stayed at gims resort for three days and have nothing but positive to say about the place. nice bungalows, nice garden and run by nice people. Very helpfull, to the point where it got a little bit embarrasing, as they would try to help us with everything, but well meant. A little out of the town centre and not much eating options that we could find nearby. Only a ten minute tuk tuk ride to town though, just ask the boss and he'll call one for you. Recommended. Shame about the beds though, I'm sure a nicer bedspread would lift the whole bungalow.

I stayed here for one night whilst visiting Mae Hong Son. The rooms are bungalows set in beautifully kept grounds. They have concertina type doors that open onto your own veranda. ( They chairs on which are so comfortable you will nod off!). Immaculate room with air conditioning and or ceiling fan. The shower is a "walk in" type with a tiled floor and pebbles and was fantastically relaxing after a five hour motor cycle ride. Fridge (and free mineral water) supplied. I called at a local shop about 200 yards from the resort to buy a couple of bottles of cold beer which cost about 30 Bhat each (less than a British pound ~ turn right out of the resort and you can't miss it). The staff here couldn't be more helpful if they tried and I wished I could have stayed longer.

The bungalows are very well designed, with two sides that open up onto a deck overlooking rice paddies. Fresh fruit, tea, coffee and biscuits were always on offer in the large open-plan reception area. The owners were extremely helpful and kind. When I sprained my ankle they immediately provided a large bag of ice and anti-inflammatory cream which they insisted I kept when we moved on.

Mae Hong Son is one of the most attractive small towns in north Thailand, set around a pretty lake. The Salween River Restaurant serves great Thai/Burmese and western food.