Star Hill River Khwae Resort
Laid-back riverfront resort featuring rafting, water sports & an outdoor pool, plus dining.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Star Hill River Khwae Resort, round out your day in Kanchanaburi with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
one of the best place to stay if you're looking for a room worth more than the value, amazing service and definitely the best locations. it's best to stay up hill since the view is so amazing. cheers to all the staffs who helped accommodating us during out stay.
Stayed at Star Hill River Khwae Resort's raft house and had a great time. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and they even had a buggy to carry our luggage. Nice touch!
A typical river house resort nesting along the river kwai. From the main entrance, its a steep slope to any part of the resort. Buggy is avaliable readily to assist and at most times, a buggy will standby at the carpark. Massive parking lot with EV chargers too. Stayed in a the normal raft room with a splendid view of the river and a hammock to soak into the atmosphere! Room is basic in design but provides the necessity. It comes with a queen and single. There are some downsides to it though its negliable in a small sense. 1. Soundproofing is bad, u can hear people walking past ur room due to the creaking wooden planks, both infront and main door. 2. As my room faces the pontoon where people board for a river swim upstream, at certain times, 50+ people will walk literally outside the room and its a warzone. The resort also houses a small pool and restaurants plus a couple of view spots. Restaurant serves a few dishes, depending on season. Buffet at 300 baht per pax is avaliable if the crowd is there. Dishes were nothing of outstanding but it gets the job done well and within affordable pricing. There are 2 ways to proceed to the resort. Facing the main gate, by turning right, you can exit the resort on small cemented road while the left will allow you to experience 4km of easy offroad/gravel trails to the road exit. As an adv rider, i always take the trail road. Fun! Offroad level 3/10. A good value resort! Highly recommended! Near sai yok noi waterfall.
Location Info
135 Moo 3, Tumbol Tasso Tambon Tha Sao, Amphoe Sai Yok, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71150, Thailand+66 85 088 3023www.starhillriverkwairesort.com/Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture
Dress Modestly
Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.
Mind Your Feet
Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.
Ask Before Photographing
Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.
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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 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