Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane
Old-world elegance on a flashpacker budget
What we say: 
Now with three guesthouses in town, Sayo's first location in a French colonial building is truly charming. The décor is understated with hardwood floors, gauzy textiles and simple wooden furniture, all of which allows the true beauty of the building to shine through. Rooms come in three sizes and their high ceilings and numerous windows impart an open and breezy feel. Upstairs rooms offer temple views, and another bed can be added to create set-up for families. Prices are high, but that doesn't hinder Sayo from filling up fast. Definitely a good choice if you can get a room, though reservations will only be honoured until 16:00.
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Sotikoumman Rd. Ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang. T: (071) 252 614Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard - Double | 30 USD | 60 USD | up to $70 for largest room with temple view |
Added to Travelfish on: 8th September, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 11th April, 2010
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Read Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviews
Rated 3 out of 5
Based on 13 ratings and 13 reviews
SAYO NAGA
Very nice hotel room, paid 30$ for a room at the back of the second building. Upstairs rooms were more expensives.(It was high season-most GH were full by 12) Apparently all the rooms comprise 1 double bed+ 1 single bed. http://sayoguesthouse.free.fr/
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by teeterouge (Total reviews: 4) on
Hopeless
I attempted to stay at Sayo River. I would love to review this place - it may well be the finest hotel in South East Asia for all I know - but I am sadly unable to. When I arrived, having reserved an upstairs room with private balcony which had been confirmed, in writing, with the hotel manager, they simply pretended the booking had never been made. It seemed fairly obvious that my room had been given to another guest. We were left to wander the streets until we found an alternative and were offered no assistance or apology. Repeated attempts to elicit an explanation or apology were ignored although I did learn that not all upstairs rooms have balconies contrary to their publicity materials. In summary, avoid this hopelessly badly run shambles at all costs. There is no guarantee they will honor your reservation and when they don't they won't explain. apologise or assist you in any way. Avoid.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by allycowan1 (Total reviews: 1) on
An excellent choice
This was a lovely place to stay. We paid $35 for a twin - a huge room with a double bed on a mezzanine level, so it actually felt like two separate bedrooms. Had a really chilled vibe, staff were friendly and relaxed. Fridge, TV, aircon and fan. Centrally located and right opposite a beautiful wat (also the same as the monks craft/teaching place). Short walk to the Mekong. Would definitely stay there again.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by jules78 (Total reviews: 11) on
A fantastic choice in Luang Prabang
I arrived to Sayo Guesthouse and asked for a room and they were kind enough to show me different rooms both in town and by the river. I ended up staying four nights in Sayo River and it was absolutely fantastic. The staff was really nice and service-minded, the room was beautiful and has a little balcony with views to the street and river. I loved every minute there! Ask for room 1, which is one of the expensive ones but worth all the money.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by bjerre (Total reviews: 1) on
Didn't live up to reputation!
Stayed here 1 night and were very disappointed. We were shown one room an the original building and then taken to a completely different room at the Riverside location. We had booked for 2 nights but after we had paid for the first we were told we would have to move on the next day as there had been a mistake with the booking. When we stayed in the room we had a vibration from the fan downstairs all night and couldn't sleep and any time we took a shower the whole room smelt or drains. For 50 dollars overpriced in every way! However, we then moved to Thong bay guesthouse, which was absolutely amazing...
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by rutht8 (Total reviews: 3) on
Didn't live up to reputation!
Stayed here 1 night and were very disappointed. We were shown one room an the original building and then taken to a completely different room at the Riverside location. We had booked for 2 nights but after we had paid for the first we were told we would have to move on the next day as there had been a mistake with the booking. When we stayed in the room we had a vibration from the fan downstairs all night and couldn't sleep and any time we took a shower the whole room smelt or drains. For 50 dollars overpriced in every way! However, we then moved to Thong bay guesthouse, which was absolutely amazing...
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by rutht8 (Total reviews: 3) on
stayed one night
Booked the day before by phone and arranged pick up from the airport($5), which was waiting for me. Lovely spot overlooking the river, nice big room with shutters and a huge bathroom. Just a bit overpriced at $30 night, without balcony. so I moved to Villa Xuang Moune. French provincial style buildings on the night market street. Rooms in the building at the back all have balconies overlooking a lush tropical garden. I was given the discount rate of $20 a night and loved it so much I stayed 10 days. Rooms have fridge and free tea and coffee as well. There's a lot of building going on in LP at the moment, but this place was really quiet and peaceful, even though it's so central. Highly recommended.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by nickyed (Total reviews: 7) on
Good and Friendly
I payed $15 for a small room with a double bed and large bathroom. TV and Air con. Staff were really friendly and helpfull and the room was really clean.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by charlottechapman (Total reviews: 3) on
Stayed four nights
We were booked into Tum Tum Cheng but they gave our room away. Luckily the next day we managed to get the cheapie room at the back of Sayo - $15us per night - small room but huge bathroom and lovely furniture and I think the price is very reasonable for LP. We then move to the top floor room $40us with a view over the Wat across the road and the highest ceilings I've ever seen. We found the staff to be very helpful but it seems reservation keeping doesn't seem to work in Laos unless you pay a deposit.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by messej01 (Total reviews: 10) on
Rate change
We requested a room for a family of four -- two adults and two kids and were quoted USD 60 +20 for an extra bed for upstairs corner room and 40 +20 for standard room as high season rates. These are higher than posted here.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by rsljm12 (Total reviews: 2) on
Love it !
Staid there for three days in October 2005 and loved location, welcoming staff and the room we had (n1 with a small balcony inside the room). Avoid the travel agency facing the guesthouse, they take my money for the VIP bus to Vientiane but did not reserve it so we had to change vehicles 4 times and ended in a cramped local bus.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by llz (Total reviews: 3) on
Price increase
We stayed at the beautiful old Sayo in early April, and loved it, although prices have really gone up it seems. No cheaper rooms were available the first night, so we splashed out one night in the grand front corner room which was quite pricey at US$50, but full of light and character; very nicely furnished, very comfortable, and great views out of huge windows, easily one of the nicest rooms we had on our trip. Moved to a small air-con room in the back for $15, also very comfy, huge bathroom, but no street view. Sayo has great rooms and friendly service, recommended
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by CunningMcFar (Total reviews: 45) on
Stayed 3 night
Very convenient location between Mekong river and main road, opposite to Wat Xieng Mouane. The staff are friendly, different types of rooms. The rooms are clean. I stayed in the room backside with terrace (surface 25m2 with 2 windows, 1 big bed, attached bathroom with hot shower, air-con and fridge , 2 bottles of water, tea or coffee are free every day). I liked this guest house very much.
Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane reviewed by kanxx (Total reviews: 6) on