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V.N.Guesthouse

Passable riverside accommodation

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The centrepiece of V.N. Guesthouse is a large, blocky rafthouse. Rooms are huge and fairly clean, though the furniture is a bit worn, and the laminate floors are scuffed and torn. Perhaps the best thing about the rafthouse is that each room has its own private balcony -- though not all face the river, and they're too minuscule to fit even one plastic chair anyway. The air-con rooms in the building on the river's edge are fairly clean, but have a very odd design with the bed stuck behind the bathroom. Overall the accommodation is passable, but lacks charm, comfort and style. The restaurant however is a cut above many other guesthouse restaurants.

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44 Rong Heeb Oil Rd, Kanchanaburi. T: (034) 514 082 
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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, no view, 280B with hot water
Dbl air-con private b'room 400 THB 400 THB Rafthouse corner room
Standard - Double 450 THB 450 THB With TV

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

V.N.Guesthouse reviews

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great value & good food - 26th November, 2008
Fantastic people. Raft room has paper thin walls but great views onto the river. Concrete rooms are a bizarre design with no ventilation in the bathroom. Daytime noise from loud longtails and night time from karaoke boats although these were not as bad as expected. Great restaurant - excellent bacon & HP sauce! Just far enough away from the dodgy bars offering alternative services.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by cn on 26th November, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2008
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 14.
cn also reviewed: Burmese Inn, Chantana House, Lamphu House, Mutmee Guesthouse, Nok Noi (Little Bird) Hotel, P.U. Guesthouse, Pinnacle Wangmai Hotel, Ruan Thai Guesthouse, S Boonyang Bungalows, Thai Nhi Mini Hotel, Thakhaek Travel Lodge, Thumrin Hotel, TR Guesthouse.

Yes, but... - 28th September, 2006
VN has clean but basic rooms and an appealing position on the river. I was charged 320bt for a fan room on the raft with hot shower. Maybe it was me, but the staff seemed indifferent/moody - with the exception of the Travel excursion women who was lovely. Food was okay, but nothing really special. There are plenty other options in this area, and this really doesn't stand out.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by cyb023 on 28th September, 2006, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2006
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 12.
cyb023 also reviewed: Amari Boulevard Hotel, Ao Nuan Bungalows, Apple's Guest House, Happy Inn, Kim Hotel, Lamphu House, Libra Guesthouse, Nhat Lhan, Rambuttri Village, Wendy House.

So comfy we stayed two weeks! - 17th January, 2006
We had a lovely stay at the VN Guesthouse. The family that run the place are a bit quiet, but always smiling and friendly. The guy on reception speaks English, but is very quiet. The restaurant is beautiful and we recommend the pineapple pancakes and french toast, oh and the Strawberry Lassi yum! We stayed in the concrete air-conditioned rooms behind the rafts. Our shared balcony opened out onto the river and the room was clean and comfy. The shower did have an annoying habit of tripping out every 5 mins, but there is just a switch that you keeping putting back up and although the rooms were a bit dark, with such beautiful surroundings and so much to do in Kanchanaburi you just don't spend that much time in there so it didn't matter. We spent two weeks there and got one night free as well so that was a bonus! All in all, probably the nicest place to stay in Kanchanaburi!

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by mrandmrsburke on 17th January, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2005
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 25.
mrandmrsburke also reviewed: Baan Lotus, Baan Sabai, Bella Bella House, Bounmy Guesthouse, Charlie's Huts, Chat House, CM Blue House, Friendship Guesthouse, Garden House, Heritage Guest House, Kampot Guesthouse, Ko Tao Tropicana Resort, Les Jardins de Vang Vieng, LiThai Guesthouse, Mali Namphu, Monkey Republic, Nett Hotel, Prince II Hotel, Suncliff Resort, The Riverside Guest House.

Ok, passable - 11th January, 2010
I paid 400bh for twin bed air con room. The concrete one. Clean blanket and towels.Room is ok, reasonably large. Basic facilities, no tv. Hot shower works, but the sink needs a bit of plumbing work. The cafe is cosy, situated at higher level and the view of the river is gorgeous. Only 1 staff speak Engl;ish, the owner I think. Overall I would give 3.5 stars out of 5. There could be cheaper rooms with same facilities.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by AbgAcid on 11th January, 2010, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2009
Total reviews submitted: 6.
AbgAcid also reviewed: Banana Guest House, Banthai Guesthouse, Maesalong Resort, Mr Jan's Guesthouse, Nan Guest House.

Good choice. - 20th August, 2009
Good value. Paid 280B for an ''odd-designed'' big and clean room with fan and hot water. Friendly staff. Would stay here again. Good river views from both the room and the restaurant.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by Bicarbon on 20th August, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2009
Total reviews submitted: 5.
Bicarbon also reviewed: Apple's Guest House, Baan Lotus, Nett Hotel, Rainbow Lodge.

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restful and large - 15th November, 2008
Came to Kanchanaburi at the end of a 6-wk holiday and found my way to VN Guesthouse. Got a fan room at 280B on the raft and stayed the final 10 days of my holiday here. The only room available was a triple but I wasn't charged anymore. The staff were very helpful, always smiling and very sympathetic when I tripped on the pavement and sprained my arm. Very quiet too as it is well down Rong Heeb Oil Rd along the banks of the River Kwai.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by mic59 on 15th November, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2008
Total reviews submitted: 4.
mic59 also reviewed: Abodaya Guesthouse, Donevilasack Guesthouse, Little Eden.

Basic rooms, but great people! - 17th June, 2008
Stayed in an air-con rafthouse room, which was fine and had a great river view, though the furniture and floors were a bit scuffed up. However, the staff here is a lot of fun and very welcoming, and the restaurant is a cut above most guesthouse restaurants. I had a good time, and would come back again.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by rheannab on 17th June, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 12.
rheannab also reviewed: Ao Yai Ma, Burmese Inn, Cave Lodge, Garden Home Guesthouse, Julie Guest House, Nature Lovers Bungalows, No 4 Guesthouse, P Guest House, Rose Guest House, The Chiang Mai White House.

Good choice - 21st February, 2008
Ditto on all the positive comments from above. 250 Baht for a spacious and clean fan room. Good food and nice views on the deck/restaurant. Recommended.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by mdquizon on 21st February, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2008
Total reviews submitted: 7.
mdquizon also reviewed: Bailan Hut, Charlie's House, Garden House, North West Guesthouse, River Side Guest House and Resort, Sumit Hotel.

Good Value, Recommended - 28th November, 2007
This guest house is a very good value. I paid 280 for a fan room overlooking the river. Couple of small problems like 'reservation', broken shower handle, step in the middle of room and not lit at all; but overall this was a great basic spot. The people running the guest house are very nice, good restaurant, halfway comfortable beds, good location, nice balcony and great view. I would stay again and believe it is a great value.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by gvan on 28th November, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
Total reviews submitted: 12.
gvan also reviewed: Baan Lotus, Ben Guesthouse, Breeze of Pai, Flamingos Hotel, Mai Sai Guesthouse, Oasis, Saikaew Villa, Tharn Thong Hotel, Tharn Thong Hotel.

good spot, great views - 20th June, 2007
We stayed in an aircon room with a view of the river. The room was small and dark but we spent most of the time outside looking down the river. The restaurant is at road level so a fair way above the river. On a hot day water was sprayed over the roof which cooled things down and was a nice touch. Easy going atmosphere with lots of fish in tubs and some greenery.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by joob on 20th June, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
joob also reviewed: Ban Jaidee Guesthouse.

Loved loved loved it! - 30th May, 2007
I would highly recommend this place. We stayed in the corner room on the raft and while it was very basic it was comfortable and all we need - at 450 baht you cant go wrong. What I loved the most was a great location, a good travel desk (which was never pushed on you), some of the BEST and CHEAPEST food in Thailand and cheap internet. Friendly staff, Mango Shakes to die for and the best little chill out spot for dinner and drinks! xx

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by EmjayReet on 30th May, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 3.
EmjayReet also reviewed: Casa Brazil, Lanta Long Beach Resort.

A great spot - 14th February, 2007
This is a great spot! Raft rooms can get hot so maybe air-con next time. The restaurant is in a perfect spot overlooking river. Staff are quiet, which is part of their charm. We still get "thank you for staying" emails. Would not stay anywhere else. Joan and Lorna.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by joant on 14th February, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 6.
joant also reviewed: Bounmy Guesthouse, Kong Keo Guesthouse, Libra Guesthouse, New Siam Guest House, Tribal Hotel.

Wish I could stay longer - 29th January, 2007
Stayed in the a/c raft room. It was excellent for the price and a great experience. Clean and relatively new. The walls were a bit thin (as expected) but we had good neighbours. The entire rafthouse sways a bit when boats pass by but its tolerable except for those easiest afflicated by seasickness. The lady manager was very helpful and went of her way to help us sort out the mix-up in reservation. The food was reasonably good but unfortunately the kitchen closes at 9 pm. No problems parking my rented car.

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by elmseah on 29th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
elmseah also reviewed: Breeze of Pai, Na Inn, Piya Guest House, The Old Palace Resort, Wendy House.

Really pleased with our choice - 18th February, 2006
We stayed at VN for a couple of nights at the end of January and would recommend it. The double air-con room was basic but clean with a wet room and hot shower. We also liked the bamboo table and chairs outside the room for a spot of chilling out while the sun set. The restaurant serves great food and the staff are always helpful, if a little quiet. Top Spot!

V.N.Guesthouse reviewed by Barnesy76 on 18th February, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
Barnesy76 also reviewed: New Siam II Guest House.

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