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The River Kwai Bridge Resort
Hotels & Resorts
Kanchanaburi

The River Kwai Bridge Resort

4.2(1,076 reviews)

Relaxed hotel along the River Kwai, plus unfussy rooms, waterfront dining & an outdoor pool.

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Visitor Reviews

Excellent hotel very close to the famous Bridge. I got great last-minute deals on Agoda. I stayed two nights in one of the bungalows and three nights in a room. The bungalows are well equipped and spacious, although they only have small windows which is a shame. Nonetheless, a nice little balcony to sit out on. I prefer the rooms because they have full width, patio type doors, so plenty of light and you can sit out on a wide balcony. Both were well equipped with good quality, bedding, towels etc. Also, the fittings in the bathroom and everywhere were excellent. I really like this hotel and have stayed here before and would certainly recommend it. The staff are very efficient, friendly and helpful. The hotel grounds run right down to the riverbank and you can sit next to the river and see the Bridge. It's a nice place for a cool evening beer. I was there during the big annual son et lumiere and saw the fireworks and all the other goings on.

We stayed one night at the River Kwai Bridge Resort and had a very positive experience. The staff were extremely nice and helpful, welcoming us warmly even though we arrived quite late at around 11pm. They even assisted in arranging a massage in our room at midnight, which was a wonderful surprise. The hotel itself was clean and well maintained. The room offered all the basic amenities and was spotless. The pool is on the smaller side, but still very nice and refreshing. A few thoughtful touches made the stay even better: in the lobby you can buy drinks, snacks, and ice cream at reasonable prices, and there is a 24-hour complimentary coffee and hot chocolate service. They also provide a laundry service at a fair cost with impressively fast turnaround (just 2 hours). Overall, it’s a comfortable and convenient place to stay with great service and excellent value.

I love the place of the hotel, it’s close to our visiting places and look so calming with many trees. Their breakfast is okay and the view of dining place is amazing. But one thing we don’t like is guests from our next door room are so noisy and rooms are not soundproof. Hopefully they can fix it and I’ll next time for sure.

Location Info

8 Maenamkwai Road, Tambon Tha Ma Kham, Amphoe Mueang Kanchanaburi, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand+66 81 986 2808
Opening Hours
Monday08:00-20:00
Tuesday08:00-20:00
Wednesday08:00-20:00
Thursday08:00-20:00
Friday08:00-20:00
Saturday08:00-20:00
Sunday08:00-20:00

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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

Moderate

Peak: November – February

Getting there

Train from Bangkok Thonburi station (~3 hrs, scenic). Minibuses from Mo Chit take ~2.5 hrs. Car hire recommended for exploring beyond town.

Getting around

  • Bicycle rental (town is flat)
  • Motorbike rental
  • Songthaews along the river
  • Long-tail boat tours on the river