The 6 best Specialty lodgings in Kanchanaburi, Thailand

May 8, 2023 Esmeralda Fenner

Kanchanaburi, capital of Kanchanaburi Province, is home to the Burma Railway (aka "Death Railway") bridge built by Allied POWs during WWII and immortalized in Bridge Over the River Kwai. A memorial and two museums commemorate those who died in the effort, and a yearly carnival includes a pyrotechnic recreation of the bridge’s bombing. The wider province offers forests and caves to explore, and beautiful waterfalls.
Restaurants in Kanchanaburi

1. Siam Guesthouse

30/7 Tesaban Bamrung 2, Mae Nam Kwai Road, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Siam Guesthouse

A very short visit

Reviewed By barrile_skj

I’m honestly surprised with these reviews. It’s quaint and has some Thai charm but that’s it. Perhaps it’s because it’s so quiet ? I had barely a welcome. I asked about booking a tour or driver and was met with confusion. Annoying because I had messaged them before my arrival about whether to book in advance or with them. I was shown to my room then reception closed up, which was after I realised I had no wifi information. I’m sure I was the only guest and put in the worst room at the back near the toilets, pans & cleaning stuff. It was dark and depressing and full of mosquitoes. It was hot, the fridge & air-con were off. There was no security as the windows didn’t lock but you couldn’t have them open either for light because of the mosquitoes. I persevered for an hour but still no one surfaced to discuss these issues, so I cut my losses and moved on.

2. Smiley Frog

28 River Kwai Road - China Road, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
13%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 16 reviews

Smiley Frog

Not good

Reviewed By J4939HJmichaelp

There are a number of guest houses along the river in this area which is more or less the tourism strip. I checked out a couple of them before choosing the Frog, as it was the best option at a walk-in price of 500 THB. Although the garden setting on the river is indeed lovely, the accommodation itself is very basic even by Asian standards. The air-conditioning and hot water worked well but the bedding was dirty and of poor quality. Unfortunately, I had bad luck with the people occupying the room above me. They were up until the wee hours of the morning and I could here every move they made. Overall, a rather unpleasant stay, so I chose a different accommodation for the next night.

3. Frida Friday Boutique Hotel

152 Moo 2 Nong Bua, Kanchanaburi 71190 Thailand
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Frida Friday Boutique Hotel

Morocco lovers!

Reviewed By luckylovestravel

I admire the idea of owner that bring Morocco design with colorful painting to attract the visitors. Actually the location is so plain, no mountain view or river view as others popular accommodation in Kanjanaburi Province. So using this colorful design to replace the weakness is so smart thought. You can spend whole day in this little boutique hotel, thousand of photo shots will keep you busy all day.

4. Bussaracum Resort

Wang Khanai 9, Kanchanaburi 71110 Thailand
Bussaracum Resort

5. Siam Guesthouse

30/7 Tesaban Bamrung 2, Mae Nam Kwai Road, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
Excellent
75%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Siam Guesthouse

A very short visit

Reviewed By barrile_skj

I’m honestly surprised with these reviews. It’s quaint and has some Thai charm but that’s it. Perhaps it’s because it’s so quiet ? I had barely a welcome. I asked about booking a tour or driver and was met with confusion. Annoying because I had messaged them before my arrival about whether to book in advance or with them. I was shown to my room then reception closed up, which was after I realised I had no wifi information. I’m sure I was the only guest and put in the worst room at the back near the toilets, pans & cleaning stuff. It was dark and depressing and full of mosquitoes. It was hot, the fridge & air-con were off. There was no security as the windows didn’t lock but you couldn’t have them open either for light because of the mosquitoes. I persevered for an hour but still no one surfaced to discuss these issues, so I cut my losses and moved on.

6. VK & Residence Kanchanaburi

151 Pat Ta Na Kan Road Pak Phraek, Kanchanaburi 71000 Thailand
VK & Residence Kanchanaburi

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