Na Tree Tara — A Mae Klong River Resort an Easy Drive from the Floating Markets
If you want to escape Bangkok and fall asleep to the sound of the river without driving all the way to the coast, Na Tree Tara Riverside Resort is a name that comes up often with floating-market travellers. It opened in 2018 on the Mae Klong River in Bang Yi Rong — right where Ratchaburi meets the Amphawa district, just 15 minutes by car from Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. What guests mention again and again is the infinity pool whose edge runs straight into the river view, and the riverfront villas, some with their own private pool. It's only about 90 minutes from Bangkok, yet it feels much further out.
Na Tree Tara opened in 2018 and went through a major refresh in 2023. The resort stretches along a bend of the Mae Klong River, with curved white wings in a contemporary Thai style set against green gardens and surrounding coconut groves. There are around 60 rooms and villas in total, ranging from the 31 sqm Superior up to the riverfront 2-Bedroom Pool Villa. Most rooms have floor-to-ceiling glass that opens onto garden or river views, so you draw the curtains in the morning and the water and trees are right there — the detail guests come back to in their reviews more than any other.
The centrepiece is the infinity pool in the middle of the resort. The edge makes the water read as continuous with the garden and the river behind it, and in the late afternoon the gold light on the surface genuinely matches the photos. There is also a separate children's pool, which makes things easier for parents travelling with kids. Several guests note that the midday sun is strong, and that the pool is at its best from mid-afternoon into the evening — especially for the villas, where you can step out from your room straight to the water.
One guest recalls sipping morning coffee by the pool, watching boats pass on the river, with the place so quiet you could hear the birds clearly — and feeling further from Bangkok than the drive actually was.
The main restaurant is Mangrove Riverside Cafe' & Restaurant, open 11:00–21:00 and serving mostly Thai dishes, with tables lined up along the glass facing the water. The room is defined by curved timber columns that flare out like trees, and it photographs well. Breakfast is a small buffet with both Thai and international options. To be honest, reviews on breakfast are mixed — some guests love it, others feel the selection has thinned out compared with earlier visits. Going in expecting a small riverside resort rather than a big-hotel spread sets the right expectation.
The spa is named Cherchon Spa, with treatment rooms, a steam room, and a sauna, leaning toward natural-therapy treatments. It is the quietest corner of an already quiet resort, and a good way to unwind after a morning at the floating market. Beyond that there is a fitness room, bicycle rental for riding around the riverside village, and low-key river activities. This is not a place built around big-ticket activities — it is built around actually resting.
The location is worth understanding before you book. Na Tree Tara sits in the Bang Khonthi area, on the Ratchaburi–Samut Songkhram border, not in Ratchaburi town itself. The strength is access: a 15-minute drive to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and roughly 15–20 minutes to Amphawa Floating Market, which makes it a strong base for a floating-market trip. But the resort is surrounded by gardens and a riverside village, with no shops or convenience stores within walking distance. Coming by car is by far the easiest option, and there is free parking plus an EV charging point.
The Trip.com score sits at 9.4/10 from 85 reviews. The highest sub-scores are cleanliness (9.5) and service (9.5), followed by facilities (9.4). The honest complaints from lower-rated reviews flag inconsistent breakfast quality and the restaurant closing at 21:00 — if you arrive late or want dinner after 9 pm, you'll need to drive out. Some rooms also look onto the garden more than the full river, which is worth specifying at the time of booking.
The bottom line: Na Tree Tara works best for Bangkok travellers who want a quiet riverside stay near the floating markets on a modest budget. Rooms start around ฿1,600/night and you get a genuine riverside-resort feel. If you're travelling as a family or a group of friends, the riverfront 2-Bedroom Pool Villa — with its own pool and river view — is better value than booking several separate rooms. Come with your own car and a plan to actually slow down, and you'll get the most out of it.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Peaceful riverside setting, well-kept gardens, plenty of shade
- ✓ Attentive, friendly staff
- ✓ Attractive infinity pool with river view, plus a separate kids' pool
- ✓ Easy drive to Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa floating markets
- ! Breakfast selection limited and quality inconsistent
- ! Restaurant closes at 21:00 — late dinner is hard
- ! No shops around the resort — you really need a car
- ✓ Contemporary Thai design, striking curved riverside buildings
- ✓ Rooms with large glass walls and garden/river views, bright and open
- ✓ Cherchon Spa with sauna and steam room, very quiet
- ✓ Free parking and an EV charging point
- ! Some rooms face the garden more than the full river
- ! Not in Ratchaburi town — you drive to the sights
- ! Midday sun is strong; the pool is better in the late afternoon
- 💡If you want a full river view — ask for a riverfront room or villa (Riverfront / Pool Villa Riverfront) when booking → some Superior rooms look onto the garden more than the river, so be specific to avoid disappointment
- 💡If you're planning dinner — Mangrove Riverside closes at 21:00 and there are no shops nearby → if you arrive late, bring food with you or eat on the way before checking in
- 💡If you're here for the floating markets — Damnoen Saduak is a 15-minute drive and Amphawa 15–20 minutes → head out early to Damnoen Saduak before the crowds, then come back to the pool in the afternoon