Ruen Rim Nan Resort — a wooden resort on the Nan River in Taphan Hin, with a pool
If you're passing through Taphan Hin and want somewhere with more character than a plain town room, Ruen Rim Nan Resort is a wooden resort set right on the Nan River in Huai Ket Subdistrict. What sets it apart from other stays in the area is its riverside setting and a swimming pool with a small waterfall. There are both wooden houses and building rooms to choose from, the rooms are clean with air-con, and parking is free. Rates start from around ฿900/night for a standard room — a good fit if you want to relax by the river rather than sleep in the town centre.
Ruen Rim Nan is a small wooden resort set right on the Nan River, in Huai Ket Subdistrict of Taphan Hin District. What makes it stand out from other stays around Taphan Hin is its riverside setting — the resort is positioned with views of the Nan River, with riverside seating areas and a swimming pool built with a small ornamental waterfall. It's a wooden-house resort that leans into quiet and calm, well suited to travellers driving through Taphan Hin who want to stay somewhere with atmosphere rather than just a bedroom in town.
There are two main room types: wooden houses (with two king beds, good for groups or families) and building rooms (one king, or two single beds). Rooms come with air-con, a TV and the basics you'd expect at this level, and the place keeps things clean. Rates start at around ฿900 for a building room and rise for the wooden houses or over long weekends — a fair price for a riverside resort in Taphan Hin.
The swimming pool is another thing that makes this more interesting than the average local stay — there's a small waterfall at the poolside and a shady, fresh feel, nice for kids to splash about or for a sit-down in the evening. The resort sits in a quiet riverside neighbourhood; the Taphan Hin town centre, railway station and market are not far, a few minutes by car. There's free parking on site, so it works better for self-drivers than for anyone relying on public transport.
"A wooden resort right on the Nan River — nice atmosphere, quiet and private, with a pool to swim in. Rooms are clean and parking is easy. Good for a relaxed riverside stay."
To be straight about it, this is a small resort in a rural district, not a big hotel. The property is still fairly new and online reviews are thinner than the in-town hotels, so for some dates you'll need to ask the property directly about prices, as it isn't listed on every platform. The riverside location in Huai Ket means it isn't next to the market or a row of restaurants, so for a wider choice of dinner you'll want to drive into town. And because it's a wooden house by the water, in the rainy season or at dusk you may want mosquito repellent.
One more thing to know: this is a resort that's about atmosphere more than full hotel facilities. There's no gym or large in-house restaurant; the focus is clean rooms, the pool and the riverside view. If you'd rather be central in Phichit town with everything within walking distance, or right by Taphan Hin railway station, Roseinn Hotel Taphanhin may suit you better. But if you want a genuine riverside resort feel on the Nan River, this place delivers it in its own way.
Overall, Ruen Rim Nan is an appealing option for anyone who wants a riverside stay in Taphan Hin, which isn't easy to find around here. Its clear selling points are the wooden houses on the Nan River, the pool with its little waterfall, and the calm. The trade-offs are that it's a small resort, the riverside location is away from the market, and reviews are still thin. If you're driving through the Taphan Hin area and want to stay somewhere with atmosphere rather than a plain town room, this wooden resort is well worth considering.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Riverside setting on the Nan River — rare in Taphan Hin
- ✓ Swimming pool with a small waterfall, shady and fresh
- ✓ Clean rooms in a wooden-house resort
- ✓ Quiet and restful by the river, free parking
- ! A small district resort, not a big hotel
- ! Riverside location, not next to the market or restaurants
- ! Online reviews still thin; ask directly for some dates' prices
- ✓ Riverside wooden houses with a private feel
- ✓ Pool that's great for families
- ✓ Roomy wooden houses with two king beds for groups
- ✓ Well kept and clean
- ! Bring mosquito repellent in the rainy season or at dusk
- ! You'll need to drive into town for restaurants
- ! No gym or large in-house restaurant
- 💡If you want a central base within walking distance of everything — this is in riverside Huai Ket, away from the market → you'll want your own car, or if you need to be near Taphan Hin railway station look at Roseinn Hotel Taphanhin instead.
- 💡If you're worried about mosquitoes or coming in the rainy season — it's a wooden house by the water → bring repellent and check the weather with the property before you travel.
- 💡If you want certainty on price and availability — the resort isn't on every platform and online reviews are thin → call the property directly (099-272-2999) or check its page before booking to be sure.