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 Single Room at BAP Guesthouse by bkoon
I had a room with a single bed and a fan. The place was alright but rather warm in the afternoon. I couldn't sleep until the weather became cooler in the night.
I paid 100 Thai Baht for a night. You can pay in KIP but I did not have any KIP with me then, so, my payment was in Thai Baht.
The owner of BAP Guesthouse knows a great deal about the transport connections to other parts of Laos. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Huay Xai, LaosDirections: From the Laos checkpoint, walk up to the main street, turn left and you will see the BAP Guesthouse (3rd shophouse).
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 looking good before the
lights went out by richiecdisc
On arrival, there was only one room left with a private bathroom and I let a person I had met on the boat have it as it seemed more important to them. The place was a simple bamboo hut affair and seemed quite cozy in the daylight. There was a nice mosquito net, a real plus in malaria plagued Laos.
We grabbed a very cold shower and headed out to the verandah for some beers and wound up eating there as well. The food was good enough, though unimaginative, and the beers went down easily in the company of our new friends from the boat trip. On returning to our now darkened room, it soon became apparent the true advantage of our mozzie net. It was quite cool and there was not one mosquito in sight but on lying down, we soon heard a scurrying sound in the wall behind our heads. Yup, rats would be our sleeping partners though it seemed slumber was the last thing on their minds. We felt them make their way across the mozzie net a few times too. In the morning, we were quite happy to get out of there! When packing, I noticed rodent droppings on the top on the net and was happy to have been protected by it even if not from mosquitoes. Still, not a bad value. We paid 85,000 KIP (11 bucks) for the double room, dinner, breakfast, some sandwiches for the boat and a fair amount of beers. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: You will be greated by touts but if not, you just go up the hill from the dock and go to the right.
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 simplicity at its best by richiecdisc
Aside from the usual amenities, we soon noticed a big praying mantis on our curtain rod. It remained there throughout our stay and we felt particularly safe with our little friend guarding over us. He became like a little pet and we missed him once we moved on. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Ban Viengkeo Vang ViengPhone: 023 511 076Directions: You can literally see the sign from the bus station so hard to miss.
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 The Levady Guesthouse by bkoon
- Conveniently located
- Attached western style bathrooms
- Hot shower
- Fan in all rooms
- Quiet at night
- Friendly owners
US$4 per night (Single)
US$6 per night (Double)
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 ~Extracted from its website~ by bkoon
This EcoLodge is run by a local and an American from Colorado, with principles of ecotourism as the backbone of this place. By just going through the website, you will see that The Boat Landing Guesthouse is eco and absolutely environmentally friendly. The 10 rooms were built by the local community in Laos style, hot water is solar powered, not gas or electricity. The owners of the place also believe in capacity building to develop the capabilities of the locals by imparting knowledge and skills while running this ecolodge. They do run activities such as training of the local people to be responsible guides.
I believe this place will provide travellers with a memorable stay.
Prices from US$17 to US$45 per room (from 2 pax to a family room).
[Its website provides a lot of information on Northern Laos.]
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 Vang Vieng Nam Song River by bkoon
- By the Nam Song
- Nice restaurant
- Attached bathroom (Big!)
- Fan-cooled rooms
Note : Electricity and water supply can be erratic at times.
US$8 per bangalow for 2 pax and US$5 for one pax. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Vang ViengDirections: Towards the Nam Song River. See road signages.
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 Vayakorn Hotel by bkoon
Very good value for money :
- City centre, conveniently located
- Very clean
- New
- Friendly staff
- Air-con room
- Cable TV
- Clean bathroom
- Etc
Price for a Double / Twin : US$12
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 Sunset from Sunset
Guesthouse by bkoon
I paid 20,000 KIP for the single room. Bathroom and toilet are outside.
The boss speaks English. The room is comfortable and clean. The restaurant serves very delicious food. The helpers working in the guesthouse are polite and helpful.
I will recommend this place. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Nong KhiawDirections: From the bus station or boat-landing, walk towards the other side of the bridge until you see a sign that says "Sunset Guesthouse". Walk in.
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 Nam Ou Guest House by bkoon
I paid 20,000 KIP (US$2) per night. The bathroom was downstairs though. They do have ensuite rooms but they are more expensive.
The view of Nam Ou River at its restaurant was great.
The owner speaks English and French. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Muang KhuaDirections: From the bus station, you will see the signages leading you to the Nam Ou Guesthouse.
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 Many Chan Guest House by bkoon
As you walk further into the town area where tbackpackers usually stay (where the shop-lot of Loas Wildside is situated), there are many nice and cozy places.
I stayed at the Many Chan Guesthouse. It is a wooden shophouse whereby the 2nd level has some 6-8 rooms. All rooms come with fan and bathrooms are shared. They have 3 bathrooms and 1 is with hot shower. I paid US$3 for a room.
There is also a restaurant below. The food there is nice. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Luang NamthaDirections: From bus station, turn left, walk straight till u see Panda Restaurant, turn left and at t-junction, turn right, walk till you t-junction again, turn left and you will see Many Chan.
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