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River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi

Jungle-and-river seclusion with the hottest showers in Thailand, but you'll eat every meal on site.

4.5(2,655)
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Full opening hours
Monday06:00–22:00
Tuesday06:00–22:00
Wednesday06:00–22:00
Thursday06:00–22:00
Friday06:00–22:00
Saturday06:00–22:00
Sunday06:00–22:00

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About River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi

You're buying isolation here, and you should know that before you book. The resort sits along the River Kwai in Sai Yok with jungle and mountains on all sides, no village within walking distance, and no restaurants or markets to wander out to. That means every meal, massage and transfer runs through the resort, and guests have flagged the prices for it, a buffet lunch at 600 baht, private taxi rides that sting, spa treatments at European rates. If that arrangement bothers you, stay closer to town instead.

What you get in return is genuinely lovely. Big, well-equipped rooms with lounge seating, hot water with proper pressure, clean pools, and grounds planted with enough odd species that a slow walk around becomes the morning's activity. Breakfast draws consistent praise for its spread, Thai dishes included. The resort employs local Mon people and puts on Mon dance performances, which gives the place more substance than the usual jungle-retreat setup.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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Reviews from Google

Amazing place, so quiet, clean and beautiful. Lovely staff, great food. The bed was SO big and comfy. The hottest water of any hotel EVER in Thailand! We loved it here. Not easy to find if driving and others told us that taxi's get lost too? Only saw 1 sign and GPS is a must! Also once you arrive at the entrance car park there is Nobody there? So we tried to drive in further, but finally found a worker that told us they watch you on the camera and send a motorcycle to pick you up haha, but how do you know this?? I would stay here again. When I give a review it's to help others and hopefully the resort also reads it and acts upon it. That's why it's called CC, Constructive criticism, Not "having a go" at the resort! Our room was close to the pool and the river and quite noisy late in the evening from the restaurant and people start walking and yelling just after 6am on their way down to the jetty, so there are quieter rooms further away.

More like a 5*. Incredible place set among the jungle and mountain, along the river. We’ve had a perfect stay in room 510. Excellent size room and bathroom. Hot running water with great pressure. Comfy huge bed. Lounge seating area in the room. The food here was exemplary especially the breakfast, probably the best we’ve had in Thailand (have travelled here collectively more than 18 times) in terms of selection and quality. The grounds throughout are excellently maintained. The pools are clean. Towels are provided. Service was friendly and plentiful during our stay. We extended our stay because we didn’t want to leave. Thank you to the entire team here, keep up the great work.

The place is very beautiful and stunning- rooms are very well equipped and comfortable- the only big BUT is- it’s far from the village and restaurants/markets- meaning you depend on their facilities during your stay. Prices are 3 times higher than normally (massage at European prices, buffet lunch at 600bat, ride to anywhere can only be done through their private taxi services ridiculously expensive) it’s shameful to see how they take advantage of this. During our stay we saw very little tourists and nobody in the spa; the masseuses were sitting the whole day idle waiting for “a victim”- in short: if they would make prices more reasonable, we would have definitely have used more of their tours and offerings, but as is, it’s a trap. We used an DRIVE IN app to get a taxi from the hotel to “elephant haven” and while the hotel price was 2500bat, we ended up paying 1000 to the taxi who was more than happy to drive us around.

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55 Moo 5 Tambol Wangkrajae Amphur, ตำบล วังกระแจะ อำเภอไทรโยค กาญจนบุรี 71150, Thailand

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River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi: Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi worth visiting?

River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi holds a 4.5★ rating from 2,655 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Kanchanaburi.

What are the opening hours of River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi?

River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi is typically open 06:00–22:00 — 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 River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi?

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 Resotel Kanchanaburi located?

River Kwai Resotel Kanchanaburi is at 55 Moo 5 Tambol Wangkrajae Amphur, ตำบล วังกระแจะ อำเภอไทรโยค กาญจนบุรี 71150, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. Getting around Kanchanaburi: Bicycle rental (town is flat); Motorbike rental.

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