River Kwai Hotel
A centrally located Kanchanaburi hotel with a pool, multiple dining options, and easy access to the River Kwai.
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- Hours
- Open 24 hours daily
- Book Shoulder Season
- May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
About River Kwai Hotel
River Kwai Hotel occupies a convenient position in the heart of Kanchanaburi town, placing guests within easy walking distance of the famous River Kwai, the Death Railway Bridge, the night market, and the Sky Glass Walk. For travellers using Kanchanaburi as a base to explore the region's significant historical sites and natural attractions, the central location is one of the hotel's strongest practical advantages.
The property is a sizeable hotel offering a range of rooms and suites with an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and two on-site restaurants serving buffet breakfast daily. Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful. The hotel has a laid-back atmosphere that suits the relaxed pace of Kanchanaburi. Some visitors note that the facilities and room fittings are showing their age, and the breakfast spread, while convenient, is described as modest in variety.
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Reviews from Google
Lovely stay! Delicious every day breakfast, fantastic daily room service and friendly staff made our stay wonderful. Great location, Just a short walk to, the night market, Kwai River, Sky Glass Walk, and floating restaurants. Thanks to your warm hospitality
This hotel is big, however, maybe much dated. The buffet breakfast is also missing a lot, not very big spread. I also see lacking of pork dishes. The toilet is quite old, though clean, water in the tap was sometimes erratic. The Bed was huge. Comfortable puffy pillows. The location is right in the middle of Kanchanaburi makes it quite close to many town amenities especially the night market. The staff are very friendly.
As soon as we walk in to the front door the racism front desk worker starts to show attitude ,different us Chinese form the white guy beside us which I don’t know there he from ,for the price I checked on Agoda and is 1044bhat and I arrived in to the hotel he rise the price to 1400bhat in front my face like I was a fool, the worst experience I ever had in this country
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 1,191 reviews on Google.
284, เมืองกาญจนบุรี 15-16 Thanon Sangchuto, Tambon Ban Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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River Kwai Hotel: Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Kwai Hotel worth visiting?
River Kwai Hotel holds a 3.8★ rating from 1,191 Google reviews. Reviews are mixed, so check recent visitor feedback above to see if it fits your plans.
What are the opening hours of River Kwai Hotel?
River Kwai Hotel is open 24 hours a day — 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 River Kwai Hotel?
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 River Kwai Hotel located?
River Kwai Hotel is at 284, เมืองกาญจนบุรี 15-16 Thanon Sangchuto, Tambon Ban Nuea, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.
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