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Nong Kiau River Side Resort

Riverside retreat with all the amenities

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The River Side Resort fills a desperate void in the slow-to-change accommodation scene of Nong Kiau. While riverside bungalows are nothing new to the area, the similarities between these and other choices stop there. Bungalows are sprawling and each has it's own unhindered view of the river, best appreciated from their massive -- though largely unfurnished -- balconies. En-suite bathrooms are as comfortable as they come in these parts with beautifully antiqued washbasins, curtained high-pressure showers, and western bucket-flush toilets. Mattresses are extra-thick and purchased from the same distributor as those in high-end Bangkok hotels -- in this case, you do get what you pay for in the delectable form of a heavenly night's sleep. The riverside restaurant serves a delicious array of Lao and Western favourites and is possibly the most picturesque spot in Nong Kiau to grab a meal or glass of fairly-priced wine. Breakfast is included and WiFi and internet services are available for 600 kip/minute. Stay here and you may not get to Muang Ngoi.

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Ban Sop Houn, Nong Kiau. T: (071) 600 004, (071) 600 071 F: (071) 600 062
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What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan private b'room	270,000 Kip	320,000 Kip

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Added to Travelfish on: 12th June, 2008
Last visited or updated on: 16th June, 2008

Nong Kiau River Side Resort reviews

Read 4 opinions from Travelfish readers

I Agree - 23rd January, 2010
This place was way over our budget, it was $40 (breakfast included), but what the heck. The room was gorgeous, the hot water was scalding, the deck was great, ... you name it, it was worth it.

Nong Kiau River Side Resort reviewed by Anselm on 23rd January, 2010, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2010
Total reviews submitted: 4.
Anselm also reviewed: Golden Banana Boutique Hotel, Keophila Guesthouse, Rambuttri Village.

stunning - 18th January, 2010
we stayed there for one night and it was just stunning, huge bungalow, very tasteful interior, two glass double-doors, great bed. we didn´t move from the balcony the whole afternoon where the view of the river is just awesome, there are even blankets so you can enjoy it even when it gets cool. leave the curtain open and you can watch the clouds disappear in the morning-hours. definitely would have stayed longer but you should make a reservation.

Nong Kiau River Side Resort reviewed by ksza on 18th January, 2010, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2009
Total reviews submitted: 4.
ksza also reviewed: Pakse Hotel, Phoukhanna Guest House, Salaphae.

Worst plase in laos - 27th March, 2009
VERY EXPENSIVE!! Not commisurated with whot they offer. We book in advence and we change after one night. Not ''realy'' loatian! they have a good resturant but it cost the double of other same places.

Nong Kiau River Side Resort reviewed by micecla on 27th March, 2009, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2008
Total reviews submitted: 4.
micecla also reviewed: Arimid Guesthouse, Banana Guest House, Ouseng Guesthouse.

awesome - 28th December, 2008
we had 2 nights here, definately a high light in our trip,the best sleep, beds are amazing, view spectacular, food and service excellent, book in advance though, seemed to fill up quickly and I know why...

Nong Kiau River Side Resort reviewed by chrussell on 28th December, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2008
Total reviews submitted: 2.
chrussell also reviewed: Lani Guesthouse.

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