Praiwan Raft House

Picture a lake with emerald green water, white limestone rocks rising vertically from the water here and there, and small jungle covered islands. Add to it birds chirping and monkeys curiously watching you from the treetops.

That’s the scene at Praiwan Raft House.

The name Raft House describes this accommodation very well. Praiwan consists of small bungalows, all of which are located on rafts in the scenic Cheow Lan Lake. The bungalows, which float by means of large pontoons, are connected via a long, floating footbridge, which also leads to the cosy restaurant.

There are 30 bungalows in total, around half of which have an en suite bathroom and toilet. You’ll be sleeping in one of those. All bungalows have mosquito nets and a private veranda overlooking the lake.

There is no Wi-Fi here, and there is only electricity for a few hours every night when you can charge your camera, etc., and no phone signal to speak of.

But who cares about that when you have the sounds of the jungle, delicious homemade food, windows that can be opened to let the air flow through your bungalow and, not least, a night sky filled with stars that are not disturbed by artificial light.

Children are very welcome at Praiwan Raft House, but you should be aware that there is no designated children’s area, and the walkways do not have handrails. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children throughout the stay. We recommend that you bring a life jacket with you for very young children, which they can wear during the entire stay.