The Float House River Kwai
The Float House River Kwai
- Mountain view
- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
Floating atop the scenic River Kwai, this unique Thai folk-style resort is surrounded by tropical forests and mountains of Saiyoke. Offering free Wi-Fi, it features private villas with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and private sun deck with day beds. Exuding rustic elegance, spacious air-conditioned villas at The FloatHouse River Kwai come with a comfortable bed with big pillows and soft duvets. A well-stocked minibar, personal safe and umbrella are included. Bathrooms have a luxurious rainshower. The FloatHouse River Kwai is 2 km from Lawa Cave, 5 km from Mon Village and 7 km from the Elephant Camp. It is 25 km from Sai Yoke Yai National Park ,50 km from Erawan Waterfall, and 70 km fromErawan National park. Guests can suntan outside their villa, or swim in the river. The resort can also arrange activities such as bamboo rafting, jungle hiking and bird watching. Traditional Thai massage is also available. Pontoon Restaurant specialises in Thai and European cuisines, as well as offers buffet spreads. Moon Lounge & Bar features an open-air wooden deck, perfect for unwinding with a cocktail.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Johannes
Netherlands
“Location was top. the sound of the water and nature gives you that isolated feeling. (Lots of long tail boats do make some noise but it is to be expected)” - Georgia-christina
United States
“The accommodation was very unique and extremely comfortable. It was clean and the food was tasty. The staff was helpful and well-organized. We really enjoyed our stay and we will certainly be back to just enjoy the nature.” - Amber
Thailand
“Our stay at The Float House was idyllic, the bedroom, the bathroom and the deck were perfect, every detail was well thought out. We spent 2 nights and one full day at The Float House. In the day, we rode the bicycles along the path to the local...” - Charlotte
New Zealand
“Absolutely amazing accomodation. Little bit of luxury while in being able to enjoy the nature of the river Kwai. Great to be able to use the bikes to go to the neighbouring resort and use the pool facilities.” - Francine
Brazil
“Wonderful service, specially from Mr. Ooh and his team in the restaurant. The staff was always available. Excellent foods, many varieties. We loved!” - Alison
United Kingdom
“The room was beautifully decorated and spacious, private, immersive in nature, comfortable bed and furniture” - Tracey
Australia
“I travelled with a group of friends to attend the ANZAC day service at Kanchanaburi. I shared a room with my friend. Our beds were queen single in size and very comfortable. The food and service at the restaurant was brilliant. The location was...” - Peter
Australia
“Location, views, quality of accommodation and dining and friendly and very capable staff.” - Charles
France
“Beautiful hotel located along the Kwai River. The rooms are spacious and very nicely decorated. Very calm and relaxing experience. Only downside is the imposed set menu for diner. A la carte would be better.” - Hugo
United Kingdom
“Excellent location for a couple of days by the river Quai Nice ambiance in rooms looking out onto river Friendly staff Food is OK but not remarkable Things like towels ,cutlery etc all a bit cheap and tired and need upgrading”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Pontoon Floating restaurant
- CuisineAsian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
House rules
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 cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
The GPS coordinates for Phutakien Pier are: N 14.281035, E 99.000796. The boat transfer service is available every 30 minutes from 08:00-18:00 hrs. Please kindly contact the property directly for more details.
Please note that the standard check-in and check-out time still applies, regardless of their arrival/departure time to/from the resort. Check-in is from 14:00 - 18:00 hrs, while check-out is between 08:00 - 12:00 hrs. If arriving outside of the schedule, guests will be responsible for additional expenses for a private boat.
Please note that guests booking Half Board Villas will be provided with breakfast and dinner. Full Board Villas includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
The room rate on December 31, is inclusive of New Year's Eve dinner for 2 persons. Any additional guest is subject to an additional charge 1,200 Baht/person. Children aged 4-12 years (limited to 1 person) additional payment 850 baht/person.
If arriving outside of the schedule , guests will be responsible for additional expenses for a private boat at 1,200 Baht / boat / trip.
Please inform The Float House River Kwai in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.