PraiwanRaftHouse
A 2-star raft-house resort in Ban Ta Khun, Surat Thani, on the water, with canoes for every skill level and bungalows that look out over the mountains.
PraiwanRaftHouse is a 2-star resort in Ban Ta Khun, Surat Thani, set on the water and offering canoeing for all skill levels. The hotel's canoes suit beginners and experienced paddlers, and guided canoe tours take guests through mangrove forests and limestone formations.
The rooms range from bungalows to a 28 m² quadruple room with a private bathroom, and most of them look out over the mountains or hills. The restaurant serves local dishes, and the hotel also offers airport transfers from Surat Thani Airport, 47.3 km away, as well as tour packages.
Khao Sok National Park is 12.9 km away and Cheow Lan Lake 16.2 km, so the hotel suits guests who want water sports and a base for trips into the countryside.
Highlights
Room types
PraiwanRaftHouse offers bungalows alongside a quadruple room and a family room, most of them with mountain or hill views. The quadruple room with a private bathroom measures 28 m² and sleeps up to five guests, and several bungalows have a balcony or terrace.
Several rooms come with a fan, a desk, toiletries, towels and free bottled water, and some have a telephone. Private bathrooms include a shower, and the Standard Bungalow with Fan has a shared bathroom with a shower. The balconies and terraces look out over the mountains, and the hotel stands on the water, so the views from the rooms are a large part of the stay.
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
from US$590 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- Private bathroom
- Mountain view
The Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom measures 28 m² and sleeps up to five guests. It has a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and towels, and a balcony or terrace with a mountain view. A fan, a desk, a sofa and free bottled water are also in the room.
Standard Bungalow with Fan
from US$291 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- Mountain view
- Fan
The Standard Bungalow with Fan measures 15 m² and sleeps up to two guests in a double bed. Its shared bathroom has a shower, toiletries and towels, and the room has a balcony or terrace with a mountain view, a desk, a fan and free bottled water.
Deluxe Bungalow
from US$343 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- Private bathroom
- Mountain view
The Deluxe Bungalow measures 18 m² and has a double bed for up to two guests. It has a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and towels, and a balcony or terrace with a mountain view. A telephone, a desk, a fan and free bottled water complete the room.
Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View
- Mountain view
- Telephone
The Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View sleeps up to three guests and overlooks the mountains. A telephone is provided in the room.
Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Hill View
- Hill view
- Telephone
This bungalow overlooks the hills and sleeps up to three guests. A telephone is provided in the room.
Deluxe Bungalow, Lanai, Mountain View
- Lanai
- Mountain view
The Deluxe Bungalow has a lanai and a mountain view, and sleeps up to three guests.
Standard Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Hill View
- Hill view
This standard bungalow has a king bed and overlooks the hills. It sleeps up to three guests.
Room Assigned on Arrival
This room sleeps up to three guests and is allocated when you arrive at the hotel, so the room you stay in is confirmed at check-in.
Hotel facilities & services
Guests can book an airport transfer from Surat Thani Airport and join tours of the surrounding area, which take in rainforests and historical temples. Canoeing on the water is one of the hotel's main activities, with canoes for all skill levels and guided canoe tours.
The hotel has a terrace, a family room and a kids meal option, and alternative meal arrangements can be made. Meeting and banquet facilities are also available for events, and the restaurant serves local cuisine.
General facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Canoeing
- Tours
- Airport transfer
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Family room
- Kids meal
- Terrace
Food & drink
- Alternative meal arrangement
Location & what to see
PraiwanRaftHouse sits in Ban Ta Khun, a rural district of Surat Thani province in southern Thailand, where the landscape is shaped by rivers, hills and reservoirs, and mountains rise on the hills around the hotel. Visitors who want quiet water and forest rather than a busy town will find the setting calm, and the hotel's canoes take guests out onto the river itself.
The most interesting places nearby are Khao Sok National Park, a rainforest park with limestone cliffs and trekking trails, one of the older rainforests in Thailand, 12.9 km away, and Cheow Lan Lake, a large reservoir formed by the Ratchaprapha Dam, 16.2 km away. On the lake, boat trips pass limestone karsts, and some visitors stay in floating bungalows. The dam itself is 17.8 km from the hotel. Surat Thani Airport, 47.3 km away, is the nearest airport to the hotel.
A day could begin with a canoe paddle on the river and continue with a guided tour through the mangrove forests and limestone formations. The hotel also offers tours to the rainforests and historical temples of the wider Surat Thani region, so guests can combine the local scenery with a visit to the city and its markets.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service most highly at 9.5, with cleanliness, facilities and location each scoring 8.9 and value for money at 8.2.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at PraiwanRaftHouse cost?
Rates at PraiwanRaftHouse change with the season, the room and your dates. check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to PraiwanRaftHouse?
PraiwanRaftHouse is in Ban Ta Khun, Surat Thani. The nearest airport is Surat Thani Airport (URT), 47.3 km away. The hotel offers airport transfer services from Surat Thani Airport, and guests are asked to inform the hotel in advance of their expected arrival time. After booking, the property contacts guests with arrival instructions.
What is near PraiwanRaftHouse?
Within a short distance of the hotel are Coral Cave, 1.7 km away, Khao Tham Chan, a peak 2.3 km away, and Khao Na Nok Huk, 3.3 km away. Further afield, Khao Sok National Park is 12.9 km away, Cheow Lan Lake 16.2 km and Ratchaprapha Dam 17.8 km.
What are the check-in and check-out times at PraiwanRaftHouse?
Check-in at PraiwanRaftHouse is from 11:30 to 12:30, and check-out is until 09:00. Guests should inform the hotel in advance of their expected arrival time, and they must show a photo identification and a credit card upon check-in.
How is payment made at PraiwanRaftHouse?
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required at PraiwanRaftHouse. The property contacts guests after booking to provide instructions, and guests must show a photo identification and a credit card at check-in.
Can guests go canoeing at PraiwanRaftHouse?
Yes, canoeing is one of the main activities at PraiwanRaftHouse, and the hotel's canoes suit beginners as well as experienced paddlers. Guided canoe tours go through the mangrove forests and limestone formations of the area, and the hotel's staff can share insights into the local plants and animals.
Does PraiwanRaftHouse have a family room?
Yes, the Family Quadruple Room, Mountain View at PraiwanRaftHouse sleeps up to three guests and overlooks the mountains. A telephone is provided in the room.
Does PraiwanRaftHouse offer tours?
Yes, PraiwanRaftHouse offers tour packages for guests who want to explore Surat Thani, including the lush rainforests and historical temples of the region. Guided canoe tours on the river are also offered.
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