The White Elephant President Suite (2nd floor)

The White Elephant President Suite (3rd floor)

At The Tara Restaurant traditional Thai specialties and western culinary creations are complemented with an extensive drinks list helping to present a truly diversified dining experience. Sit outdoors and watch life on the river float by or stay cool and be seated inside the air-conditioned dinning room. Sabai Sabai (meaning 'take it easy') is a Thai saying that you are bound to hear a lot of during your break at this quant boutique abode.

The Tara Restaurants and Bar
Fresh and organic ingredients, as gathered from river source, are prepared into traditional Thai delicacy and western fusion gourmet. The palette is made more divine with assortment of extensive beverage selection. Reservation for outdoor tables is ideal for backdrop of watching the local's gentle river life transition. Diversify by staying cool in the air-conditioned comfort of the in door dining pool where dining experience is made lush and satisfying. Across The Tara Restaurant is a bar where lounging drinks, wine and cocktails are served for your pre- dinner pleasure.

Tea room
Our proud fruition of British Colonial and traditional Thai design marriage. The Tea Room is charming in its subtle yet captivating adornment. A huge selection of various flavors of tea is brewed by our tea specialists. The specialists are our employees who have been classically trained in the ancient art of tea brewing. Enjoy the peaceful and relaxing ambience while taking a bite from one of our home made bakery.

Swimming Pool
A beauty luxury swimming pool is located in the hotel's garden on the Mae Ping River bank. Open from 9.00 am until dark.

Four Elements Spa
Embark on a journey to rejuvenate your body and soul. Four Elements Spa, you will experience an ultimate relaxation while our specialists bring you to the world of tranquility. A great range of spa treatments will surely benefit you. Let us bring you back to balance. Come to all your senses with one of a kind spa treatments that will last as long as your memory. A modern life comes with stress, so why not spend a stress-free time at Four Elements Spa. The treatments vary from natural detoxification to pampering beauty regime, there is always something for everyone.

Aromatic Gift Shop
Bring home the scent of Aruntara. The Aromatic Gift Shop has a wide selection of aromatic oil, scented candles and other exotic aromatic products. The soothing signature of our scented goods will make great gifts for you loved ones.

Recreation

Re-energizing body and mind is the theme of all the activities arranged by the Aruntara and other specialized operators. Chiang Mai is considered by many as a quaint, traditional and somewhat spiritual city, in truth Chiang Mai City has developed into a modern, cosmopolitan and chic mini metropolis, and a smaller but much prettier alternative to Bangkok. With the existence of many temples, of which there are more than 300, this gives the city a genuinely traditional Thai ambiance. There are various activities around Chiang Mai and its neighboring provinces to enjoy such as a trip to Phrathat Doi Suthep temple. The temple is often referred to as Doi Suthep although this is actually the name of the mountain it is located on. The temple is located 15 km from Aruntara and is a must see for all visitors to Chiang Mai.

Other interesting activities:

Visiting Chiang Mai's Wats (Temples)

For those also seeking a rich cultural experience but closer to town, visits to some of the famous Chiang Mai temples are a must. Most of the temples are located in the old city, the most significant are Wat Chiang Man, Wat Pra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang. You can easily rent a bike or (if it's cool enough) walk to the majority of these temples.

Trekking

Many people come to Chiang Mai and its neighboring provinces to go trekking and for good reason, just out of town are a number of spectacular treks waiting to be experienced. You can go in a group, hire a private guide or if you like (and have adequate experience) go completely independently.

Hilltribes

Close by are accessible hill tribe settlements including Karen, Lisu, Lahu, Shan, Akha, Hmong, Palong and Mien Tribes. Their settlements are scattered all around the huge expanse of the Chiang Mai province. The ambiance within these villages is certainly one of harmony, and they definitely don't seem to be opposed to tourists coming to visit, but do bear in mind that these are real villages with real people, so please give them the respect they deserve and dress accordingly. Before heading off in pursuit of the hill tribes a good place to begin your observation of the different ethnic cultures experienced in this region is by visiting the Tribal Museum Featured are an array of handicrafts made by the tribal people themselves, and general background information regarding their cultures.