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Pongphen Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds
Bungalow with Breakfast | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $29
$29 nightly
$29 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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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

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

River View

  • Sleeps 3

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Bungalow with Breakfast | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Bungalow with Breakfast

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

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Superior Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tripple Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Tripple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Standard Room

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

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River View | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

River View

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

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Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Bungalow with Breakfast

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Kanchanaburi

With a stay at Pongphen Guesthouse in Kanchanaburi, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bridge Over the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Centre. .This hotel is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from Erawan National Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • JEATH War Museum - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kanchanaburi Walking Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kanchanaburi Skywalk - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ave Thai Food&Good Beer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪กิ๋นข้าวลำ Kin Khao Lam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Punthai Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Easy Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pongphen Guesthouse

Pongphen Guesthouse offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Pongphen, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Pongphen - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 elevator

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 available

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 up, 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 up; 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Pongphen Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 226 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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice pool area. Rooms comfortable and clean. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

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
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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

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

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

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

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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

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
Verified

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

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

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

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

8/10 Good

P.

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025