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Mom Chailai Forest Retreat

291 Moo 4,Tha Sao | Saiyok, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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Mom Chailai Forest Retreat
Ranked #19 of 73 hotels in Kanchanaburi
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Paris, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

I agree, this place is a bit controversial. It can be a great, original experience or a nightmare. It depends what you are looking for. It is hidden in the Thai jungle, rather difficult to find, no shops around. But if you have your own transport it can be great as it is very exclusive, quiet, with “natural look”, the... More

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Perth, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We booked a night at Momchailai on the 24th April as a part of our ANZAC tour with Joe (Thailand Attraction Tours) which by the way was so bloody good I would like to yell from the roof tops for anyone that wants or needs transport whilst in Bangkok, contact me and I'll give your Joe's details. In retrospect, we... More

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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012 via mobile

We were the only guest when we went. It was weekday. The place was a hidden gem. Especially loved the fresh- water pool in the jungle. Well-maintained, clean pool with warm water from the always running natural spring. A forest retreat definitely. However, it was rather hard to find. Rooms need refurbishment. Beware no amenities nearby. But lovely memories all... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Upon arriving to this breathtaking, hidden gem amongst the trees, we learnt that this resort typically caters to Thai guests, but I must say, it was above and beyond our western expectations... It was truely magical! The villas are natural with a lot of wood used in the furnishings and building. The beautiful 'outdoor' feeling shower and bathroom complimented the... More

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Glenview, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2011

We planned our own travels through South East Asia, and felt so delighted with our choice of Mom Chailai. It was my husband's birthday on the day we arrived, and I was proud and happy of the choice I had made for my nature-loving husband. The setting is astoundingly beautiful, with stands of bamboo, unusual varieties of palms, and wood... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2011

We have just returned from our wonderful trip to Thailand. The highlight of our trip was outspokenly the area of Kachanaburi in the Monchailai Forest Retreat. Arriving at the property was like entering into an amazingly beautiful forest, a huge jungle with bamboo trees all over the place. The only sounds capturing your ears are coming from birds and the... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2009

This place was amazing! Initially i was a little unsure as when our Bangkok taxi driver took us down the little dirt road to the retreat, he started to tell us it looked dangerous and was too close to Burma. In fact, he was clearly a city man and didn't have a clue. The retreat is miles from Burma, perfectly... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2007

The room was clean. The staff were nice. However, this hotel lacked a wow factor. We were allocated a mountain view room. There was no mountain view due to the tall trees growing directly in front of our room. Even from the main area it was difficult to view the spectacular river. The garden seemed overgrown and was not up... More

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Hong Kong
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2006

We set out from Bangkok to visit the Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi and found our very own garden of Eden. The Mom Chailai Forest resort truly lives up to the promises made on the web site. Set in a forest glade, high up on the banks of the Kwai River, the setting is one of pristine natural beauty, lovingly tended... More

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Paris, France
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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Address: 291 Moo 4,Tha Sao | Saiyok, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Kanchanaburi Province > Kanchanaburi
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Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #19 of 73 hotels in Kanchanaburi
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