Ploy Guesthouse
A stylish tropical retreat
What we say: 
With stylish, comfy rooms and a helpful staff, Ploy offers the best value on Maenam Kwai Road. Accommodation is in two whitewashed thatch-roofed buildings that face each other across a tree-lined lawn. All rooms are spacious, spotless and come with air-con, dark wood furniture and WiFi. The superior bags you a fridge and lovely open-air garden bathroom while the deluxe also gets you cable TV. A new, tastefully designed hardwood riverside cottage is also available. Decor in the cheaper rooms 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. The Ploy also has a medium-sized restaurant and an infiniti pool, both with smashing views of the river. Note that aside from the cottage, you cannot see the river from the rooms. All room prices include free coffee and toast in the morning and pick-up from the bus or train station is free. Discounts are offered for stays of two nights or more. Recommended.
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79/2 Maenam Kwai Rd, Kanchanaburi . T: (082) 475 3443 F: (034)514 437Email them at: reservation@ploygh.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard - Double | 620 THB | 620 THB | No bathroom garden |
| Superior - Double | 780 THB | 780 THB | |
| Deluxe- Double | 1,350 THB | 1,350 THB | River cottage |
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Last visited or updated on: 12th May, 2013
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Read Ploy Guesthouse reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Based on 10 ratings and 10 reviews
Good value
We stayed in the upstairs No TV fan rooms for 600 and they were great value. The room was large with plenty of space for gear etc, bed was comfy enough, bathroom fixtures are basic but functional but the main draw is the very relaxed garden area and various areas to relax by the small pool, river, or upper layers of the restaurant building. As many reviews mentioned, it is pretty hard to get hold of the staff. They are all there somewhere, but mostly seem to be lounging around. There also isn't much going on atmosphere wise so not for the party crowd or somewhere to meet people, but if like us (couple) you want somewhere with nice surroundings without breaking the bank then it is a good choice. The only major complaint is the wooden doors, which are kind of pretty, but don't really shut properly, and there are no mozzie nets so critters have some access to the room.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by MichaelC (Total reviews: 4) on
Great
Nice river-side pool. The included breakfast is only toast and coffee, but you can order juice, eggs and pan cakes. The restaurant staff are very slow and don't speak English. Also, they do take credit cards now.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by drkrab (Total reviews: 2) on
A quiet hideaway
Just around the corner from the main street with massage salons, bars and restaurants, this is a nice and quiet guesthouse. For its price it all looks good, we especially liked the bathroom with the little garden. The view from the breakfast area was very nice and in the ''tower'' there are even better views and great lounge beds. Also good: Apple guesthouse is nearby, for the greatest food!
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by Dutchgirl (Total reviews: 7) on
Empty but nice anyway
My husband and I stayed at PLOY for 2 nights recently and, while the grounds are lovely, it felt as though we were staying in a Guesthouse that was closed. We saw only a few other people while we were there and the restaurant was practically closed (with the exception of breakfast). That said, the view from the restaurant is gorgeous and the staff are quite happy for guests to sit and relax on any of the three levels. The staff were great about organising tours/transport for us and the room was very comfortable. If you are visiting Kanchanaburi, this is a nice place to stay.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by sasandtim (Total reviews: 15) on
Best so far!!
We have stayed in quite a few places in Thailand and this has been the best by far. Luxury gardens, own private shower garden, great service and a huge discount on line. Book ahead and get about 40% off the room rate. We didn't try the food here, but the jolly frog down the road had some good nosh. Another really nice little feature is the tower overlooking the river Kwai, where there is 2 different leveled seating areas - you can watch the sun dip over the Burmese mountains. Highly recommended.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by pjandmichonthemove (Total reviews: 10) on
Lovely
Stayed in one of the rooms with the garden shower, which was really nice. It rained quite heavily and within five minutes of it stopping, a staff member was there to clean the shower. Very quiet and relaxing. Would definitely stay here again. Only problem was that our roll of toilet paper left in the bathroom became infested with ants. I guess that's the price to pay for the garden shower. Keep the toilet paper in the room and take it out only as needed.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by cantravel (Total reviews: 3) on
very comfortable
wonderfully nice rooms, nice staff, forget the breakfast, discount via homepage
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by jofml (Total reviews: 11) on
Very pleasant, recommended!
Ploy is a delightful, beautiful place to stay. The service is great and you feel very welcome. The rooms are nice and very clean, you will sleep comfortably.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by Lother (Total reviews: 36) on
Lovely place
Past the garage-like entrance are the prettiest mid-range accomodations we've had in Thailand. The friendly staff, stylish rooms with private gardens & open air showers (with adequate privacy) more than compensate for the staff's occasional language difficulty & less-than-filling breakfast.Online reservations are answered promptly.Very pleased with our stay here.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by daybreaker (Total reviews: 4) on
Almost perfect
We really liked this place. The rooms are very nicely decorated and the whole place is very well landscaped. We had a cheaper room and I found it a bit spartan without a TV, but this won't bother everyone (for example, my wife). Service was very good. Cooked breakfast is included but don't get too excited - it is a fried egg and a dodgy looking sausage. Just ask for toast. Also note they don't take credit cards.
Ploy Guesthouse reviewed by LionelHutz (Total reviews: 9) on