Fern Resort Mae Hong Son

I am all for Eco-Tourism but this place uses it as an excuse for being SUPER chintzy on everything. Their “we are so special” attitude translated to downright rudeness. We were in 2 suites, the highest priced bungalows available, but the bathrooms were abysmally old and decrepit. Water seeped out from the shower, and my polite request for 2 extra towels (with the cordial explanation as to why I needed them-to soak up the leaked water) was met with “You already HAVE towels!” (We had just ONE towel each.) Finally got them but I had to practically PLEAD on my knees. The flush button on our toilet didn’t work our entire stay, despite them claiming to have fixed it, twice. We had to leave the lid off the tank and flush it by lifting the flap each time; a very easy fix (just shorten the flap chain!); they just didn’t do it. The breakfast offerings were very few, and although they offered “made-to-order” omelets, it was like pulling teeth to get the cook to actually put what you wanted into them! Ask for tomatoes AND peppers and you get scolded! The Thai food breakfast offerings were not good at all either. We did not eat dinner at the restaurant so can’t comment on that. The grounds and pool areas are lovely (reason for two stars) but there are not enough chairs by the pool so never anywhere to sit. I usually would stay in town at Piya Guesthouse but I acquiesced to friends desire to stay here. Overall, the vibe of this place is very snooty; not at all a friendly atmosphere as you find in other accommodations in Thailand. The staff was just not nice! I would never recommend to stay here.

A large resort with cabins nestled amongst trees with streams running through it, it's too far from town, but the resort does provide a shuttle service leaving at 18:00, returning at 20:30. This isn't enough time but taxis seem thin on the ground, so choice is limited. The rooms are dated and need modernizing, there's an in room safe. The breakfast is mediocre at best, but a good coffee can be had in town. If staying in Mae Hong son again, I'd stay here for at least 2 night, if your schedule only allows for 1 night, stay closer to town.

Lovely setting and some charming facilities but the service and furnishings needs attention. The rooms are large and clean; the bathroom is strange the shower bis shoulder height! Food is neither good nor bad. Service is not friendly and insufficient drinking water is provided. The pools are lovely but there is insufficient seating.

A great short stay. Whilst the eco setting is central to the enjoyment of Fern Resort, what makes it really good is the staff who are cheerful, friendly and helpful thus creating a first rate ambience. Room decent size with balcony. With 60 dishes on the menu I struggle to see how the choice could be said to be limited. We enjoyed all the dinner dishes we had. Breakfast more than adequate. 2 or 4 hour hike (only charge National Park entrance 200THB) available starting at FR.