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Phou Iu Guesthouse

Very clean rooms, quiet bungalows

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While the exterior of Phou Iu is nothing special, inside, the rooms are pleasant and very clean. They are fan-cooled, and the bathroom has a hot shower and western toilet. Across the street they also have a large plot of land with newly-built rattan bungalows. They too are spotless and have a fan and bathroom with western toilet and hot shower. They have small balconies, but as they are on ground level, the only view they have is the sweet garden and other bungalows. Massage and sauna is on offer on site.

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T: (081) 212 348

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	8 USD	8 USD

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Added to Travelfish on: 28th September, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 9th October, 2006

Phou Iu Guesthouse reviews

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Good choice - 9th February, 2010
We didn't see the GH mentioned above, but we stayed the Phou Iu 2 bungalows. Very quiet, spasious, ans a good bathroom. The staff is not very inviting but correct. 25$ for a superb bungalow.

Phou Iu Guesthouse reviewed by paulsuzanne on 9th February, 2010, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2010
Total reviews submitted: 15.
paulsuzanne also reviewed: Baanrimtaling Home Stay, Cave Lodge, Khoun and Khone Guesthouse, Kingfsher Ecolodge, Mali Namphu, Monsavan Guesthouse, Pagoda Inn, Pana Huts, Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Thakhaek Travel Lodge, The Boat Landing Guesthouse, Top Guest House, Vayakorn Guesthouse.

OKish but overpriced - 21st January, 2010
We stayed here (chalet - Phouiu 2) for 3 nights and were charged 200,000 kip per night which seemed very pricey. Yes the room was clean and pleasant as were the surroundings, by day. However, there were few guests when we stayed and we didn't like the dark, deserted feel of the place at night.

Phou Iu Guesthouse reviewed by penny101 on 21st January, 2010, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2009
Total reviews submitted: 6.
penny101 also reviewed: Nam Ou Guesthouse and Restaurant, Pha Noy Guesthouse, Sackarinh Guest House, Sensaly Guesthouse, Viphaphone Hotel.

Very nice set of bungalows - 14th December, 2006
We stayed at the linked Phou Iu 2 bungalows. It is a very nice and lovely made set of bungalows 200 meters from Phou Iu 1. The bungalows have attached bathroom with hot shower. There is a herbal sauna and massage. The price was 80.000 Kip, a little bit pricy, but a good option in Muang Sing.

Phou Iu Guesthouse reviewed by Christoph on 14th December, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 9.
Christoph also reviewed: Bus Station Guesthouse, KaiKeo Bungalows and Restaurant, Keochampa, Sabaydee Guesthouse, Singxay Guesthouse, Somjith Guesthouse, Syri 1 Guesthouse, Wild Orchid Villa.

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