Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort: The North's Headline Act
Chiang Mai Highlands in Mae On is the course visiting golfers most often call their favorite round in the North: rolling elevation, mountain views, and a spa waiting after 18. Here is what to expect and how to book.
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Rolling Hills in Mae On
Ask international golfers which course made their Northern Thailand trip, and Chiang Mai Highlands comes up again and again. Set in the Mae On hills, around 40 to 45 minutes east of the city, it is widely rated among the very best courses in the region: 27 holes across three nines (Valley, Highlands, and Mountain, the newest added in 2016), sweeping elevation changes, big mountain views, and a Schmidt-Curley design that keeps every club in your bag busy.
Why We Recommend It
Top-tier reputation: this is the course visiting golfers most often name as their favorite round in the North
The scenery: rolling terrain with genuine highland views, bring a camera along with the rangefinder
The spa: a proper spa on site means the perfect recovery plan is built in, play 18, then get the shoulders un-knotted
Practical Notes
With three nines to combine, no two visits have to play the same 18
The elevation changes make a cart worth considering, especially in warmer months
Caddies accompany every player and know the sloping greens well; tip in cash after the round
Cool season mornings here are genuinely special, book ahead from November to February
We confirm current green fees and conditions when you book
Book Your Round
We arrange tee times at Chiang Mai Highlands at fair local rates, with optional transport from the city. It pairs well with a relaxed city course earlier in your trip, see our guide to golf in Chiang Mai for how we would sequence it, or message us your dates.
Chiang Mai Highlands Golf & Spa Resort: FAQs
Around 40 to 45 minutes east of Chiang Mai in the Mae On hills. We can arrange transport with your tee time so you just enjoy the drive.
If you play one premium course in the North, most golfers make it this one. The elevation, views, and conditioning make it the trip highlight.
Yes, the resort has a spa on site and we can arrange your round so a treatment follows it. Tell us what you want and we will put it together.
About this guide
We personally visit and experience every tour and destination we recommend. From Chiang Mai's hidden temples to Bangkok's street food markets and Krabi's island hopping adventures, we only feature places and activities we've actually tried ourselves. That's why you'll find tours beyond Chiang Mai on our site - if we traveled there and loved it, we want to share it with you.
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