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8.2

1,155 reviews

Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

5 Soi Banladesh,Rive Kwai Rd.,Kanchananuri, Kanchanaburi, 71000, Thailand

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified is a 2-star hotel in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, located 3mi from the city center. Address: 5 Soi Banladesh,Rive Kwai Rd.,Kanchananuri.

Breakfast is offered, and a solid slate of amenities welcomes travelers: Restaurant, Outdoor swimming pool (free), Private Parking (free), Wifi (free), Air conditioning, Tour desk, Bar, Sun deck, Terrace, Garden, Balcony, Patio, Non-smoking rooms, Beach chairs/Loungers, River view, and Free toiletries.

Reviews: 1155. Price starts from $21.

Step into a breezy riverside vibe just a short ride from the city center. An outdoor pool with river-facing views invites cooling dips and sun-drenched lounging on a dedicated sun deck. For those seeking a quieter scene, an adults-only pool adds a touch of peaceful sophistication, while terrace, garden, balcony, and patio spaces spill into fresh air for mellow afternoons or sunset strolls. The on-site dining hall, ห้องอาหาร/ภัตตาคาร #1, serves American and Asian favorites to fuel adventures.

A diverse lineup of accommodations covers Standard and Deluxe doubles, Studio rooms with river views, and Bungalows with garden views, plus family configurations for bigger gatherings. Many layouts feature balconies or patios and offer views of the river, pool, or garden, ensuring a fitting backdrop for every mood. Family-friendly options like Family Standard and Family with Sea View add extra space, while Studio and River View options offer a romantic escape.

Convenient details round out the stay: cash and major cards (Visa, JCB, Mastercard) are accepted, and private parking is free. Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps every plan connected, and the property carries SHA Plus Certification for added traveler confidence. With easy access to the city and a riverside setting, this destination blends value with a playful, relaxed vibe.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

River view

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

Superior Double Room in Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

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Superior Double Room

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Refrigerator

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x6

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Larger air-conditioned room features a balcony, a satellite TV and a refrigerator. An private bathroom is included.

Superior Bungalow in Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

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Superior Bungalow, Double

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Refrigerator

+

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Air-conditioned bungalow features a balcony, a satellite TV and a refrigerator. An private bathroom is included.

Superior Triple Room in Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

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Superior, Triple

3 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Refrigerator

+

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Larger air-conditioned room features a balcony, a satellite TV and a refrigerator. An private bathroom is included.

Standard Double Room in Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Refrigerator

x10

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x6

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Air-conditioned room features a balcony, a satellite TV and an private bathroom.

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Standard, 1 Bed, Pool View

160 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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The double room features air conditioning, a safe deposit box, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe, 1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 1 bed.

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Studio, 1 Double Bed, River View

235 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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The studio provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Room with Pool View in Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

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Standard, Pool View

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Refrigerator

x10

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x6

More details

Studio with River View in Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

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Studio, River View

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

+

More details

Deluxe Double Room in Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Patio

Refrigerator

x10

+

x6

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Bungalow

270 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x9

+

x4

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Bungalow With Breakfast

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Standard, River View

x10

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x6

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Guest reviews

8.2

1,155 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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David

8.2

March 2025

The staff at this hotel are particularly helpful. Initially I was wondering whether I would enjoy the stay, as I wouldn't normally book a 2* but this hotel is a real find and an absolute bargain. I've stayed in hundreds of hotels, and in terms of value for money,1000 bht per night, including a reasonable breakfast, you will struggle to beat this. Seems I'vebeen wasting money on overrated 5* places all these years

There wasn't anything I particularly disliked, perhaps the only negative would be the bathroom is my room was a bit tired, though very clean. I think i had one of the older rooms which have not been part of a current refurb project.

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Katrina

8.2

November 2024

Lovely owners and staff So clean Great location Brilliant food Nice breakfast Comfortable bed Nice staff

This really is a smashing place. However there is currently a huge extension being built meaning there is a lot of disruption whilst being built. The pool was dusty and the noise was a lot The room we had should overlook the pool but the new building was in front so could not sit on balcony area When finished I’m sure it would be fabulous but right now it was a spoiler as we could not lie and relax after a day out

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Barry

9.1

March 2024

The location was fantastic. I booked a Studio River View room. It was spacious and clean. The pool was nice, although I only used it once as I’m not a real pool person. Included breakfast and other meals were very nice, with lots of choices… but I only eat Thai food when in Thailand! 😂 The staff were very friendly and helpful. The availability of scooter hire at the guest house was great, although it is only a very short walk out to the street for plenty of choices of shops, restaurants and bars. I was very impressed with the accommodation and can’t believe it is only 2 stars. I would definitely stay here again!

Nothing I didn’t like, really. Only issue was that the room uses a key to open the door, not a swipe card. The card for the power is attached to the key. Twice, I forgot to take the key with me and locked myself out but staff let me in, no problem. It might also be nice if there were instructions in English (maybe other languages) on how to use the TV and change setting for English subtitles etc. as the TV menu was all in Thai. Only minor issues… and I will just have to learn my Thai.

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Martyna

9.1

March 2024

The Guesthouse was lovely. It was situated close to the train station, just on the riverside and you could see the sunset over the river. We also had a room with the riverview that was amazing in the morning and evening. The swimming pool was amazing, it was very nice to stary there and chill on some hot days. The rooms were quite big and clean. Restaurant was quite ok, food tasty. It had a lot of European/American dishes as well as Thai ones and quite an impressive selection of vegetarian (with some vegan) dishes. Breakfest had limited choise though.

Some of the staff were really nice and helpful, some were not that friendly. The materess was quite hard, but I guess that is the case in most parts of Thailand. AC in our room was not working properly during the last night, but we had no chance to say it to the staff. Deposit for a key to the safe was suprising.

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Alexander

10

February 2024

A great place to stay in Kanchanaburi in a good location for everything . Rooms are very clean and comfortable, the food here is excellent they have a great menu with international dishes available too , breakfast is free for some of the rooms with a set menu , but also have bigger breakfasts available at a good price and delicious 😋. The staff here are very friendly and make you feel like part of the family , Patrick a Thai worker here is always happy and very helpful . There is also a great swimming pool here too which is great to cool off with plenty of new sun loungers . For me this place is a home from home I won't want to leave 😄. Thanks again to all the staff at Phongphen for making this place so good 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️.

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Nick

8.2

December 2024

Great location for bars, restaurants and attractions, very helpful and friendly staff, nothing any trouble to do for you. Has a great food menu. Offers a wide selection of tours to all the local landmarks. Would definitely come back.

There was an extension being built during our stay, it was a little bit too noisy first thing in the morning.

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R

10

June 2025

Everything here would be equivalent to a 4 star hotel. Great location to all attractions around Kanchanburri itself. 15 minutes walk to the Bridge, rail station 10 minutes in a tuktuk to Riverside Quay.. Room was large with AC, bathroom clean, large swimming pool. Staff very friendly, breakfast pretty good. Walking street 1 minute away

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Lois

9.1

April 2024

Really nice place to chill out, lovely views of the river, very quiet with lots of nice places to sit. Breakfast was great and staff are very helpful. Room is basic, not luxury but has everything you need- mini fridge, aircon, heated shower, western toilet and comfy bed. Pool was great. Lovely walk into town if you go right at the fork and walk along the river. You'd be fine doing all your eating and drinking at the guesthouse but lots of nice places to eat and get a drink just up the road.

Room a little basic but brilliant for the price.

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Elle

8.2

October 2024

The room was spacious maybe a bit outdated but it had necessary amenities. The staff were so helpful and lovely and the food in the restaurant for both breakfast and lunch was nice. The area was great we were able to walk to activities nearby and taxi was very cheap anyway.

The only issue was the pool was getting work done around it so it wouldn’t be a very relaxing experience if you had planned to stay by the pool all day as the work was very noisy.

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Baruch

8.2

August 2025

On a river side. Pool was very nice. Breakfast was very good. Very good food in the restorant. Private parking. Very clean and taken care of.

In most of the rooms no window that can be opened, just a door. No view from the room, except from the corner room. Some corridors have low cieling. Remote from the train, need transportation.

Points of Interest Around Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

Attractions

JEATH War Museum

1mi

Bridge on the River Kwai

1mi

Khao Pun Cave Temple (Wat Tham Khao Pun)

19.4mi

Burma Railway (Death Railway)

24mi

Tham Krasae Bridge

24mi

Restaurants

ห้องอาหาร/ภัตตาคาร #1

Cuisines

  • American
  • Asian

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

River view

Garden

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified?

Your reservation at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified specifies a check-in timeframe of 02:00 PM to 06:30 PM, and a check-out deadline of 11:00 AM.

Does Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified provide free parking options?

Absolutely! Pongphen Guesthouse not only offers parking but it is also complimentary. The hotel provides private, on-site parking, and no reservation is required.

What are the rates at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified?

Rates at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified commence from $21. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

Which room categories can I book at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified?

The Pongphen Guesthouse offers a variety of rooms, including Superior Double Rooms, Standard Double Rooms with Pool View, Superior Triple Rooms, Studios with River View, Superior Bungalows, Standard Double Rooms, and Deluxe Double Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, except for the Superior Triple Room which can accommodate 3 adults and 1 child. The bed sizes include Double beds, Twin beds, and one room type does not mention bed sizes. The room sizes range from 161 sqft to 237 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified?

At Pongphen Guesthouse, guests can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities. They can relax and soak up the sun by the outdoor swimming pool, which also features a sun deck and beach chairs. The pool offers a view, providing a serene and scenic ambiance for guests.

For dining options, guests can choose from the on-site restaurants. The hotel offers American and Asian cuisines, providing a diverse range of flavors to cater to different preferences.

Overall, guests at Pongphen Guesthouse can spend their time leisurely, enjoying the outdoor pool and its features, as well as indulging in delicious meals at the on-site restaurants.

Is there a swimming pool at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified?

The Pongphen Guesthouse has one pool available. The pool is open year-round (AllSeason) and is located outdoors. It is only for adults (AdultsOnly) and offers a view (WithView).

Is there an in-house restaurant at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified?

Yes, there are restaurants available on site at Pongphen Guesthouse. The hotel features a restaurant that offers American and Asian cuisines.

Can I use my credit card at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Pongphen Guesthouse - SHA Plus Certified. They accept JCB, Mastercard, and Visa as payment methods, in addition to cash.