Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified
Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified
About this property
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 8.9 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Haris
Greece“The room was very nice and well decorated. The pool was also cool.” 
Mackey719
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“I liked the location and the staff were super friendly and helpful.” - Anne
Germany“The pool was amazing and the staff was super friendly and gave us Tips about activities in the area. The breakfast was also super delicious and fresh.” 
Gerry
Ireland“Really nice guesthouse. We enjoyed the pool and bar /restaurant area . The place has a nice sociable vibe to it. Highly recommend a stay here if you're in Kanchanaburi.”- Catherine United States“Pool for the kids, nice breakfast, kind and helpful employees”
- Rich
Thailand“My favorite place in kanchanaburi When I come here” - Leigh Greece“Good size room by the pool. Staff are great. Close to the town.”
Schubbel Thailand“Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed, good food, Middleton of the city close to the bridge and bars”- Richard United States“This guesthouse was a good find. Great staff. Good restaurant. I'll definitely go back there. Nice long pool for swimming laps I recommend staying in the bungalows.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- ห้องอาหาร/ภัตตาคาร #1
- CuisineAmerican • Asian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
