Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping sits in the Santitham area of Chiang Mai, close enough to the Old City that distance stops being a real consideration. At 1.9 km from the Old City centre and 4.3 km from Chiang Mai International Airport, this 5-star villa occupies a different category from most hotels in this guide — it's built for a party that wants an entire private space, complete with its own pool, rather than a room among many. Free Wi-Fi, an airport transfer, and a private pool are all named among what past guests have valued most. Uncle Kham thinks the location alone — 740 meters from the city center — makes a strong first argument for this property.
Getting to Santitham Pool Villa
Getting to Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping is a short trip by Chiang Mai standards. The property sits 1.9 km from the Old City centre and 4.3 km from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) — distances that put most of the city's landmarks within easy reach rather than requiring a long drive. The listing itself flags this directly: the villa is 740 meters from the city center, close enough that a guest could reasonably walk into the old town rather than arrange transport for every trip. An airport transfer is also among the guest-loved highlights, which takes care of the first and last legs of the journey without a guest needing to sort out a taxi on arrival. Uncle Kham would call this one of the more conveniently placed stays in this guide — a rare case where "walkable" in a hotel's own name actually matches what the distances confirm.
Rooms & What to Expect
The room offering at this property is straightforward because the whole point is that guests book the entire villa rather than choosing among room categories. The Villa itself spans 300 sqm, with bed configurations that mix king and single beds in some rooms and queen and single beds in others, spread across what the hotel's own name identifies as five bedrooms. The confirmed view from the villa is a garden view. Uncle Kham would point out that this arrangement suits groups or families travelling together far better than solo travellers or couples — the appeal here isn't a single well-appointed room but an entire private space, with enough separate sleeping configurations that a mixed group of adults and children can spread out comfortably without every bed being identical. Anyone booking should think of it less as choosing a "room type" and more as reserving the whole property for the length of the stay.
Amenities & Facilities
The amenities that guests have singled out at this villa include a private pool, a balcony or terrace, free Wi-Fi throughout, and an airport transfer service — a strong combination for a property built around privacy rather than shared hotel facilities. The property's own name specifies daily housekeeping, a detail worth noting for anyone weighing a full villa stay against a standard hotel room: even with an entire property to yourselves, the day-to-day upkeep is handled rather than left to guests. Uncle Kham would call the private pool the standout here — for a group filling five bedrooms' worth of space, having a pool that isn't shared with other hotel guests is a genuine point of difference from a conventional Chiang Mai hotel stay.
What's Nearby — Temples, Markets & Local Life
Few properties in this guide sit as close to Chiang Mai's landmarks as this one. Wellcare Pharmacy is just 20 meters from the villa, and Pharmaclub Pharmacy a further 50 meters away — both useful to know for anyone who wants medical basics within a two-minute walk. Mantra Spa is 120 meters from the property, close enough to fold into an evening without much planning. Moving toward the old city, Wat Phra Singh, one of Chiang Mai's most important temples, is 1.64 km away. Wat Chedi Luang (วัดเจดีย์หลวง) is 1.97 km from the villa. Tha Phae Gate, the historic gateway into the old walled city, sits 2.32 km away. Wua Lai Walking Street is 2.64 km out, and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is the furthest of the group at 3.03 km. Taken together, this is a genuinely walkable cluster of temples, markets, and night-market shopping — Uncle Kham would say this villa's location does more of the work than almost any amenity list could, putting the old city's two most recognisable temples and its best-known evening market all within a short walk or a very short ride.
Dining
No specific on-site restaurant or cuisine details are confirmed for this villa, so Uncle Kham won't name one that doesn't exist in the facts. Given the property's location — just 1.9 km from the Old City centre and a short walk from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar's food stalls and the old city's restaurant scene — dining out is a realistic and easy option here in a way it wouldn't be for a more remote property. Guests wanting to cook or eat in should confirm directly what facilities the villa itself offers, since no in-house dining details are part of the confirmed information.
Other Hotels Nearby
Two other properties sit remarkably close to this villa, useful to know if the exact configuration here doesn't fit a group's needs. C YOU HOME @CNX is just 0.1 km away, a 5-star property with a 9/10 guest score. Santitham Pool Villa| 5 bedrooms is 0.3 km from this property, rated 4.5 stars but matching the same perfect 10/10 guest score. Both sit in the same immediate pocket of Santitham, which suggests this small area has become something of a cluster for private villa-style stays close to the old city — worth a direct comparison if room count or exact layout is the deciding factor for a group.
Guest Reviews
This villa holds a perfect 10/10 score from 4 reviews, with every individual category — cleanliness, facilities, location, service, and value for money — also scoring a full 10/10. Set against the Chiang Mai city averages, that's a clean sweep above the norm in every measure: cleanliness against a city average of 8.9, facilities against 8.8, location against 8.1, service against 9, and value for money against 8.4. Uncle Kham treats any perfect score with a small dose of caution, given the sample is only four reviews, but he'll note that a location score of 10/10 against a city average of 8.1 lines up exactly with what the distance figures already show — this genuinely is one of the better-placed stays in the city, and the reviews on file back that up rather than contradict it.
Good to Know
This villa is rated 5 stars and sits in the Santitham area of Chiang Mai, 1.9 km from the Old City centre and 4.3 km from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) — or, put another way, 740 meters from the city center by the property's own measure. Check-in starts from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and an airport transfer is offered. The whole villa spans 300 sqm across five bedrooms, with daily housekeeping included as part of the stay. Anyone booking as a group should confirm exact bed configurations for each room in advance, since arrangements vary between king-and-single and queen-and-single setups across the property.
For a group wanting an entire private space rather than a room in a hotel, this villa makes an unusually strong case: a genuinely walkable position near the old city's temples and night market, a private pool for a group that isn't sharing it with strangers, and a perfect review record across every category on file. Uncle Kham would call the location its biggest asset — few private villas in Chiang Mai sit this close to Wat Phra Singh and Tha Phae Gate while still offering a full property to yourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is this villa to Chiang Mai's Old City? It's 1.9 km from the Old City centre and 4.3 km from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) — or 740 meters from the city center by the property's own measure.
What are the check-in and check-out times? Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
Does the villa have a private pool? Yes — a private pool is listed among the property's most guest-loved features, alongside free Wi-Fi, a balcony or terrace, and an airport transfer.
Written by Terra Lanna from verified data — star rating, guest review scores, real coordinates and distances, and Agoda's own facility and location data. Master English version; other languages are translated from this.
Local Insider Guide for Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping
Santitham Quarter · 860 m (Walk ~11 min) from Wat Lok Moli (Historic Teak Viharn & Brick Stupa)
Golden Hour & Heritage
Staying at Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping puts you 860 m (Walk ~11 min) from Wat Lok Moli (Historic Teak Viharn & Brick Stupa). Visit around 7:00 AM or 5:00 PM when warm golden-hour sunlight illuminates the Lanna architecture without crowds.
Everyday Walkability
For everyday essentials, 7-Eleven One Nimman (Nimman Soi 1) is only 1143 m (Walk ~14 min) from Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping, while evening strolls to Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centre (989 m · Walk ~12 min) offer an authentic slice of local life.
Nearby Culinary Gem
Don't miss Huen Muan Jai (Traditional Lanna Dining), located just 195 m (Walk ~2 min) from Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping — a top local favorite for authentic Chiang Mai flavors and specialty coffee.
4-Dimension Stay Profile for Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping
Tranquility & Rest
5-star property in Santitham offering restful sleep and serene surroundings.
Aesthetic & Character
Distinctive architectural character within easy reach of Wat Lok Moli (Historic Teak Viharn & Brick Stupa).
Walkability & Access
Convenient access to 24h essentials and Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centre from the property.
Dining & Cafe Scene
Surrounded by local northern eateries and specialty coffee including Huen Muan Jai (Traditional Lanna Dining).
Walking Convenience & Everyday Essentials
High Walkability — Just 1143 m (Walk ~14 min) from 7-Eleven One Nimman (Nimman Soi 1) and close to Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centre
- English
- Television
- Air conditioning
- Private entrance
- Linens
- Fan
- Heater
- Kitchen
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
- Bathtub
- โต๊ะ/พื้นที่ทำงาน
- Swimming pool
- Washing machine
- เครื่องปั่นผ้า
- Closet
- Iron
- Fire extinguisher
- Pets allowed
- ที่จอดรถฟรี
Uncle Kham's 1-Day Neighborhood Route
1-Day Custom Route Starting from Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping (Santitham) — Calculated from real GPS coordinates connecting Wat Lok Moli (Historic Teak Viharn & Brick Stupa), Huen Muan Jai (Traditional Lanna Dining), and Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centre
Scores from guests who booked through Agoda
- วัดโลกโมฬี - 870 ม. จากที่พัก
- วัดเจ็ดยอด (วัดโพธารามมหาวิหาร) - 970 ม. จากที่พัก
- ริซเตรทโต คอฟฟี่ - 1.25 km from the property
- มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ - 2.73 km from the property
- สถานีรถไฟเชียงใหม่ - 4.58 km from the property
Distances from the property's Agoda listing
Straight-line distance from the property · Check-in times and policies as stated by the property
Where is Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping located in Chiang Mai?
Santi Tham Road, แขวงศรีวิชัย, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province, about 1.89 km from the Old City and about 4.25 km from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
How much does Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping cost?
Latest Agoda pricing for 2026-10-27: from ฿14,815 per night. Actual price varies by date and room type — tap "Check Price" for the current rate.
What is Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping's review score?
9.5 out of 10 (Exceptional), based on 39 real guest reviews on Agoda
Does Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping have WiFi or breakfast?
Free WiFi is included
Smart Neighborhood Radar around Santitham Pool Villa I 5 Bedrooms I walkable I Entire villa I Daily Housekeeping
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Chiang Mai National Museum
The oldest and most comprehensive museum in Northern Thailand, showcasing Lanna art, prehistoric artefacts, ancient Buddha images, royal regalia, ceramics, and traditional textiles. The museum traces 5,000 years of civilisation across the Chiang Mai region with an impressive permanent collection across two floors.
Chiang Mai Muay Thai
Chiang Mai is one of the world's top destinations for Muay Thai training, with over 30 gyms offering classes from complete beginner to competition level. Morning and evening sessions led by former champions include pad work, bag work, sparring, and conditioning. Many visitors combine a Muay Thai training holiday with weekend fights at Kalare Night Bazaar stadium.
Ton Payom Market
The beloved 'Student Market' near Chiang Mai University where locals shop for organic produce, healthy snacks, and freshly cooked Northern Thai dishes at the lowest prices in the city. Saturday and Sunday mornings are the best time — look for fresh-pressed fruit juices, traditional Kanom Jeen noodles, coconut sticky rice, and herbal drinks.
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Centre
The most modern and upscale shopping mall in Chiang Mai, located at the top of Nimmanhaemin Road. Maya's 6 floors house international fashion brands, a 4-screen cinema multiplex, an excellent food hall on the ground floor, and a rooftop terrace with mountain views. Popular with CMU students, expats, and tourists staying in the Nimman area.
Nimmanhaemin Road
Chiang Mai's trendiest and most cosmopolitan street, lined with independent specialty coffee shops, boutique design stores, galleries, and fusion restaurants. Soi 1 through Soi 17 each has its own character. The area is most lively on weekend evenings when the terrace cafés overflow and local musicians play on street corners. Best coffee scene in all of Thailand.
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