Nong Kiau River Side Resort
Expensive riverside retreat
What we say: 
Under Western management, the River Side Resort fills a void for comfortable, classy accommodation among the backpacker-style digs of Nong Kiaow. While riverside bungalows are nothing new to the area, the similarities between these and other choices stop there. These sprawling bungalows have hardwood floors, extra-thick mattresses from the same supplier as five-star Bangkok hotels, and en-suite bathrooms with antique washbasins and hot showers. Each bungalow has its own unhindered view of the river, best appreciated from the large balcony. Remember this is an eco-lodge, so don't expect air-con or TV. The on-site restaurant is one of the most picturesque spots in town and the only choice for reliable Internet — 500 kip per minute for their computers or 300 kip/minute for WiFi. Stay here and you may not get to Muang Ngoi. Reservations are recommended — especially in high season.
Contact details:
Ban Sop Houn. T: (020) 570 5000, (071) 810 004Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungalow fan private b'room | 280,000 Kip | 320,000 Kip | Includes breakfast |
Added to Travelfish on: 12th June, 2008
Last visited or updated on: 23rd June, 2010
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Read Nong Kiau River Side Resort reviews
Rated 3.5 out of 5
Based on 5 ratings and 5 reviews
Beautiful location but service awful, not worth money
After all the great reviews we were really looking forward to our stay at Riverside. Sadly on balance I think it was the worst place we stayed in Laos. It has a wonderful location, super bungalows with great views but that is as far as it goes. If we hadn't been paying so much we wouldn't have expected anything, but our fan didn't work and didn't really get fixed, I asked 3 times for a pillow for my daughter and none materialised. The food was not very good and terribly mean. The breakfast being the worst we had in Laos. After one night we went somewhere else which only cost $4 a night and gave us so much more! Sadly I think their popularity has made them lazy.
Nong Kiau River Side Resort reviewed by narnie (Total reviews: 6) on
I Agree
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 (Total reviews: 4) on
stunning
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 (Total reviews: 7) on
Worst plase in laos
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 (Total reviews: 4) on
awesome
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 (Total reviews: 2) on