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Riverside Guest House

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The bungalows at Riverside Guest House are among the nicest in town. Wooden interior walls give each of the large rooms a more finished feel. Mosquito nets hang above comfortable beds while hammocks hang on the wide shared porches. Although the bathrooms emphasise cleanliness over sophistication, having an attached squat toilet and cold shower is still a luxury. Unfortunately, because Riverside offers only four units, they are often booked solid. The restaurant is also popular with a small menu that attracts guests from all over town.

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Muang Ngoi. T: (030) 514 1730

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan share b'room	50,000 Kip	80,000 Kip

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Added to Travelfish on: 12th June, 2008
Last visited or updated on: 17th June, 2008

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Great value - 25th January, 2010
There might be smarter accommodation in town now, but this is a comfortable choice. The tiny restaurant serves great food (try the Spring Rolls) and cold beer. Prices for both food and accommodation seemed to be below the average, making it a very good deal. The lady who runs the place is a lovely character and gently persuasive (''I think you should stay one more night...'' - we did!). Payment is in Kip only, but the guesthouse next door will change dollars. Still no hot water here, but you can get a steam bath and hot (bucket) shower at the other end of town for 15000 kip.

Riverside Guest House reviewed by BC on 25th January, 2010, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2010
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 21.
BC also reviewed: Dien Bien Party Hotel, Kham Xam Guesthouse, Kong Keo Guesthouse, Kong Keo Guesthouse, Little Garden Bar & Guesthouse, Mai Sai Guesthouse, Malany Guesthouse, Manychan Guesthouse and Restaurant, Nam Ou Guesthouse and Restaurant, Rama Hotel, Rambuttri Village, Rattana Guesthouse, Two Dragons Guesthouse, Villa Ban Lao, Yaklom Hill Lodge.

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