Like others, I came to Nugent for the CELTA, but I loved it so much that I extended my stay for an additional week after the course was done. I found the location absolutely beautiful - the cat fish pond and surrounding gazebos or "salas" are truly peaceful - great places to clear the mind while in the midst of... More

I stayed at Nugent whilst doing my CELTA course and could not have requested anything better. This was the same for my 11 fellow CELTA trainees. The scathing review posted below (by wpshark) is quite far removed from the truth. The Thai food was AMAZING!!! Chef really knows how to cook a meal! Having lived in Chiang Mai for 6... More

I attended a writers retreat held at Nugent Waterside Resort from January 31 to February 4, 2011. I was so, so pleased with the accommodations, the food and the restful ambiance. My room overlooking the pond was so cozy yet spacious and clean and quite reasonably priced. All attendees, including me, have returned to visit the resort and the charming... More

Stayed in a lakeside suite and found it very comfortable. Great cook, very friendly staff. Excellent internet and satellite tv. Good view of the lake with big fish. Nice to stay in a quiet place with easy access to town

Stayed here for 4 weeks on a CELTA course. Did not take the standard accomm but "upgraded" to a private suite over the lake...ha,ha!!! The place is old, tired and very basic. The furniture is threadbare and the plumbing stinks...literally. The Aircon is noisy and ineffective. The hot water is luke warm to cold and the pressure comes and goes.... More

I stayed here for the CELTA course (1 month) and it was fine. In fact, I'm glad that I chose here over a city location. It's quiet, and about a 30 minute drive into the city, so far enough away from any distractions, yet close enough to go in on the weekends. Getting to and from the city is relatively... More

I agree completely with the above review. Isolated enough to keep you focused on the CELTA offered there or in tranquility, but close enough to get into Chiang Mai cheaply by taxi. The staff are amazing, great thai food,

If you are thinking of doing a CELTA (English teaching) course this is definitely the place. The resort is relaxing and the food is great. They really take care of the clients. There are many countryside walks around, and taxis into town are easy to get. Highly recommended!