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Location abd service

Stayed in April 2025

It’s a bit far out of the town but it suited us after spending two nights in Nong Khiaw already we wanted to relax here. It’s back a bit from the road a bit so a bit of a walk down to it across a bamboo bridge

Lovely located on the river, every room has a table and chairs outside and sun loungers. It was lovely to relax here and take in the amazing views and watch the world go by. Got our room early also which was great

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms are tired. They need a serious spruce.. ours was clean and comfortable, but the wallpaper was badly torn, the bathroom door didn't close and there was a dangerously loose floorboard! Quite disconcerting considering it's floating on water!

Location, breakfast and the staff. It's 90% of the way to being pure paradise, and the price point is very good.

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms are not heated, so in bad weather you can end up freezing! We arrived on a very cold and rainy day. Each of us dreamed of warming up our bodies in the hotel, but this did not happen because the room was cold and the bedding was thin. On the following day the weather changed completely and we were enjoying the place. I’d only recommend the accommodation if it is pleasantly warm. The rooms should be better equipped in terms of furniture. There was nowhere to put clothes and we had to put our things on the floor.

Staying in a floating hotel was a really neat experience for us. Our rooms were simple but each had a private bathroom. It was really cool to just step over a doorstep and jump straight into the warm river for a swim. The breakfast was pretty decent. Everyone was able to choose something from the menu. Although the place is on the outskirts of the town, it was a few minutes’ walk to the centre. On the other hand, the bus station was very close.

Stayed in December 2024

Just know that every time a boat passes, the deck shakes a little, there is some mold in the room (inevitable) and it seems that all the water from shower, sink and toilet is directly going into the river (but i am not sure)...

Peaceful and beautiful view.

Stayed in February 2025

Water may not be the cleanest to swim in. Not sure how the bathroom plumbing is managed with the river this close.

Excellent location with great views.

Stayed in February 2025

Could be even nicer with a bit of sprucing up - especially the steps down to it!

It’s a little rough around the edges but for the price and, more importantly, the location, it’s great. Lovely people and breakfasts too.

Stayed in January 2025

We only spent one night here, in mid-January, and the rooms were freezing cold at night, so be prepared. And if you have heavy bags, be warned that the rickety staircases leading down to the rooms are a bit of a challenge!

This place is amazing and certainly unique. Perhaps not the most comfortable lodging you can find in Nong Kiaw, but surely the most memorable.

Stayed in January 2025

As mentioned rooms were a little run down but with the price can't really complain!

The location makes this place as rooms are rather basic and are a little run down. Staff were super friendly and helpful and breakfast pancakes were delicious.

Stayed in February 2025

Shower was mostly cold and the evenings were freezing in the room, they gave an extra blanket but it wasn't enough

Lovely view, nice chairs on decking to sit on, amazing location, wanted to stay there longer and would book again!

Stayed in January 2025

location is amazing.

Stayed in January 2025

We were not prepared for how cold it could get at night! The place is showing its age but soon to be replaced.

Although the River Ou Guesthouse is showing its age (new accommodation is under construction and will be completed by about June 2025) it is a fabulous place to stay and worth 'suffering' any discomforts. Having breakfast or a drink on the pontoon is amazing as the whole thing rocks gently as mainly local river traffic passes by. The view from the rooms or the pontoon area is stunning. River Ou is a little way out of town (this helps with the tranquility) but only a 10 mins walk - there is also an excellent restaurant near by, Gustosos which we visited twice. The guesthouse is close to the bus station and easy to walk to.

Stayed in January 2025

It gets very cold and freezing at night (I stayed in January). Water in shower is not very warm

Good location on the river, great view on the mountain Helpful staff- I got an additional blanket during the stay as the nights were cold

Stayed in January 2025

got super hot during the day in the room

great breakfast, wonderfull view and nice staff

Stayed in December 2024

The people are very kind and nice here, but a little lacking in the proffesionalism department here, as I had to leave at a certain time and they acknowledged me about the breakfast being made in time, but then proceeded to not serve me on time, which lead to me skipping the meal and eventually still rushing to the bus station. Nevertheless, the place was nice, near the water, so a quick dip is possible. Although, you can hear every step of the neighbours across the other side of the wall.

Stayed in December 2024

when I was there, a typhoon was just passed so the river level was high, it was a bit scary for me. the room was old and unfurnished, need to be renovated for better and comfortable staying.

the staff was friendly and helpful.

Stayed in September 2024

The lock on our room didn’t work, but we felt very tucked away and safe and we weren't too worried.

This place was an amazing location, right on the river. We were able to swim, and had incredible views of the mountains too. It was walking distance to the main town, but also had restaurants closer by which were great. The rooms was big and comfortable, and we slept really well. The breakfast was also delicious (and so nice to sit on the river each morning for breakfast!) We would definitely stay again.

Stayed in November 2024

Room needs update.

Location by the river. Amazing views.

Stayed in December 2024

No aircon and not that clean

The view, stuff very professional and friendly

Stayed in November 2024

The rooms are abit outdated but clean.

It's one of the only places where you can go to swim in the river strait from the room, in other places you have to walk down a clif. The room gets hot durring the day but cools down quickly when the sun goes down. The breakfast was very nice as well. We wanted to do a river cruise and see other places and rather then book a tour we asked the host for a boat in the morning and he organized a private boat for the whole day for us for a reasonable prize and in half an hour we were on the river.

Stayed in November 2024

Our room was very run down and the bed very hard. They are building new rooms.

The views were amazing. The banana pancakes were also very good. Staff were very helpful.

Stayed in November 2024

It feels like it hasn't been touched since built years ago. Needs refurbishment. An extra table inside at least would be handy so don't have to put clothes on the floor. There was another floating house being built next to it. But I stayed due to the setting, which was beautiful. So I would stay again due to this. Also cash only, so make sure you bring enough. Those yellow bicycles are impossible to cycle on too. The whole place needs TLC

Beautiful setting. Floating on the water. You can watch boats coming and going.

Stayed in November 2024

Sound isolation is quite bad

Great location, great breakfast

Stayed in November 2024

I've paid 100-250k for my hotel rooms in Laos, and for 500+ a night i feel it's too much, even with the special concept . it's just.. it's all a bit rundown, the bridge to come hangs by ropes, the bathroom door doesn't close, the room doesn't lock, there's holes in the wall, the references with free kayaks and bikes this was not offered, the breakfast is good but simple, etc. all not reasons not to stay, the place is amazing, but especially in low season I was alone and I think it would have been better to come and just negotiate a good price for both parties. especially for a few nights. but definitely stay!!!

It's stunning at the water. the staff is very nice and they do their best with the English that they have to make conversation. the room is lovely, and it's very clean, there were only minimal bugs/roaches even though we're directly on the water. you can go straight for a swim. the town is a little walk, and it's directly next to the bus station which is good with your luggage. there's good restaurants next door and also a happy bar in case that's your thing. at night they light the path to the place so you dont fall

Stayed in October 2024