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Reviews of Nam Ou River Lodge 2 stars

Nong Khiaw Village,Nongkhiaw, 06000 Nongkhiaw, Laos

#10 of 16 hotels in Nongkhiaw

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Review score

Based on 104 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just got quite hot as only a fan in the room. Otherwise was great.

    Beautiful room with incredible view. The lodge kindly let us check in 4 hours early which was very nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Not horrible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Holes in the mosquito net. Reception calculated price using their own exchange rate instead of the current rate. I ended up having to pay a few more hundred kip than what Google said the rate was. The bus ride back to Luang Prabang does not drop you off in the city center, but outside of town near the airport. Be prepared to cough up additional kip for a ride into town. It’s a conspiracy I do not think can be avoided.

    Location. River access to swim after a hike. Not far from the bus station and some very decent restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The electricity system in the bathroom scared us a little.

    Conveniently placed between the boat pier and the bus station.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many staff around and they couldn’t organise laundry. Bathroom a little dated. No duvet cover, just a sheet under the duvet, meaning you had to look at the stained duvet.

    Amazing location right on the river. Great place to sit and just watch the view. Room is comfortable and not just bare walls which is always nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    really enjoyed. would recomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    couldnt connect to wifi and the ( very friendly) guy on reception spoke very little english so was hard to ask about things.................................................................................................

    location amazing. right on the river. good size room. clean...................................................................................................................

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Very steep stairs to the upper level rooms.

    Great views over the river and it was quite close to town.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was NO hairdryer and the responsible person offered me to purchase it from the shop… NO shampoo, just a tiny soap . VERY Poor quality breakfast !!!

    10 minutes walk from the bus station, good size room with a view to the river, very comfortable bed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful outlook over the river from the balcony

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The garbage at the entrance and empty plastic bottles thrown into the river giving an ugly site of the boat landing. The owners should be more environment conscious?

    Very nice room, with balcony and view to the Nan Ou River and the valley

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My friend and I both stayed in single rooms. Her room was impeccably clean and looked like it has a light touch refurbishment recently. Mine was slightly dirty and I needed to clean the sheets. I do not think that this is necessarily a reflection of all rooms though and after getting fresh sheets it was perfect.

    The view is absolutely incredible and the size of the rooms at very generous for the price.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was nice and cozy, only the bathroom was a bit old. But I didn't mind cause the view from the terrace was outstanding, the silence was absolute at night and I've rested and chilled beautifully. Also, the breakfast is not included, but it really is a lovely one, highly recommended (:

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One night the room was not cleaned, maybe communication issue

    Good location, good price

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the times there was no one at reception for questions, ordering breakfast (what they prefer you to do the night before but that is difficult if no one is there) or a tour

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fan wasn't enough to keep cool at night, maybe one more fan that doesn't swing would help as air con is difficult to get :)

    Lovely place to stay with views of the river, 10 minute walk to everything. The owner helped us book on a tour and our bus back down south.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    Great location on the main street, quite big and comfortable room with AC for the price, great quality/price ratio. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC, Sometimes whole town is without power during rainy season.

    Calm place. Owner (who also has a tour agency) is there to help you with everything you need.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to pay extra to stay a few more hours which is understandable, but I thought it would be free dunce the hotel is not the cheapest (budget travellers).

    Nice staff, comfy bed, mosquito net, warm water, balcony with amazing view

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would highly recommend the Nam ou River Lodge if you stay in Nong Khiaw. The hotel is charming with a view on the river. The room is clean and comfortable. The owners are keen to help with sympathy. We also booked a 3 days trek with the partner agency and absolutely loved the experience. They are very professional.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very dirty but also not very clean. The staff is not there all the time, so if you need help for something you need to wait or be lucky.

    Amazing view.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit of a walk from the main destinations in town. Not too bad, really, but it gets pretty dark at night to walk back.

    Very nice, spacious room with the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in for a while. The staff was able to help book tours and transportation easily.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls without much noise insulation

    Nice room and a good location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice river view of the reay nice terrace, really simple room, really quite place directly on the river. So, you are able to swim in the river after a long hiking day.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place on the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed and pillow not that comfortable. Distance to the centre of town about 15 minutes walk so would be great if the accommodation offered bicycles for rent.

    Great value for money. Friendly owners and staff. Beautiful location directly by river, even possible to swim there. Room was very clean.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    8.0
    Friendly welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely guesthouse with all you could need for one or two nights. We used this place to then take the overnight trek and the owner arranged everything for us. Would recommend staying here if you want to do the same thing.

    Stayed in January 2023

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