The peaceful resort maintains a boutique feel while catering to a range of travelers and its riverfront location cannot be beat.

Located on the banks of the Mae Kok River, The Legend Chiang Rai Resort takes advantage of its enviable location by placing its restaurant and main facilities facing the waterway. Just minutes by car from the city center, The Legend is a convenient base for exploring the legendary Golden Triangle area.

The 78 rooms, villas and suites combine wood, local bricks and white walls in a contemporary Lanna design reflective of the region's traditional architecture. Each room features a semi-tropical outdoor bathroom and the spacious pool villas offer unbeatable views of the river from their private sitting areas, pool and garden.

After a day of traveling or site seeing, guests can relax and enjoy the tranquility of rural Thailand at The Legend Chiang Rai Resort. The infinity pool and wellness spa offer respite for tired bodies and the riverfront restaurant serves up tempting international and Thai dishes. The professional, yet non-invasive, staff are attentive and friendly and ensure that every guest has an enjoyable stay.

Families will enjoy the ample facilities and spacious rooms whereas couples will appreciate the tranquility of the riverside location. With its prime location and stylish interior, any discerning travelers needs will be met at the Legend Chiang Rai Resort.

Facilities:

• Infinity Swimming Pool
• Indoor/Outdoor Spa
• Venue for private outdoor dining
• Seminar Rooms

Dining:

• Sala Rim Nam Thai Restaurant- Casual, yet elegant riverside dining. Thai and Western.
• Ou Kao- Initimate, 25-seat restaurant serving refined Thai cuisine
• Suan Chainam BBQ Restaurant and Beer Garden- Casual evening venue with live music

Room type:
76 Guest rooms including superior rooms, deluxe studios and pool villas.

The Legend Chiang Rai Resort is located along the Mae Kok River a few minutes from Chiang Rai's town center. The famed 'Golden Triangle' Area and Mae Sai border town are approximately 1 hour drive from the Resort.

Who should go?
The Legend Resort Chiang Rai is suited for those wanting to embrace the beauty of north Thailand at a relaxed, resort-style property. The serene setting and fantastic spa make it a good stopover for a few days of blissful relaxation or a family getaway. It serves as a good base for touring in the area, with its proximity to the main sites of Chiang Rai or as a stopover on a regional program to Myanmar or Laos.

When to go? 
Northern Thailand is marked by warm days and cool nights. The cool season from November to February is the most pleasant time of year, however it is also the most crowded. June to October is marked by short bursts of rain in the afternoon while March to May is usually very hot, although the nights are pleasant.

Where is it?  
Situated on the banks of the Mae Kok River, The Legend Chiang Rai is a short drive from Chiang Rai town. The legendary Golden Triangle and border towns of the Mekong River are one hour away.

What's not to be missed?
Sunset over the Mae Kok River. A rickshaw ride around Chiang Rai city center. A boat trip to the Golden Triangle. BBQ dinner on the riverbanks at Suan Chainam. Massage treatment at The Legend's spa.

What's cooking?
From outdoor barbeques to gourmet Thai cuisine, The Legend Chiang Rai Resort offers a variety of dining options. Soak in the atmosphere of the river and surrounding mountains at Sala Rim Nam Thai, the Resort's main restaurant, which offers all day dining with Thai and international cuisines. For an intimate evening meal, Ou Kao specializes in fine Thai cuisine with renowned Set Menus to give diners a taste of the varied local dishes. A more casual, lively dining venue, Suan Chainam, is a riverside barbeque restaurant and beer garden with nightly music performances. Children are catered for with kids menus ranging from local favourites to traditional western dishes.