Skip to content

The Floatel Buntern, Kanchanaburi: Stay On A Floating Raft With An Open-Air Pool & Kayaks

The Floatel Buntern


Glancing at the calendar, you realise that a long vacation is just around the corner. You can’t resist the urge to open Google and begin searching for fantastic resorts in other provinces, eager to maximise the enjoyment of your upcoming trip with your friends.

Although many highly-rated resorts offer impressive features to attract guests, you wouldn’t be able to find a more unique and enjoyable experience like the one you’ll have on this floating raft in Kanchanaburi.

Instead of splurging on a fancy, pricey 5-star resort, consider hopping aboard The Floatel Buntern in Kanchanaburi for a new vacation experience. Here, you can enjoy admiring stunning views while gently gliding across the massive lake.


Enjoy a 3D2N adventure on a floating raft with an open-air pool



Image credit: @thefloatel via Instagram

If you’re looking for a new experience for your vacation, The Floatel Buntern will suit your desires. It offers more than your typical inland resort where you come for a stay. It features a large wooden floating raft on a massive, scenic lake and it can accommodate up to 16 guests.


Image credit: @chydano via Instagram

A small boat will drag the raft and take you for a delightful cruise along Vajiralongkorn Dam. As you traverse the calm waters, you’ll be enveloped by the breathtaking scenery of the vast freshwater expanse and the picturesque rolling hills,  making it impossible for you to refrain from sharing IG stories.


Image credit: @aumaimmm via Instagram

On the front deck lies an open-air pool where you can take a refreshing dip and absorb the surroundings along with your friends.

The Floatel Buntern
Image credit: @tee_patpon via Instagram

What’s more, the raft comes with kayaks and a trampoline, offering you entertainment options instead of simply relaxing throughout the journey.

You can consider its two packages, the 2D1N option at ฿22,000 (~USD615.91) per six pax and the 3D2N option at ฿52,000 (~USD1,455.79) per six pax. Extra guests will be charged at ฿4,500 (~USD125.99) each.

We recommend choosing the 3D2N package as it includes a visit to Sangkhla Buri, which is a district with Mon culture and historical establishments. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the area and capture the local lifestyle through photographs.


Bask in the natural light


The Floatel Buntern
Image credit: @kukkikdeeda via Instagram

Let’s take a look at the rooms. The raft comprises four rooms and six bathrooms. While they may not be 5-star resort rooms with air-conditioning, they do come with comfortable beds and fans. Thanks to the natural environment, you’ll find the air is pleasantly cool, eliminating the need for air conditioners.

The Floatel BunternImage credit: @thefloatel via Instagram

You’ll be served breakfast and dinner during the cruise, featuring a variety of delicious dishes, including seafood like fried fish and squid served with a spicy sauce to satisfy your hunger — all included in the price with no additional charge.


Getting to The Floatel Buntern in Kanchanaburi


So, if you feel like you want a new experience on your next vacation that’s different from camping on a mountain or staying at a hotel by a beach, you don’t want to overlook The Floatel Buntern in Kanchanaburi. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to stay on a floating raft on the lake?

The Floatel Buntern certainly brings an entirely new experience to your holiday. It will take your stay to another level with a cruise along the vast lake amid tranquillity.

It takes about four hours for a drive from Bangkok, and considering everything you’ll get here, the trip is really worth every time and penny.

Make sure you check out 11 pet cafes in Bangkok, 10 bubble domes to stay in winter, and a Burmese noodles stall that’s tucked away in Phahurat.

Address: 438/9 moo4 Thakhanoon Thong Pha Phum District, Kanchanaburi 71180
Contact: +66 9 5509 7997 | The Floatel Buntern’s Facebook | Google Maps


Cover image adapted from: @thefloatel via Instagram, @aumaimmm via Instagram, and @tee_patpon via Instagram