Thailand-Burma Railway Centre - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
Kanchanaburi Walking Street - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) - 90.4 miles/145.4 km
Airport drop-off service
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
คีรีมันตรา - 3 min drive
The Village Farm To Cafe’ - 4 min drive
Day's Cafe - 12 min walk
กาแฟสดไร่คุณหญิง - 3 min drive
ร้านก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อตุ๋น หมูตุ๋น - 5 min drive
About this property
Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa
Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa puts you within a 10-minute drive of Bridge Over the River Kwai. You can visit the spa to be pampered with Thai massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Royal Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a children's pool are other highlights.
Languages
English, Thai
At a glance
Hotel size
60 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport drop-off from 7:00 AM to noon*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 2004
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Rantee Spa. Services include Thai massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Dining
Royal Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Chomwana Terrace – This family restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 2 per vehicle
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for THB 1000.0 per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Royal Riverkwai
Royal Riverkwai & Kanchanaburi
Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa Hotel
Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa Kanchanaburi
Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa Hotel Kanchanaburi
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available from 7:00 AM to noon. The charge is THB 2 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa and nearby?
Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, local and international cuisine and garden views.
Does Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
Royal Riverkwai Resort & Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
5 November 2024
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 December 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2019
All of the staff were very friendly and the service was prompt. The facilities were clean, and serene, and the food was delicious.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 October 2019
A very nice place. ONLY COMPLAINT was that the food was poor quality for the very expensive prices.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2019
Lovely place to practice your swimming exercise.
The cleanest and clearest pool in Asia. Lovely.
The garden surrounding the rooms are just so tranquil.
tore martin
tore martin, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2019
Quiet and peaceful
Really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend it. Only downside was the distance to other restaurants if you didn't want to eat in hotel.
Ron
Ron, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2019
Must go back
I love this hotel everyone is so friendly breakfast is very good swimming pools very good restaurants very good I will be back soon.
But no tea or coffee in room this I find very disappointing.
This hotel is I think wonderful but you must have your own transport as town is 10 minute drive
Philip
Philip, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 February 2019
Staying at this hotel was like staying at a private jungle garden. Very peaceful and relaxing. Staff very friendly as well. Such a nice place, was difficult to want to leave for our tours. Was not within walking distance to different restaurants, however a short taxi ride into town. Resort was very good at helping with procuring transportation, which was usually 200 baht one way. Restaurant on site was also very good with plenty of options/variety (very much enjoyed the fried chicken with lemon). We also took advantage of the spa and pool. Both very relaxing. One thing to take note of, please be patient with the staff as I don't think they get too many English speaking visitors. Can't wait to go back.
Christopher
Christopher, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 January 2019
Dennis
Dennis, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2019
Everything is good.
Santipab
Santipab, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 December 2018
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2018
This is a very nice Resort. The food is superb, in fact the best I have had this trip. All staff are very professional and polite. The hotel is located a little out of the city centre, so this hotel is best suited to people with their own transport, I had my own car so it was not a problem for me. Recommend Brad.
Brad
Brad, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
20 October 2018
Nice hotel - great staff
Great place, good food and easy access to surrounding area
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2018
Good stay!
Fantastic place to stay. Not far from town, about 10 minutes drive. Good breakfast and good staff hospitality. My friend and I enjoy it.
Hon Yung
Hon Yung, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 March 2018
Looking for a place to relax & unwind, this is it!
Loved this resort & their service. Rooms were big with a balcony, bathroom was decent. Breakfast was great & all their other food was pretty good too. We were a group of 3 couples came to celebrate a birthday & just to relax & unwind. Requested the staff to decorate 1 of the room for the birthday & they did an amazing job, even helped us buy a birthday cake! We did not leave the resort for food or anything, the resort catered everything, even an awesome spa. There is also a nice romantic dinner place located next to the river. It was a perfect place to chill & relax. The resort was covered in greenery & it was such a calm place. Just a tip, bring mosquito/insect repellent. Since its surrounded in greenery, there are mosquito & insects.
Hushvinderjit
Hushvinderjit, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 January 2018
not too bad
Hotel itself is good. Good service and nice, clean room, free shuttle service at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm
But expensive food in hotel restaurant, hard to find other restaurants around the hotel.
Far from tourist spots.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
27 December 2017
Avoid - it’s in the middle of nowhere.
I did a last minute booking with the hotel.. it took me a 100 B from Bangkok to Kanchanburi and double the amount each time I decided to step out even for a meal. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere..
The room was decent but bathrooms is where the issues started.. water getting held up and on.. no tea maker even on asking.. restaurant is expensive and is the only option..
The front office does not understand English and even a question could get you billed for service not wanted..
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2017
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 October 2017
Ratchanok
Ratchanok, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 September 2017
Disappointing overall
Mattresses were way too hard. Curtains were not black out. Walls are thin enough to hear what's going on next door. Local area is boring. Hotel does not exploit the river with watersport activities for example. Service was good and friendly. Breakfast was below average.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
21 August 2017
Nice grounds
Staff are not well enough trained for 4star resort standard. Large percentage of guests speak English so do need staff that are at least conversational in English to cater to this.
Grounds are beautiful and position on river serene but very far from city which is restrictive.
Need to offer less buffet food options to ensure they are hot and fresh
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
6/10 Good
25 April 2017
Nice view
Nice view from river dining area.
Food is ok but a lot of deep fried so I f you don't like that look for other place to dine.
Stay away from the spa they don't have a clue how to give a proper Thai massage.
Mike
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 April 2017
Just hope you don't have a problem!
Should have been a great experience but left on bad terms when we tried to pay our bill and their credit card machine was broken. We were held captive for nearly an hour and none of their staff tried to solve the problem.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 March 2017
Very nice hotel
Great swimming pool, friendly staff, relaxing location on the river Kwai
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 January 2017
Peaceful, charming but lacks the details
The hotel itself is very charming- quiet, green, scenic, with a fantastic swimming pool. The rooms are simple but inviting with their outdoor terrace and wood walls inside. The location is about a 10 min taxi ride from town which for me was an advantage since it's so quiet and peaceful at the hotel. We had a taxi come each day to go to Kanchanaburi for dinner. The menu in the hotel restaurant was pretty much all "fried", "crispy" or "deep fried" items. I can count on one hand the number of non fried items. (But dining in town is pretty amazing, possibly some of the best meals I had on this trip). The hotel breakfast, in my opinion, is really quite bad by Thailand standards. I have traveled to Thailand over 40 times and stayed at many hotels. The juices are not even freshly squeezed at the breakfast buffet. They are from a container. Breakfast was a big disappointment. Hotel wifi is pretty bad. Not many outlets in the rooms for charging your devices. Anyway for the price of the hotel per night it's best to simply enjoy the pool and the quiet then leave the hotel to eat.