Rainbow Lodge

Literally a rainbow of bungalows

Photo of Rainbow Lodge, 48/5 Rongheabaoy Rd, Kanchanaburi . , Kanchanaburi

What we say:

The seven brightly coloured bungalows at Rainbow Lodge perch crowded together on a hilltop over the river. Fan rooms are a bit dingy and you'll have to either sacrifice a TV in favour of hot water or vice versa, but they are cheap. Air-con rooms are small and have an odd selection of furniture, but TVs and hot water are included and they have a sort of small cottage charm. The glass-fronted VIP rooms at the water's edge have great views over the river to go with TVs and fridges but are way overpriced given their size. This is a family-run spot and the owners are sincere, friendly and determined to please. They offer free pick-up from the bus or train stations, free WiFi and discounts on stays for more than a night. They also run a cooking school with reasonable rates. While the rooms aren't spectacular, the staff do a lot to make up for it and the location is quiet with particularly good river views, but not too far from the main traveller strip.

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Contact details:

48/5 Rongheabaoy Rd, Kanchanaburi . T: (081) 763 0116, (034) 518 683
Email them at: Rainbow.lodge@hotmail.com

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
Dbl fan private b'room	250 THB	250 THB
Dbl air-con private b'room	450 THB	450 THB	Unobstructed river-view
Superior - Double	1,000 THB	1,000 THB

Added to Travelfish on: 8th September, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 13th May, 2013

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Rated 3 out of 5

Based on 3 ratings and 3 reviews

just fine.

I satyed in a double room with fan. It was a little bit run down. The coach was broken and the matress was quite hard. You'll need a mosquito net as windows and front door do not fit and leave some holes. Still I was charged 150B for it, for some low season offer or something.
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Rainbow Lodge reviewed by Bicarbon (Total reviews: 5) on 20th August, 2009
Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 7/2009
Bit run down

Staff friendly and helpful. Free internet for guests was great. Breakfast not good value but lunch/dinner was good. Room bit run down, couch completely broken so could not sit comfortably.Bed in loft was cool, but needed mozzie net as holes to outside round windows etc. 350 B and was supposed to get discount with the flyer from train station (said this on flyer) but no discount.

Rainbow Lodge reviewed by celianz (Total reviews: 11) on 25th February, 2008
Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 1/2008
not too great

Stayed here for 1 night. The place was deserted and the room was small and a bit run down. On the plus side, it was very clean. We ended up moving to another guesthouse for two more nights.

Rainbow Lodge reviewed by Jerta (Total reviews: 7) on 30th November, 1999
Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 11/2006

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