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Blue Star Guest House

A pleasant swamp village

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Rambling down from the main road to the river's edge, the wooden stilt cabins at Blue Star sit packed tightly together over a murky swamp. The very friendly and popular guesthouse boasts some excellent value rooms, along with some more average options. In general, accommodation is fairly basic, but charmingly so. Rooms run down in two long rows. The cheaper rooms up by reception are passable and clean, but have mouldy and damp bathrooms. Towards the river, the cheaper fan rooms are on the left, while the more upmarket ones on the right (including the two high on stilts) offer spacious rooms and immaculate bathrooms. The pond in front of the terraced restaurant is not particularly nice to look at, so stay as close to the river as possible. The friendly management offer free pickups from the bus station, and offer great sightseeing advice without pressuring guests to take tours. Overall, Blue Star is a great choice, with a lot of rustic appeal. Discounts are also offered for single occupancy in some rooms and for longer stays. Recommended.

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241 Maenam Kwai Rd, Kanchanaburi. T: (034) 512 161, (034) 624 733 F: (034) 624 732  
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What we were quoted*

Type of room Low season High season Notes
Dbl fan private b'room 150 THB 150 THB Cold shower
Dbl air-con private b'room 350 THB 350 THB
Triple air-con private b'room 650 THB 650 THB
Bungalow fan private b'room 200 THB 200 THB Cold shower
Bungalow air-con private b'room 550 THB 550 THB 650B for riverview

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Added to Travelfish on: 21st July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 3rd June, 2008

Blue Star Guest House reviews

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Pleasant and friendly - 1st February, 2009
Only the cheaper rooms were available when we arrived, but they were perfectly comfortable and we had a good sleep, and a pleasant sit on the balcony late at night. The best thing about this guest house is the extensive common areas available to guests, so you really only sleep in your room. Drinking, socialising and so on can be done in real comfort. We saw some of the new rooms in the main block, and these were very nice indeed. Toilets and bathrooms were very clean. Helpful and friendly staff.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by BigRoss on 1st February, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
BigRoss also reviewed: Asia Hotel Bangkok, Bac Huong Hotel, BAP Guesthouse, Duy Hoang, Lao Cha Leun Hotel, Mekong Hotel, Mr Boun Hom, Phonesavanh Guesthouse, Saysekong Hotel, Sedone River Guesthouse, Sekong Souk Samlane Hotel, Sri Isan Hotel, Thakhaek Travel Lodge.

Blue Star is a Gem - 14th August, 2007
This place is the best of Kanchanaburi, the staff are energetic and welcoming, very friendly even to morons such as myself. I love this place, love the people, love the bungalows, love the atmosphere and the energy, love it,love it, love it. Blue Star is a 10.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by Fishman on 14th August, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 39.
Fishman also reviewed: Angkor Inn, Angkor International Hotel, Bus Stop, Elephant Garden, Kampot Guesthouse, Khao Wang Hotel, Kiwi Orchid Guest House, Ko Kong Asean Hotel, Koh Kong Guesthouse, Maneerote Hotel, Monkey Republic, Pop Guesthouse, Rabieng Restaurant and Guesthouse, Ratchathani Hotel, Rattanapong Hotel, Rose Inn, Royal Hotel, Ruan Thai Guesthouse, Sakal Bungalows, Sam's House Guest House, Samainiyom Hotel, Sawasdee Khaosan Inn, Sintavee Hotel, Siri Hotel, Sirima Guest House, Sunset Huts, Thai Hotel, The Bed and Breakfast, Tokyo Mansion, Treehouse, Yom River Guesthouse.

website - 13th January, 2007
Blue Star now has a website : http://www.bluestar-guesthouse.com/ service still as good as ever, but still not a fan of the restrauant ! Mai pen rai, there's a beautiful little sit down place just a left hand turn outside the main entrance with mains with rice for 20 baht and generous portion of green curry and rice for 30.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by solero on 13th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 20.
solero also reviewed: Ao Yai Ma, Apple's Guest House, Burmese Inn, Jolly Frog Backpackers, Koh Wai Pakarang (Coral) Resort, Koh Wai Pakarang (Coral) Resort, Koh Wai Paradise, Koh Wai Paradise, Malany Guesthouse, Muangphol Mansion, P Guest House, Reno Hotel, Trad Hotel, Wendy House, Wendy House, White Lodge.

Friendly - 9th October, 2006
This is a really friendly place, with great staff, but then it's hard to go wrong in Kanchanaburi as far as guesthouses go. Nothing much wrong with the bungalows, but avoid the restaurant, it's not the best.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by solero on 9th October, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2005
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 20.
solero also reviewed: Ao Yai Ma, Apple's Guest House, Burmese Inn, Jolly Frog Backpackers, Koh Wai Pakarang (Coral) Resort, Koh Wai Pakarang (Coral) Resort, Koh Wai Paradise, Koh Wai Paradise, Malany Guesthouse, Muangphol Mansion, P Guest House, Reno Hotel, Trad Hotel, Wendy House, Wendy House, White Lodge.

Open view - 27th January, 2010
The room cost 700 baht per night, and there were open clear tiles on a room which sat below the level of the path so evrybody could look in. not the best value in town it was all i could find late at night The staff were pleasant and curteous

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by miamuay on 27th January, 2010, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
miamuay also reviewed: Chitanun Guest House.

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A+
loved it. the caged bird near reception is hilarious/annoying. would go here again

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by grndhouse ( total comments: 8 )
Stayed here 9/2009

Good Place to Stay - 16th February, 2008
Backpackers are spoiled for choice in Kanchanaburi, but the Blue Star provides a fun place to stay with very reasonable rates. The bungalows situated over the river are a bit spartan, but enjoyable. Others have already said it, but I'll go ahead and repeat - there are many places better to eat in town than the Blue Star restaurant.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by ask03 on 16th February, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2008
Total reviews submitted: 5.
ask03 also reviewed: Ao Toh Ko Bungalows, Chez Sabina Guest House, Green House, On On Hotel.

budget aircon room - 6th January, 2008
We stayed in the budget air con room close to the restaurant. Although guest house itself is quiet nice and in a good location over the river the room wasn't great and the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. Hopefully oher rooms are much nicer as staff are great as is the look of the guest house.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by Katie1985 on 6th January, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 5.
Katie1985 also reviewed: CM Blue House, Coconut Beach Bungalows, Lamphu House, Lola Bungalows.

enjoyable stay - 26th May, 2007
Had a.con room on water was great beautiful gardens and lots of options for any budget. WELL WORTH THE PRICE.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by mick110971 on 26th May, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2007
Total reviews submitted: 3.
mick110971 also reviewed: Apple's Guest House, P Guest House.

shmo - 2nd December, 2006
Stayed here many times. Very friendly with nice bungalows. A place I felt comfortable taking my mother to stay.

Blue Star Guest House reviewed by shmo260 on 2nd December, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
shmo260 also reviewed: Baanrimtaling Home Stay.

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