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Kiwi Orchid Guest House

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Photo of Kiwi Orchid Guest House, Next to Ranong's bus station, Phetkasem Rd, Ranong. , Ranong
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The guesthouse with the coolest decorations in Ranong, Kiwi Orchid was started by a New Zealander man and his Thai wife a few years ago. It's just next to the bus station and is a great place to chill out for a few hours if you're waiting for a ride out of town. The rooms upstairs have a personal touch and there's a nice hangout area up there as well. The staff are a good source of information on further travels in the area.

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

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

Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviews

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Okay if no where else to stay - 25th November, 2009
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.

Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviewed by bedu on 25th November, 2009, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2005
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 11.
bedu also reviewed: Jolly Frog Backpackers, Mali Namphu, Nirundorn 3 Resort, Nirundorn Resort, Nok Noi (Little Bird) Hotel, On On Hotel, Sintavee Hotel, Suta House Bungalows.

Loved it here - 15th March, 2008
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.

Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviewed by Fishman on 15th March, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 39.
Fishman also reviewed: Angkor Inn, Angkor International Hotel, Blue Star Guest House, Bus Stop, Elephant Garden, Kampot Guesthouse, Khao Wang Hotel, Ko Kong Asean Hotel, Koh Kong Guesthouse, Maneerote Hotel, Monkey Republic, Pop Guesthouse, Rabieng Restaurant and Guesthouse, Ratchathani Hotel, Rattanapong Hotel, Rose Inn, Royal Hotel, Ruan Thai Guesthouse, Sakal Bungalows, Sam's House Guest House, Samainiyom Hotel, Sawasdee Khaosan Inn, Sintavee Hotel, Siri Hotel, Sirima Guest House, Sunset Huts, Thai Hotel, The Bed and Breakfast, Tokyo Mansion, Treehouse, Yom River Guesthouse.

Please Avoid - 8th February, 2009
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.

Kiwi Orchid Guest House reviewed by Finlaco on 8th February, 2009, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
Total reviews submitted: 9.
Finlaco also reviewed: Burmese Inn, Lakeside Sunrise, Mai Sai Guesthouse, P Guest House, Phattalung Thai Hotel, PJ Guesthouse, Shin Sane Guest House and Bungalows, Som Chaineuk Bungalows.

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