Sam's House Guest House

Pleasant rooms on unattractive grounds

Photo of Sam's House Guest House, 14/2 Moo 1 Thamakham Rd, Kanchanaburi. , Kanchanaburi

What we say:

Sam's House Guest House has rows of log cabin-style rooms perched over a swamp. Though the reed-choked water is attractive, the half-sunken fountains that litter the grounds and the unattractive metal catwalk that leads between rooms spoil the scenery. The cabins themselves are fairly pleasant and mostly clean, though the cheapest have grungy bathrooms. If you can afford to pay a little more, the two rows of mid-priced bungalows running down to the river are great value. Those on the right side are very well sized and immaculate, while those on the left are the pick of the bunch, with exceedingly private balconies looking out away from the resort, immaculate bathrooms and air-con. Sam's is currently expanding, and may be moving a little more upscale. As of mid-2008, construction was underway on several hilltop rooms that appear to be slightly more elegant than the log cabins.

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Contact details:

14/2 Moo 1 Thamakham Rd, Kanchanaburi. T: (034) 515 956 F: (034) 512 023
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What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	250 THB	250 THB	rafthouse
Dbl fan share b'room	150 THB	150 THB
Family room	800 THB	800 THB	Upto 1,000B
Bungalow fan private b'room	150 THB	250 THB	Upto 450B
Bungalow air-con private b'room	350 THB	350 THB	Upto 600B

Added to Travelfish on: 21st July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 2nd June, 2008

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Rated 3.5 out of 5

Based on 2 ratings and 2 reviews

It's OK

Not overly friendly or welcoming, more of a tourist destination for those who do not seek the interpersonal experience. Rooms are clean and acceptable, bathrooms are difficult but achievable. Definitely an acceptable option if the first choices are not available.

Sam's House Guest House reviewed by Fishman (Total reviews: 39) on 14th August, 2007
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 1/2007
OK, but nothing more

We stayed here 2 nights, and while the room was alright, the bathroom had fungal spots and wasn't very clean. We paid 600 BTH (during low season) for a double with aircon and private bathroom, kind of overpriced for what you get. The restaurant was ok, but nothing special. The staff seemed to be sleeping all the time, and we had to wake them up more or less to get some food or drinks. Maybe it different during the high season, but in june it was difficult to get some service here sometimes

Sam's House Guest House reviewed by kwintar (Total reviews: 3) on 30th November, 1999
Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 6/2006

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