Pongphen Guesthouse

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

Overlooking the famous River Kwai, Pongphen Guest house offers rooms and bungalows with a terrace and free Wi-Fi access in the public areas. Surrounded by gardens, it also has an outdoor pool. The guest house is a 10-minute walk from the Bridge on the River Kwai. It is a 5-minute drive from Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, which houses the historical remains of prisoners who lost their lives during the construction of the Death Railway. Fitted with tiled flooring, rooms and Thai-style bungalows feature garden views. They include air conditioning and a TV with satellite channels. Private bathrooms come with hot and cold shower facilities. Pongphen’s restaurant serves local Thai specialties and Western favorites such as sandwiches and salads. Guests can make travel arrangements at the tour desk or rent a motorbike explore the surrounding areas. The 24-hour front desk provides laundry and ironing services. On-site parking is free.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kanchanaburi City, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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See what guests loved the most:

John
United States United States
“Some parts of the property was in need of up keep.”
Urs
Thailand Thailand
“Nice Pool, clean rooms, walking distance to the restaurant and bar mile.”
Mary
United States United States
“Loved everything about this place. For something so inexpensive it had everything you could want. It's location was excellent with many restaurants and bars just down the street and yet it was quiet and serene. The train station was a short walk...”
Dana
United States United States
“Wonderful staff! Clean, quiet, with a firm bed. Tea kettle with coffee, tea, etc. Refrigerator, air con, nice shower. No road noise.”
Debbie
Canada Canada
“We stayed in a Riverside suite. It was spacious and we enjoyed the patio out front. Breakfast choices were great and you could always pay a small amount to substitute. Restaurant on site was good and staff was very friendly,”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in a bungalow which was clean and comfortable and tremendous value - we ate at the restaurant most nights which was excellent- the staff are lovely and friendly people”
Sara
Italy Italy
“I got a free upgrade, which was very much appreciated. The location is great. Very lively area without being noisy. Only a few minutes walking from the train station, night market nearby too. Great swimming pool and complementary breakfast.”
Haris
Greece Greece
“The room was very nice and well decorated. The pool was also cool.”
Mackey719
United States United States
“Excellent large room, good AC, Kettle with coffee. Great location for getting to all areas of the city. The bed was immense and comfortable. The lighting was too subdued and amber”
Michael
Canada Canada
“I liked the location and the staff were super friendly and helpful.”

Managed by Swimming pool

Company review score: 9Based on 1,112 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We have rooms overlooking the famous River Kwai, with out unique Thai bungalows,budget room and also our brand new guesthouse

Property info

Welcome to River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, one of Thailand's mose beautiful destinations. Here at Pong Phen we offer all of out guests wide variety of room at a price to suit all people and all budgets.

Neighborhood info

Our restaurant and patio area are a wonderful place to have cold drink or enjoy of our famous Thai food.

Languages Spoken

English,Thai

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
ห้องอาหาร/ภัตตาคาร #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Asian

Amenities of Pongphen Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Pongphen Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
THB 300 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property will be going through renovation works from 2024-07-31 until 2025-04-30. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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