These Are the Best Overwater Bungalows in Thailand to Book in 2026

Why We Like It: The Float House River Kwai Resort is a uniquely romantic floating hotel in Western Thailand. These luxury villas are generally only reached by boat, and so offer very much the sensation of getting away from it all. This is not some primitive jungle camp though we hasten to add, it is a luxury boutique resort with overwater bungalows that are spacious and comfortable and equipped with all modern luxury hotel conveniences. Overwater Bungalows: Their villas are all two-bedroom, one double and one twin, and all almost identical; there are no ‘standard’ or ‘superior’ villas or the like here. Beyond that, your accommodation choices are B&B villa, with breakfast only, half board or full-board. Going for full board makes the most sense we think. We think the food included in the package is of good quality and even if it weren’t, as the place is so isolated, unless you bring your own food you will be spending extra to eat at the same restaurant anyway. The villas have around 90 square meters/1,000 square feet of space and have a nice, natural elegance; their thatched roofs, teakwood furniture, and natural materials allow you to feel at least a little in harmony with nature. If being too much in harmony with the deep jungle scares the hell out of you, rest assured you will have modern luxury hotel facilities too; air-con, mosquito nets, WiFi, satellite TVs, coffee machines, minibars, very comfy thick mattress with luxurious linens, etc. Apart from the two bedrooms you have a lounge area, very nice bathrooms with rainfall showers, and a private outside terrace with seating and lounging furniture. Overwater Bungalow Prices: Check out all the details here at Booking.com or here at Expedia.  Resort Facilities & Things to Do: We feel the setting for this resort is really quite special, and many guests just spend most of their time relaxing on the terrace watching the river go by or taking a dip now and again. For more active types the resort organizes all sorts of activities such as jungle hiking, wildlife spotting, mountain biking, bamboo rafting, etc. with traditional Thai massages also being available. The restaurant here, the Pontoon Restaurant, does top-quality Thai and International food all day, both buffet and a la carte while the Moon Lounge & Bar has a lovely outdoor terrace and a range of drinks both local and imported, including some fine cocktails. It is a friendly, relaxed place where you’ll find it easy to socialize with your fellow guests. Resort Location: The journey from  Bangkok will take less than four hours by car, heading first to Kanchanaburi City and then in the direction of the Saiyok Park and Deep Dive: Read the Review…