Ban Done Khame, Pakbeng District, 10000 Pakbeng, Laos
#2 of 14 hotels in Pakbeng
Guests' ChoiceBased on 71 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Delia
AustraliaView from the room and pool was superb. Had a very nice dinner in the restaurant. Shuttle to the boat was well organised.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
David
United KingdomLovely hotel in a really quiet, beautiful location. My room and veranda overlooked the river. Wished I had stayed for more than 1 night. Great dining room, perfect for an evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Caroline
United KingdomWe went at the start of the rainy season so in the evening there were clouds in the sky and it rained. Great for the local farmers, however, not so great to see the sun set. This isn’t a complaint, just an observation.
The Sanctuary Lodge is located high on a hill overlooking the Mekong River. Our room offered an amazing advantage point to see the sunset and enjoy the quiet, beautiful location. The staff were very helpful offering, excellent service. The cocktails and food were also very good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Robert
BelgiumThe view from the room is beautiful. Big and spacious room. Good food and nice pool
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Kate
United KingdomNothing
The staff were very helpful and friendly. We arrived on the slow boat and were picked up in a private tuk tuk and dropped back off the next day. We received a welcome drink which was amazing. The food at the restaurant was lovely. The view of the hotel was idyllic and the pool was perfect after travelling all day.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ben
United KingdomWe booked this hotel to provide a bit of luxury during our 2 day slow boat trip to Luang Prabang, and I can say it certainly didn’t disappoint! The room was beautiful and massive! The view from the balcony overlooking the Mekong is incredible. Breakfast and dinner very good and the staff were so helpful. Overall a great stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Paul
United StatesThe shower and toilet facilities are substandard related to the price point.
Pick up and drop off at the boat dock is a great service! Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Bruce
United KingdomNo fridge in the room
Better than expected, room looking over the Mekong, quiet, tasteful booked a massage which as superb. Excellent packed breakfast for early start Super helpful staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Gen
United KingdomPeaceful. Stunning view.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Michael
GermanyBit expensive.
The view.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Derek
CanadaThe beds were not very comfortable and the set meals that were offered at dinner were rather boring and bland.
Set in a beautiful location overlooking the river and lovely garden plots the Sanctuary Pakbeng was our stopover during a two day boat cruise up the Mekong.The lodge itself is a lovely building. and the rooms all have balconies with great views.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Maximilian
Germany-
Lage, Pool, Staff, Rooms Very cozy
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Nomadmum
United KingdomThe Elephants didn't come down to the river!
Peaceful, beautiful view and comfortable room. Nice dinner and an excellent stop off on our river trip from Luang Prabang to Thailand.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Rohizani
MalaysiaThe mattress needs changing. Other than that, it's perfect.
Everything. Our rooms were upgraded to deluxe twin - wonderful! Sunset from the balcony - great! Amenities in the room were as advertised. Breakfast was delicious! Ben - the manager was courteous! Highly recommended!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Jane
United KingdomNothing.
The location and views of the Mekong is excellent and the Sanctuary is a wonderful place to stay. We chose it also because of the work it does with the local Laos community - a health clinic and services for people and support to the elephant sanctuary across the river. Lovely pool, lovely wood panelled rooms, smashing staff. Super!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Nick
United KingdomWe were in the part of the hotel at the top of the hill which is a bit of a walk down to the pool
We stayed on our night on the slow boat. The staff were very friendly nicely decorated comfortably room. great bar restaurant/bar for sunset. Nice food
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Jmonvid
United KingdomThe toilet in our room had a particularly bad smell from the waste pipe.
The hotel is beautiful but nowhere near as beautiful as the stunning view over the mekong, especially at sunset. The room was large and clean, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great food at the hotel's restaurant and the cocktails were strong.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Lisa
United StatesWelcome was poor at dock and same upon leaving. Difficult climb up the sandy bank from the boat. Porter would not carry my bags. Passive aggressive. Property has lots of steps. There is a set menu in restaurant. I didn’t want 4 course meals so I walked into town, which was nice.
Beautiful views and common spaces. Nice breakfast. Pool open till 10pm which is great. Nice pool. Easy to arrange elephant sanctuary tours.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Lesley
United KingdomLighting very dim. No fridge, hairdryer, etc which while we understand the reasoning, makes it expensive for what you got. Evening menu was a set menu, same each night at something like $11 or $12.. Rooms would benefit from mosquito nets.
Lovely soft bed. Excellent pool. Breakfast was nice, fruit kebab, pancake, toast and egg. Good coffee
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Michael
United StatesStunning location overlooking the Mekong. Wonderful facilities restaurant and staff managed by Benoit who was kind, professional and very helpful. The pool was perfect and we mostly had it all to ourselves. We’d love to come back and stay longer next time. Easy walking distance to town.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Jane
United KingdomBeautiful , calm oasis after a long day in a slow boat
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Victoria
NetherlandsNothing! Would recommend staying here during slow boat trip
We stayed here during our slow boat trip to Luang Prabang. We arrived at their private pier which was convenient. Dinner was nice, breakfast was limited choice wise but nice. Friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Victor
United StatesIt was great!
Beautiful setting, kind attentive staff. Excellent food and drink menu.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Vijay
GibraltarLighting in the room was so dingy that one cannot read a book or write anything. Not supplying soap in the name of ecology seems a bit stingy. No hot chocolate at breakfast.
Perched on the bank, magnificent views of the mighty Mekong from the private balcony, walking distance of shops and restaurants. Room was spacious, enough to store all bags, comfortable bed with soft pillows. Bathroom well designed and clean. AC was quiet, fan also provided. Breakfast a la carte was fine. High on eco-credentials.
Stayed in November 2023
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