The Royal Chiangmai Golf Resort: Stay-and-Play North of the City
The Royal Chiangmai Golf Resort in San Sai is built for stay-and-play: sleep at the resort, walk to the first tee, repeat. Who it suits and how we arrange tee times and packages.
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Resort Golf in San Sai
The Royal Chiangmai Golf Resort sits in San Sai on the Phrao road, about 40 minutes northeast of the city, and it is built for a very specific kind of happiness: wake up at the resort, breakfast overlooking the course, tee off without a car ride, repeat. The course itself is a Peter Thomson design from 1996, and the five-time Open champion's links instincts show in the pot bunkers scattered generously across it. If your ideal Chiang Mai involves more fairways than tuk-tuks, this is your base.
Why We Recommend It
True stay-and-play: on-site accommodation right next to the clubhouse makes multi-round stays effortless
A friendly, links-flavored resort course that suits mixed-ability groups, low handicappers get a test (mind those pot bunkers), casual players get a lovely walk
Easy add-ons: close enough to the city that non-golfing partners can still do markets, cafés, and temples while you play
Practical Notes
Caddies accompany every player and add a lot to the day; tip in cash after the round
Club and shoe rental are available for traveling-light golfers
Cool season books up, reserve tee times ahead from November to February
We confirm current green fees, packages, and conditions when you book
Book Your Round or Your Stay
We arrange tee times at The Royal Chiangmai and can combine them into a stay-and-play package with transport. For how it compares to the other courses, see our guide to golf in Chiang Mai, or just tell us your dates.
The Royal Chiangmai Golf Resort: FAQs
About 40 minutes northeast in San Sai on the Phrao road, close enough that non-golfing travel companions can still enjoy the city while you play.
Yes, it is a resort course with on-site accommodation next to the clubhouse, which makes it ideal for stay-and-play golf breaks. We can arrange the package for you.
Yes, it suits mixed-ability groups well: enough challenge for experienced players, including Peter Thomson's pot bunkers, and a pleasant, unintimidating walk for casual ones.
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