You are paying for the location on the river here which accounts for the high price. We upgraded to the family room with the aircon after check-in and I am so glad we did. But it was quite expensive for low season to be honest. The swim in the river was wonderful. The staff are nice. The ornate traditional outdoor Thai style lighting and architecture is very nice and tasteful.

This is the second time we stayed here. Originally we booked the room with the large double bed but upon realising the room was smaller then our previous stay and that it only had a fan and we'd be forced to close the windows due to monkeys coming in, we decided to upgrade to the family room I am glad we did. I would say the double bed rooms are not worth it for that price as they are basic budget bungalows. And honestly the beds aren't that comfortable. And the rooms badly need some tender-loving maintenance.(eg some electrical sockets don't work in the rooms, wooden steps are loose and bedside lighting doesn't turn on).

We really liked the location, right by the river. The staff was very friendly and helpful and had a few days out options to offer. We went on an elephant experience and also spent a full day at Khao Sok National Park. Both were brilliant! Everything was well organised at the Lodge, the food was nice, and we got lucky enough to witness the monkeys playing and bathing in the river. We even saw a couple of otters one evening. It was truly a lovely experience.

Do not expect a massive buffet for breakfast. It was enough for us as there was a selection of both cold and hot dishes. The cereal bowls could have been a little bit bigger !

Had an amazing one night stay at Art's and wish we had had time to stay longer! The property was beautiful, it's well immersed in the jungle. Just walking around and seeing the monkeys, birds, plants and swimming in the river was peaceful and fun. The room was spacious and comfortable, we thought it was even nicer than the pictures, expecially the bathroom. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from other restaurants and convenience stores in the town area, which made it more peaceful and retreat-like. On top of everything, the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. We booked an overnight lake tour with them and they also helped us to arrange a slightly complicated transfer following the tour. They were kind and quickly responsive to all questions via email prior to arrival and even more lovely in person. Hope to come back in the future!

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Good breakfasts served in a restaurant beautifully situated by the river. The lodge is located off the beaten path, yet close to the main street and the entrance to the park. Our lodge had a balcony with a beautiful view, but not all lodges had such balconies. A tuk-tuk service is available on site for an additional fee and upon prior reservation. If you want to get to the main minivan departure point and you have luggage, it is better to take a tuk-tuk. Reservation of additional attractions is available on site, although we organized a cruise on the lake ourselves for the two of us, which turned out to be cheaper than the one offered at the facility.

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This hotel is simply heaven! We found ourselves in the middle of the rain forest, literally, there were thousands of trees, our bungalow was adorable, like a little hobbit house. We loved the location as the river was right there, so we got plenty of swimming during the stay. Waking up being greeted by the monkeys was a highlight. Note about monkeys: Do not eat on your balcony, do not keep food in your bungalow, do not walk to your bungalow with a bag of chips or snacks, do not open the bathroom windows and windows in the room, only the middle ones... Monkeys are fine if you keep these rules, we took a lot of pictures and videos as they came to visit at least once a day. The staff is quick to intervene if the monkeys get naughty, which was nice!The staff booked us 3 tours, one was a day and night jungle trekking with dinner cooked in the jungle on bamboo by our wonderful guide Bam, I strongly reccomend him as he was very experienced and pointed out tons of hidden animals plus some eadible leaves and berries which we tried during the trekking. This jungle trekking tour was the absolute highlight of our trip, thanks to our guide Bam and the night trekking was terrifying/thrilling, we asolutely loved it! We also did tubbing down the river which was amazing and a one night stay at Khao Sok Lake on a floating bungalow with the most stunning views, all organized by the hotel staff... breakfast was delicious and we sat right by the river every morning. Of course there are a little bit of bugs, mosquitos, etc... What do you expect? You are in the middle of the jungle and that alone is priceless... The fond memories of our stay at the Arts River Lodge will stay in our memories for many years to come... I will definitely return as soon as I can becuase this place is magical!!!

We wished there was wifi in the rooms, but that was ok for us, we had our 5g data connection. There is good wifi at the lobby and restaurant, so just forget the net and enjoy the surroundings or go and enjoy a smoothie at the restaurant!

The place is magical! We saw a lot of monkeys playing around, one even visited our porch. Also you can swim in the river really close to the monkeys. Price is worth for the experience.

The tree house is a bit old and not so comfy. You need to close windows for the night because of buggs so it gets pretty hot inside. Also there is a lot of noice from wildlife so it can be tricky to sleep for light-sleepers.

Beautiful location by the river with the rooms inside the jungle. It was a stunning building and our tree house on stilts was gorgeous! We loved the space and just wanted to stay there rather than going to the town. The monkeys playing on the rocks opposite the restaurant was so lovely to see and the food was really good. Our room had two balconies and lots of windows to enjoy the views and sounds of the jungle at day and night.

Location was a bit of a walk from the centre.

If you want something special and love nature, this place is great :D You can swim in the creek in the morning, near where the monkeys are living in cliff caves...beds are quite comfortable and have mosquito nets, room is filled with fresh air, shower has warm water and huge bathroom...essentially camping but with the worst parts taken out :) Restaurant has amazing food and sauces. Breakfast was a buffet and has Thai/Western food, fresh and good. Facilities were clean and well-lit at night.

For those who don't like camping...this is not your place :) Bugs and geckos can come into the wooden hotel room easily, so ants on toilet seat, millipedes on balcony, mosquitos, etc. Also you can hear the animals (birds, monkeys, etc.) partying all night long in the trees directly above you. Just be aware of what you are paying for :)

The best location in khao sok for anyone looking for the jungle experience!. The charming bungalows are located in the jungle by the river (where you can swim and do tubing), yet still a walking distance from the center. It is so calm and quiet you can hear the birds and monkeys at night. The staff are kind and helpful, and the food in the restaurant was the best we had in khao sok. Breakfast buffet was also very good.

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Very nice place if you are a nature lover

The only thing I'd like to mention is that cabins don't have a refrigerator, so it makes it inconvenient if you want to drink cold water, you'd have to go to the reception which is about 2-3 minute walk. Also, you can't keep food leftovers or even some medications. So a small refrigerator in the rooms would make it the perfect place.