Ploy River Kwai

A stylish tropical retreat

Photo of Ploy River Kwai, 79/2 Maenam Kwai Rd, Kanchanaburi. , Kanchanaburi

What we say: 4 stars

Ploy River Kwai is by far the most stylish guesthouse on Maenam Kwai. Accommodation is in two whitewashed thatch-roofed buildings, which face each other across a tree-lined lawn. There are two classes of room: decent upstairs rooms, and pricier downstairs ones boasting outdoor garden bathrooms. The decor is a little hit and miss -- large white beds on raised wooden platforms a hit, framed Impressionist prints and tacky sculptures a miss -- but the accommodation still manages to feel fairly chic. Ploy River Kwai also has a medium-sized restaurant that rambles down to the river, and a rather unusual tower which has a rooftop sala for relaxing in. The only thing missing here is a pool. You cannot see the river from the rooms. All room prices include free coffee and toast in the morning. For the prices, this is great value, particularly if you take advantage of the massive discount by booking in advance online. Recommended.

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Contact details:

79/2 Maenam Kwai Rd, Kanchanaburi.  T: (034) 515 804 
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What we were quoted

Type of room Low season High season Notes
Standard - Double 650 THB 650 THB No bathroom garden
Superior - Double 850 THB 850 THB All have private garden and open-air shower
Deluxe- Double 950 THB 950 THB Same as superior but with cable tv

Added to Travelfish on: 2nd June, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 2nd June, 2008


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