Ploen Amphawa Resort

Ploen amphawa resort.

The owner was excellent, and there’s free covered parking on the resort property. My riverside room was very comfortable, with air conditioning, a fridge, hot water, a kettle, instant coffee, an old CRT television (I didn’t try it), and excellent Wi-Fi. I stayed alone for two nights and paid 1600 baht. The floating market was quiet during my November 24-25, 2022 visit. The toilet could have used a bit more cleaning. I’d also like a lock on the front door to keep it from folding shut when the wind catches it, which could damage the wooden door.

The location is great, right at the end of Amphawa floating market, so it’s easy to wander around and find food whenever you like. I really liked being next to the canal and could spend all day walking through the market. The rooms are a little old, and the folding door only opens one panel, which makes the room feel dark and cramped. If all the panels opened, it would feel airy, with a breeze coming in and a view of the boats. The bathroom is decent enough, and there’s air conditioning and a TV. Cleanliness was fine. For the price, the room felt a bit too old, so what you’re really paying for is the convenient location.

On my way in, I found it easiest to go through King Rama II Park and take the alley by the Sampakong Shrine (Guan Yin Shrine). That route worked better for me than the alley near the Bangchak gas station. The landmark is on the right, opposite the Amphawa Temple alley. Blue songthaew shared taxis pass through this alley, though I’m not sure whether the owner lives there. The Chaipattana Foundation center in the middle sells souvenirs, gifts, tea, and coffee. If you cross the bridge to the right and reach another shrine, you’ve gone the wrong way; turn back and call the resort owner. The parking is separate from the accommodation but close by, with space for about 10 cars in the alley on the left. Follow the staff down the alley next to the lot. The resort name wasn’t clear to me, but it’s Plearn Amphawa, at the corner by the entrance to Amphawa market. My room had an antique look, a high ceiling, and a high air conditioner, though there was also a fan. It came with a clothes rack, a shower water heater, and a bed. The owner can provide anything else you need. The pears on the little table were from the owner. There’s a tourist pier nearby, so you can probably take a boat around the area. For food, there’s a small grocery next door and a restaurant farther along that belongs to another resort. Across the street, over a bridge, there’s a noodle shop open every day. In the evening, cross two more bridges to reach Amphawa Market. Go left after crossing, and you’ll find the walking market with plenty of dinner choices. There’s a Guan Yu shrine here, and at the intersection you can find ATMs for Krung Thai Bank and Government Savings Bank. When tired, I’ve tried ordering rice porridge through delivery apps like Line Man or 7-Eleven. Around 10:00 AM, the tide comes in and floods the walkways, though the wooden paths are still passable. The water goes back down around 11:00 AM. To reach the market, follow the alley near the Sampakong Shrine to the end, where you’ll see Amphawa Temple. Turn left, cross the road, and head toward the road beside the bridge. There’s a pedestrian bridge beside the car bridge across the river. Amphawa Market is liveliest on Saturdays and Sundays.