Kiwi Orchid Guest House

Who said bus stations were boring?

Photo of Kiwi Orchid Guest House, Next to Ranong's bus station, Phetkasem Rd, Ranong. , Ranong

What we say:

The Kiwi Orchid's name seems to suggest it's in a picturesque, tropical environment, but actually it sits right behind the Ranong bus station. The place has something of a youth hostel vibe with a basic restaurant that's good for chatting with other travellers, an internet caf�, and an on-site travel company that helps with island trips and motrbike rentals. Fan rooms are very basic and on the grimy side but beds are soft and comfy. The two shared bathrooms are dirty with broken shelves and more than a few spiders. Overall the Kiwi's atmosphere is a little gloomy, and the whole place has a thrown together kind of feel to it, so don't expect any tasteful d�cor or fine furnishings. Although its atmosphere leaves something to be desired, the Kiwi is still a solid choice for the true old school budget traveller or anyone who is dead tired after their bus ride and simply needs a bed.

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Contact details:

Next to Ranong's bus station, Phetkasem Rd, Ranong. T: (077) 832 812
Email them at: kiwiorchid@hotmail.com
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What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan share b'room	250 THB	250 THB

Added to Travelfish on: 4th July, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 20th July, 2012

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Rated 3 out of 5

Based on 4 ratings and 4 reviews

Basic, but great host and very good vegetarian food

Basic rooms with fan, shared bath room. Good place to stop for transiting to islands or border run. Rooms B250-300, free wifi that works in rooms, very good food. Jai, the warm host, has very good English and goes the extra mile for visitors when needed. Now painted orange. Tickets for boat ride to islands organised, B100 to the pier.
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Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviewed by eripley (Total reviews: 2) on 20th November, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 11/2012
Please Avoid

This place will only appeal to those looking to meet and chat with travellers who enjoy drinking and smoking the night away. The rooms cost THB250 and are not en-suite. The overall place has an air of neglect and disrepair. The restaurant charges ridiculous prices for water and beer which don’t match the quality of the establishment. There are cleaner and friendlier guesthouses in the centre of town (approximately 2km). The owners lack charm and chase every possible bath. They were not too happy to supply free information regarding the visa-run trip to Myanmar.
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Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviewed by Finlaco (Total reviews: 15) on 8th February, 2009
Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 1/2009
Loved it here

Everyone is friendly and the atmosphere here is pleasant and enjoyable for relaxation eating good food and drinking beer during the rains. I enjoyed my stay here and hope to see everyone at the Kiwi Orchid again in October, it's a wonderful place to stay.
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Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviewed by Fishman (Total reviews: 39) on 15th March, 2008
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 10/2007
Okay if no where else to stay

Could do with a coat of paint on the outside, upstairs lounge area a little threadbare. Room I stayed in had a lot of ants. Good tourist info service though. Good food.
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Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviewed by bedu (Total reviews: 13) on 30th November, 1999
Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 7/2005

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