Thailand Guide
The north
Accommodation
1 
Fern Resort 6km south of town on Highway 108, then signposted 2km east on paved minor road 
053 686110–1 
www.fernresort.info The best resort around Mae Hong Son, an eco-friendly place employing local villagers as much as possible. In a peaceful, shady valley, a brook runs through the beautiful grounds, past stylish cottages with hot water, air-con and verandas (no phones or TV). There's an attractive swimming pool, and nature trails in the surrounding Mae Surin National Park; regular free shuttle bus to the Fern Restaurant in town. Price: B2000
2 Friend House 20 Thanon Pradit Jongkham 053 620119 Smart and clean modern teak and concrete house with upstairs balcony giving views of the lake. Larger rooms have hot-water bathrooms, smaller ones share hot showers. Price: B200
3 Imperial Tara Hotel 149 Moo 8, Tambon Pang Moo 053 684444 www.imperialhotels.com On the south side of the town by the turn-off for Huai Deua, this grand building is set in pretty landscaped gardens, overlooked by spacious rooms featuring satellite TV and mini-bar; there's a swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre, too. Price: B3000
4 Johnnie House Thanon U-Domchaonitesh 053 611667 In a small compound by the lake, this clean, friendly place has sturdy, airy wooden rooms which share hot showers, as well as bright, concrete affairs with en-suite hot-water bathrooms. Price: B200
5 Mae Hong Son Guest House 295 Thanon Makkasandi 053 612510lotee@hotmail.com Relaxing old-timer in a big, shady garden on the western outskirts of town, with a restaurant and friendly staff. You'll get hot water, whether in a large, attractive bungalow, or shared or en suite with one of the simpler rooms. Price: B200
6 Mae Hong Son Resort 6km south of town, on the road to Huai Deua 053 684138 
053 684137 In a relaxing spot by the Pai River, a friendly and quietly efficient place, with riverside chalets or rooms in the grounds behind. Price: B900
7 Mountain Inn 112 Thanon Khunlumprapas 053 611802 www.mhsmountaininn.com . Large, neat and tasteful rooms with air-con, hot-water bathrooms, carpeting and TV, set round a flower-strewn garden. Price: B2000
8 Pana Huts Signposted 300m south off Thanon Makkasandi 053 614331 or 086 772 8502 www.panahuts.com Congenial spot in a quiet, lush valley in the shadow of Doi Kong Mu mountain that feels a lot further from town than it actually is. Made from woven bamboo, the six rooms have well-equipped bathrooms, mosquito nets and nice touches like pot plants and bedside lights. Price: B600
9 Pen Porn House 16/1 Thanon Padunomuaytaw 053 611577 Smart, clean, well-maintained, motel-like doubles with fans and hot showers, round a small, shady garden. Price: B250
10 Piya Guest House Soi 3, Thanon Khunlumprapas 053 611260piyaguesthouse@hotmail.com Friendly, well-run, hotel-like guest house, boasting spacious rooms with hot-water bathrooms and air-con in a lush garden beside the lake. Price: B600
11 Romtai House 22 Thanon Chamnansathit 053 612437 http://5007311117.itfifty.com Spacious, well-maintained rooms with friendly owner, rambling garden and lotus pond. Price: B400
12 Sang Tong Huts Down a small lane off Thanon Makkasandi 053 620680 www.sangtonghuts.com Upmarket, German-run guest house, offering tasteful rustic chic on a steep, jungly slope on the edge of town, with a cute swimming pool. Roofed with traditional, thatched tong teung leaves, and decorated with rugs and tapestries, the "huts" have verandas, mosquito nets on the beds and large, attractively tiled bathrooms with hot water. Home-baked bread and cakes are served in a simple, open-sided seating area around an open fire. Price: B400
13 Yok Guest House Thanon Sirimongkol 053 611532 or 086 611 5819 Quiet and welcoming place in a small walled compound on the northwest side of town, offering functional but clean and good-value concrete rooms with fans and en-suite hot-water bathrooms. One air-con room too. Fan Price: B250