At Riverside Cottages, we believe a successful resort should benefit more than just its guests. We aim to create a welcoming environment for visitors while supporting local communities and helping protect the rainforest landscapes that make Khao Sok such a special place to experience.
Sustainability & Conservation
Many aspects of Riverside Cottages have been designed to work with the surrounding environment rather than against it. Raised walkways, natural ventilation, locally sourced materials, refill water stations, and other low-impact practices help reduce our environmental footprint while allowing guests to remain closely connected to nature.
We also support conservation initiatives, environmental education programmes, and local partnerships that help protect the natural and cultural heritage of the Khao Sok region.
Learn more about our sustainability practices and conservation efforts.
Community Partnerships
Riverside Cottages is proud to work alongside local guides, small businesses, educators, and community organisations throughout Southern Thailand. We believe tourism creates the greatest long-term benefit when local people are empowered to share their knowledge, culture, and livelihoods with visitors.
Through partnerships with organisations supporting education, conservation, and community development, we aim to contribute positively to the communities connected to Khao Sok.
Discover the story behind our community-led tourism philosophy.
Why Guests Choose Riverside Cottages
Every visitor experiences Khao Sok differently, but many tell us the same thing after they arrive: Riverside Cottages feels connected to the rainforest in a way that is increasingly difficult to find.
Set beside the Sok River and surrounded by tropical forest, the resort offers a peaceful setting where guests can slow down, relax, and experience nature at their own pace. Monkeys are often seen across the river, birds call from the forest canopy, and the sounds of flowing water and wildlife form the backdrop to everyday life.
Guests choose Riverside Cottages for many reasons:
- A quiet riverside location surrounded by nature
- Easy access to Khao Sok National Park and local activities
- Family-run hospitality with local knowledge and personal service
- Ethical, locally guided experiences and adventures
- Comfortable cottages designed to work with the tropical environment
- Fresh food, coffee, and river views at Rafflesia Cafe
- A relaxed atmosphere that encourages guests to disconnect and unwind
Whether you are visiting Khao Sok for hiking, wildlife, lake tours, family adventures, or simply to spend time in nature, our goal is to help you experience the region in a way that feels personal, memorable, and authentic.
Sharing the River with Wildlife
One of the most rewarding aspects of staying at Riverside Cottages is the opportunity to observe wildlife without leaving the resort grounds.
Guests regularly spot monkeys moving through the trees across the river, monitor lizards along the banks, colourful kingfishers, butterflies, and a wide variety of rainforest birds. During quieter moments, simply sitting beside the river with a coffee can become a memorable wildlife experience in itself.
The surrounding rainforest is home to an extraordinary diversity of plants and animals, and many guests discover that some of their favourite wildlife encounters happen not on a tour, but from the comfort of the resort itself.
Meet the Riverside Cottages Team
Meet Tu, Bodhi, and Boon
With over 25 years of combined experience in the area, including tsunami relief and community development, Tu and Bodhi are deeply connected to Khao Sok. In addition to being adoring parents to their son Boon, they operate Riverside Cottages as a family-run business inspired by the principles of right livelihood.
Meet Mack and Nook
Mak and Nook are essential to your relaxing time at Riverside. Nook welcomes and hosts guests in our on-site restaurant, always with a smile on her face. Mack maintains the entire resort, keeping our facilities safe, beautiful, and comfortable. His tireless work ethic and sense of natural beauty permeate the resort.
Meet Klong and Bo
If you wonder who makes everything work at our Khao Sok resort, Klong and Bo are probably behind it. From your first welcome, to spotting wildlife, to keeping the restaurant running smoothly, they are an indispensable part of the Riverside Team. Have a question about the flora or fauna of the area? Klong has the answer with his lifelong experience in Khao Sok.
Meet the Riverside Cottages Team
Meet Tu, Bodhi, and Boon
With over 25 years of combined experience in the area, including tsunami relief and community development, Tu and Bodhi are deeply connected to Khao Sok. In addition to being adoring parents to their son Boon, they operate Riverside Cottages as a family-run business inspired by the principles of right livelihood.
Meet Mack and Nook
Mack and Nook are essential to your relaxing time at Riverside. Nook welcomes and hosts guests at our on-site restaurant, always with a smile on her face. Mack maintains the entire resort, keeping our facilities safe, beautiful, and comfortable. His tireless work ethic and sense of natural beauty permeate the resort.
Meet Klong and Bo
If you wonder who makes everything work at our Khao Sok resort, Klong and Bo are probably behind it. From your first welcome, to spotting wildlife, to keeping the restaurant running smoothly, they are an indispensable part of the Riverside Team. Have a question about the flora or fauna of the area? Klong has the answer with his lifelong experience in Khao Sok.