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Sam's River Rafthouse

48/1 Rong Heeb Oi Road | Tha Makham, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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Sam's River Rafthouse
Ranked #14 of 66 Kanchanaburi B&B and Inns
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Buenos Aires
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I stayed in November 2010. The room overlooking the river was basic but functional. Everything worked as it was supposed to work, the view was pretty, the river and the mountains. The bar/restaurant is a nice spot, they have bicycles for hire (which I did) and is fairly close to the famous Train station and the cemeteries (but is far... More

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I have to say I wasnt sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised, the hotel isnt that easy to find but once we did the views were spectacular the temples in the distance the mountains the river outside my door was heaven. The plus for me was that except dogs having a small puppy its sometimes hard to find... More

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Ventura, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Unusual room in that the entire place was over the river on stilts. Hotel staff very friendly. Cold shower but did not know how to work the device to heat the water. Very clean. Location great - near restaurants and bars.

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Montreal, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

If you have a room on the rive, you will enjoy a great view on the mountains in the distance and peacefulness - depending on your neighbour guests of course. These have air con and hot water. Rooms are nice enough and clean. Beware that if you have a room in the back, which are cheaper, you will get cold... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012 via mobile

We stayed here for two nights, the owners are very helpful and the setting is great. Very quiet and right on the river. Good value and we would stay here again if we return to Thailand, we hope to do so very soon.

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Hyderabad, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2012

When I visited Kanchanaburi this month and stayed at another place for a try, I realised how worth this place was. When we stayed here, we had booked a raft house for 4. Actually this room was meant for 2 and an extra bed could be given to make it for 3. But, agoda did wonders and booked 4 in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

I can only really give it an average rating as it is exactly that. It's cheap, it's basic, it's average. The town isn't up to much though. Pretty seedy to be honest. Not our scene. But it was interesting to visit the bridge in person and get a feel for what it would have been like for the PoW's at... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

Really enjoyed our stay here. The owner was really warm and couldn't do enough for you. Rooms are clean and tidy, pretty much what you would expect from a decent budget guest house in thailand but the view of the river and friendly reception puts this place high up the list.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

The very cheap rooms over the road (and inland) from the Raft House look grotty but the rooms with a verandah overlooking the River Kwae are very different. They have air-con and a fan, warm water, a fridge and reasonable wifi. You can sit out on the verandah and watch the river slide by, watch locals fishing, and swim in... More

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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

When we arrived we had to wait a short while for the receptionist to arrive. The room was small and very hot. Although the room was clean it was very dated and definately needs a refurb. The man who owns the guest house was lovely and genuine, but we really cant lie about this review.

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Address: 48/1 Rong Heeb Oi Road | Tha Makham, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Kanchanaburi Province > Kanchanaburi
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Ranked #14 of 66 B&Bs / Inns in Kanchanaburi
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