Bore Klueng Hot Spring
Turn up expecting a spa and you'll be disappointed. This is a plain geothermal pool where Thai families come to sit in hot mineral water for twenty minutes and then go home. The water sits around 39.5°C, which is hot without being punishing, and there's a tiled pool plus a separate leg-soaking area if you'd rather not get fully in. Fruit and vegetable stalls line the road on the way in. That's the whole experience, and it's a good one if you take it on its own terms.
The honest caveats come up again and again in reviews: the changing rooms, showers and toilets aren't clean, and the water isn't crystal clear. Holidays get busy. A weekday around half nine in the morning is when you might get the pool to yourself. Shirts, trousers and towels can be rented on site if you've come unprepared.
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Reviews from Google
Lovely hot spring in Ratchaburi. Today's temperature is 39.5c and it's lovely hot Not too hot at all. Many visitors are enjoying the hot spring. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for reading.
Small scale hot spring pool and leg soaking area. There are local stores selling fruits and veggies along the way. Don’t set expectations and you will really experience the local ways.
Nice hot spring. To note though, not very wheelchair friendly so best to prepare to walk a bit if you're bringing someone on a wheel chair. Another warning is bring cash. 5 baht for entry and 50 bhat to use the pool (80 bhat if you're not Thai). They have changing room/shower/toilet facilities (not very clean, smell like urine). Water is not pristine clean but it is hot. They have shirts, pants, towels for rent.
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Bore Klueng Hot Spring: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bore Klueng Hot Spring worth visiting?
Bore Klueng Hot Spring holds a 3.9★ rating from 2,806 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed, so check recent visitor feedback above to see if it fits your plans.
What are the opening hours of Bore Klueng Hot Spring?
Bore Klueng Hot Spring is typically open 08:00-17:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Bore Klueng Hot Spring?
The best months to visit Kanchanaburi are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in November – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (extreme heat).
Where is Bore Klueng Hot Spring located?
Bore Klueng Hot Spring is at 27 หมู่ 7 บ่อ คลึง ต สวนผึ้ง อ สวนผึ้ง, ตำบล สวนผึ้ง อำเภอ สวนผึ้ง ราชบุรี 70180, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
Location Info
27 หมู่ 7 บ่อ คลึง ต สวนผึ้ง อ สวนผึ้ง, ตำบล สวนผึ้ง อำเภอ สวนผึ้ง ราชบุรี 70180, Thailand089 918 2114Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire is recommended if you're exploring beyond town.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (town is flat)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Songthaews along the river
- •Long-tail boat tours on the river
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (extreme heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
20°C – 38°C(68°F – 100°F)
Crowds
Peak: November – February
Getting there
Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire is recommended if you're exploring beyond town.
Getting around
- •Bicycle rental (town is flat)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Songthaews along the river
- •Long-tail boat tours on the river