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Raves & Reviews

Nothing makes us more proud than to hear from our Guests that their stay or visit was nothing short of amazing. All of us here at la bonita CHIANG MAI work incredibly hard to spread joy and happiness to those that visit and do everything we can to insure a truly memorable experience, one that hopefully lasts a lifetime.

With that said, here we share with you just a few of the wonderful emails, lovely notes and great reviews that we have received that fill us with joy, humble us and remind us that what we do makes a difference....

Thank you all!

"Dear Hilcia & Jameel,

What you’ve created with la bonita, I find profoundly moving. It’s not just the stunning location or the exquisite attention to detail that makes it remarkable—it’s the way you’ve crafted a space that nourishes the soul. Your creative vision and expertise have breathed life into a little patch of paradise, transforming it into a retreat of vibrant exuberance, understated luxury, wellbeing, and delightful quirkiness. Staying at la bonita is a truly sublime experience.

 

La bonita epitomizes what a boutique hotel should be: niche, unapologetically unique, and staffed by an outstanding team. It’s an intimate and warm space, full of interesting nooks to explore. Here, you don’t just welcome guests into a business—you invite them into your home. What I love most about la bonita is that the clarity of your vision runs through every corner of the resort. Your roots, culture, experiences, and passions—your essence—are tangible, and that is what makes la bonita truly special.

Chiang Mai feels all the richer and more vibrant for you being in it!

Thank you both for your incredibly warm hospitality, your generosity of spirit, and for ensuring my stay was exactly what I needed it to be!"

"We discovered the hotel by chance while passing through (we actually wanted to go to the mountains) and stayed two nights, it was so beautiful there! The bungalows are beautifully furnished with high-quality materials, the pool is very large and the various seating options around the pool invite you to relax. What we particularly liked is the attention to detail: a small gallery, the small shop, the beautiful pillows and pictures from various hill tribes from Thailand, the good music at the bar and the super fine Mexican-Thai food. As a guest you also receive a small painting set, which we immediately used to paint by the pool. You also have the opportunity to take part in painting workshops.

The owners are very welcoming and the entire staff is top! We have stayed in so many hotels throughout Thailand, but this is by far the best and we will be returning again soon.

The distance to the city of Chiang Mai is also a nice change... in the countryside and a beautiful environment and yet in about 30 minutes in the center of Chiang Mai by car. We can heartily recommend the hotel to everyone!
Thank you very much for the lovely and far too short time with you :)"

"I've been taking 'staycations' around Chiang Mai for 10 years and never have I ever experienced the degree of care, service, beauty, attention to details that la bonita offers. It was truly a magical stay, full of Latin music, food and colors. The owners are Mexican-Cuban-American designers and architects and their place is truly unique AND offers art classes, ukulele groups, movie nights, flower arrangement weekend and so much more! The beds are incredibly comfortable (rare in Thailand), the views are beautiful - I almost feel I don't want to give away the secret because I get a feeling they are going to be completely booked forever.
Thank you so much Jameel and Hilcia and Tik and Joy, Tony, the whole team!!!"

"la bonita is a gem! Tucked out among the rice fields east of Chiang Mai, in the area of Doi Saket, it's close enough for an easy staycation for those of us living in Chiang Mai, or a day visit for a meal and swim, or a longer visit for people flying in for the week.
The room has THE most comfortable bed we've ever slept in, with pillows that aren't too high, or too flat. The room is extremely well appointed with generous space for clothes. There's a huge, beautiful bathtub with bath salts and bath bomb, plus a nice shower and two sinks. Everything in the room is free of charge - the minibar, the bath salts, and even art supplies to use while you're there - small squares of watercolor paper, a paint set with brush and pencils. Each room has a nice veranda that looks out over a water feature, and across to the rice fields.
The food is fantastic - a fusion of Latin/Cuban and Thai that works really well. We had the fish tacos, the grilled fish, crispy plantains with guacamole, and happy hour mojitas that they made custom for us without sugar. Breakfast was plentiful with very generous portions. There's a communal table in the middle of the dining area for people wanting to meet other travelers.
The pool is really lovely - long enough for lap swimming and with a shallow area for sitting. There's a sala (raised, covered area) that gets a great breeze, and is perfect for bird watching. There are bikes available for exploring.
An artist's touch is everywhere - throw pillows made with local textiles; beautiful, hand-painted murals in the rooms and common areas; a nod to Thai traditional design with multi-colored glass panes; an art gallery and a little shop that sells locally made items. Check out their website for art classes offered in their studio, as well as their spa offerings.
This is a special place, and you can feel the care the owners and staff have put into making the atmosphere calm, relaxing, creative and friendly."

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