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Sugar Cane Guest House 2
A fine choice - recommended
7 Soi Cambodia, Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi Province
Tel: (034) 514 988
Fax: (034) 625 213
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Description
Towards the River Kwai Bridge end of Kanchanaburi, Sugar Cane 2 has two main options -- rooms in a longhouse style set up (with complimentary wagon wheels displayed out front) looking over the car park and four aircon rooms in a rafthouse. The former are pretty good value as they are very clean, but the rafthouse is excellent value as the rooms and attached bathrooms are spotless, and the large veranda looking out over the river ideal. A minor complaint is that the balconies are only separated by lattice -- a bit of plant-life between them would add to the privacy. The furnishings are spartan, but adequate and the bed firm. The restaurant does pretty typical backpacker fare and the staff here are very friendly. A relaxing and quiet option with a good central location. Recommended.
Total rooms: 12+
Sgl fan private b'room
200 THB (low season)
200 THB (high season)
Dbl A/C private b'room
550 THB (low season)
550 THB (high season)
Rafthouse
Bungalow A/C private b'room
550 THB (low season)
550 THB (high season)
In the garden
Added to Travelfish on: 21st July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 8th September, 2006
Guest feedback
A good stay - 
By silvia ( total comments: 7 
) Stayed here 2/2007
I spent two nights at Sugar Cane 2 in February: it's very close to "The Bridge", but still walking distance to where the bulk of guesthouses and bars are. The room was fairly pleasant (I had the room on the raft with air-con), very basic (i.e. no furniture besides the bed) but clean and very bright. The bathroom was ok too, even though hot water was constantly coming and going. Staff was friendly and helpful. I didn't particularly like the restaurant but I tried it just once (and maybe stumbled in a not-so-lucky choice).
Wonderful - 
By Jerta ( total comments: 7 ) Stayed here 11/2006
Didn't stay at the guesthouse but ate at the restaurant two times. Best lemon juice of my whole trip! Super-friendly staff, wonderful setting.
Beautiful setting, clean & comfortable rooms - 
By kiara ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 1/2006
The setting here is perfect. Beautiful little bamboo huts nestled around lush gardens and it's right on the banks of the river. I paid 200B for a large room with huge bed, a fan and private bathroom. All very clean and airy. Nice cafe area where you can sit and watch the boats along the river. It's about a 15 minute walk into the main travellers centre but there are bars & restaurants scattered along the way. The nicest place I've stayed in on my trip so far.
A nice relaxing spot -
By wargoddess ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 11/2005
I stayed in one of the raft rooms which was very comfortable. It wasn't spotless, but it wasn't dirty either. As others have mentioned, the walls are pretty thin, but I didn't find noise to be a real issue. One note - you may find mosquito coils helpful - they are readily available from most shops. I was there during the River Kwai festival and I think my room cost 550B as the site says here. The staff was very friendly - the food was average ... probably better to eat from the market or in town. The guesthouse is an easy 10-15 minute walk from the bridge. Given the opportunity, I'd stay there again.
Idyllic location and friendly staff - 
By bohemia ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 3/2005
I was so sorry to leave this place!
Take note that there are two Sugar Canes (1 and 2). The latter is newer and further north nearer the bridge, but I stayed in the older one, in one of the floating rooms on the river. I don't have a bad word to say about it. Even had a security guard manning the gates at all times! The owner was one of the most helpful and genuine people I met in Thailand. Also recommend the day tours that they organise for guests. Would love to think I'll go back there.
Clean, comfortable, and relaxing -
By Pinklao ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 9/2004
I stayed in one of the floating rooms. The room was spotless and the linen clean. The balcony -- right on the water -- was a comfortable place to relax. Bring a good dose of tolerance for noise from passing boats during the day and evening and from voices in adjoining rooms; I was able to tune out these distractions. Most staff were friendly and helpful. I plan to return often.
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