Pongphen Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Bungalow with Breakfast | Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Soi Bangladesh, River Kwai, Kanchanaburi, 71000
  • Place, Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kanchanaburi Walking Street
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Bungalow with Breakfast

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Tripple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Pongphen Guesthouse

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a children's pool and dry cleaning.
Pongphen Guesthouse offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Pongphen Guesthouse. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Bridge Over the River Kwai. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Pongphen
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes scooters/mopeds to rent
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and Kanchanaburi War Cemetery
  • Airport drop-off shuttle service available for a fee
Pongphen Guesthouse offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Pongphen Guesthouse. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Pongphen – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Pongphen Guesthouse Hotel
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Pong Phen Guesthouse
Pongphen Guesthouse Hotel
Pongphen Guesthouse SHA Plus
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Pongphen Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 225 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Guesthouse was well positioned, access to a small pool area, and in a lovely peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is wonderful, staff are so helpful and the balcony over the river cannot be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice accommodation with really good service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, great location. Friendly staff, big clean room. Excellent pool area. Highly recommended..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean rooms and lots of necessary items. Great staff!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value, lovely helpful staff and the views along the river from the guesthouse are stunning. Good facilities and centrally located to enjoy the sites of Kanchanaburi.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a nice pool area, great staff and menu, would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast and good variety. Efficient laundry service. Very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Realy nice
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Soundproofing between rooms was non existant. We stayed in a river view room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our tour guide stayed here and said that everything was very good. She further commented that it was a long way to walk to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel to stay at staff were so friendly and helpful food was excellent couldn't ask for more
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food was delicious and we loved the banana pancakes for breakfast and ate a couple of times in the evening too. The pool was lovely but got crowded but was great for cooling off. Staff friendly and helpful - we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic Guesthouse!

Fantastic guesthouse, nothing to complain about, everything was up to our expectations. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was fine. Limited options and pretty bland but it was good. Pool was nice and the area around was good to walk and see things.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BB

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Room was really nice overlooking the river. Also very well cleaned. Food was fantastic. Some of the best pappaya salad i have tasted. Parking good for larger motorbikes as well. Good location bear to a few bars. I will certainly be going back there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place and not expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was very hit and miss, toast that didn’t look like it had seen the toaster, egg whites not cooked and on the last day it was all served cold !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was big but very basic. Squeaky floorboards! Bathroom again very basic. But all did a job fine for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025