The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mae Sai

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Mae Sai

Visiting Mae Sai for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Mae Sai, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Mae Sai based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Mae Sai for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Mae Sai before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Mae Sai for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Mae Sai for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Orasa hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at 30 Moo 7 Phahonyothin Road Mae Sai, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai, Thailand, Orasa hotel has great rooms from $33 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, city views, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and shuttle services at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


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Teva Valley Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mae Sai
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Teva Valley Resort which has nice rooms starting at $56. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 678 Moo 4. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, free parking, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.3 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Oasis Phamee

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Oasis Phamee to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $32. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 222 Village No. 6 Wiang Phang Kham. You'll also find family rooms, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.9 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Imperial House Maesai

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $23 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mae Sai
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $23, Imperial House Maesai, at 333/1 Soi Ngamjum 6 Moo 11 provides rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 4.9 km from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Room at Maesai

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $21 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Room at Maesai has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers room service, a fitness center, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $21 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 998 Moo 9. Furthermore, it also offers bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, balconies, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The room service is especially nice after a long day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Nangnon Hill Hug Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

The great guest rating of Nangnon Hill Hug Hotel is 8.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, free parking, and evening entertainment. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $40, and it's located at 512 Moo 5 Soi Pa Mhued 9, Wiang Pang Kham, Mae Sai. We also love the an indoor play area, family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and balconies which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen, Mae Chan, and Chiang Khong.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mae Sai?

Mae Sai Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$34

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Mae Sai. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Mae Sai based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $34. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mae Sai.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $45
  • 3-star hotels: $29


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