is Raya Heritage?
On the Ping River at 157 Moo 6, Tambol Donkaew, Mae Rim, north of Chiang Mai. The resort gives Chiang Mai International Airport as 30 minutes away and the old town's temples as 20 minutes.
How many suites does Raya Heritage have?
38 suites on three levels: Rin Terrace and Huen Bon Suites of 75 sqm, and 11 Kraam Pool Suites of 100 sqm with 3 x 7-metre private pools.
Does Explera DMC have special rates for Raya Heritage?
Yes. Explera DMC holds special trade rates with Raya Heritage as a partner hotel. Rates depend on dates and suite type, so ask the trade desk for a quote; we do not publish prices.
Does Raya Heritage accept children?
Yes, from the age of six. Children under six are not accepted, so check ages before quoting a family.
How do guests get to Chiang Mai's old town?
The resort runs a complimentary shuttle to the old town throughout the day, and it arranges half- and full-day excursions to temples, markets and villages.