Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified
Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified
Overlooking the famous River Kwai, Pongphen Guesthouse 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 guesthouse 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 specialities and Western favourites 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Katrina
United Kingdom“Lovely owners and staff So clean Great location Brilliant food Nice breakfast Comfortable bed Nice staff”
Mark
South Africa“Very central..book in early no problem or big story.. central to restaurant s..and had it's own spot..great pool.. overlooking river is the resort.greatstaff.30 minutes walk to train..or motorbike taxi. No bullshit”
Elina
Finland“Clean room, good location and nice clean pool. Hangout area outside was nice. Breakfast was included. Staff was friendly”- Kennedy
Thailand“Very friendly staff, rooms were very clean, food was excellent” 
Ruthger
Netherlands“Nice and helpfull staff with great reccomendations for trips! Location was great as well.”- Richard United Kingdom“Great location and super friendly staff. Value accommodation complete with a quality breakfast.”
- David United Kingdom“This is a relatively small, ultra friendly hotel. I had a room overlooking the River Kwai, which is what I came for. The Thai food is excellent. Very helpful staff , ordered me taxis, gave me advice, booked a guided tour for me.”
- Elle United Kingdom“The room was spacious maybe a bit outdated but it had necessary amenities. The staff were so helpful and lovely and the food in the restaurant for both breakfast and lunch was nice. The area was great we were able to walk to activities nearby and...”
- Tan
Singapore“Hotel and restaurant inside the hotel beside my room. To bad the swimming is under repair.” 
Kieron United Kingdom“An absolutely perfect place, even though they are having work done to update the place it didn't impact on the experience. Top class menu in the restaurant and really good food, and good prices absolute value for money”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- ห้องอาหาร/ภัตตาคาร #1
- CuisineAmerican • Asian
Facilities of Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus CertifiedGreat facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Balcony
- Garden
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
Services
- Wake-up service
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
- English
- Thai
House rulesPongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-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 via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
FAQs about Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified
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Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Swimming Pool
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified include:
- Double
- Bungalow
- Triple
- Studio
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Check-in at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified is 1.3 miles from the centre of Kanchanaburi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified has 1 restaurant:
- ห้องอาหาร/ภัตตาคาร #1
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Yes, Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
