Kenaray Guesthouse offers lodges and cabins nestled in trees or set deep within the forest, along the banks of the Phetchaburi River. The property embraces forest immersion at the immediate threshold of Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand's largest protected area.

Why stay here

Kenaray distinguishes itself through a construction philosophy that respects the landscape: existing trees were neither felled nor uprooted, but integrated into the very structure of the accommodations. The architecture blends wood, metal and glass in a contemporary style that allows vegetation to reclaim its place. Each lodge bears the name of an animal—tiger, giraffe, leopard—and together they form a small community of cabins scattered throughout a fruit garden where peacocks roam freely.

The accommodation suits travelers seeking respite between urban stages, or planning to explore the national park. Note: the property has no swimming pool or spa, a point worth mentioning.

Atmosphere and setting

The site unfolds along the Phetchaburi River on wooded grounds where you move between lodges on foot. Free-roaming peacocks in the fruit garden are part of daily life: they cross pathways and occasionally venture onto terraces. Views vary by lodge, oriented toward mountains or the river.

The lodges

The lodges accommodate between 2 and 5 people depending on the model, suited to couples and families alike. Each cabin features air conditioning, wifi, a refrigerator, microwave, satellite television, full bedding, a hammock on the upper level, a spacious terrace and private bathrooms. The "leopard" lodges offer a distinctive feature: an outdoor wooden bathtub, for bathing in direct contact with the forest.

Natural light dominates during the day, with wood and glass forming the bulk of the interior volumes.

Dining and services

The guesthouse restaurant serves Thai cuisine on-site, with breakfast included daily for guests. To better understand local flavors, you can explore our overview of Thai cuisine. Parking is available for guests with rental cars.

Location

The exact address is: 87 Moo 3, Kaeng Krachan Subdistrict, Kaeng Krachan District, Phetchaburi Province. Allow roughly 2 to 3 hours driving from Bangkok to reach the site. A rental car remains the most convenient way to access this rural area and explore nearby points of interest.

Nearby attractions

• Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand's largest protected area, renowned for its birdlife and forest mammals
• Khao Phanoen Thung viewpoint, accessible from the park, known for sea-of-clouds phenomena at sunrise during cool season
• Tho Thip waterfall, one of the park's signature cascades

To extend your journey through Thailand, other properties can complement your itinerary: the Cross River Kwai in neighboring Kanchanaburi Province, or the Baan Hin Sai Resort on the coast. For an urban stopover, the Days Inn by Wyndham or Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town can serve as starting points.

Planning your Thailand stay

A night at Kenaray fits naturally into an itinerary combining Bangkok, Kaeng Krachan National Park and the Thailand Gulf coast. To build your complete program, explore our Thailand travel ideas.