Asita Eco Resort — A Riverside Eco Retreat That Slows You Down Near Amphawa
Picture this: you open your door in the morning to a wall of green garden, birdsong, a breeze stirring the leaves — and a monk paddling past the resort to receive alms. Asita Eco Resort is the riverside eco retreat many travellers choose for a slow-life Amphawa trip. It sits about 10 minutes by car from Amphawa Floating Market, yet feels like a quiet world apart. 23 rooms and villas in leafy gardens, from approx. ฿2,000/night.
Asita Eco Resort opened in 2013 on a riverfront plot in Khlong Khoen, Mueang Samut Songkhram. The thing nearly every review mentions is the same: the greenery and the quiet. With just 23 rooms and villas spread across large gardens, it never feels crowded — everywhere you walk there are mature trees, lawns and shaded paths, not blocks of rooms lined up wall to wall.
Rooms follow an eco design, using timber and earthy tones, with high ceilings and views onto the gardens or pool. The standard Deluxe rooms are spacious and clean by guest accounts, while some upper-tier villas come with a small plunge pool by the porch. Soft beds, reliable hot water and cold air-con are confirmed across most reviews, and small touches — like a complimentary canvas bag to take home — win people over.
"You feel calm the moment you arrive — green trees everywhere, and in the morning a boat comes by so you can give alms. You just can't get this atmosphere in the city."
The heart of the place is the riverside restaurant, set right on the edge of the Mae Klong. Dinner by the water at sunset is the moment guests photograph most; the food is reasonably priced and tasty. Breakfast earns praise for variety and freshness — both Thai and Western options — and many guests say a quiet riverside breakfast is the best part of staying here.
Activities lean into the slow-life idea: cycling around the gardens, kayaking, morning alms-giving by boat, or simply sitting by the river doing nothing. There is a saltwater outdoor pool, a spa and massage room, a little café and photogenic corners throughout. It suits couples, families or anyone escaping Bangkok to breathe — more than travellers who only need a bed before heading out all day.
Be clear on the location: the resort is in Khlong Khoen and is not right at Amphawa Floating Market. It is about a 10-minute drive to the market, with Maeklong Railway Market and Rom Hub Market a similar distance. The upside is far more peace than staying in the thick of the market; the trade-off is that getting around is harder without your own car — drive yourself or arrange transport in advance. The resort holds a 9.4 overall and has long ranked among the top stays in Samut Songkhram on TripAdvisor.
Honestly, Asita Eco Resort is not a base for all-day market-hopping on foot. If you want to walk the floating market from dawn to late then crash, a place inside Amphawa town may be handier. But if this trip is about atmosphere, real rest, sunset by the river and alms-giving by boat at dawn — Asita delivers exactly that at a price that stays reasonable, which is why people come back.
A tip drawn from the reviews: request a room or villa facing the garden or river to get the full effect. On long weekends or during busy market festivals, book early — there are only 23 rooms and they fill fast — and reserve a riverside dinner table ahead if you want a good sunset view.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Quiet, green riverside setting that truly escapes the bustle
- ✓ Friendly, attentive staff — singled out in many reviews
- ✓ Varied, fresh breakfast and a lovely riverside restaurant
- ✓ Memorable alms-by-boat and garden cycling activities
- ! Not right at Amphawa Floating Market — about a 10-minute drive
- ! Hard to reach without your own car
- ! Only a handful of rooms; fills fast on long weekends
- ✓ A genuine eco resort — lots of trees, leafy and photogenic everywhere
- ✓ Clean, spacious rooms finished in easy-on-the-eye natural wood
- ✓ Saltwater pool that is gentle on the eyes, fine for kids
- ✓ Ideal for couples and families who want to truly unwind
- ! High-season rates climb — book ahead
- ! Set away from the main sights, so plan your transport
- ! Plenty of mosquitoes in the gardens at dusk — bring repellent
- 💡If you want to walk the Amphawa market all day and stroll back — this is about a 10-minute drive from the market, not on it → a place in Amphawa town may suit you better.
- 💡If you don't have your own car — Khlong Khoen is harder to reach than the town centre → drive yourself or arrange transport in advance every time.
- 💡If you travel on a long weekend or during a market festival — there are only 23 rooms and they fill fast → book early and choose a free-cancellation rate.