Namhoun Guesthouse

Stylish bungalows off the river

Photo of Namhoun Guesthouse, Off the river. , Nong Kiaow

What we say:

Little-known Namhoun has some really great bungalows with thatched walls, grass roofs and stylish indoor/outdoor bathrooms with Western toilets and really hot showers. Each bungalow has a private balcony, but the location set back from the Nam Ou means the view is of the garden not the river. However, the off-river location keeps their prices down even in the high season, making these solidly built bungalows a great value year-round. Namhoun is run by a sweet Lao family that speaks decent English and has the cutest kids we've ever seen. There isn't a restaurant, but great Lao food and river views are minutes away at Sunset. Recommended.

Contact details:

Off the river. T: (020) 577 4462

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What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan private b'room	40,000 Kip	60,000 Kip

Added to Travelfish on: 24th June, 2010
Last visited or updated on: 23rd June, 2010

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Rated 4 out of 5

Based on 2 ratings and 2 reviews

Best place in town!

We stayed at Namhoun Guesthouse for a total of four nights during our trip in Laos. It is a family-run place, and the woman in charge is just so sweet. She doesn't speak much English but has a very kind disposition. When we were the only people in the guesthouse, she even gave us extra veggies she bought from the market as a snack. She also has a slew of adorable puppies running around the place right now! The bungalows are rustic but spotlessly clean. The balconies have their own hammock and chairs perfect for reading and relaxing. It's just off the main road near some good restaurants. For $6/night, it really can't be beat!
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Namhoun Guesthouse reviewed by tomjulia (Total reviews: 2) on 8th December, 2010
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2010
Incredible value

This was probably the best value guesthouse of our entire stay in Laos. Rooms were basic but clean, set just off the river in a peaceful loacation and came complete with hammock! At 40,000 kip $3, a night they put the Riverside to shame. The family are in the process of building new bungalows with riverviews so anyone going soon should check them out first!
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Namhoun Guesthouse reviewed by narnie (Total reviews: 6) on 20th August, 2010
Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2010

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