Kimkim Trip Reviews for Thailand

Absolutely stunning property, one of a kind space.

We loved this hotel and were shocked that it was only rated as a 3 star. The setting was amazing - we felt like we were in the Alps! The room was well appointed and appeared to have been recently renovated- food was good as well!

Seeing how people live along the River was wonderful. But the condition of the river was very sad. Water hyacinths clog the entire river suffocating fish life and making it nearly impossible for boat engines to, get through. Ho Chi Minh City is a beautiful city with nice restaurants and we enjoyed the hotel we stayed at. The value was good, but it was sad to see how people are forced to live along the River.

This day was great fun! Seeing how the locals fish, experiencing the basket boats through the water coconuts, lunch at a local home and finishing the evening in old time with the lantern lighting!

One of our absolute favorites! The setting was welcoming and delightful to wake up to each day.

The room was comfortable and well stocked, daily breakfast was impressive. We ate at the on-site resturants three times and everything was good and there was always live entertainment that was talented, we had a great time.

Comfortable hotel, good location, daily breakfast was really good.

We went early, pick up around 7am and they gave us a delicious breakfast and we got on the water before anyone else was there. The water is so clear you can see the fish swimming. We had a guide and another person who took pictures for us and we were able to swim. Afterwards we saw the pineapple farm and also learned about rubber harvesting and palm oil.

This was a place where you could tell everyone was really dedicated to the well being of the elephants and our guide Pim was especially knowledgable and respectful of how sensitive the elephants are. They are also forthcoming about the healing of intergenerational trauma for both the humans and the elephants.

We had a great time, exhilerating tuk tuk ride and great sites plus lots of great food. It started with rooftop beers at sunset and then Annie took us to the best street food stalls and china town, there was lots of great food, including coconut ice cream and she gave us mango sticky rice to go, we were surprised everything was included.

The resort was the prefect location for our wedding. Bee did an amazing job planning our special day and making sure every detail was perfect. She did an amazing job!! Nis, our fishing guide, went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing day on the water and we absolutely did. Overall, the resort was the perfect way to end our vacation. Very relaxing, quiet and pretty much perfect.

This is a gorgeous hotel with beautiful jews. It is far away from everything though.

The hotel was very nice but the area was far away from everything and not so nice.

This was a big, very nice hotel.

The location was nice on the river and the hotel was pleasant. There were prettier spots though on b the river where the boats go and it would have seemed magical.

This was an excellent experience and the highlight of our trip. The surroundings were breathtaking.

Nothing special here.

We loved this.

So interesting and fun.

loved our guide v Annie and the foot massage was awesome!

We loved our guide Set. The tour was interesting and our guide was adaptable.

beautiful.

Loved our guide and dining on the river view from his home. Loved his mom who took us on a separate boat tour.

We enjoyed the tour v and the wishes on the river but didn't like our pushy guide. He made people mad and caused our rickshaw drivers to refuse us. He also took us to a crafts place beforehand where there was high pressure sales on embroidery item. Felt like a cheap tour at that point where the guides profit by visiting certain shops. He also used a friend of his on the boat tour and he took us v away from all the other boats releasing wishes, which would have been magical. We topped the driver and then I saw our guide take his payment to the man back.

We spent eight hours of travel to get to Hoi An because of poor planning by Kien and Exotic Voyages.

This was not a great experience. it was my ourselves in a non impressive location. it felt dirty and impersonal. We would have enjoyed a group experience in a nicer location.

The hotel is very tired. Apparently, there are renovated rooms, but I didn’t have one. The breakfast buffet was good enough. The restaurant was very basic, though I did have a good green curry there. The Kamala area, where the hotel is located, is about an hour from the Old Town and it was difficult to get a Grab to pick me up. A taxi would have cost about 700 baht each way. In truth, the hotel was fine, so let’s no as you don’t expect 4.5/5 stars as it is currently rated.

Very high end. The staff is extremely attentive and the amenities outstanding. Great location. You almost don’t want to leave to see the sites!

Charming old world hotel in great location. The owner and staff could not be nicer.

Do it!

A highlight of my visit to Thailand. The Save the Elephants reserve is the largest elephant rescue in Asia. It is an ethical reserve (be sure to check if you go elsewhere). It was amazing to be so close to these magnificent creatures, though you cannot touch them.

The shopping is meh, but seeing the train pass through the market and experiencing th floating market is definitely worth the hour and a half ride from Bangkok.

Interesting and an experience to observe. I am it an adventurous eater and did not feel comfortable eating any of the street food by that time in the evening.

So interesting. I learned a lot about Thailand. The Reclining Buddha, Standing Buddha and Emerald Buddha are sights to check off your bucket list.

Incredible setting, every detail in the hotel was perfectly thought out. We were amazed by the views and the luxury.

Our time at the hotel was spent in a beautiful setting. We were amazed by the “jungle” atmosphere. The breakfast was wonderful, with a plentiful and fresh selection.

A beautiful hotel, modern and clean. Everyone was very kind to us, and we were completely satisfied. The breakfasts had a wonderful atmosphere.

We had a wonderful day, visiting beautiful places. The island tour was very well organized, and I loved swimming together with small fish.

It was an amazing experience to be up close with the tigers. We felt a bit sorry for the animals because they were kept in strict enclosures (of course, we understand why). It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We probably spent our favorite day here. We were happy with how the caretakers treated the elephants. It was exciting and unforgettable. Maki has a really great style; we loved the way he talked about the elephants and the staff's work.

The White Temple amazed us—it was one of our most fulfilling days. We really enjoyed the temple tour and got to experience new cultures in the village of the long-necked women.

Chiang Mai offered us different experiences. We enjoyed delicious food and were glad to try dishes from the local vendors.

I loved the atmosphere of the place; it was wonderful. Completely different from Bangkok—calmer, quieter, and a more nature-connected experience.

We had a full and exciting day, visiting incredible places. Monks, a long boat tour—it felt like we had stepped into another world. It was truly a wonderful start to our trip.

Beaches are stunning well worth the trip north. It’s a family hotel so there will be kids running around, but it’s a large area not really in walking distance of anything but a great escape.

This is a quiet place in Phuket. The beach sand is good, but it’s rocky when you go out into the ocean. It’s a great area for a family and to get away from the party scene.

This is very touristy they pack you on a large speedboats and move all around the islands. It feels rushed. Recommend a small tour when possible.

The elephants sanctuary makes it all worth it

This was an amazing wedding and coordinated gracefully. Flowers were stunning photographer was amazing.

So much fun. Nis was an amazing guide

We experienced issues when trying to get downtown to the beach. We had issues and ended up having to pay local transport multiple times even when at the shuttle stop.

I loved that this was a quick little trip after a long travel in. Leena was very insightful and also mindful that we had just traveled in.

State rooms are incredibly tight. Staff incredibly friendly and accomodating. Good food.

I'm giving this a four star only because I know we came in on the eve of the New Year. We did not like the location. The lobby rugs were not vacuumed well. The rooms were spit shine clean. The bar restaurant was fun but touted a view of the city. There was not. I would not stay here again and it would receive a 3 star review in a different season.

We liked this hotel. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast and good dinner, although the dining room is a bit institutional. Location excellent for connection with Tuk Tuk taxi and our guide for the day. Four star only because I likely would not choose it if I wanted to walk anywhere in the evenings.

Oh my goodness! What a luxurious escape this was. We did nothing for our three nights here besides sit by the pool and eat a the variety of restaurants they have in the resort. The only restaurant that was a big disappointment in menu and service was the one they tout a lot which is close to the ocean and has an ocean view. Seafood options for a seafood menu were minimal. We were told no reservations were required. They clearly were. Waiters were a bit harried and unfriendly, which was very unusual for this resort.

Loved this hotel. The only thing I have to say is that it's perhaps a bit out of the city to afford walkability. The restaurant needs updating and brightening, but the food and service was very good. There is construction noise across the river which of course is loud if you are trying to relax by the pool. But, it was a favored on this trip. Employees were so nice.

We really appreciated the location of this hotel. Very Clean. We do prefer a room with a dedicated shower over a tub as we never use tubs in hotels. The staff really did not have a person who spoke English well which made it a little difficult to communicate needs for restaurants, taxi service, massage places, etc. They were all very friendly. Excellent included breakfast.

This hotel is in a more secluded and quiet part of Phuket, which is exactly what my husband and I wanted. The hotel was kind enough to upgrade our room and we had a beautiful ocean view balcony room. The hotel was extremely clean, breakfast was great, and is in walking distance to some other restaurants and spas. We really enjoyed staying here.

The location alone is worth the stay. In walking distance to so many restaurants, smoothie bars, souvenir shops, and spas. The hotel has so much character. The room was spacious, clean, and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The only negative was that the AC was putting off a foul odor. We informed staff who tried to fix the issue but I think it wasn’t fixable with us staying in the room. Thankfully, it was cool enough most of the stay that we didn’t need to run the AC.

This hotel is very well located. It’s near public transport which made it easy for my husband and I to get around when we arrived the day before the tour started. The staff was extremely kind and accommodating, the included breakfast was delicious, and there is a coffee shop on the lower level. I will say that the pictures are very dated. The hotel is much more worn than the pictures show, the carpet in the room had staining, but it was overall clean enough. The mattress was extremely hard, and my husband had a hard time sleeping. We only stayed in Bangkok for 2 nights and used that as an opportunity to save money on the hotel, so most of the “negatives” were to be expected with a more budget hotel.

This was such a cool and unique way to tour Chang Mai and all of the various. Our guide made sure we were safe the entire time, helmets were included.

This is such a beautiful temple. It was an amazing experience and we got to see some really cool rituals as it was New Year’s Eve. Can’t recommend enough. As usual, our guide made everything even better.

One of our favorite activities. We had our local KimKim guide, as well as a local villager helping us throughout the nature walk. It was so cool to see this side of Thailand, with many amazing waterfalls, and end with a tour of the coffee farm. It wasn’t a difficult hike, and they have walking sticks available for use.

This was such a cool experience. We were able to see Bangkok at night and enjoy some amazing Michelin star rated food. Our Bangkok guide ensured we were safe, and even gave us hand sanitizer, etc throughout the experience.

One of the best experiences on our whole trip. This was a must do for my husband and I, and we wanted to make sure we chose an ethical sanctuary that did not promote abuse of the animals. I can’t recommend Elephant Nature Park enough. Although there is no touching or bathing of the elephants, we were able to walk with the group all over the grounds and observe the elephants enjoying their daily life from a safe distance. It was so fun to see each elephants distinct personality. The included lunch was amazing as well.

This was a very cool experience at first, but once you get to the floating market part of the tour, it’s extremely busy. We got into a boat traffic jam several times. Overall, it’s basically a tourist trap, but still a cool experience nonetheless. As usual, our guide in Bangkok was amazing and even bought us coconut ice cream to try while we were on the boat.

One of the most beautiful and luxurious properties I have ever seen, just picturesque and perfect.

Beautiful property, so loved the pool and wonderful feel throughout, the details and luxurious finishing touches made our stay special.

Unique hotel with so much character, love the staff and complimentary food and drink service made our stay special.

Absolutely beautiful resort and grounds, so perfectly laid out with such luxurious finishing touches.

Culturally authentic and unique cruise in an incredibly beautiful place.

Highland of the cruise, very beautiful, serene, and relaxing, not another boat or person in sight, well worth the extra day on the cruise.

Incredible experience, must do, I would love to see more of Siem Reap, very neat town.

The backstreet alleys were so incredible, the life that takes place behind the main streets is amazing. Our visit with a Vietnamese family is now the highlight of the whole trip; the food they made for us was so delicious, and this visit will not be forgotten.

Great experience, very memorable and interesting.

One of the most memorable experiences, the interaction with the elephants is nicely planned and very engaging, not too much and not too little. The facility is so impressive and lunch was wonderful. The property is very well designed and maintained, loved it!

Beautiful show, would recommend for sure.

The islands were so beautiful and the Phi Phi island town was very cute.

Perfect comfortable hike, waterfalls were incredible, so unexpected, better than Hawaii, and the lunch spot was the best, loved that we hiked to lunch!

Very nice evening, great food, loved the Chiang Mai red truck and the temple visit.

Thank you to our guide Nana for joining us and adding to the our experience with family.

Beautiful boat and great food, loved the experience and the welcome before the cruise was nice too.

Thank you for making this impromptu day so fun for everyone, even with some of us just arriving from the US, you had the perfect day planned.

The Apricot Hotel in Hanoi had a really good location, but it wasn't exactly our style. It was fine overall, but didn't particularly stand out to us.

The snorkeling trip to the Similan Islands was not a great experience. There were hundreds of people all taking speedboats and snorkeling in the same area. Safety precautions were not followed, and the food was really not good. Overall, it was quite disappointing.

Wellness Focused Hotel with great amenities. We worked out in the gym each morning, had a yummy breakfast on the veranda and then headed to the pool or beach. My husband did the paddle board fitness class and I got a massage on the beach. 10/10

Wonderful Hotel. The free boat up and down the river was an awesome addition. Centrally located with a great breakfast.

Plau did a great job on this tour. We were able to go up the trail at a quick pace and were happy she was leading the way and going at our pace.

Such a great day in the sun! We were able to snorkle both during the day and at night. The beaches were pristine and the water is warm. I typically get seasick, but didn't at all on this tour and the guides had medicine in case. At the end of the tour we saw the most incredible group of bats leaving a cave (I mean thousands) and then snorkled in the dark with bioluminescent plankton. Unforgettable!

Mark was great and we went to the most amazing bars! We went to a few different bars after and they were amazing. The bars Mark picked out were so fun, funky, and had delicious drinks (I even got mocktails and they were so yummy)

We got so full on this tour! We had a blast trying out the different street foods and seeing the bustling night life.

This was such a cool and authentic day. O, our guide, showed us local food and we tasted the most amazing Thai snacks at the market. The boat ride was relaxing and allowed us to see local thai culture up close.

Great Tour on our first day. The guide "O" was super informative and gave us a lot of information about the temples.