Tawan Riverside
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Thông tin nhanh
Nhận phòng từ: | 14:00 |
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Trả phòng trước: | 11:00 |
Bữa sáng | Có phục vụ bữa sáng |
Thú nuôi | Không cho phép mang theo thú cưng |
Trẻ em | Khách sạn này chào đón trẻ em |
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Tawan Riverside
Nằm ở Mae Wang, cách Công viên nước Grand Canyon Chiang Mai 31 km, Tawan Riverside cung cấp chỗ nghỉ có khu vườn, chỗ đậu xe riêng miễn phí, sân hiên và nhà hàng.
Ngày nhận xét: 30 thg 3, 2026
Ngày nhận xét: 19 thg 1, 2026
Ngày ở: thg 1 2026
Ethical "Marketing" Hiding Systematic Abuse
I have never written a review this long, but if you are like me: someone who spent weeks researching "ethical" sanctuaries to ensure your money wouldn't support abuse; please read our story.
I arrived at this resort thinking I had found a dream-like environment where elephants lived in harmony with humans. I left the next morning, absolutely heartbroken and disgusted.
The Initial Deception
When we first arrived from Chiang Mai, the facility looked legitimate. There was a large open space and we saw an elephant roaming near the entrance. We initially ignored the others in smaller enclosures, assuming they were just transitioning. However, as we spent a few hours walking the grounds, the red flags began to pile up.
We realized the elephants never actually utilized that "open" forest area. They were perpetually steered back toward the tourists.
The Moment of Realization
The "dream" shattered late in the afternoon. We sat on our balcony overlooking the elephants and noticed three of them: a mother and her cubs, swaying rhythmically from side to side. They did this for hours. While "sanctuaries" might claim this is "just what they do," any expert will tell you this is a stereotypical behaviour - a sign of deep psychological trauma, depression, and the stress of captivity.
Then we saw the "back of the house." There is a single male elephant kept in total isolation at the far rear of the property. In the 24 hours we were there, he never left that spot. He stood in the dirt, swaying for eternity, used only for breeding to ensure the resort has a steady supply of "cute cubs" for future tourists.
The Lies About "The Law"
The most insulting part of this experience was the owner's justification for their cruelty. Every day at 4-5 PM, the elephants are chained up until the next morning (!!!!). When we questioned this, we were told it was "Thai Law." This is a lie. Through my research, I found that:
* Under the Draught Animal Act and the Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Act, captive elephants are legally classified as "private property" or "livestock."
* While this classification means there is a lack of oversight to stop owners from chaining, there is absolutely no law that forces it. * The decision to chain these animals is a choice made by the resort to avoid spending money on proper, high-security fencing and to prioritize cheap, convenient management over animal welfare.
Pokes, Hooks, and Bass Speakers
The cruelty isn't just in the chains; it’s in the daily "performance." Despite claiming the elephants "roam freely," they are actually forced to stay within a 20-square-meter area to be touched, bathed, and "played with" by a constant stream of tourists. We witnessed mahouts walking beside them with sharp sticks, poking the animals the second they stepped off the "path" or failed to perform a trick for a photo op.
The final straw was the nighttime setup. At 5 PM, as the chains go on, the resort’s bar opens right next to them. These elephants - animals with incredibly sensitive hearing - are forced to stand in chains while the bass from the speakers blasts and drunken tourists scream just a few meters away. Absolutely disgusting.
Final Thoughts
The moment we realized the depth of this exploitation, we cancelled everything and left. This resort is not a sanctuary; it is a high-priced zoo using "ethical" buzzwords to hide systematic abuse. The owner is a master of sweet-talking tourists, but the chains and the swaying animals don't lie.
Please, do not make the same mistake we did. There are so many local businesses you can support instead. Think THRICE before coming here, these elephants DO NOT have a good life.
Ngày nhận xét: 29 thg 1, 2026
Ngày ở: thg 1 2026
Vacation
The elephant activities are extremely expensive, and the lack of groundskeeping is a major issue—you have to constantly watch your step to avoid elephant droppings on the walkways. Inside the rooms, the experience faltered further; we found numerous spiderwebs and noticed the facilities are starting to look weathered. If the management could focus on better maintenance and more frequent cleaning of the common paths, this would be a world-class destination. As it stands, it feels overpriced for the level of care provided.
Ngày nhận xét: 15 thg 12, 2024
Ngày nhận xét: 31 thg 3, 2024
The hotel is so close to nature that mosquitoes, flies, and other insects you can’t get rid of, you need to get along with them!
It is not fair to compare the amenities with that of any five stars hotels in chiang mai, you can choose, pick or stay at a cozy five stars hotel with your family but I am quite sure it is not easy to have such a close contact with nature and elephants at any five stars hotels in the city.
If you are looking for a nice swimming pool with a fruity smoothies in hands, this is not a hotel for you! If you are looking for a close contact with nature especially elephants, I am sure this is the hotel you are looking for!
Vị trí xuất sắc
202 Moo 9 T, A, Thành phố Chiang Mai, 50360, Thái Lan|34,65 km từ trung tâm thành phố
Nhận phòng và trả phòng
Nhận phòng từ:
14:00
Trả phòng trước:
11:00
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Khách sạn này chào đón trẻ em
Mọi lứa tuổi
394.787 ₫ (THB500)/người/đêm
2 tuổi trở xuống
Miễn phí
Không cho phép mang theo thú cưng
Có phục vụ bữa sáng
Các lựa chọn bữa sáng
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08:00 - 10:00 từ Thứ Hai đến Chủ Nhật
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