At The Happy Elephant Resort, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Rawai Beach and Chalong Pier. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, Italian, Thai
At a glance
Hotel size
29 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets stay for free (1 total, up to 10 kg per pet)
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 per cent
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for THB 200 per night
Rollaway beds are available for THB 200.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Happy Elephant Resort Rawai
Happy Elephant Resort
Happy Elephant Rawai
Happy Elephant
The Happy Elephant Rawai
The Happy Elephant Resort Hotel
The Happy Elephant Resort Rawai
The Happy Elephant Resort Hotel Rawai
Frequently asked questions
Does The Happy Elephant Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Happy Elephant Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Happy Elephant Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Happy Elephant Resort?
Yes, pets stay for free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 10 kg per pet.
Is parking offered on site at The Happy Elephant Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Happy Elephant Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Happy Elephant Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at The Happy Elephant Resort and nearby?
The Happy Elephant Resort has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Happy Elephant Resort?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Happy Elephant Resort like?
The Happy Elephant Resort is a short 7-minute walk from Chalong Bay and 13 minutes' walk from Seashell Museum.
The Happy Elephant Resort Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very good
13 November 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
14 June 2019
In need of refurbishment
The rooms are in serious need of refurbishment. The locks on the door aren’t fit for purpose. I won’t be returning again. Far superior places nearby for less.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2017
Very friendly staff
I asked for breakfast by 6:30 And it was ready by this time. Owner was so friendly. It just little bit far away from city but still I love it. Nice pool and very clean.
Tabvir
Tabvir, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 July 2017
Oliver
Oliver, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 February 2017
Ok Hotel.
The room was ok, not very big but all I needed. The problems I had was 1, the bed needed a new mattress. It's was sunken on one side, so when you slept on it your body was bending/dipping ! 2, I booked through Hotels.com. I booked a standard room with breakfast. But when I got there they told me a standard room doesn't come with breakfast. I showed them my paper work and said ok. I didn't feel right having breakfast there after that.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 December 2016
Relaxing by the pool
The owner, manager and staff were nice and offered a good service. Thanks for the nice stay!
Anne
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 November 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 May 2016
Near to Rawai
We moved from the basic accommodation (as advertised) because the room facilities were inadequate and paid 1000 baht more to a better room.
k l o n g
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 September 2019
Hôtel très bruyant et cloisons très fines. On partage un peu trop la vie de la chambre voisine....Bon restaurant chinois en face.
Attention, il y a une erreur sur le site Hotels.com :
The Happy Elephant Resort et le Resort Happy Elephant sont le même hôtel. Or, sur le site ils sont positionnés différemment.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 February 2019
Good
The front desk girl was very helpful because we went there earlier and she help us to check in. But when she led us to the room which stated as premier room, it's too close to the main door & street. We requested for a quiet room when booked so we asked if another room available, she said no this type whereas only cheaper one is available. Although we paid for more, we choose the cheaper one finally after visiting. it's really quieter. On the whole this little resort is good.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 November 2018
Basic but clean and friendly. This was the cheapest and most basic room but others are much better
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2017
laurent
laurent, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 April 2017
Gianni
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 March 2017
Accueil et personnel très chaleureux. Propreté au top !
Resort très calme le Proprietaire et son équipe super serviable et très sympa !
Nous recommandons sans hésitation !
Yannick
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 April 2016
Familiäre, wunderschöne Anlage
Familiär, sehr sehr freundliches, disponibeles Personal. Anlage mit vielen Pflanzen und Palmen, schöner Pool. Gebäude renovationsbedürftig, wird aber per Ende Mai 2016 in Angriff genommen.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 April 2016
Trevligt vistelse
Vi hade bokat ett standardrum vilket var jätte litet.vi fick dock uppgradera rumet till ett bättre och betalade mellanskilnaden. Frukosten var ensidig men okej. Personalen var jätte snälla,trevliga,hjälpsamma och mötte oss alltid med gott leende. Mycket bra bemötande. Det finns en massagesalong mittemot hotellt, rekomenderar värmt. Även restaurangen mittemot är värt att besöka, god mat, bra priser och trevligt bemötande.
Susan
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 March 2016
Familjär atmosfär
Trevlig personal som gav hotellet en familjär atmosfär. Personalen talar även skaplig engelska.
Promenadavstånd till flera thaiboxningsgym, och till Nai Harn-stranden är det cirka tio minuters färd med moped.
Oscar
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 February 2016
Sejour agreable
Resort a 2 km de la mer chambre spacieuse la salle de bain manquait d equipement petit dej au bar de la piscine location motobike direct a l hotel les chambres pres de la route peuvent gener les couches tot
christian
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2016
hôtel confortable
Agréable séjour mais excentré des animations
joachine
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 January 2016
Gut
Bis auf das nicht enthaltene Frühstück wie im Angebot von Ihnen war das Hotel gut.
Rolf Günter Robert
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 January 2016
Sejour du 14 au 18 01/2016
Chambre quelconque et pres de la route preferer les bungalows pres de la piscine sont tres bien mais coute 2500 bth
Contrairement a ce que j a pu lire pas de surfacturatio electricite
Petit dej sympa pres de la piscine et personnel sympa
jean
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 January 2016
Petit ressort sympa
Séjour correct vu le prix pratiqué le personnel était gentil l'hôtel est calme si vous n'êtes pas sur la rue.cadre agréable un bon restaurant en face à des prix très correct mais c'est un hotel mal placé car il n'y a rien à faire au alentour
michel
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 January 2016
fragwürdiger Kundenstamm
Unser Aufenthalt dauerte nur 3 Tage.Die Anlage ist schön,sauber,die Villen ansprechend rund um den sauberen Pool.Das zum Positiven. Allerdings mussten wir innerhalb dieser 3 Tage umziehen,das war sehr ärgerlich. Die Anlage ist anscheinend im Monat Nov/Dec hoch frequentiert von französischen Stammkunden niedersten Niveaus.Wir waren froh wieder weg zu sein...
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2015
very nice if you live near the pool!
very kind staff. They cooked for us srimps. No toiletries were included, but they gave me a good soap. pool is deep- so no kids, very quiet atmosphere, squirrels, butterflies and refreshing water in the night. beautiful, natural and intimate place for swiming (turn to Laem Ka seafood restaurant - behind the stones at left,and another beach: turn near the 7/11 and go right behind the stones)