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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia

Perfectly Adequate Budget Option

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Mar 18, 2012
This little guest house by the river has quite a bit going for it. Considered giving it a fourth star. It has a spacious terrace out front, which is a good place to sit. The fridge is well stocked with beer and the internet is a very reasonable 20 baht per hour. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The rooms are a bit on the small side, especially those without balconies, so we would strongly recommend forking out a bit more and getting a room with a balcony. They are much less gloomy and claustrophobic. But really, for this price, you can't complain anyway. This is a good budget option.
Date of stay: March 2012
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed January 6, 2012

I didn't realise how bad it ws until i closed the room door, within 5 mins i could hardly breath. Was already 11pm, couldn't find anywhere else to stay, had to sleep with door open, totally unsafe, eaten alive by mossies, staff couldn't give a monkey's. They have a cheek to sell these rooms, they are unfit for human habitation. Stay elsewhere if you can, or just go striaght on to Cambodia.

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Date of stay: January 2012
  • Trip type: Traveled solo
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Reviewed May 21, 2011

The hotel staff was very nice and helpful. They arranged a motor bike taxi for us, gave us travel information to get us to the beach, and got the air conditioning unit working in our room. I think this guest house fits the saying "you get what you pay for". Our room was very dated and worn and needed a lot of work. We had a nice stay here and there was nothing wrong with the guest house. I would not make this a travel destination, but if you need a place to stay as you as passing through the area I would recommend it. It would help to have low expectations before you arrive.

Date of stay: May 2011
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed November 8, 2010

My boyfriend and I were horribly disappointed by this Lonely Planet recommended hotel. The hotel was not only extremely dated but was very unclean. We found two dead cockroaches in the bathroom. We were shocked to find a massive live one under the pillows. The receptionist did give us a new room when my boyfriend presented the fiend in a glass cup. That room was cleaner and bug free. We both opted to skip taking a shower due to the condition of the bathroom.

The breakfast was pitiful. This place may have had charm at one point in time but the owners have not done anything to keep it.

Date of stay: October 2010
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Reviewed December 6, 2009

It's been twenty years since I've been in Thailand and when i was here last I had my own apartment, so I was a bit leery about staying in a guesthouse for more than a few nights. But the minute I met the Innkeeper, Nuch, and felt the warmness of the River Guesthouse I knew I could call this place home for the month I stayed.
The rates range from 150 baht with fan and shared bathroom to 350 baht with air, TV, hot water and as we called it "the Balcony of Life." There are rooms that range in between depending on what amenities you desire.
We happened to get an even better rate for two of their best rooms on the 4th floor because of our extended stay. If you stay short term you are provided with a breakfast and daily housekeeping.
The location is as good as it gets, right on the river and the "Gem Bridge" and a short walk to all the gem action and the Namphu Market. There's even a 7/11 about five minutes away, but we preferred to spread the wealth and purchased our necessities from the many little shops within walking distance.
I can't say enough about the staff. Nuch was gracious, cheerful, funny and helpful. I've forgotten alot of my Thai and she was always there to correct my pronunciation and tone. Maem, the main housekeeper was friendly and did a great job on the rooms.
The large public patio on the ground floor is airy and though it is just next to the bridge feels secluded and peaceful. The Bangkok Post was provided each day and there is a lender's library of English and Spanish books.
Their public internet computer was down while we were there, but fortunately, I had a mini laptop and the internet service was free in the lobby. None in the rooms.
I must say, though, my favorite feature was the enormous balcony for the rooms on the 4th floor facing the river. I was able to do my full yoga and exercise regiment every morning looking out at the river and we even had a few poker games at night. The third and second floors also have balconies, but just not as large. The room was comfortable, but you just can't beat the "Balcony of Life."
I felt lucky to find a quaint little city like Chantaburi, as Bangkok and Chiang Mai (my past homes while here) have grown up considerably in the past twenty years. But I felt even luckier securing a long term situation at the River Guest House. Can't go wrong.

Date of stay: December 2009
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Reviewed June 25, 2019
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Date of stay: July 2018
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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