Nestled amid the cool hills near UNESCO-listed Khao Yai National Park, just three hours from Bangkok, this 13-villa boutique resort immerses guests and groups in an enchanting ambience of rustic luxury
Bangkok, Thailand – Khao Yai, Thailand’s verdant landscape of rolling hills and tropical forests, is a truly enchanting destination where travellers can escape the heat of Bangkok and unwind amid fresh, mountain air. Just three hours’ drive from the Thai capital, this lush landscape is home to local vineyards, 18-hole golf courses, and natural landscapes of Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where wild elephants roam.
Nestled amid this scenic region, ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI blends luxury hospitality with an organic concept for guests to unwind in the nature. Managed by Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, this five-star boutique retreat was crafted by Onion, the award-winning architecture company, to bring about an upscale country village, with a collection of low-rise barns, gardens, terraces and pools, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Khao Yai’s misty mountains.
Guests can stay in a choice of tranquil, barn-style accommodation, ranging from the 80-square metre Mountain View Villas and Pool Villas to the stunning 434-square metre, two-bedroom Grand Residence, all of which blend characteristic interior and natural elements with luxurious furnishings. With semi-outdoor bathrooms featuring indulgent outdoor bathtubs and organic amenities, plus spacious alfresco dining terraces and stone-clad private pools in most of the villas, every visitor will feel a deep connection with the Earth.
In December 2024, ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI will unveil its new top accommodation category: two breath-taking Barn Residences, ‘Chan’ and ‘Tawan’. Each offers over 270 square metres of indoor and outdoor space with two bedrooms, a private pool, exclusive services, and plenty of room for friends and families to relax and reconnect with each other in comfort and style.
Throughout their stay at ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI, guests can also discover the bounty of nature at the hotel’s own organic farm. This eco oasis produces an abundant crop of seasonal Thai produce, as well as more experimental ingredients such as lemons, rosemary and avocados, which are used to craft the innovative menus at Roukh Cuisine, a farm-to-table restaurant. In the winter months, guests can comfortably warm up next to an impressive fireplace at the open living area; and in the warm summer, an outdoor saltwater pool provides the perfect place to cool off with a scenic swim, overlooking the tranquil landscape.
With an intimate cluster of just 13 villas and residences, ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI can be booked in its entirety, creating a one-of-a-kind destination for life’s most important occasions, including family gatherings, celebrating parties and corporate events. Business escapes can be enhanced with a meeting space, designed for 20 delegates and complemented with a separate breakout room.
ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI’s contemporary concept and stylish design has been recognised with a series of prestigious awards, including Conde Nast Traveller’s “Readers’ Choice Award” in 2020, and a place on the 2021 “Hot List”. Most recently, it was named as the “Best Upcountry Hotel in Thailand” at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific in 2023 and 2024.
“ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI is a unique barn resort that immerses guests in the organic wonders of Khao Yai, the ‘green lungs’ of Thailand. With its fresh mountain air and luxury yet minimalistic design, visitors could be mesmerised by solidarity of the surrounding nature. This makes it a perfect option for couples and groups of friends and families seeking a break from the busy streets of Bangkok. With the launch of our two new Barn Residences this December, we look forward to welcoming our prestigious guests to ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI,” said Aree Phonjarern, General Manager, ROUKH KIRI KHAOYAI.
For more information and to book your escape at ROUKH KIRI KHAO YAI, please visit www.roukh.com.
