Immerse yourself in the tropical charm of The Happy Elephant Resort, where you can unwind at the outdoor pool or sip a refreshing cocktail at the bar. Stroll through the garden, indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant, and stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Located in Rawai, The Happy Elephant Resort is near the beach. Bangla Road and Phuket Weekend Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rawai Beach and Nai Han Beach. Patong Go-Kart Speedway and Phuket Offroad Fun Park and Chalong Fishing Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Rawai travel guide
88/17 Moo 7, Soi Sai Yuan 1, Rawai, Phuket, 83100
What's nearby
Chalong Bay
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Rawai Beach
2 min drive - 1.6 km
Chalong Beach
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Rawai Seafood Market
2 min drive - 1.6 km
Naiharn Lake
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Phuket (HKT-Phuket Intl.)
68 min drive
Restaurants
@ Rawai Bistro (@น้ำใจ)
7 min walk
Art studio Romadon
10 min walk
Malee Bar
7 min walk
Steam & Fire
6 min walk
La Tarte Dorée
1 min walk
About this property
The Happy Elephant Resort
Hotel near Rawai Beach
A terrace, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Happy Elephant Resort. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Happy Elephant Resort feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 200.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for THB 200 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: THB 200 per night
Rollaway bed fee: THB 200.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Happy Elephant Resort Rawai
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The Happy Elephant Rawai
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Happy Elephant Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The Happy Elephant Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.
How much is parking at The Happy Elephant Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Happy Elephant Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Happy Elephant Resort?
Checkout is at noon.
Does The Happy Elephant Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is The Happy Elephant Resort located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chalong Bay and Rawai Beach. Chalong Beach and Banana Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Happy Elephant Resort Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 25 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 25 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Reviews
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6/10 Okay
Raymond
26 Sept 2019
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
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.
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
12 Nov 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic but clean and friendly. This was the cheapest and most basic room but others are much better
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.
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
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
28 Feb 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
11 Apr 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
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
8/10 Good
Oscar
9 Mar 2016
Liked: Staff & service
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
8/10 Good
christian
24 Feb 2016
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Bis auf das nicht enthaltene Frühstück wie im Angebot von Ihnen war das Hotel gut.
Rolf Günter Robert
Verified
8/10 Good
jean
18 Jan 2016
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
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
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
3 Jan 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...
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)