Southern Laos
Run by a Lao-Italian family, the Kingfisher Ecolodge is set on 7 hectares at the edge of the wetland, about 700m past Kiet Ngong village. It's a beautiful…
Must-see hotels in Southern Laos
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Southern Laos
Set on the riverbank facing Wat Phu, La Folie makes the most of the views. The gorgeous wooden bungalows have lots of attention to detail, including Lao…
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Southern Laos
The 12 duplex villas (nine riverfront and three set back along a pond and rice paddies) are outfitted with gargantuan beds, indigenous wall hangings,…
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Pakse
One of the nicest places to stay in Pakse, Le Jardin oozes old colonial charm, with yellow-ochre-and-white-trim walls and floral tiling throughout. The…
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Pakse
Athena's subdued style features tasteful timber finishes and a classy ambience. The beds are marshmallowy delights, and dimming inlaid ceiling lights let…
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Pakse
This exquisite boutique hotel occupies a lovely old house and evokes a bit of old France. The rooms enjoy polished hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs,…
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Southern Laos
This Lao-Belgian-owned spot on the river a tad south of the main drag has the cleanest rooms in town, with private balconies, beautifully tiled interiors…
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Southern Laos
The belle of the river, the Residence has rooms that are a mix of old and new, but all ooze charm and induce relaxation. And all have little touches of…
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Pakse
Palace indeed. This vast, wedding-cake-style building was originally built for Chao Boun Oum, the last prince of Champasak and Lao prime minister between…
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Pakse
A riverside spot just 3km southeast of central Pakse that makes for a wonderful escape from the city. Most rooms have unbeatable Mekong sunset views. The…
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Pakse
This traditional-luxe hotel towering over central Pakse has a welcoming lobby and corridors festooned with indigenous sculptures and textiles. The economy…
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Pakse
This purpose-built hotel, with its opulent timber lobby, is a good choice right by the Dao Heuang market. Rooms are solid and well equipped, the pricier…
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Pakse
A very solid city-centre choice, the rooms here are among the best in this price range for quality, maintenance and cleanliness, although not the best for…
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Pakse
Perhaps the best-value lodging in Pakse, Alisa has sparkling rooms, tiled floors, solid wood beds, armoires, working satellite TV and a fridge. Service is…
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Southern Laos
Set amid tall trees a bit north of the action, Anouxa has ageing rooms with private bathrooms, balconies and Hmong tapestries over the hard beds. The more…
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Southern Laos
Porches in front of all rooms, a well-placed restaurant along the river, a helpful English-speaking owner and a good mellow vibe make this one of…
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Pakse
Bland but large and immaculate rooms have flat-screen TVs, spiffy white bedspreads and huge porcelain sinks. The riverfront location is the main selling…
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Southern Laos
Don Kho is a great place to experience a village homestay. Just turn up on the island and say 'homestay' and the villagers will sort you out. Meals are…
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Pakse
This ageing place really could make something of itself if somebody made the effort. The rooms are dark and the mattresses aren't great, but the rattan…
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Pakse
This shiny tower in the heart of the tourist strip gives you a bit more than the best budget hotels – notably brighter, airier rooms – but lacks the…
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Pakse
With its riverside position and rickety sun deck shipwrecked over the bank, this friendly house at the end of a lane feels far from the city and has a…
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Pakse
Around the corner from the tourist strip, but seemingly far away, this popular (ie often full) spot has quiet, spiffy rooms and English-speaking owners…
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Southern Laos
This ageing guesthouse was undergoing refurbishments when we last visited. It has a pleasant garden fronting onto the main road and backs onto great river…
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Southern Laos
This friendly place has decent rooms that are very good value. The restaurant occupies a pleasant perch with great views over the Mekong.
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Southern Laos
In Ban Phapho (Phapho Village), 10km east of Kiet Ngong, this homestay has four small, ultra-simple rooms in the family's wooden house. The bathroom is…
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Southern Laos
Perpetually popular with backpackers despite the rundown rooms (in a mix of wooden and concrete construction) due to both the low prices and the hearty…
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Southern Laos
Rooms here are basic, but spiffy clean and have a choice of regular or rock-hard mattresses. The main selling point is the low prices.
