Sam's House

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Photo of Sam's House, 14/2 Moo 1, Maenam Kwai Rd, Kanchanaburi. , Kanchanaburi

What we say:

Sam's 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 metal catwalk that leads between rooms spoil the scenery. With bamboo walls, lots of windows and small terraces, the cheapest huts are fairly pleasant and mostly clean, though bathrooms are on the grungy side. Larger wooden cabins are also available and while the family rooms represent solid value, the double is overpriced. Sam's also has a handful of newer concrete air-con rooms tightly packed around a garden out front near reception. Those in the concrete A-frames come with beds and nothing else, and are quite uninspiring. The others are a little better, but not worth the money. Pricier family rooms in the main building are similarly lacking in character and value. WiFi is free and the signal is strong throughout the grounds. Staff however are not too friendly.

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Contact details:

14/2 Moo 1, Maenam Kwai Rd, Kanchanaburi. T: (034) 515 956 F: (034) 624 231
Email them at: sams_guesthouse@hotmail.com
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Last reviewed by: David Luekens
Usually found exploring Bangkok's side streets or south Thailand's islands, David Luekens is an American freelance writer & photographer who finds everyday life in Asia to be extraordinary. You can follow his travails here.

What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Standard - Double	450 THB	450 THB	A-frame bungalow
Family room	900 THB	900 THB	1,000 baht with air-con
Bungalow fan private b'room	500 THB	500 THB
Bungalow air-con private b'room	600 THB	600 THB
Superior - Double	600 THB	600 THB
Deluxe- Double	700 THB	700 THB

Added to Travelfish on: 21st July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 13th May, 2013

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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 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 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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