All good

Charming wooden house. Charming owner who speaks excellent English. Very quiet area with everything you should need as a traveler, ATM, market and reasonable priced restaurants nearby. Transport - House/Bus station Recommend local E car booking service 25kkip instead of the local TukTuk asking 60-120Kkip.

Stayed in August 2025

The photos of downstairs are nothing like on website in fact very messy. Bins not emptied and table tops a bit dirty, however seating quite comfortable to sit and relax Booked 3 nights but 2 would have been OK as not a lot to do and charging $120 for a day trip

The bedroom was a really nice size with a comfortable bed and 2 pillows each. Quirky bathroom. Good location to get to the river and old town with a few decent coffee shops and restaurants. Within walking distance of bus station

Stayed in July 2025

No bad things.

Butiful place only 3 rooms but very clean and friendly. Good air-conditioning hot shower and a spacious room. All in all I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed in June 2025

Nico was a fabulous host who gave us lots of helpful information about the area and beyond. We felt very at home here, room was a great size. We even got to try their home grown mulberry’s. Bathroom doesn’t have a proper door for privacy if you are sharing, but otherwise great stay.

Stayed in March 2025

Vanpila had everything we were looking for—a comfortable room, a peaceful garden, and a friendly host. Nico was happy to share his recommendations, and we enjoyed our conversations with him. The Mekong is just a short walk away, and there are plenty of local eateries nearby, making it a convenient and enjoyable place to stay in Savannakhet.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing to mention.

Lovely comfortable stay here, the room was large and clean with A/C and private bathroom. Bed was large and comfy. Host Niko is a really nice guy and very helpful with advice on places to eat and visit. I would highly recommend this place for anyone staying in the area.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing.

A nice place in a great location in the historic part of Savannakhet. The owner Nico is a very friendly and welcoming guy who gave me great information about nice places to eat and things to see and do in and around Savannakhet. The room is almost like a small apartment with an entry area, bathroom and a bedroom so there is a lot of space.

Stayed in March 2025

There are not a lot of downsides to this place. If you are like me and find homestays a bit uncomfortable, what with living in another person's home and all, then you may have some dislike with that. But that is a personal issue and nothing against the property.

Good location 10 minute walk away from the Mekong river and the night market which starts at around 6pm. Friendly owners. Comfortable and rustic room with bed cozy bed, hot water shower and powerful, frigid AC.

Stayed in February 2025

I can't think of anything apart from perhaps some better quality local coffee in the room to start the day!

We really enjoyed our stay at Vanpila. In fact, better than expected because of some of the earlier reviewers who complained about the shower and the bed. This was the most comfortable bed I experienced in 7 weeks of travelling - it was neither to hard nor too soft, and I slept through the night. The shower was also absolutely fine, with warm water. It was also delightfully quiet at night. The host and his partner were lovely - full of tips of what to do and where to eat, and they always had time for us. Their super relaxed natures created a wonderful laid back and homely atmosphere throughout the house. In fact, after just three nights here I felt quite sad to say goodbye to them and to leave our lovely room. Lack of breakfast in the house wasn't an issue. There is a great coffee shop less than 5 minutes walk from the house and other breakfast options within close proximity. We will definitely return here if we are in Savannakhet.

Stayed in January 2025

The property was fine. The town was a little small and not much to do at that time

Very nice and cozy room with comfortable bed. A really nice welcome by the owner aswell

Stayed in December 2024

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Ecological Responsable, situated near restaurants for any budget, close to the Mekong, the night market, in the heart of the colonial city and the dinosaur museum

Stayed in January 2025

Maybe a bamboo shower is not as perfect as planned?:)

The place is quiet == good sleep. Really hospitable host; Nicola, grand merci!

Stayed in December 2024

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Very cozy and friendly homestay. The room was spacious with a comfortable bed and well-functioning AC. Shower worked fine and had hot water. There was also an electric kettle in the room which was a nice touch. Only a 5-10 minute walk to the Mekong river with a Buddhist monastery in walking distance as well as a convenience store which has everything you may need.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Host Nico was friendly and helpful. Location was good, not far from the river and lots of eating places. Rooms were clean, bed was comfy. Liked the bathroom. Used Rental Bike Shop for bicycles. Ate at Lin's Cafe several times. Loved the coconut coffee

Stayed in October 2024

all good

Brilliant place, once you find it, savannakhet is small so easy to get around, room really big, bed, super comfy, nice colonial style, AC was great, public area downstairs was nice to chillout and relax

Stayed in August 2024

All was good. The young woman manager spoke little English but we easily communicated via google translate plus the owner spoke with me via WhatsApp once reassuring me that a power failure would only be temporary.

I’d read reviews about the property and in particular how the bathroom and toilet is styled with bamboo faucets, concrete walls and a ‘river stone’ corrugated floor. These features ‘sold me’ on the property as I’m so over showers that spray over toilet seats or floors that have five different tiles on them! But Vanpila also has nice old varnished floorboards and oversized comfortable beds plus plenty of bedroom space for a desk. No TV which isn’t required in any case. I also liked the half way proximity of Vanpila between the bus station and the old quarter of Savannakhet.

Stayed in August 2024

The room was clean. I was able to do video calls. The bamboo water spout in the bathroom is kind of cool. Nico was also quite accommodating. He gave me some good information about the place.

Stayed in July 2024

What a lovely stay :) cute guesthouse and friendly host. Good location, there are a lot of minimart and local shop nearby.

Stayed in May 2024

The owner of the hostel is really friendly and welcoming. As soon as you arrive, it gives you all the information about the interesting places in Savannakhet, as well as practical advice about customs and life in Laos. The quality-price ratio is very good. Also, the place is very quiet at night. I recommend this place for people who value quality rest and silence.

Stayed in March 2024

Owner was really nice and place is so sustainable and clean. Highly recommend if you want cozy eco place.

Stayed in March 2024

Budget friendly homestay, in a quiet street close to everything you need in Savannaketh. It's not a hotel, you are actually staying in a friendly couple's house. Don't expect anything fancy, it's an old building but they did their best to give it a nice and warm feeling,

Stayed in February 2024

The hosts were friendly and informative about the house and the town and it's surrounding areas.. Communication was also very smooth.

Stayed in February 2024

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Excellent, great WiFi very fast, spacious room, good bedding, well located very close to the historical quarter. ,The Franco Lao couple will help you for any of your requests,.they are very resourceful.they could pick you up at the airport or bus station, renting a vehicle They know a lot of unseen location where they can bring you there such as old temples with murals, monkey forest, birds life around a big lake..For the price it is incredible Highly recommended Catherine

Stayed in February 2024

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A delightful little place to stay hosted by equally delightful hosts. I felt right at home and comfortable and would definitely stay again if in town. Great value for money. I also thought that Savannakhet restaurants served some of the best puddings I have had outside England.

Stayed in February 2024