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About the Erachon Rafting Resort
Located on the River Kwai in the Si Sawat district of Kanchanaburi, this floating resort offers a unique overnight experience: guests stay directly on the water, surrounded by forested hills and mountain panoramas. The combination of the river, nature, and relative seclusion makes it a popular choice for travelers who want to escape the crowds of the tourist trails while still enjoying proximity to Kanchanaburi National Park.
Guests can choose from floating villas situated directly on the river, offering particularly appealing views and tranquility. The rooms are consistently described as spacious and well-maintained, and the resort features a pool area. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are available free of charge, allowing guests to explore the river at a leisurely pace. A hotel restaurant provides dining options, though guests may want to adjust their expectations regarding the menu. The staff is known for its friendliness and helpfulness throughout the stay.
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We stayed at the Erawan Raft Hotel and had a wonderful stay. The staff were incredibly friendly, courteous, and always helpful. Our room was spacious and very comfortable – we booked the VIP room with a private whirlpool, which was incredibly relaxing! The saltwater pool was another highlight, and the entire resort had a peaceful atmosphere (it was especially quiet since there were no children during our stay). The price was absolutely reasonable for the quality and comfort offered. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday! Be sure to eat at the hotel restaurant – it may not look particularly fancy, but it was the best Thai food I had in the area.
We were absolutely thrilled with this place. We stayed in the villa on the raft, right on the river with a view of the mountains. It was so peaceful. The resort offers kayaking if you want to explore the nature along the river. Very friendly staff. For us, it was worth every penny.
Overall, the hotel is beautiful, however, my check-out was the strangest experience of my life. I was traveling with my child, and unfortunately, we didn't have time to use the pool during our stay. Therefore, I was certain we could use the pool area again after check-out to enjoy the water and the view. However, the receptionist informed me that the common areas were no longer accessible after check-out. I was quite surprised and offered to pay for an hour's use, but this was also refused. So there I stood with my child, who was already dressed for swimming and really wanted to go to the pool, completely baffled as to why this was the case. If it is indeed a hotel policy that guests are not allowed to use the common areas after check-out (which is truly bizarre; I've traveled extensively and have never experienced anything like this), it should definitely be announced beforehand so that guests can plan accordingly. Or even better would be a notice in the room: "Dear Guests, the use of the common areas is no longer possible after check-out. Thank you for your understanding." Something like that. And if the receptionist alone makes the decision, it's truly regrettable that such situations can arise and create an extremely unpleasant and unexpected situation for guests. While the receptionist did help me with other matters, for which I am grateful, this strange check-out marred the entire experience. No one at the hotel spoke English, which wasn't a problem in itself. There was a kayak rental service, but since no one spoke English, I couldn't get any information about that, the surrounding area, or river trips. Overall, despite the communication difficulties, the stay was quite pleasant, but this check-out left me with a very uneasy feeling, which is particularly annoying when traveling with a child.
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45. District 4 Tambon Tha Kradan, Amphoe Si Sawat, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71250, Thailand
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The Erachon Raft Resort has a rating of 4.6★ based on 339 Google reviews.
The best time to visit Kanchanaburi is from November to February, as the weather is most stable then. This is also peak season, and those who arrive early in the morning will generally encounter fewer visitors. From April to May, you should carefully consider your travel dates due to the extreme heat.
The Erachon Raft Resort is located at 45 Tambon Tha Kradan, Amphoe Si Sawat, Chang Wat Kanchanaburi 71250, Thailand, in Kanchanaburi. The usual ways to get around Kanchanaburi are bicycle rental (the city is flat) and motorbike rental.
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