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Reviews of PraiwanRaftHouse แพไพรวัลย์

รัชชประภา ต.เขาพัง อ.บ้านตาขุน จ.สุราษฎร์ธานี, 84230 Ban Wang Khon, Thailand

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Review Score

Based on 25 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    7.0
    As long as you don’t have high hopes for a luxury stay and you’re prepared for the food situation, this is a great way e
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was pretty forgettable and the drinks/food for purchase were expensive. The room itself was not very clean and the bathroom smelled a bit.

    Amazing location! Paradise vibes and totally unique experience to stay in a floating hotel. Staff was nice and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got the impression that there was a schedule, but no one told us. One time almost all the resort left on boats and we felt like we missed something.

    It's a raft house on the water in a beautiful lake. what's there not to love? The lake itself is so beautiful. Really breathtaking. The facilities of the hotel are really good, we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The hosts even paid to mail us an iPad we forgot on the raft after we left, so generous! We had plenty of really good memories that we enjoy the beautiful beautiful view and we really recommend the place

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2024

    8.0
    Adventure in Paradise on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When booking directly, you don’t have a dedicated guide to take you around or direct you how things work. Others arrived with immediate direction and always enlightened about next steps/activities. I recommend booking through an external tour group who mostly assigns an English speaking coordinator/tour guide. We found ourselves asking what was next quite a bit. Breakfast was lacking but lunch and dinner were great. There was direct open spaces to the outside that allowed some large cockroaches and other insects in through the night. Not a biggie as it’s the wilderness - worth noting though. Cold water only for showers - again no biggie. Was a little bummed we didn’t get a key to the locking door. It would have been nice knowing our belongings were locked up. I ended up bringing $5,000 and passports with us everywhere we went (sometimes in heavy rain).

    The location, staff, and activities were awesome! Kayaking was unbelievable. Tour guides were able to spot a lot of wildlife including elephants several times. They had a well stocked store with the essentials you need to stay buzzed and happy :) Staff always made sure you were happy.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Decent place to stay but could be better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food options were limited and the taste was not up to the mark. There was no electricity during the day, which even though we knew beforehand, yet it was still unbearable to stay in or near the room during scorching heat of the sun.

    Location of the rafthouse is great and staff is very cooperative. They have kayaks near houses for us to take on a quick ride whenever you want during the day. You can even get cards and other games like Jenga etc. to pass time during the night.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed it but accommodation over priced for what it was , location on the national park was incredible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we couldn’t choose what food we ate. Didn’t have a bar would really recommend them getting a chargeable bar they would make good money , Couldn’t choose a day tour from your accommodation, our little trek and tour we did were fun but not enough. Was very bored we actually left a day early due to not having anything to do which cost us over £200 as a loss to us. Our raft house had see through curtains so when changing and showering we had to be so careful not to be seen by other people staying , felt very uncomfortable especially my wife , just had the feel we couldn’t do anything without being watched by others

    The national park was incredible what an experience , we loved the raft houses was fun staying on the lake and having the back drop of the national park , was so relaxing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was abit hard.

    Location, tours, staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    8.0
    it is expensive but it is worth it if you can afford. The staff were really lovely and meet our particular dietary needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was quite pricey but a once in a life time experience.

    the location and the setting were second to none. Having the kayaks made it as we were able to take them out whenever we wanted and watch nature quietly from the river.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2025

    4.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location and scenery was nothing but amazing, probably the most beautiful thing I have seen. We were able to use the kayaks included in the price to explore the lake to which we saw monkeys and on our morning tour we witnessed elephants in the wild too. This was just simply amazing. However that being said we expected more. We paid nearly £179 which we believed included a hike and bamboo raft to a coral cave, however this was an additional 200 baht each, we also had to pay 320 baht each entrance fee to the national park on arrival to the peer. For the price we paid this should have been included. The place itself was clean however some of the wooden boards could do with replacing and the room at night was very hot but again not much that can be done about that due to the climate and it being on the middle of the lake. Overall we are happy we have done it as it would always be something we would want to do but I would recommend looking into some before booking and looking for the best price.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Watching the wild elephants come down to drink & bathe just behind the raft houses, it was awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing experience, such a special place to visit. Rooms basic but that is also the charm. Food & staff were great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location, peaceful

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2024

    5.0
    Poor service, and maintenance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Structure is old and not maintained, ramp is too noisy, service is average, huts have holes & gaps, no luggage service, you have to carry your own luggage.

    Location is good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    6.0
    Beautiful location looks same as in pics
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cold food no options to choose meal. Western slant on food in Thailand. Guide didn’t speak any English.

    Location and tranquility

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing place sorrounded by Nature, the lake is beautifil, filled with vegetation and monkeys

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2024

    1.0
    Worst hotel I've stayed at. Worst customer service I've received ever!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower broken and hanging off. Everything had cobwebs. No choice for food. Was told by the hotel to be at the pier at 11am and given the wrong phone number of a lady who would meet us there. The number was wrong and the hotel were rude on the phone to us when we called them to let them know. We finally found the woman at the pier who didn't get out of her chair to even say hello or explain anything. Just rudely told us to 'sit over there' We waited at the pier 45 minutes. Staff didn't talk about anything upon check in... tours, check out times, what's included to eat and drink or what time we would go back on the boat. Upon arrival we were greeted by one lady who told us which room we were in. We paid 10,000 baht for this room! Expected a bit of customer service at that price! Already told them before we came that we are vegetarian but they served us chicken. Told us at 9.35am, "Times up, time to go!" Just like that. One man who I saw for the first time said thank you the other staff just walked away. I don't know if this hotel is usually this bad, looking at the reviews I would guess probably not . Perhaps they don't give customer service if you're a Thai person? Either way, this is the worst, and most expensive hotel I've ever stayed at in my life. Warm water and bland food is included. Do not recommend this hotel at all. And we are easy to please people!

    The only Pro to this awful hotel is the boat driver. He was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable and service minded. We forgot to ask for his name but he's the 37 year old with no hair. Big shout out to him!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    10
    Definitely want to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovley staff,beautiful view,very quiet

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect except the service. We had to wait for dinner, breakfast while others were served right on time. That’s the only thing they can improve on. Except this it was a lovely stay and I would recommend everyone to spend a day or 2 in Praiwan and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful nature

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2022

    1.0
    It is NOT worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We are extremely disappointed with this stay. For the price that we paid in Thailand is considered luxury accommodation and we had all the opposite. On the booking it says that all fees were included but to access to our hotel we had to pay an extra fee of 500 Baht otherwise we couldn’t get in. Also the access was really awkward, the transport stops in the village and then the hotel ask us to pay 3000 Baht to pick up us and take us to the pier. In addition to this the room and bathroom were not clean. We found several spiderwebs, shower was not draining because was a lot of hairs from previous guest. No hot water provided, and no electricity until 6pm at all (this was not mentioned in the description). For 220€ we expected a high standard and we did not even get the basics. We felt totally scammed and disappointed with the whole situation. My recommendation, book another accommodation, not necessary inside the park and book a day trip and enjoy without waste your money.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2023

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No electricity between 10am and 6pm

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 3, 2022

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

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