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Oriental Kwai Resort: Traveler Reviews

Oriental Kwai Resort
Average price*: $94 (€69) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5.0 based on 45 reviews 45 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 26 hotels in Kanchanaburi
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  • Rooms: 10
Property Type: Resort
  • Hotel featuring an assortment of amenities, sports facilities and leisure activities.
Description: Small and peaceful resort at the River Kwai, located only 10 min. from Kanchanaburi downtown. The 10 cottages are spread throughout a teak forest and... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
194/5
Moo 1, Ampher Muang
Kanchanaburi 71190
Thailand

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of Oriental Kwai Resort

( 17-21 of 45 )
“It's hard to find the exit!!”

Oriental Kwai Resort

5 of 5 stars
Amstelveen
May 3, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Absolutely fantastic!!

We stayed in the Oriental Kwai resort in the family room consisting of 2 bedrooms, with a fantastic river view. Everything about this resorts seems to match: great atmosphere, great service (they even put anti mosquito rings at your porch at night!!) and lovely food. The owners Evelyn and Joe are easy going and very service oriented. They pay much attention to the details. When we booked a day trip to the elephants they even provided us with towels should we get wet washing the elephants!
As my husband wrote in their guestbook; it's really hard to find the exit of this must see resort!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Moramare's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 12, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Loved It !”

Oriental Kwai Resort

5 of 5 stars
Melbourne, Australia
Apr 24, 2008

We stayed at the Oriental Kwai for 3 nights in a River View Room. It was very spacious, the decoration was lovely and we felt very comfortable.

Evelyn and Djoe are running a great business, the staff are wonderful, the food was extremely good and the pool is enormous and very relaxing

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The setting, the pool, the people, the food
    • Disliked — Having to leave
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Aileen's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 24, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Golf, Other
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“Just perfect!”

Oriental Kwai Resort

Apr 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

After being recommended the Oriental Kwai by my sister-in-law and reading the reviews on Trip Advisor we could not wait to spend some time there.

This is a small and perfectly run family complex of 10 new holiday bungalows right on the banks of the river Kwai.

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and at home. My daughter fell in love with the dog their eldest daughter and wanted to play and swim all day. We had the family room below the restaurant area and it was perfect for us. three rooms and six single beds with lots of space.

Food was great and very reasonable. Would recommend the BBQ and even better if you can add your own fish to it from the Kwai!

Taxi man very helpful and useful addition to your stay at Oriental Kwai. Perfect location to explore the surrounding area with so much to do. Four days was not enough for us and we would love to go back. If you do not want to dash about it is also a great place to relax and chill out. Would recommend Helen's place for the best Spa experience ever!

They have the perfect recipe for a great holiday and I would recommend this place to anyone.

Only one minor negative - shower needs to be more powerful - but otherwise faultless!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
virginhighflyer's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Spa
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“Lovely”

Oriental Kwai Resort

5 of 5 stars
Monroe, New Jersey
Apr 12, 2008

Our family recently stayed at the Oriental Kwai Resort while in Kanchanaburi. After a whirlwind day of touring the area (in the pouring rain), we finally settled in at the resort. What an incredible place! The rain finally let up and our boys were able to swim in the beautiful pool (after making friends with the family dog, Lola!). The huts were beautiful and peaceful. The grounds were lovely to walk through and the river area very serene. The staff could not have been nicer or more attentive. The food was terrific. Nice music playing, beautifully decorated veranda. Our boys did not want to leave. In fact, we all wished we could stay longer. We highly recommend this resort. Thank you and good luck to Joe and Evelien and their sweet family.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Beautiful setting, separate huts, pool, food
    • Disliked — nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mistercrabs's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 04, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Excellent service”

Oriental Kwai Resort

5 of 5 stars
Leigh On Sea
Apr 12, 2008

We arrived by train and phoned the O.K. and within 10 minutes we were picked up, provided with cold water and taken to the resort. We had no 1 bungalow which is beautiful- right on the river. It was spacious, very clean, well organised etc. The staff were very friendly, charming and helpful. Breakfast and dinner were great. The pool was clean and welcoming. Laundry was returned within hours and in perfect condition. We arranged a trip and that was geat too. People we spoke to also had a very positive feel about the place. Highly recommended.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Quite far out of town
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AMBl's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 17, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Spa
Was this review helpful? Yes No

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194/5 | Moo 1, Ampher Muang, Kanchanaburi 71190, Thailand