Three J Guesthouse
Outstanding - the top spot in town
What we say: 
This is a great little guesthouse buried on a back-street in downtown Kamphaeng Phet, run by the likeable Mr Charin, who has an intoxicating enthusiasm for the province's tourism potential. He's a veritable wealth of fabulous information, so stay here and you'll be guaranteed of a great time. The 12 bungalows are spotlessly clean and comfortable; there’s 7 fan rooms and 5 air-con rooms, including one double (with two bedrooms). for families. Some of the fan rooms have shared facilities. The rooms are set in a compact but pleasant garden atmosphere, with plenty of chill out areas. Breakfast is available for 35B. Motorbikes and bicycles can be rented for 200B/50B per day respectively, and they’ll provide you with a comprehensive map. Mr Charin or his son James can pick up and drop off at the bus station, free of charge. Highly recommended. If you are in town for a while, Mr Charin also has a lodge in the Klong Lan National Park called Klong Mod Daeng Garden where you can stay or camp. There’s an abundance of hiking to be done there with abundant local hill tribes, as well as caves, fishing and generally soaking up the nature. Prices for the huts are 500b/night.
Contact details:
79 Ratchavitee Rd, Kamphaeng Phet. T: (055) 713 129, (081) 887 4189 F: (055) 720 383
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl fan share b'room | 250 THB | 250 THB | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 350 THB | 350 THB | |
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 450 THB | 450 THB |
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd August, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 9th May, 2010
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Read Three J Guesthouse reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 6 ratings and 6 reviews
Mr Charin for president (or king)!
After reading the review which compared the 3J with a homestay, I thought long and hard about opting for a more anonymous accomodation. I'm glad I didn't! Charin is really helpful, but doesn't get on your nerves. Furthermore the guesthouse is nice for meeting people and the farm trip is worth it!
Three J Guesthouse reviewed by flocu (Total reviews: 1) on
More Like a Homestay
The Three J's owner Charin may just be the friendliest person in the friendliest town in Thailand, and he'll do his best to share his enthusiasm with you and make your stay a pleasant one. The guesthouse grounds are charming, with sitting areas and pavillions worked in among fountains and garden areas. Check out the giant bug lanterns! Rooms range from 250 baht for a shared bath with hot shower to 450 baht for aircon. We went with the standard fan double with hot shower at 350 baht, which included cable television. There is more than a bit of street noise, which won't be quite as bad with a room in the back. As the only backpacker joint in town, Three J has on-premises internet, a breakfast cafe and a good laundry service. They also have decent enough motor scooter rental at 200 baht per day and really horrible, awful, far too small bicycles for rent at 50 baht per day. Keep in mind that this is more of a home stay than a guest house, however. From the telephone ringing to the dog barking to the internet being in the family's living room, you'll interact with your hosts quite a bit. Of course, since they are such friendly folks, that may be just what some people want. The location is a bit of a walk but not too overwhelming far from the night market and other stuff in town. Did I mention the barking dog?
Three J Guesthouse reviewed by exacto (Total reviews: 34) on
Outstanding
Very clean quiet place in a garden with a recently retired bank manager who is most welcoming and kind hearted. Only 800 meters to the night market on the riverfront; you can rent bicycles to explore the nice ancient city in the forest. Most people will think of only staying for one night to see the ruins but one really should spend at his least 2-3 days at his beautiful klong mot daeng lodge. Khun Charin is a real nature lover, provides facilities for swimming, fishing and trekking the area near klong lan national park.
Three J Guesthouse reviewed by RotPickup (Total reviews: 38) on
The best
Superb in every way. Khun Charin will make you want to stay for weeks.
Three J Guesthouse reviewed by th5xe (Total reviews: 6) on
Simply the best
Staying with Mr Charin at the 3 J Guesthouse is truly like staying in a home away from home. Undoubtedly the most hospitable man in this hemisphere, he is a veritable mine of local information and will have you wanting to stay here forever. In addition to his town guesthouse, he also opens his home in the national park up to those visitors he likes as a homestay - this is a fantastic place to go if you are given the opportunity. A slice of real rural Thailand which sees maybe a handful of farang in the course of a year. With waterfalls, caves, buddhist monasteries and untouched hill tribes (NOT like those commercialised peoples in the northern provinces) you can spend a good few days here on your bicycle or scooter (courtesy of Mr Charin) living the explorers dream. Welcome to Thailand.
Three J Guesthouse reviewed by kittenpooh (Total reviews: 2) on
Very friendly
Charin and his family will make you feel at home, truely the friendliest guest house in Thailand. Immaculate rooms, good food and bike rental to explore the ruins. Well worth a visit.
Three J Guesthouse reviewed by maurislaird (Total reviews: 3) on