Reviews of Mad Monkey Luang Prabang
Ban Naviengkham, Luang Prabang, Laos
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewParty people
Hi Pauline, thank you for your review. We understand where you’re coming from with your feedback. We do go to great lengths in our online marketing, videos, and room descriptions to make it clear that we are a party hostel. For this reason, we will tend to be a little noisier; silent hours are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. We hope you’ve been enjoying your travels since!
Hi Pauline, thank you for your review. We understand where you’re coming from with your feedback. We do go to great lengths in our online marketing, videos, and room descriptions to make it clear that we are a party hostel. For this reason,… Show more
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewProperty location good
Kind is happening place
Hi Amala, it was so fun hanging out with you - thanks for making Mad Monkey one of the stops on your adventure. Your review means a lot. Wishing you all the best for the rest of your travels!
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood place but the rest of the guests made the stay a bit uncomfortable. Drunk guests walk in to the dorm middle of the night shouting and making noises. One person peed inside the dorm on our last day of the stay :)
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand your frustration. Unfortunately, the behavior of our other guests is outside our control. We do ask everyone to be considerate, and our security team will intervene when someone is disrupted to an extreme degree or if it is reported to us. Please understand that these individuals’ actions aren’t a reflection of Mad Monkey. We hope you’ll give us another go soon and find out what we’re all about and what keeps so many great guests coming back for repeat stays.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand your frustration. Unfortunately, the behavior of our other guests is outside our control. We do ask everyone to be considerate, and our security team will intervene wh… Show more
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBest experience, good amenities and friendly staff.
Hi Mittal, it means to the world that you made the time to write this awesome review. Thank you for staying with us! Once a Monkey, always a Monkey.
Reviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewHostel itself is fine, it’s the people staying there that are terrible. Complete lack of consideration for others, using the excuse that it’s a “party” hostel to be disrespectful, not just to other guests but to staff as well. Staff seemed very kind but had no handle on the situation whatsoever when said group of drunk babies decided to have a pool party at 3-4am.
Hi Laura, thank you for your review. We understand your frustration about the other guests' behavior, despite all being adults, and consideration is to be expected when staying in a shared accommodation. Our security team and night audit team members are present every night. They work hard to tell guests who can be unruly, but they might do this several times, especially for those who are intoxicated and have difficulty understanding it; rest assured that we are doing our part to achieve peace in the hostel. We appreciate your understanding and wish you safe travels.
Hi Laura, thank you for your review. We understand your frustration about the other guests' behavior, despite all being adults, and consideration is to be expected when staying in a shared accommodation. Our security team and night audi… Show more
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI had a great experience at Mad Monkey. I like the way their bar works. And the staff are very friendly. The thing is that last night, 04/03/025, a friend had an attack. Screaming at 3am, I couldn't sleep. That's not to blame anyone, but the next morning I asked to change rooms and the receptionist accepted. I like the way they work, especially the area here. So I give a good review. I've been a customer of Mad Monkey for 3 years.
Hi there, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this awesome review! It means the world to me and the rest of the team. We hope you’ve been enjoying your travels since we saw you last. Visit us again soon!
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStaff went above and beyond and were lovely people form PoYe on reception to Jue, who cleaned the rooms and was lovely to chat to and happy to help, as well as Cola, who was definitely an affable and entertaining character! Food was very good too, all other bar and restaurant staff such as Dim, I think, were all lovely!
Only problem, was with the plumbing on one day it made it a little smelly in the room.
Hi Joe, thank you for your lovely review. We take all feedback seriously, and your review is much appreciated. We hope you’ll be able to visit another one of our socially responsible hostels during your travels.
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewDorms are very spacious, there’s lots of room for you bag. Nice pool area, social hostel but not party
Takes around 20/25mins to walk to centre but you can just rent a moped or get tuktuk
Hi Hayley, thank you for choosing Mad Monkey Hostels for your stay. We loved having you here and we wish you the very best for your onward trip.
Reviewed: 25 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe facilities were possibly the best I have seen over the last two months! The sleeping arrangement was AMAZING! Each bed had so much space and storage.
Unfortunately one of the Reps at the hostel made me a bit uncomfortable on occasions. I think he was trying to be funny however he would yell and swear a lot during card games and it was to a point where it wasn’t funny or light hearted anymore. He continued after I told him it wasn’t funny too. The other rep however, (Louis I believe but I could be wrong) was AMAZING!! He was so friendly and approachable
Hi Molly, thank you for staying with us, and for your high rating. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative interaction with one of our team members. They usually earn rave reviews for being friendly and helpful, but once in a while miscommunication or cultural misunderstanding can cause a rift. We’re talking through this issue with them so that they can learn from it and improve their service. Thank you for the learning opportunity.
Hi Molly, thank you for staying with us, and for your high rating. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative interaction with one of our team members. They usually earn rave reviews for being friendly and helpful, but once in a while mis… Show more
Reviewed: 18 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewRestaurant attached. Pool. Book trips and taxis.
Far away from centre. 20min walk to night market. Everyone comes back at 2am from bowling. Could feel all the springs in the bed. Overpriced
Hi Alice, we hear your feedback, and we appreciate it. Regarding the location, we strive for transparency and post the complete address with a map attached to set expectations. Secondly, the behavior of our other guests is outside our control. We do ask everyone to be considerate, and our security team will intervene when someone is disrupted to an extreme degree. Please understand that these individuals’ actions aren’t a reflection of Mad Monkey. We hope you’ll give us another go soon and find out what we’re all about and what keeps so many great guests coming back for repeat stays.
Hi Alice, we hear your feedback, and we appreciate it. Regarding the location, we strive for transparency and post the complete address with a map attached to set expectations. Secondly, the behavior of our other guests is outside our contr… Show more
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
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