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Pongphen Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Bridge Over the River Kwai
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bungalow with Breakfast | Terrace/patio
Bungalow with Breakfast
Aerial view
Tripple Room | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Bar
    BarBar

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM
The price is AU$38
Price available on 29/6/2024

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Soi Bangladesh, River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, 71000
  • Popular LocationKanchanaburi War Cemetery13 min walk
  • Popular LocationKanchanaburi Walking Street4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBridge Over the River Kwai4 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

You get exactly what you pay for a good friendly clean basic accomodation
Michael
Feb 13, 2024
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Bungalow with Breakfast

Bungalow with Breakfast

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tripple Room

Tripple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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River View

River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kanchanaburi

Pongphen Guesthouse is located in Kanchanaburi. Bridge Over the River Kwai and Lak Meuang are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and Kanchanaburi Skywalk.
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What's nearby

  • Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - 10 min walk
  • Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - 13 min walk
  • Kanchanaburi Walking Street - 4 min drive
  • Bridge Over the River Kwai - 4 min drive
  • Kanchanaburi Skywalk - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ave Thaifood & Goodbeer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪กิ๋นข้าวลำ Kin Khao Lam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smiley Frog Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Easy Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pongphen Guesthouse

Hotel near Bridge Over the River Kwai
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Pongphen Guesthouse. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Pongphen, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, scooter hire and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Pongphen Guesthouse boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pongphen

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
This is a certified Thailand SHA Plus property. Thailand SHA Plus is a health and safety certification (an additional level to the SHA standard), for properties that are open to vaccinated travelers and have at least 70% of staff vaccinated, issued by the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 August 2024 to 30 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 300.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 2600 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 300.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Pong Phen Guesthouse House Kanchanaburi
Pong Phen Guesthouse House
Pong Phen Guesthouse Kanchanaburi
Pong Phen Guesthouse And Bungalows Hotel Kanchanaburi
Pongphen Guesthouse Hotel Kanchanaburi
Pongphen Guesthouse Hotel
Pongphen Guesthouse Kanchanaburi
Pong Phen Guesthouse
Pongphen Guesthouse Hotel
Pongphen Guesthouse SHA Plus
Pongphen Guesthouse Kanchanaburi
Pongphen Guesthouse Hotel Kanchanaburi

Frequently asked questions

Does Pongphen Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Pongphen Guesthouse?

As of 28 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pongphen Guesthouse on 29 June 2024 start from AU$37.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Pongphen Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pongphen Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pongphen Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Pongphen Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Pongphen Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of THB 2600 per vehicle applies.

Where is Pongphen Guesthouse located?

Situated in Kanchanaburi, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and Bridge Over the River Kwai. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and JEATH War Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Pongphen Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 158 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 158 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you needed was very convenient. The staff were super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yep stay here.
You get exactly what you pay for a good friendly clean basic accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and attentive staff. Great breakfast in the morning, and rooms are great. Swimming pool great refresher.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool, bar and food was fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dietmar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Pong Phen Kanchanaburi- Jan 2024
Cute and quirky place in a great location. Loved late afternoon beer overlooking the river. Very tranquil. Just one thing....some travellers are not considerate enough on their own in terms of their smoking habit around others. I wish they would ask guests to not smoke on the restaurant area, certainly not during breakfast hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It is what it is. A busy place based on inexpensive rooms with breakfast included. Obviously needs some repairs and renovation. But for the price it was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff and stay was amazing. The location was close and walkable to everything and we had a great time eating inside and outside our accommodation. Exactly what I wanted and needed.

4/10 Poor

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favourite place to stay in kanchaniburi
Amazing place, very clean and friendly and quiet. A lot of freedom. Other clients seem to be mostly older gents and their local wives, but no trouble or noise. Favourite place to stay and will be back. Pool is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay - very good value! I stayed in one of the bungalows which had a nice, small balcony. Location is excellent - off the Main Street, but still quiet. Breakfast, which was included, was very tasty! I liked it so much, I extended my stay by two days.

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are excellent makes for great stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pongphen Guesthouse is conveniently located, just off the main drag with a myriad of cafes, shops & restaurants at your fingertips. Our Riverview room was clean and spacious but required a bit of maintenance. The pool is welcome relief at the end of a hot day of touring and breakfast was more than ample.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value.
Excellent stay. Great value and friendly staff. Also had motorbike for rent right there. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overpriced, but good location
We stayed one night at Pongphen and paid roughly 1000 BHT. We felt this was a little overpriced for a dated guesthouse, but it was well-located and breakfast was included. Staff were friendly enough but I think we would stay elsewhere if returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My girlfriend and i stayed her last year in August and wanted to come back to the area again. We booked up last minute one evening and arrived fairly late at night. The staff was very helpful as always and remembered us. The room and facilities are good and location is very good. Just off the river kwai (death railway) on a part of the river and very close to town and the local tourists area. We rented a scooter from the hotel for 200baht for one day
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Banks of River Kwai
I always look for value and Pongphen has it. Meals are tasty and affordable and the free breakfast is fresh cooked and great. Our aircon conked out and they upgraded us to a river view room. Would certainly choose it again when in Kanchanaburi
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and friendly owner and staff, Good food simple and clean accommodation will go back.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not friendly management
Everything would be great but the lady who was answering questions about buses etc. wasn't friendly unlike rest of Thai people. As I understood she was in charge of reception and services, but no tag with her name on uniform. The other lady who also was speaking English was very triendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An ok place to stay for the price.

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
KANCHANABURI AUGUST 2022
Nice guesthouse by the River Kwai and close to the Commonwealth War Graves and Death Railway Museum. Staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are quite basic but there is everything you need and the prices are really good. This is my 2nd stay here and I will come back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022