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Apple's Retreat & Guesthouse

153/4 Moo 4, Sutjai Bridge | T. Thamakham Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
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Apple's Retreat & Guesthouse
Ranked #5 of 72 hotels in Kanchanaburi
4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Cooking class(14)
  • Best food(7)
  • Very clean(7)
  • River Kwai(6)
  • Train station(5)
  • Rooms were basic(5)
  • New location(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Lonely planet(4)
  • Cookery courses(4)
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Puerto Princesa, Philippines
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at the Apple guesthouse and Retreat. There is another Apple Guesthouse in town, but currently it is 75% owned by other than Apple and Noi. The retreat is where they have the cooking classes and they have great meals. We thought the meals matched the prices in quality, but were more expensive than in the main tourist street.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

People don't speak english at all. I booked 3 nights and they ask me every single day if I was going to stay another day and saying I had to pay, as if I was going to steal or something. I didn't like the service from the staff and it was really hard to comunicate with them since they don't... More

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Bangkok
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Good clean rooms, good wifi, good food, friendly staff, nearest bar and 7-11 5 mins walk, town maybe 10 mins, no tour groups. Downside: no TV, fridge, soap, pool, bar, very basic room. Personally I would have liked the option of a better equiped room. For pure value for money (690 baht with aircon), location, friendliness it has to be... More

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Antwerpen
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

beautiful, clean, new rooms, very friendly hosts, unforgettable cooking classes, nice riverview from the restaurant, absolutely worth the small walk from town. More

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Ireland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
172 helpful votes 172 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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Pros: Apple, the owner, is so quirky and an amazing person! Great food! Basic, clean spacious rooms.  Free wifi. Overlooking the River Kwai which makes for a lovely view. Cons: Couldn't find any cons to be honest! Kanchanaburi is in the middle of nowhere so I doubt any place can match this! More

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Paris, France
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Spending time at Apple's Retreat (across the bridge) was one of our highlights in Thailand. Apple and her staff are super friendly, her food exquisite, and her retreat very relaxing and quiet. Nothing was too hard for Apple to organize or recommend, be it bicycles, transport or tours. Her cooking classes are all worth the effort as is eating what... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Excellent food, excellent service and so nice people! Beautiful new situation, on the quiet riverside. The rooms are very clean, bathroom are big (shower separated), restaurant has a beautiful view and is in front of the river. Noi & Apple are so friendly and helpful, you feel you are at home. I didn't expected that I would finally stay 10... More

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Ghent
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Stayed at apple's retreat just outside of the city center. Because it is just outside of the center it is very tranquil and in walking distance of restaurants and shops. Friendly staff, clean rooms... food was delicious. More

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Brighton
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

I must admit that I was not sure about this place before getting there, a friend had booked it and said that there were good reviews. I want to add an additional good review. The place is spotless, and the owners are making sure that it is kept to a high standard. The staff are friendly and very helpful. The... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

right behind the river, nicely hidden and quiet, but still just few minutes safe walk from downtown. It's worth the few steps.. Rooms are cozy and clean, big windows, large bathroom, monitored by usually sleeping guard but its really safe anyway. Apple is just different thai than you usually meet, I love her attitude, sarcasm, and very helpful nature. She... More

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  • Apples Retreat Hotel
Address: 153/4 Moo 4, Sutjai Bridge | T. Thamakham Muang, Kanchanaburi 71000, Thailand
Price range (per night):* RM44 - 66

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