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The most romantic place to stay is without doubt the River Kwai Jungle Rafts. It is build on the water, there is no electricity and no hot water but a magnificent place to be!
River Kwai Jungle Rafts
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3 Stars - 6 Reviews and 108 Opinions
Baan Tasoa, Amphur Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, 70150, Thailand
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genie47
- Reviews: 84
Raw experience at its Bes
Firstly, let me state that I did not stay here. Not even for one night but the Hin Tok River Camp@Hellfire Pass, The River Kwai Resortel and this, the River Kwai Jungle Rafts are under the same hotel group, Seranata Hotels. Part of my tour and stay at Hin Tok River Camp is the visit to the Mon Village next to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts. Hence the stopover here. The visit to the village was over and I found time to hang around the River Kwai Jungle Rafts.
I talked to guests and they really love this place. This is a superb place to stay if you want to experience life with no electricity! There are no fans to cool you from the heat as well! The best way to cool off is to jump into the Kwai Noi River, float down to the rafts downstream, catch on, climb back up, walk to the upstream raft accomodations to repeat! Should you miss the grab, a boat will pick you up...... I hope! ;)
Each room appears very neatly kept. Some guests have checked out and they were changing the sheets. The employees are from the nearby Mon village. The resort allows them to earn a salary and helps maintain the village.
Do not come during Apr as 25 Apr is ANZAC Day and scores of Aussie and Kiwis come here due to the historical significance of this area. Work started on Hellfire Pass on ANZAC Day. All the rooms can be filled out in Apr and even if you would get a room, you may not like the crowded conditions.
Unique Quality: Floating rafts. Hence the name Floatel. Started by the French guy called Jacques Bes way back in 1976. There are lots of newspaper clippings documenting the glorious start to this resort.
There is no electricity. Lighting is provided by kerosene safety lamps. Smoking is strictly prohibited as there is a strong fire hazzard from all the wooden building materials.
There are some modern amenities like toilets but rest assured, if you take a dump, you contents will end up in a septic tank instead of the river.
This is a great place to bring pampered young kids. Away from their TV, iPods, PSPs and A/C. Just conveniently say you forgot to bring them. ;>
The other attraction to us is Pai. He is the guide from Myanmar that works at the Floatel. His knowledge of the area is superb and due to the number of foreign tourists, he speaks a smattering of English in American, British and Aussie twang, Italian, German, Russian etc! Very funny guy with a great sense of humor.
- Opinion of Price: least expensive
- Related to: National/State Park, Jungle and Rain Forest
River Kwai Jungle Rafts Photo: Pai and my wife posing for a picture.
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travelgeek
- Reviews: 8
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The best hotel on water! (literally!)
We then got to this place where we hopped on a long tail boat, and rode for about 25 minutes upstream on the river Kwai. There was very
few house boats... and even less people as we got further up stream.
Finally appearing on the horizon were these houses constructed on
rafts. We stopped here .. it was quite possibly the most beautiful place I've ever stayed. The mountains were on the horizon and we sat
there and watched the sun go down as we relaxed on handmade hammocks by the Mon people. The Mon hilltribes live there and they constructed
this quasi hotel. The hotel consists of cabins sitting on rafts. The whole construct had no electricity so we had to carry around these
little gas lanterns for light. The rooms had a front "porch" where you could lounge out on the water and really relax. And it also had a back "porch" just big enough for a hammock. In the rooms were just
two beds and a water hole for a toilet. It was really awesome though... As the sun went down some mosquitos came out and then came the entertainment.
At one end of the string of cabins we were able to view some burmese style dancing. THat was Awesome. They had little kids dressed traditionally while some people played music and they danced and sang to lamp light. I took some pictures but they came out blurry because of the poor lighting.
The next day we went to check out the hill tribe that was actually running the hotel. They lived on the land right there, so all it was - was literally a hop skip and jump away! I wanted to ride an elephant but it was way too expensive. 800 baht for an hour. About 20 bucks. Too expensive for me (yeah I'm a cheap traveler!). So we just walked around the jungle checking out the Mon people. A huge black scorpion came running across the jungle path at one point (I got photos) and the guide scooped it up in a bag to freak out the tribe kids. Those Mon people have it nice back there. They are totally sustained by this raft hotel that they constructed.
Unique Quality: The hotel rooms were floating! There was a flushing toilet and a shower, and a bar area where you can order drinks in the main lobby. I saw that they offered different tours where you could order from the concierge. They also offered thai massage, however I didn't take advantage of these perks.
- Opinion of Price: N/A
- Related to: Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Jungle and Rain Forest
River Kwai Jungle Rafts Photo: from my front "deck" on the jungle rafts
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joyful_sun
- Reviews: 50
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River Kwai Jungle Rafts
This is where you get your massage after a long day's trek in the jungle. 500 Baht for Thai Massage 1 hour 3 mins, and 800 Baht for a 3 in 1 massage, Foot, Facial and Body for 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Opinion of Price: about average
- Related to: National/State Park
River Kwai Jungle Rafts Photo: Massage Room by the River
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joyful_sun
- Reviews: 50
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Back to Nature
Fall asleep in one of the many hammocks in your own private terrace overlooking the river. Loud and noisy guests are not welcome here. At night, you can listen and watch the Village folk dance in the Mon Theatre, also in the resort. Starts at 8PM right after dinner. (see more on the other page)
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
- Related to: Rafting, Kayaking, Hiking and Walking
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joyful_sun
- Reviews: 50
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Back to Nature
If you truly want to get away from it all, this is the place to go. A floating resort in the middle of nowhere. No electricity, no phones, no email, no airconditioning, no TV and bucket- flushing toilets! Just the sound of the river, crickets and the music of the Mon village tribe nearby. The resort is very tastefully done, nothing tacky and no gross decor. Very peaceful and tranquil. Bring a good book! Swimming though ..uum, is not for the faint of heart as the current is strong in the river and its where the deer, the buffaloes, ..and the elephants go to take their morning swim! Bring mosquito repellant too. Price you pay normally includes room and all meals (dinner, bfast and lunch), but you must pay for drinks. Bottled Water or Coke is 20 Baht ($.45), they also have alcoholic drinks. Massage service availabe too, Thai massage at B500 but they do have foot and oil masage. Can visit the Mon Village which is walking distance, take an elephant trek, go kayaking or visit Lawa Cave a short boat ride but looong hike away. Service, ambiance, food, all tops! Truly an experience. Only nightlife here is listening to the sounds of the jungle.
Unique Quality: Not your typical resort or hotel. Something unique. A must try once in your life. Its like camping but with some comforts. A floating river resort that soothes your nerves and calms your senses.
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
- Related to: Rafting, Hiking and Walking, Jungle and Rain Forest
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Nina-Maarit
- Reviews: 125
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CLOSE TO NATURE
This is a MUST for a nature lover (fussy people might want to skip this experience...)! Huts on rafts floating on the river: no electricity, no sewer system... The water is pumped straight from the river (and returned back there, too...), and each hut is provided with a kerosene lamp in the evening when it gets pitch-dark. Having dinner in moonlight, surrounded by the silent, sleeping jungle... I loved it!!!
- Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
- Related to: Jungle and Rain Forest
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Kanchanaburi and Hat Lamai Q's
Can someone suggest a nice place to stay in Kanchanaburi? I heard there are floating restaurants, wouldn't mind staying somewhere in the vicinity of those.... Would like a place w a/c and hot water...
Also, I am wondering about Hat Lamai on Ko Samui... any opinions about this beach? I have been to Chaweng and found it to be a little much, esp on the beach w all the vendors trying to sell you something every 5 minutes. Is Hat Lamai close enough to central Chaweng so I could have a place on Hat Lamai, but pop over to Chaweng for restaurants and clubs?
If anyone has any suggestions for somewhere to stay in either of these places, it would be appreciated.
cheers,
paula
Re: Kanchanaburi
To stay on the river Kwae Mai by Kanchanaburi you could go to the River Kwai Jungle Rafts (see this page: http://www.thai-tour.com/thai-tour/Central/Kan/hotel/riverkwae/) . My father was there the last week-end and he said me it was a very nice hotel on the deepest coutryside (with warm wather...) .
Re: Kanchanaburi and Hat Lamai Q's
For Kanchanaburi,I 've ever stayed at Felix River Kwai hotel .Check this out for more info. http://www.felixhotels.com/riverkwai/ I think it's in a good location and it's better than staying on floating house which always noisy all the time.
Have a wonderful trip in Thailand.
Patt
Re: Kanchanaburi and Hat Lamai Q's
I was there two years ago and really liked the area. I was staying at a place called, I think, Sugar Hut, and it was one of these floating Bungalows. Not very expensive and not one of these hotel complex, but very friendly and helpful staff.
Re: Re: Kanchanaburi and Hat Lamai Q's
i have stayed in a couple of the floating places.
they were both very cheap.
less than 2 dollars a night for a single, but no air can for that price.
it's true that they can be a little noisy these places, but i really enjoyed staying for such little money and then getting a view like that.
the best of the 2 places i stayed was called C&C guesthouse.
Re: Kanchanaburi and Hat Lamai Q's
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Not your typical resort or hotel. Something unique. A must try once in your life. Its like camping but with some comforts. A floating river resort that soothes your nerves and calms your senses.
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Address: Baan Tasoa, Amphur Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi, 70150, Thailand