Wanalee Resort — streamside houses in a fruit garden, ringed by mountains, near Khlong Lan Waterfall
If you want to fall asleep to a stream in a fruit garden in Khlong Lan district, Wanalee Resort is the stay guests mention most for its shady, private setting · it sits beside a stream flowing down from Khlong Lan Waterfall, ringed by mountains, with wooden houses split into a garden zone and a streamside zone sleeping from 2 to 12 · what reviews agree on is the quietness, the closeness to nature, and the value when you come as a group · houses start at about ฿1,200/night for the smallest, up to larger houses that sleep a whole group.
Wanalee Resort is a garden resort of wooden houses in Khlong Lan Phatthana, Khlong Lan district, Kamphaeng Phet · its draw is that it sits right beside a stream flowing down from Khlong Lan Waterfall, ringed by mountains and planted throughout with fruit trees — sweet tamarind, marian plum, guava, mangosteen and durian, fruiting through the seasons · because it is in the Khlong Lan zone, the gateway to the province's mountains and waterfalls, travellers wanting a quiet, nature-close base for Khlong Lan Waterfall and Mae Wong National Park gravitate here — families, groups of friends, and anyone escaping the city to unwind.
The houses split into two main zones — a garden zone (smaller houses among the trees) and a streamside zone (right by the stream) · there are several houses in several sizes, from a small house for 2 up to a large house sleeping about 8–12 for a group · the praise you see most is that the setting is shady, quiet and private, and you wake to the sound of running water · every house is a simply furnished wooden cabin with everything you need: air conditioning, TV, fridge and kettle · the streamside houses get the clearest riverside feel, a favourite that many recommend booking ahead.
"A shady setting with lots of trees, very quiet, the houses are simply furnished but have everything, you can fall asleep to the stream, parking is easy, and it's good value when you come as a group."
The facilities fit a nature-style resort · there is an à la carte kitchen on site, a tent-camping lawn for those who want to camp, on-site parking, and air-conditioned meeting rooms for 30 to 250 people, good for seminars and functions · the trade-off to know up front is that there is no swimming pool and this is not a full-service hotel — it is a nature-style stay that leans on its setting rather than luxury amenities · meals are cooked to order rather than a buffet, so during busy periods it is best to order ahead.
The location is in Khlong Lan district, the mountain-and-waterfall zone of Kamphaeng Phet · it is about 15 km from Khlong Lan Waterfall and not far from other nature spots such as Khlong Nam Lai Waterfall, the Kaeng Koh Roi rapids, and the Doi Mokochoo viewpoint in Mae Wong National Park · from Kamphaeng Phet town it is about 50–60 km, roughly an hour's drive · it suits travellers whose main plan is the waterfalls and mountains and who want to stay overnight in a forested setting rather than in town · as a stay booked direct with the resort, it has no aggregated score from the big booking sites yet, but social reviews and past guests are positive about the atmosphere and the value.
To be straight with you, Wanalee Resort is a nature-style stay, not a fully convenient in-town hotel · it is in Khlong Lan district, a fair way from town and the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, so you really need your own car to get around · there is no swimming pool, the houses are simply furnished, and you book direct by phone, Line or the resort's Facebook · but if what you want is a streamside house, quiet, ringed by mountains, near Khlong Lan Waterfall, at good value when you come as a group — it is a standout among the nature stays of Kamphaeng Phet.
A tip from reading the reviews here: if you want the full streamside feel, ask for a streamside-zone house from the start, as the riverside houses are limited and fill fast on holidays · groups should pick a large house that sleeps several rather than booking many small ones — the per-person cost drops a lot · call or message on Line to book ahead, especially over festivals and long weekends when it gets busy · if you want meals at the resort, order in advance as the kitchen cooks to order · and bring your own car, as this is a mountain zone and public transport is not convenient.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Shady, quiet setting close to nature
- ✓ Streamside houses — fall asleep to running water
- ✓ Houses in many sizes, good for families and groups
- ✓ Good value when you come as a group
- ! No swimming pool
- ! In the Khlong Lan zone, far from town — you need a car
- ! Limited streamside houses, fill fast on holidays
- ✓ Wooden houses in a fruit garden, private feel
- ✓ Ringed by mountains, near Khlong Lan Waterfall
- ✓ Tent-camping lawn and meeting rooms for larger groups
- ✓ An à la carte kitchen on site
- ! Booked direct by phone/Line/Facebook, not on the big sites
- ! Simply furnished houses, not a luxury style
- ! Meals cooked to order — best to order ahead
- 💡If your main plan is the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park and you have no car — this is in Khlong Lan district, about 50–60 km from town → choose a hotel in town, or bring your own car
- 💡If you want a pool or hotel-style service — this is a nature stay with no pool and limited service → choose a more full-facility hotel in town
- 💡If you want a streamside house — the riverside houses are limited and fill fast → call or message on Line to book the streamside zone ahead, especially over long weekends