Art's Riverview Lodge

Thailand , Trang and South
PHANOM, 54 3 Moo 6 T Khlong Sok
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10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jemeila

Visited in march for 2 nights as a family with 10 and 9 year old. Lovely quirky huts in the jungle with lots of wildlife around, the kids loved watching the monkeys from the balcony and swimming in the river. Tours and transfered easily organised from the accommodation and in walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Lee

Exceptional experience. Not perfect (a few things could use some attention), but the need for a little common sense and care more than compensated for the incredible experience of basically sleeping in the jungle, alongside a clean and calm-running river. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Good food all day, excellent buffet breakfast. Beds comfortable, we had a rainfall shower in our wooden cabin and it was truly memorable. We took a half day hike in the Kao Sok park shortly after arriving, saw bats, tarantula, many insect, birds and various lizards but missed the monkeys which wasn’t an issue because…. The next morning a family of 12-15 of them rocked up on our porch, tapping the windows and doors for attention. Truly magical, kids would have loved it. It’s in a rainforest so don’t expect aircon everywhere or WiFi that penetrates your pores. Actually a much better experience for being rustic, a little off-grid and a true taste of jungle life. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Monika

It is a really neat place. Lots of monkeys

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

John

Location around the 15 mins from the main road to restaurant and bars.

Hotel overlooking a river and it’s like staying in the jungle.

Really good valve for money and highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Peggy

The villas are unique, clean, well appointed. We loved the breakfast in the morning and the walks around the property We’re just stunning.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

sarah

The bed was a little hard but overall what a beautiful place to stay, food, drink & the staff were amazing

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jan 2026

Carl

Room - there are no cups for a drink from kettle.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

eric

Great staff, gorgeous location! I will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Sven

Clean and spacious room, nice environment, good breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Mickaliah

Nice staff,

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Ryan

Awesome place, wish we had a chance to stay longer.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Ryan

One of the most gorgeous, unique places to stay! Highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

David

Everything was perfect
great breakfast

good restaurants for dineer
POOL - Many and great
Gim

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2025

James

Staff were very pleasant and the grounds well kept. Does feel a bit out in nature and a good escape. Tours offered at hotel to Khao Sok NP.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

James

Very nice property out in nature near a stream

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Melanie

Such a great experience, food was amazing! I wish I stayed longer.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Genevieve

Beautiful setting, monkeys playing in the river, jungle sounds.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2025

Amy

These hut style, rustic cabins are set in a lovely, lush jungle environment on the river. Food was good and free breakfast had a lot of good, healthy options.
There are alot of stairs and uneven walk ways, so i wouldn't advise for anyone with mobility issues.
There are several adorable, friendly cats and dogs. Also, we saw alot of wildlife; lizards, monkey, otters, butterflies and birds.
Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Kimberley

Best jungle stay.

Amazing lodge right on the river. Breakfast included was lovely. Room was fantastic.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2025

William

About 15 minute walk down to the Main Street but cool property if you’re looking for a scenic getaway

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Genevieve

Un endroit magnifique, la rivière limpide dans laquelle on peut se baigner, tout près des singes et des loutres! Un lieux merveilleux en nature!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2024

Erika

Quaint lodge by the river. Large beautiful jungle area around the property with several adorable resident monkeys. Absolutely loved our stay!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

Natalie

Amazing stay!!

An amazing jungle stay! Real thailand experience to be surrounded by wildlife. Staff were fantastic and amazing food! We loved our stay & thw cheeky monkeys. The staff organised our trips which were brilliant

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Not for me

I want to start off this review by saying that I am someone who loves the outdoors, hiking, camping etc. I’ve hiked Kilimanjaro and done 2 week treks before. That being said, this lodge was maybe too extreme nature for me. I hope this review is helpful because when I was booking I didn’t see enough like this

Pros
-right in the nature, very remote not that close to Main Street
-service was great
-river right next to hotel
-good breakfast

Cons
-huge lizards in our room
-hardly any barrier to the outside (holes in floor and walls) so tons of creatures can get into the room
-our treehouse stairs were treacherous and we are physically fit 20 year olds. I’m not sure how someone much older would be able to navigate these stairs every day let alone with bags
-no AC (this was a killer for us given that it was close to 35C/95F during the day and didn’t really cool down that much at night. They provided fans but we were still dripping all night)
-20 minute walk to town to go to restaurants and in the stifling heat and humidity this was brutal

Unfortunately because we couldn’t sleep the first night due to heat we ended up leaving 2 nights early. If you want a very remote, VERY rustic stay then this place is for you. Truly felt like camping in the jungle.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2024

patrick

The staff were very helpful for ideas, tours and transportation. Lovely setting and walkable to town.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2023

John

Not enough storage in room. Everything had to be put on the floor, which was clean

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2023

Stephanie

They use a lot of plastic straws (like two per drinks) so not very eco friendly. But all the rest was awesome!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2022

YEHEZKEL

Highly recommend
We spend the time with the kids and it was perfect

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2022

Tom

Great jungle stay

Had a great stay. Amazing view and setting in the jungle. No problems with cleanliness but guests must consider the fact this is a wooden building in the jungle. Food was great, and staff were helpful and friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

An amazing stay

My only regret is not staying longer. They were so helpful and accommodating to me. I wish I could have spent more time by the river. The food was great. The rooms are very much “in nature” but they are very clean and comfortable.

Note the rooms do not have AC but the fan was more than sufficient!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

Darren

Amazing place with great surroundings. Lots of privacy in the jungle and plenty of monkeys. Great stay

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2020

Shannan

All good

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2019

Emily

Slightly rough, but still awesome

Staying at Art's was truly an experience! The exterior truly looks like something from a movie - beautiful creek with monkeys swinging off vines into the river, cute little cabins, and exotic plants. Totally a fun place to stay for an authentic rain forest experience. It was a nice home base for Khao Sok Park, and it was a 10-15 minute easy walk into the town of Khao Sok (with the restaurants and stuff). The hotel offered a free breakfast buffet, which was very nice.

We attended the lake tour from the hotel, which was very fun and easy to arrange at check in.

The main downside was the lack of some creature comforts - no AC made for warm days/nights, lots of bugs and lizards inside and outside (bug net provided, but it had some smallish holes), etc. If I were visiting Khao Sok again, I would probably spend a bit more and get a place with AC and sealed windows (to avoid the need for the bug net), but it was still a fun time.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

For me no matter how esthetically pleasing a hotel is if the bed is all worn out springs poking you such that you can't sleep then it has failed at it's primary purpose which is a comfortable place to sleep.
The room was dirty. I enjoy rustic and camping, but sweep out the room before you rent it out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2019

raymond

great place in touch with nature.
best nights sleep

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2019

lovely place to stay in the jungle. Breakfast was amazing! Rooms were spacious and the mosquitoes net was great. No ac but did have fans. Furthest away from the stip of bars and restaurants and its a very dark walk at night. Overall enjoyable stay!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

03 May 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely breakfast, great view of river from our room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Very rustic yet expensive

If you want luxury, this is not a place to stay. I had a huge gecko that kept me up during the night. The bed sheets seem a bit tired but it was clean. The prices seemed high; staff seemed tired but it is the high season.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

dany

Sweet river spot. Quiet stay

Great and quiet place, has an amazing river spot for a quick dip when the weather gets hot. Loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2019

Lindsay

Jungle accommodation at it's best. Monkeys.

Amazing location. Right on the river. Very peaceful. Tons of wildlife right outside our door. The rooms are rustic, but clean and well maintained. You are staying in the jungle, not the Sheraton so plan accordingly. That said as a budget travelers who is used to roughing it this felt very fancy in a adventurous sort of way. We can't wait to return. Breakfast was very good, dinner was good as well. The staff was great. Zero complaints.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2018

Dan

If you love nature, this is the place for you!

You are submerged in the jungle and everything around you is so lush and beautiful! The sounds are incredible and we were 20 steps from our front door to the river. I LOVED THIS PLACE!!!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2018

J&J

Nature lovers getaway

Staff is extremely helpful & friendly at Arts, able to communicate in excellent English, tips on local adventures, and pointing out various wildlife. There’s a terrific number of sleeping accommodations for everyone such as couples to larger groups. Close enough to small village to walk in and explore.
Downside, Internet is very low & spotty.
Upside, take advantage of the day trips they offer. Knowledgeable, fun guides.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Best location

Very clean rooms.helpful staff. awesome location....

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

well...

From the setting of the place I can imagine that the place once had a nice atmosphere, alas now it seems that it succumbed to the ugly side effects of crowd- (for not saying mass-)tourism.
I got a quiet room tucked away from the famed river which was as well since there was a noisy crowd present those days.
The room was very basic but airy with high ceiling. The problems started with the hot water not working properly and the toilet being blocked.
When I told that to the staff next morning during breakfast I had the impression that she will have forgotten it 5 minutes later, so just to make sure I told it to another staff-member, hoping that it would be repaired when I came back in the evening - useless, nothing was done.
About the breakfast buffet, it seems nice at the beginning but it was spoiled by the fact that everything, from bacon over noodles to fried eggs, was just cold, obviously hours prepared in advance. The next day they put little flames under the boxes where they kept the foods but those went out after 5 mins, so only if you were lucky you could get a little bit warmer food.
The staff itself was friendly although it seemed a bit of an automated friendliness (crowd-tourism!) and as soon as you deviate just a little from their expected script you'll find only confusion.
Last, you charge quite high prices for what you offer, please higher your standards a bit accordingly; for example a small fridge and a kettle in the room would not be too much to ask, I think.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2018

chris

magical

Ok , so the bungalows are primitive, the beds are hard , the shower barely trickles and the monkeys steal your stuff if you leave it out . But who cares , this is one of the most magical spots I’ve ever been to ! The lodge is beautiful , set beside a river where monkeys swim and bats and birds fly around , where you can swim , kayak,go trekking or just sit and watch nature around you this place is fantastic! We ate all our meals here including breakfast (breakfast plan) and the food was good , prices were very reasonable , plus the setting is spectacular . I wouldn’t hesitate coming back or recommending Arts Riverside to anyone .

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2018

Antoniya

The hotel was great, but very basic conditions. For us, it was a bit too rustic, but it is great, if that is what you are looking for. I would recommend putting window screens on the windows in the cabins. This way, you can open the windows without worrying too much about bugs and mosquitos. Otherwise, location is great, among beautiful nature, next to a river. The food was also fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2018

travellers

Great jungle experience!

Four of us including 2 teenagers stayed at one of the bungalows—one double bed and two singles. Room was basic. Mattress was quite hard—ok for us. We ate there one night—food was OK. Breakfast OK for the setting. A comfortable 10-15 min walk to “town” where there are choices for food and massages.

We loved the location and the grounds. Really, really nice environment to enjoy the jungle experience! Spend time walking around the gardens and look at the plants, trees and the flora. Even some bungalows look awesome—like in fairytales. There is a nice swimming hole with a swing rope at the property—kids enjoyed it! There is a new manager (May) who is very helpful and easy to communicate via email and face to face. They can arrange tours (do the 2D/1N lake tour!!!).

Visit Khao Sak before it is over run by tourists. Art’s is a great place to stay and we will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2017

Ryan

Chilled out, next to nature.

I would definitely recommend staying at Art's. Basic accommodation but location is outstanding, facilities are simple but clean and in good condition. Remote enough to feel in nature but a short walk from shops and nice restaurants. River view rooms literally is right on the river, close enough to listen to the water as you fall asleep.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Great eExperience

10/10 location was perfect, service was excellent and very organised provided us with everything we needed during our stay including a tour of khao Sok lake. Wish we had planned to stay longer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2017

Perfect location next to river and limestone hill.

Located next to river and limestone hill with fresh cooling air. The lodge served very good breakfast and reasonably priced and delicious local Thai food though the variety is limited.
The small unpaved road leading to the lodge is not easy to find and could be challenging for guests on foot.
The no airconditioner with only standing fans room feel not so comfortable during highly humid weather in end of May. Beds are a bit hard to sleep comfortably.