Guesthouse with free parking, near Bridge Over the River Kwai
A restaurant, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.
Tara Raft Kanchanaburi offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Tara Raft Kanchanaburi, you're just a quick walk from Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
Services include dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
Within a 10-minute walk of Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tara Raft Kanchanaburi also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kanchanaburi guest house.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Languages
Thai
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No lift
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Travelers who are not citizens of Thailand must show a valid passport at check-in. This is the only form of identification that is accepted for non-citizens at this property.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tara Raft Kanchanaburi
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 8 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
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 security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
We should mention
Up to 8 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Tara Floating Raft Kanchanaburi House
Tara Floating Raft House
Tara Floating Raft Kanchanaburi
Tara Floating Raft
Tara Raft Kanchanaburi House
Tara Raft House
Tara Raft Kanchanaburi Guesthouse
Tara Raft Guesthouse
Tara Raft Kanchanaburi Guesthouse
Tara Raft Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
Tara Raft Kanchanaburi Guesthouse Kanchanaburi
Tara Raft Kanchanaburi Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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So, after having such nice welcomes.everywhere I've ever been in Thailand, here was a bit of a shock. There is no real welcome and interaction comes across at best nonplussed, at worst rude.
But if you come prepared for that and you have a room on the raft, they are lovely and are good value for the price. Once you get over the lack of interaction with anyone.... It's great! The view from the river are really lovely to wake up to.
Sometimes you get what you pay for. . .
Quiet, cheap with comfortable bed.
Cramped shower/toilet.
Raft floating on the river Kwai.
Close to nightlife & restaurants, far enough for quiet sleep.
This floating hotel is okay if you are wanting the most basic of accommodations. If you are wanting something a bit more refined, keep looking. The bathroom was filled with mosquitoes that were entering through a hole on the floor that was drilled to drain shower water. The room had a lot of noise from adjacent rooms. If you don’t speak Thai, you will find communication with the staff difficult. We mostly dealt with a young boy that was camped out on the couch in the “lobby”. My wife speaks Thai, so we managed.
Our stay for 5 nights was very nice.
The room had a balcony which was lovely in the afternoon with no sun and a cool breeze, we sat there with our feet dangling in the water having a beer most afternoons.
The bed was very soft and comfortable which is not so common in Thailand.
It’s a 5 minute walk to the local bar area and if you want to rent a scooter there are places nearby. We will stay again on our next trip
Paul
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
6/10 Okay
John
30 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value for budget travellers
Great river view, easy walk to Kanchanaburi station and shops and market. Room looking rather tired, needed a bit of renovation. Overall good value for money.
If using this town as a base for Hellfire Pass, staying at Nam Tok would be a better choice.
We have stayed in this hotel twice before and it was newish with friendly staff. This time the staff were very stern faced and no maintenance has been carried out for years.
Obviously the location is still perfect but we won't be staying again.
A little bit of a walk into Kanchanaburi but very quiet and peaceful. Lovely comfy small rooms though could do with some hanging space. Breakfast very nice.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
5 Apr 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very basic but at the price thats what you get. Its a nice outlook on the river but its a decent walk to the nearest shops.
This hotel has the worst signage making it incredibly difficult to find the reception area. There is a carpark out front and then a flat roof area. One must climb some stairs and then go down and find a sign to another set of very steep stairs.
The staff are miserable, scowling and very unhelpful. I could see they had a huge TV monitor so must have seen us struggling to find them but had not cared enough to come and assist.
I had read earlier reviews of people buying the best room and then being put in the less expensive room. So I booked the expensive room. Yep, they gave me a middle room with a view of a very sad looking fish trap rather than at the front where the view is of the river.
They had nothing about our reservation, no paperwork, not computer. They had to call someone, their boss I presume. So this all took quite awhile, while we were totally ignored. Not even invited to have a seat or a drink of water.
We had booked the best room with a view of the river. I had read previous reviews where even if you do this they give you a lesser room with a terrible view of a bunch of ugly fish traps and pollution.
Sure enough that's what they did. I protested and asked for a refund. Back to the phone they went. Finally we were directed to the front room which we had paid for.
The room is very basic but ok for the price. The location is ok as there are shops and bars close by.
Helpful, smiley and friendly staff, who helped us arranged transfer back to Bangkok. The view from room is unbeatable!! Close to night market. River kawi is less than 10 mins away by tuk tuk!
P Wong
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
8/10 Good
WAI KWAN
12 Jun 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fair stay
Quite good in terms of value, only thing to complaint was about the bad smell from the toliet pipe. Location was good, convenient to access to other places!
Located on the river, our room had perfect sunrise views facing the mountains. Within short walking distance of convenience store, restaurants, and nightlife. The shower situation is interesting but we were comfortable overall. Would definitely recommend
I booked this hotel because it was cheap and within walking distance of the train station. The room was clean and tidy, with an amazing view of the river and a nice little balcony to enjoy it from. The staff spoken pretty good English and were very helpful. The wifi dropped in and out a bit buts that only critisim. As far as cheap hotels go this was very good one.
Planed to stay 3 nights, but left after 1 night. Room was clean enought, but to small. Nice location out in the river, but this hotel is for backpackers/young travelers. Servicepersonell was more or less sleeping in the reseption area. Didn't feel very welcome. Will not be back.