The Float House River Kwai
US$134
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Float House River Kwai
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US$134
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Float House River Kwai average US$116 in the cheapest month (May) and US$207 in the most expensive month (November), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$172 |
| February | US$202 |
| March | US$148 |
| April | US$131 |
| May | US$116 |
| June | US$119 |
| July | US$192 |
| August | US$154 |
| September | US$120 |
| October | US$134 |
| November | US$207 |
| December | US$191 |
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About this property
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ri...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Location
With a stay at The FloatHouse River Kwai in Sai Yok, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 1-minute walk from Khwae Noi River and 5 minutes by foot from Kaeng Lawa Cave. This boutique hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Erawan National Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sai Yok National Park Entrance.
What's nearby
Khwae Noi River(0.1 Miles)
Kaeng Lawa Cave(0.3 Miles)
Sai Yok National Park Entrance(0.3 Miles)
Sai Yok Noi Waterfall(13.1 Miles)
Erawan National Park(19.3 Miles)
Krasae Cave(24 Miles)
Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum(24.6 Miles)
Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno(27.6 Miles)
Mallika City 1905 A.D.(30.2 Miles)
Don Mueang Intl. Airport (DMK)(130.6 Miles)
Suvarnabhumi Intl. Airport (BKK)(147.3 Miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Room service
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Location
55 Moo5 Tumbol Wangkrajae, Aumpur Saiyok,Kanchanaburi, Tha Sao, Sai Yok, Thailand
Khwae Noi River (0.1 Miles)
Kaeng Lawa Cave (0.3 Miles)
Sai Yok National Park Entrance (0.3 Miles)
Sai Yok Noi Waterfall (13.1 Miles)
Erawan National Park (19.3 Miles)
Krasae Cave (24 Miles)
Room options
10
Villa (Floating )
Room details
1 Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 3
968 ft²
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
7
Villa (Floating with Dinner+ )
Room details
1 Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 3
968 ft²
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of The Float House River Kwai
9.1
Superb
Based on 2,333 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
54%
Family
35%
Group
9%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Float House River Kwai describe a uniquely peaceful, nature-immersed floating resort with beautiful river views, spacious cabins, and consistently warm, helpful staff, offering memorable relaxation, river activities, and excursions despite its remote location and required boat access.
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What guests think
Reviews of The Float House River Kwai describe a uniquely peaceful, nature-immersed floating resort with beautiful river views, spacious cabins, and consistently warm, helpful staff, offering memorable relaxation, river activities, and excursions despite its remote location and required boat access.
Most guests praise the on-site restaurant and overall facilities, with access to a nearby sister hotel’s pool adding options. Common drawbacks include occasional A/C problems, noticeable movement or boat noise on the river, and mixed feedback on Western dishes and breakfast variety. Expect a serene, distinctive stay focused on nature and relaxation.
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Facilities
Floating riverfront bungalows with private decks and a range of on-site activities and excursions; there’s no pool on-site, but guests can use a nearby sister hotel’s pool.
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Søren
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Totally amazing. And really nice to use the facilities at the sister hotel nearby.
Totally amazing. And really nice to use the facilities at the sister hotel nearby.
10
Joseph
3 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A truly fantastic place. A wonderful setting, with excellent rooms and so, so relaxing. Great spa facilities and such lovely staff across the resort. Catering for so many people meant some of the dishes were slightly westernised, but totally understandable. Would 100% recommend this place. Also, some genuine commitments to sustainability which is fantastic as without nature, this place wouldn’t exist.
A truly fantastic place. A wonderful setting, with excellent rooms and so, so relaxing. Great spa facilities and such lovely staff across the resort. Catering for so many people meant some of the dishes were slightly westernised, but totally understandable. Would 100% recommend this place. Also, some genuine commitments to sustainability which is fantastic as without nature, this place wouldn’t exist.
10
Wendy
8 Mar 2024
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A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
10
Robert
3 Apr 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
A great location to either rest up or enjoy many activities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome character rafts, great food.
A great location to either rest up or enjoy many activities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome character rafts, great food.
10
Munira
6 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
a unique property and we had our best 4 nights holiday - every room has a river front with a porch to relax - The food at the restaurant was good and staff was very friendly
a unique property and we had our best 4 nights holiday - every room has a river front with a porch to relax - The food at the restaurant was good and staff was very friendly
10
Christine
2 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
10
Leanne
15 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Amazing experience, we could not recommend more! While the property is very remote, it is worth the extra effort to get there since it is so beautiful. The hotel staff and locals make it easy to transport there as well, it just takes a bit more time than staying on the main land. Jumping in the river from your own bungalow and floating down was so fun and a visit to Erawan falls national park is a must. Would recommend for both nature lovers and someone who enjoys relaxing in a beautiful and unique scenery. Definitely worth the money.
Amazing experience, we could not recommend more! While the property is very remote, it is worth the extra effort to get there since it is so beautiful. The hotel staff and locals make it easy to transport there as well, it just takes a bit more time than staying on the main land. Jumping in the river from your own bungalow and floating down was so fun and a visit to Erawan falls national park is a must. Would recommend for both nature lovers and someone who enjoys relaxing in a beautiful and unique scenery. Definitely worth the money.
10
Myat Lin
28 Aug 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
We stayed two nights at the Floathouse hotel over the river Kwai. It was a great experience overall. The hotel room has appropriate facilities as advertised. There was no pool but you can take a quick walk to the sister hotel Resortel to use the pool there. The environment was very quite and calming. The river Kwai is so beautiful when it rains. A variety of activity can be done but you have to pay additional fees for most of them. The restaurant has a number of menu (both Thai and Western food) and the taste was above average I would say. The staff were friendly and helpful (shoutout to Tony!). All in all, we enjoyed our stay there and would come back when circumstances met.
We stayed two nights at the Floathouse hotel over the river Kwai. It was a great experience overall. The hotel room has appropriate facilities as advertised. There was no pool but you can take a quick walk to the sister hotel Resortel to use the pool there. The environment was very quite and calming. The river Kwai is so beautiful when it rains. A variety of activity can be done but you have to pay additional fees for most of them. The restaurant has a number of menu (both Thai and Western food) and the taste was above average I would say. The staff were friendly and helpful (shoutout to Tony!). All in all, we enjoyed our stay there and would come back when circumstances met.
10
Phillip
27 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
A very well constructed facility. Accommodation was first class and was exceeded only by you superb staff. Dining facilities and meals were top notch.
A very well constructed facility. Accommodation was first class and was exceeded only by you superb staff. Dining facilities and meals were top notch.
10
Joseph
17 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely perfect place. The staff the scenery and the internet are good. Have a minibar with snacks. Food is pretty good and one of my favorite places in thailand.
Absolutely perfect place. The staff the scenery and the internet are good. Have a minibar with snacks. Food is pretty good and one of my favorite places in thailand.
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Nico
27 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Cool little experience here. Breathtakingly beautiful waking up directly on the river to sunrise each day. Lots of river sounds at night, roosters early in the morning from the local villages. Rooms are cleaned really well. For food the Thai dishes are delicious - recommend the fresh fish! Don’t expect much from the western dishes, which is the same for all of Thailand. Lots of little day trips to do in the local area, or just float down the river.
Cool little experience here. Breathtakingly beautiful waking up directly on the river to sunrise each day. Lots of river sounds at night, roosters early in the morning from the local villages. Rooms are cleaned really well. For food the Thai dishes are delicious - recommend the fresh fish! Don’t expect much from the western dishes, which is the same for all of Thailand. Lots of little day trips to do in the local area, or just float down the river.
6
Jack
11 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
AC not working, bath and shampoo bottles were empty upon check in
AC not working, bath and shampoo bottles were empty upon check in
10
G.A.
4 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good stay, beautiful hotel and rooms. The restaurant is also good. Massage very expensive, then I don't expect to have to lie on the sweaty towel of a previous customer, really a no-go. Furthermore, this resort is definitely recommended!
Very good stay, beautiful hotel and rooms. The restaurant is also good. Massage very expensive, then I don't expect to have to lie on the sweaty towel of a previous customer, really a no-go. Furthermore, this resort is definitely recommended!
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, stylish riverfront villas with private decks and direct river views, creating a unique floating experience. Some mention motion or river/boat noise and occasional A/C issues.
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10
Nico
27 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Cool little experience here. Breathtakingly beautiful waking up directly on the river to sunrise each day. Lots of river sounds at night, roosters early in the morning from the local villages. Rooms are cleaned really well. For food the Thai dishes are delicious - recommend the fresh fish! Don’t expect much from the western dishes, which is the same for all of Thailand. Lots of little day trips to do in the local area, or just float down the river.
Cool little experience here. Breathtakingly beautiful waking up directly on the river to sunrise each day. Lots of river sounds at night, roosters early in the morning from the local villages. Rooms are cleaned really well. For food the Thai dishes are delicious - recommend the fresh fish! Don’t expect much from the western dishes, which is the same for all of Thailand. Lots of little day trips to do in the local area, or just float down the river.
6
Jack
11 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
AC not working, bath and shampoo bottles were empty upon check in
AC not working, bath and shampoo bottles were empty upon check in
10
Heidi
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Floathouse on River Kwai is nothing less than a floating paradise. So amazing, beautiful nature, lovely food, romantic cabins, careing staff who went beyond to help with everything. We did not want to leave this heavenly place. THANK YOU.
The Floathouse on River Kwai is nothing less than a floating paradise. So amazing, beautiful nature, lovely food, romantic cabins, careing staff who went beyond to help with everything. We did not want to leave this heavenly place. THANK YOU.
10
Wendy
8 Mar 2024
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A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
8
TONI
31 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was amazing. But you really have to understand you are floating on the water and the property is constantly moving. Bring warm clothes for cool nights and mornings.
The property was amazing. But you really have to understand you are floating on the water and the property is constantly moving. Bring warm clothes for cool nights and mornings.
10
Lorenz
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic place, definitely worth the (long) drive up the River Kwai. We only spent 1 night due to a tight driving itinerary — self-driving works well in this part of Thailand — but could have stayed 2-3. Very relaxing place, more things to do in the area and at the hotel than we had thought. Had we known that you can reach the hotel by longtail-boat, we would probably have left the car somewhere and transferred to the boat. Like this we were just woken up by the boat traffic on the river — the only notable downside of the Float House. Anyway, we warmly recommend this place to everyone who likes luxury at affordable rates in unique locations!
Fantastic place, definitely worth the (long) drive up the River Kwai. We only spent 1 night due to a tight driving itinerary — self-driving works well in this part of Thailand — but could have stayed 2-3. Very relaxing place, more things to do in the area and at the hotel than we had thought. Had we known that you can reach the hotel by longtail-boat, we would probably have left the car somewhere and transferred to the boat. Like this we were just woken up by the boat traffic on the river — the only notable downside of the Float House. Anyway, we warmly recommend this place to everyone who likes luxury at affordable rates in unique locations!
10
Munira
6 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
a unique property and we had our best 4 nights holiday - every room has a river front with a porch to relax - The food at the restaurant was good and staff was very friendly
a unique property and we had our best 4 nights holiday - every room has a river front with a porch to relax - The food at the restaurant was good and staff was very friendly
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alan
10 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
mattresses are so old and saggy. pillows are too high and thick. If the resort willingly replace new mattresses and softer pillows, it is a great place to get away from the noisy and crowded city on the weekend
mattresses are so old and saggy. pillows are too high and thick. If the resort willingly replace new mattresses and softer pillows, it is a great place to get away from the noisy and crowded city on the weekend
10
Jomkwan
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
ที่พักสวยบริการดี แอร์ตอนกลางคืนไม่ค่อยเย็น กลางวันเย็นปกติ วิวสวยมากเหมาะกับการพักผ่อน ตัวบ้านที่พักโคลงเล็กน้อยเฉพาะเวลาเรือวิ่งผ่าน ส่วนที่นั่งเล่นด้านหน้าโคลงตามน้ำ อาหารเช้าน้อยไปหน่อยถ้าเที่ยบกับราคาที่พัก ถ้าปรับได้จะดีมากๆค่ะ
ที่พักสวยบริการดี แอร์ตอนกลางคืนไม่ค่อยเย็น กลางวันเย็นปกติ วิวสวยมากเหมาะกับการพักผ่อน ตัวบ้านที่พักโคลงเล็กน้อยเฉพาะเวลาเรือวิ่งผ่าน ส่วนที่นั่งเล่นด้านหน้าโคลงตามน้ำ อาหารเช้าน้อยไปหน่อยถ้าเที่ยบกับราคาที่พัก ถ้าปรับได้จะดีมากๆค่ะ
10
Christine
2 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
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Service
Service is widely praised as warm, attentive, and helpful across departments, including smooth check-in and assistance with transport and activities.
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Julie
17 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Meilleur hôtel que j’ai pu faire en Thaïlande. La tranquillité du lieu est incroyable ! J’y suis allé en voyage solo pour faire un break lors de mon séjour après un passage à Bangkok, aucun regret. Je n’ai jamais pu autant déconnecter! La vue de la chambre est superbe et le trajet pour aller à l’hôtel nous ferait croire dans un film. Le personnel de l’hôtel est à l’écoute et à même offert pour le jour de la saint Valentin des roses à toutes les femmes. C’est un petit geste qui est très apprécié. Le petit déjeuné est copieux et le restaurant dispose de pas mal de plats. Si je dois repasser dans la région je n’hésiterais pas à y retourner.
Meilleur hôtel que j’ai pu faire en Thaïlande. La tranquillité du lieu est incroyable ! J’y suis allé en voyage solo pour faire un break lors de mon séjour après un passage à Bangkok, aucun regret. Je n’ai jamais pu autant déconnecter! La vue de la chambre est superbe et le trajet pour aller à l’hôtel nous ferait croire dans un film. Le personnel de l’hôtel est à l’écoute et à même offert pour le jour de la saint Valentin des roses à toutes les femmes. C’est un petit geste qui est très apprécié. Le petit déjeuné est copieux et le restaurant dispose de pas mal de plats. Si je dois repasser dans la région je n’hésiterais pas à y retourner.
10
KAI CHUAN
19 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
客房調整得宜，住宿體驗至臻完美。人員服務無微不至，環境清幽雅致，美不勝收。
客房調整得宜，住宿體驗至臻完美。人員服務無微不至，環境清幽雅致，美不勝收。
10
Heidi
19 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Floathouse on River Kwai is nothing less than a floating paradise. So amazing, beautiful nature, lovely food, romantic cabins, careing staff who went beyond to help with everything. We did not want to leave this heavenly place. THANK YOU.
The Floathouse on River Kwai is nothing less than a floating paradise. So amazing, beautiful nature, lovely food, romantic cabins, careing staff who went beyond to help with everything. We did not want to leave this heavenly place. THANK YOU.
10
Eigil
25 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Spændende område og god service fra hele personalet
Spændende område og god service fra hele personalet
10
Daniel
24 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
So peaceful! Beautiful bungalows floating on an amazing river. The staff are superb, helpful and pleasant. I'd absolutely stay here again!
So peaceful! Beautiful bungalows floating on an amazing river. The staff are superb, helpful and pleasant. I'd absolutely stay here again!
10
Christine
2 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
10
Leanne
15 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Amazing experience, we could not recommend more! While the property is very remote, it is worth the extra effort to get there since it is so beautiful. The hotel staff and locals make it easy to transport there as well, it just takes a bit more time than staying on the main land. Jumping in the river from your own bungalow and floating down was so fun and a visit to Erawan falls national park is a must. Would recommend for both nature lovers and someone who enjoys relaxing in a beautiful and unique scenery. Definitely worth the money.
Amazing experience, we could not recommend more! While the property is very remote, it is worth the extra effort to get there since it is so beautiful. The hotel staff and locals make it easy to transport there as well, it just takes a bit more time than staying on the main land. Jumping in the river from your own bungalow and floating down was so fun and a visit to Erawan falls national park is a must. Would recommend for both nature lovers and someone who enjoys relaxing in a beautiful and unique scenery. Definitely worth the money.
10
David
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent staff, beautiful rooms, outstanding restaurant
Excellent staff, beautiful rooms, outstanding restaurant
10
Myat Lin
28 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed two nights at the Floathouse hotel over the river Kwai. It was a great experience overall. The hotel room has appropriate facilities as advertised. There was no pool but you can take a quick walk to the sister hotel Resortel to use the pool there. The environment was very quite and calming. The river Kwai is so beautiful when it rains. A variety of activity can be done but you have to pay additional fees for most of them. The restaurant has a number of menu (both Thai and Western food) and the taste was above average I would say. The staff were friendly and helpful (shoutout to Tony!). All in all, we enjoyed our stay there and would come back when circumstances met.
We stayed two nights at the Floathouse hotel over the river Kwai. It was a great experience overall. The hotel room has appropriate facilities as advertised. There was no pool but you can take a quick walk to the sister hotel Resortel to use the pool there. The environment was very quite and calming. The river Kwai is so beautiful when it rains. A variety of activity can be done but you have to pay additional fees for most of them. The restaurant has a number of menu (both Thai and Western food) and the taste was above average I would say. The staff were friendly and helpful (shoutout to Tony!). All in all, we enjoyed our stay there and would come back when circumstances met.
10
Phillip
27 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
A very well constructed facility. Accommodation was first class and was exceeded only by you superb staff. Dining facilities and meals were top notch.
A very well constructed facility. Accommodation was first class and was exceeded only by you superb staff. Dining facilities and meals were top notch.
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Location
Remote riverside setting reached by long-tail boat, offering tranquil, scenic surroundings and access to nature-focused day trips. Travel takes longer than staying in town, but many feel the journey is worthwhile.
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Abdelrahman
23 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Love the integration of the hotel with nature
Love the integration of the hotel with nature
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dao
11 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location and very relaxing. Wish we stay longer. Will come back again next time we come to Thailand
Perfect location and very relaxing. Wish we stay longer. Will come back again next time we come to Thailand
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Robert
16 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very quiet and relaxing
Very quiet and relaxing
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Wendy
8 Mar 2024
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A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
10
Robert
3 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A great location to either rest up or enjoy many activities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome character rafts, great food.
A great location to either rest up or enjoy many activities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome character rafts, great food.
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Lorenz
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic place, definitely worth the (long) drive up the River Kwai. We only spent 1 night due to a tight driving itinerary — self-driving works well in this part of Thailand — but could have stayed 2-3. Very relaxing place, more things to do in the area and at the hotel than we had thought. Had we known that you can reach the hotel by longtail-boat, we would probably have left the car somewhere and transferred to the boat. Like this we were just woken up by the boat traffic on the river — the only notable downside of the Float House. Anyway, we warmly recommend this place to everyone who likes luxury at affordable rates in unique locations!
Fantastic place, definitely worth the (long) drive up the River Kwai. We only spent 1 night due to a tight driving itinerary — self-driving works well in this part of Thailand — but could have stayed 2-3. Very relaxing place, more things to do in the area and at the hotel than we had thought. Had we known that you can reach the hotel by longtail-boat, we would probably have left the car somewhere and transferred to the boat. Like this we were just woken up by the boat traffic on the river — the only notable downside of the Float House. Anyway, we warmly recommend this place to everyone who likes luxury at affordable rates in unique locations!
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ALINE
29 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Environnement exceptionnel Arrivée en bateau Beauté des chambres
Environnement exceptionnel Arrivée en bateau Beauté des chambres
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Paul
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful relaxing stay enjoying the peaceful calm of the River Kwai.
Wonderful relaxing stay enjoying the peaceful calm of the River Kwai.
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Christine
2 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
10
Leanne
15 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing experience, we could not recommend more! While the property is very remote, it is worth the extra effort to get there since it is so beautiful. The hotel staff and locals make it easy to transport there as well, it just takes a bit more time than staying on the main land. Jumping in the river from your own bungalow and floating down was so fun and a visit to Erawan falls national park is a must. Would recommend for both nature lovers and someone who enjoys relaxing in a beautiful and unique scenery. Definitely worth the money.
Amazing experience, we could not recommend more! While the property is very remote, it is worth the extra effort to get there since it is so beautiful. The hotel staff and locals make it easy to transport there as well, it just takes a bit more time than staying on the main land. Jumping in the river from your own bungalow and floating down was so fun and a visit to Erawan falls national park is a must. Would recommend for both nature lovers and someone who enjoys relaxing in a beautiful and unique scenery. Definitely worth the money.
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Dining
The on-site restaurant is frequently praised for tasty food, with several noting strong Thai dishes. Feedback on breakfast variety and Western options is more mixed.
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Nico
27 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Cool little experience here. Breathtakingly beautiful waking up directly on the river to sunrise each day. Lots of river sounds at night, roosters early in the morning from the local villages. Rooms are cleaned really well. For food the Thai dishes are delicious - recommend the fresh fish! Don’t expect much from the western dishes, which is the same for all of Thailand. Lots of little day trips to do in the local area, or just float down the river.
Cool little experience here. Breathtakingly beautiful waking up directly on the river to sunrise each day. Lots of river sounds at night, roosters early in the morning from the local villages. Rooms are cleaned really well. For food the Thai dishes are delicious - recommend the fresh fish! Don’t expect much from the western dishes, which is the same for all of Thailand. Lots of little day trips to do in the local area, or just float down the river.
10
Julie
17 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Meilleur hôtel que j’ai pu faire en Thaïlande. La tranquillité du lieu est incroyable ! J’y suis allé en voyage solo pour faire un break lors de mon séjour après un passage à Bangkok, aucun regret. Je n’ai jamais pu autant déconnecter! La vue de la chambre est superbe et le trajet pour aller à l’hôtel nous ferait croire dans un film. Le personnel de l’hôtel est à l’écoute et à même offert pour le jour de la saint Valentin des roses à toutes les femmes. C’est un petit geste qui est très apprécié. Le petit déjeuné est copieux et le restaurant dispose de pas mal de plats. Si je dois repasser dans la région je n’hésiterais pas à y retourner.
Meilleur hôtel que j’ai pu faire en Thaïlande. La tranquillité du lieu est incroyable ! J’y suis allé en voyage solo pour faire un break lors de mon séjour après un passage à Bangkok, aucun regret. Je n’ai jamais pu autant déconnecter! La vue de la chambre est superbe et le trajet pour aller à l’hôtel nous ferait croire dans un film. Le personnel de l’hôtel est à l’écoute et à même offert pour le jour de la saint Valentin des roses à toutes les femmes. C’est un petit geste qui est très apprécié. Le petit déjeuné est copieux et le restaurant dispose de pas mal de plats. Si je dois repasser dans la région je n’hésiterais pas à y retourner.
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Wendy
8 Mar 2024
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A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
A very exciting and unique experience!! You are taken to the hotel on a long boat and the entire hotel is floating on pontoons. Rooms are very nice, large, and they each have their own balcony right on the river. The food in the restaurant was very good which is important since there are no other restaurants. You can take the boat back to the dock and visit many places for the day including the bridge over the river Kwai.
10
Robert
3 Apr 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A great location to either rest up or enjoy many activities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome character rafts, great food.
A great location to either rest up or enjoy many activities. Super friendly and helpful staff. Awesome character rafts, great food.
10
Munira
6 Feb 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
a unique property and we had our best 4 nights holiday - every room has a river front with a porch to relax - The food at the restaurant was good and staff was very friendly
a unique property and we had our best 4 nights holiday - every room has a river front with a porch to relax - The food at the restaurant was good and staff was very friendly
10
Jomkwan
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
ที่พักสวยบริการดี แอร์ตอนกลางคืนไม่ค่อยเย็น กลางวันเย็นปกติ วิวสวยมากเหมาะกับการพักผ่อน ตัวบ้านที่พักโคลงเล็กน้อยเฉพาะเวลาเรือวิ่งผ่าน ส่วนที่นั่งเล่นด้านหน้าโคลงตามน้ำ อาหารเช้าน้อยไปหน่อยถ้าเที่ยบกับราคาที่พัก ถ้าปรับได้จะดีมากๆค่ะ
ที่พักสวยบริการดี แอร์ตอนกลางคืนไม่ค่อยเย็น กลางวันเย็นปกติ วิวสวยมากเหมาะกับการพักผ่อน ตัวบ้านที่พักโคลงเล็กน้อยเฉพาะเวลาเรือวิ่งผ่าน ส่วนที่นั่งเล่นด้านหน้าโคลงตามน้ำ อาหารเช้าน้อยไปหน่อยถ้าเที่ยบกับราคาที่พัก ถ้าปรับได้จะดีมากๆค่ะ
10
Christine
2 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
We spent two nights at the Floathouse River Kwai. Our room was stunning, and we spent hours on our deck, enjoying the peaceful beauty of the river. From check in to departure, every staff member we encountered was courteous and strove to make our experience memorable. The food in the restaurant was excellent (we ate there 5x). The Floathouse offers many different excursions and activities, but my favorite times were spent just sitting on the deck, enjoying the sunshine and watching the river. The sound of the river moving under our Floathouse was soothing and the bed was super comfortable. For an incredibly unique experience, I highly recommend Floathouse River Kwai.
10
David
16 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent staff, beautiful rooms, outstanding restaurant
Excellent staff, beautiful rooms, outstanding restaurant
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Phillip
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A very well constructed facility. Accommodation was first class and was exceeded only by you superb staff. Dining facilities and meals were top notch.
A very well constructed facility. Accommodation was first class and was exceeded only by you superb staff. Dining facilities and meals were top notch.
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Joseph
17 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely perfect place. The staff the scenery and the internet are good. Have a minibar with snacks. Food is pretty good and one of my favorite places in thailand.
Absolutely perfect place. The staff the scenery and the internet are good. Have a minibar with snacks. Food is pretty good and one of my favorite places in thailand.
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Mark
6 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
stunning place with amazing amenities and staff
stunning place with amazing amenities and staff
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Morten
6 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Would liked to have a small mini-matt of some sort, on site.
Would liked to have a small mini-matt of some sort, on site.
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Yuri
2 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent
Excellent
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Mark
19 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This place is as good as the pictures. Immersed in nature on the river you hear birdsong and can swim in the river. The restaurant serves good food and the staff are friendly. Stay more than one night though. Most people come all this way and do t get to properly enjoy it. We stayed three! You can use the pool at the sister property next door.
This place is as good as the pictures. Immersed in nature on the river you hear birdsong and can swim in the river. The restaurant serves good food and the staff are friendly. Stay more than one night though. Most people come all this way and do t get to properly enjoy it. We stayed three! You can use the pool at the sister property next door.
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Sarah
31 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a very special y property - we loved our stay! Our driver dropped us at Phutakien Pier and the long tail boat was already there, they are transferring guests to the resort regularly in the afternoon . Lots of free drinks and food in fridge. Nice restaurant. No mosquitoes in December. Nice pool at sister resort 5 mins walk away - you can return for free to the float house from the pier. Beutiful room and was very quiet. Reasonably priced massages.
This is a very special y property - we loved our stay! Our driver dropped us at Phutakien Pier and the long tail boat was already there, they are transferring guests to the resort regularly in the afternoon . Lots of free drinks and food in fridge. Nice restaurant. No mosquitoes in December. Nice pool at sister resort 5 mins walk away - you can return for free to the float house from the pier. Beutiful room and was very quiet. Reasonably priced massages.
FAQs about The Float House River Kwai
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately THB 450 for adults and THB 350 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Late check-out may be available for a fee of THB 3000, subject to availability.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of THB 4800 per vehicle (one-way). Guests must arrange transfers by contacting the property 72 hours prior to arrival.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details regarding room accessibility should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The FloatHouse River Kwai is located on the riverwalk, just a 1-minute walk from Khwae Noi River and 5 minutes by foot from Kaeng Lawa Cave. It is 22.8 miles from Erawan National Park and 0.2 miles from Sai Yok National Park Entrance.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child aged 3 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of THB 2950 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.
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Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests must transfer to the property via boat; upon arrival at Phutakian Pier (GPS N 14.281035, E 99.000796) guests will be transferred by a traditional wooden long-tailed boat to the hotel. Joint Boat schedule: Departures from Phutakian Pier and from the FloatHouse River Kwai run every 30 minutes from 8 AM-6 PM.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- 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
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
- One child 3 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately THB 450 for adults and THB 350 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: THB 4800 per vehicle (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: THB 4800 (one-way)
- Late check-out fee: THB 3000 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: THB 2950.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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