The Pavana Chiang Mai Resort

The Pavana is set in a beautiful location on a hillside near rice paddies and picturesque villages. We were well looked after by the staff who remained in good spirits despite the sharp drop in tourist arrivals because of the coronavirus crisis. All services were maintained and the food was delicious! We particularly enjoyed the Bamboo Spa and the swimming pool, as well as exercising in the Cloud 9 Sala. We took part in the Fresh Start Boot Camp offered by the resort which was exhausting and thorough and very rewarding. Thank you! (Unfortunately, because we were there in late March, there was some air pollution due to farmers burning fields in Myanmar. But the Pavana did all they could by providing air purifiers.) Overall, we had a fantastic time and would definitely visit again.

This is my second visit to the resort . I come here to attend a fitness camp. The area is quiet and relaxing . The staff are friendly. The rooms were clean . There were more mosquitoes around by the time we were leaving but I guess that is to be expected given the region. The therapists at the spa were professional and well mannered . Would definitely recommend the place if visiting for a quiet retreat, for meditation or fitness . May not be ideal for those wishing to explore the city . The airport is about 45 mins by car and the resort offers a collection and drop off service . The quality of food in the restaurant is very good.

I stayed at the Pavana Resort for 5 weeks on a Samasati yoga teacher training retreat. The setting could not have been more like paradise or the staff more obliging. The gardens were tended by a tireless team and the organic vegetable garden provided the food for the delicious restaurant. The manager, Tulip was so beautiful and helpful and the waiting staff became my friends, especially Big and Aou and Chanida were great. My room was kept immaculate by the maids. If you want to get fit join the boot camp. Totally wonderful self contained paradise

I spent 24 beautiful days at Pavana Resort during Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training. At reception, I was promptly greeted with a cool cloth and a longevity welcome drink that I loved and sought throughout my stay. Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles and the staff certainly proved that as each encounter made me happy because of staff's professionalism and the extent they went to accommodate me with a smile. The retreat manager is "Tulip." She was extraordinary and the kindest Ambassador that Thailand and Pavana Resort has. She immediately found a way to personally connect with me. She always formally greeted me, causing me to smile--even after exhausting yoga practice. I don't think I have ever met such a hard working and lovely person. Regarding the Resort, I loved its location outside of busy Chiangmai. Pavana Resort offers a needed respite in a gorgeous natural environment of mountain views, lush plants, trees and the amazing sounds of birds and running water. During my stay, I was able to embrace the beauty of nature and this helped me to move deeper into meditation and into myself--to clear my head and heart. It was a transformative experience that the busy city could not provide. The accommodations were nice, clean and comfortable. I especially enjoyed my last 2 nights spent in a villa. After just a couple of days, the entire staff seemed to know my name. Everyone from the restaurant staff to housekeeping and laundry warmly greeted me. I felt special and cared for. The reception staff always promptly assisted me by printing important work and study documents. Every request I made was performed with amazing promptness and a smile. Pavana Resort will always be a special place for me. The small details included: smiling staff, flower and fruit placement in my room, folded laundry that was gift wrapped, providing my daily breakfast poolside, removing chocolate from mini-bar, buggy pick-up when needed, convenience of Spa, and the dream-like beauty of the lighting of Pavana Resort at night. These are the many reasons that Pavana Resort is my top Resort of choice.

I have been to Pavana for a yoga retreat twice last year. Great service and a self contained place. They grow their organic fruits and vegetables... the food is great. The two times I went, I didn't even want to go to town. The staff are very friendly and they remembered my name on my 2nd visit. The yoga sala aka pavilion has the view of the valley.

Was here for 7 nights as part of freshstart fitness bootcamp. Found the hotel staff to be lovely, resort was clean and very well kept. I think probably if was not doing bootcamp it might have been harder as hotel is quite remote & unless detoxing or chilling out it might not be the place for you. But was perfect for what we went for & I would definitely go back. Used the spa facilities daily & the choice of massages & treatments were great. Weather was also superb & surrounding countryside very quiet with rural setting. Nice views to be had from the yoga salas on the hill. Foodwise we were on a set menu, but everything was very fresh & tasted good with healthy living as it's focus.

We stayed here for 12 nights during our Freshstart Bootcamp. It is a beautiful and relaxing place well away from the hustle and bustle of Chiangmai. The food in the restaurant is super healthy. We highly recommend the Zen Chocolate and the Green curries are very tasty indeed. The spa is great too. The quality of massage is second to none.

The Pavana is located at the remote area of ChiangMai and it takes around 45mins from the airport to the resort. the Resort is surrounded by nature, you can see all green, hear the sounds from the nature and animals (expect some insects :) ) they have a farm and you can eat their home grown vegetables at their restaurants, if you are a vegetarian, i highly recommend you to go there as they have many vegetarian dishes, together with raw food choices. we spent 6 days there and you will never get bored of their food. they are also well equipped for yogis, the yoga sala (out door with shelter) is big enough for over 20 persons at a time and the yoga studio (indoor with ceiling to floor glass window) is also very big enough for yoga classes. their staff are very helpful, attentive, they are always standby for help and always with smile. we would like to special thanks to the retreat manager Ms Tulip Isaraporm and her team, she is very helpful and attentive, we saw her standby everyday from 0630 to 2200, she was there to make sure everythings are alright. Raw food class and massage are good too and we have no complain at all. Thanks again to Tulip and all staff of the hotel, we are looking forward to come back very soon.

Well built and well maintained resort outside Chiang Mai Town. Has good facilities for Yoga meditation and a nice swimming pool. Food was good at the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice landscape and garden.

I spent nine days at the resort (called Pavana) on a fasting and detox programme. The programme is very well supported by the welcoming and excellent staff, who explain everything and keep the schedule moving along. The experience was a lot easier than I expected and I've come out of it feeling amazing. The accommodations are excellent, much nicer than I expected, and the setting is lovely. The gardens are particularly nice and the buildings are in a charming Lanna style. Highly recommended!

The Spa Resort offers a simple yet effective juice cleanse. You receive about 6-8juices per day, along with a clay mixture and probiotics. You can choose to do self administered colonics for a deeper cleansing experience. There are a few limited options for yoga and fitness also. Accommodation is clean and simple and situated around the resort pool. Staff are very polite and well organised. I would visit again.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Spa Resort Chiang Mai. If you bear in mind this is a 4-star hotel, then everything was superb. I did a long weekend there and wish I can stay longer. I wanted to a short getaway for a detox cleanse and some yoga, and this is the perfect place. There was a schedule but it's up to you to follow - I like the fact it wasn't military strict. The colema was DIY though which was a little daunting at first but I am glad I learnt the setup and in the end, it was the sort of thing I am glad I did in the comfort of my own room. The pool area was small but never crowded. Even though I did a juice cleanse, I had the opportunity to have some raw foods before I left and also saw what others ate, and it was very good. Staff were super nice and if it wasn't because I didn't have any baht on me, I would have tipped them well. Spa was also very good, it's not super cheap but it's still affordable. Other hotel guests were all very friendly too and I met a few nice people so great for a solo traveller. Can't wait to go back again...

I had an opportunity to visit the Spa Chiang Mai and i was very impressed by the atmosphere, the environment, the landscaping ,the service, the friendly and hospitable staff. They have excellent detox programs and a very healthy cuisine, i do recommend anyone who is health conscious and is contemplating visiting Thailand to pay them a visit.

It was an excellent trip and I felt healthier, lighter and more energized. I particularly enjoyed the morning meditation and yoga sessions as well as the massages by the friendly staff. The room is very comfortable and the front desk responded to my requests and issues very quickly. Will definitely return for more..

My wife and I stayed here for just over a week at Christmas. It was a beautiful location, really peaceful and quiet, although it was a lot colder here than we were expecting. The apartment was very nice indeed, very comfortable, clean and welcoming. The food at the restaurant was very good, particularly the special Christmas meal we had on Christmas eve, and they even provided delivery direct to your door. The early morning meditation on the hill looking over the valley was spectacular.