Guest Houses in Mae Salong

Diana Spain

I first stayed here 12years ago when D.M.S was full of independent backpackers looking to encounter mountain culture and the various ethnic groups who live around this region. Shin Sane GH was the go to place to stay and one had to arrive before 1 pm in order to secure a room. It’s been renovated and unfortunately Mr Ho, the heart and soul of SS G.H has passed away but his siblings are keeping this gem available to tourists on a budget (shoe string) . The rooms with shared bathrooms in the old wooden house are renovated with comfy bed and pillows. Bath towels and bed linen are 5 star hotel quality crisp and clean. Prices haven’t gone up much but quality definitely improved. Shared bathrooms are spanking new and are clean, spacious and with hot water for shower. The cottages are a great deal; brand new, spacious, clean with en suite bathrooms. If Shin Sane is sold out I stay next door at Little house where prices are reasonable and staff are pleasant and welcoming but Shin Sane remains first choice. For those travelers in a bad mood or are of a delicate disposition please book the cottages. There aren’t many if any, places in Western Europe or anywhere in North America where you get this quality for very reasonable cost. It’s no wonder there were so many longer term guests staying in cottages….

Ab Wondergem Netherlands

Staff gave me another room as the first one was really noisy. Staff gave me an extra blanket for a cold night. Lots and lots of tea. From the hotel it was an easy and interesting walk to tea plantations.