Sunset Guesthouse
Comfy rooms and local charm
What we say: 
Sunset Guesthouse strikes a great balance between aesthetics, amenities and value. Rooms are side-by-side in a stilted structure and stylish elements like exposed brick distinguish them from the same-same rivals along the river. Furnishings go beyond the basics and rooms have chairs, reading lamps, and reasonably comfy beds with locally-made cotton linens. En-suite bathrooms are very clean with Western-style toilets and hot showers. The long balconies have padded chairs, hammocks, and unobstructed river views that are, as the name suggests, spectacular in the evening. The on-site restaurant offers some of the most interesting and traditionally Lao dishes available in town and, if it's working, offers the cheapest internet in town at 5,000 kip per hour. The owner speaks English and French fluently, really cares about his guests and is a great source of local information.
Contact details:
Riverside. T: (071) 810 033 F: (020) 213 6290
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl fan private b'room | 100,000 Kip | 200,000 Kip | High season rate includes breakfast |
Added to Travelfish on: 3rd May, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 23rd June, 2010
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Read Sunset Guesthouse reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Based on 5 ratings and 5 reviews
Nice but quite overpriced
They are charging two to three times the price of everyone else in town, and the only reason we ended up there is because we arrived late and every other guesthouse was full. Nothing special about the bungalow, though their views are probably some of the best in town. The toilet didn't flush right on arrival and the shower had large holes in the walls though which any passer by could look in. And the sink drained on the floor. Also, despite the cost, they offered no WiFi (we ate at the delicious Deen's Indian restaurant up the street which offered what seemed to be one of the only free Wifi spots in town). Sunset's restaurant has quite the view, but we only ate breakfast there. The highlight of our evening was sitting out on the balcony when two of the guesthouse staff came down with a few large garbage bags of the day's trash, which they simply chucked into the river. By morning the next day, we had relocated to the Bamboo Paradise just down the road, which offered a similar bungalow for 1/3 the price. If they were charging 50,000 to 70,000 it would be well worth the money, but not for 150,000.
Sunset Guesthouse reviewed by potejam (Total reviews: 6) on
Excellent location
Wooden/brick bungalows overlooking the river(80,000kip). Queen size bed with mozzie net although I had to tie one corner to the door latch. Fan only. The shower head leaked but the hot water pressure was good.The pipe under the sink leaked when you turned the tap on. Only 1 power point with a cracked plate but it worked. Small dresser and some bamboo rods to hang clothes. Some porch chairs had a cushion. Some bungalows have a hammock and next door to me had no porch light. So I'd definately look at more than one if possible. Excellent location for views of the river, bridge, mountains. Use insect repellant at all times. The owner is happy to collect the money but unfortunately, it appears very little goes back in to attending to maintenance issues and improving the rooms.
Sunset Guesthouse reviewed by stoneman (Total reviews: 9) on
Great place to stay!
Stayed in double bungalow for US$20 inc breakfast. Comfortable accomodation. Outstanding food at very reasonable prices. The owner, Church, was most helpful organising tours and our return to Luang Prabang. Would stay again.
Sunset Guesthouse reviewed by srsdj (Total reviews: 11) on
Bungalows
I also stayed in the new bungalows: there are 4 priced at $16 for two people, or $15 for one, breakfast included. I thought it was great! The bed was super-comfortable, with excellent linen. Very peaceful. Restaurant food superb.
Sunset Guesthouse reviewed by mudroads (Total reviews: 3) on
New Bungalows a mixed bag
We stayed in the one of the recently built bungalows at Sunset. Beautiful view of the river, but basic for $15 incl breakfast. No protection from mosquitoes - only a net above the bed. The room was never cleaned during our 3 night stay - were we supposed to ask? Also, the village was unexpectedly noisy from 6 in the morning onwards and the bamboo walls did little to muffle the din. We would have likedto use the inrternet, but when we asked it either wasn't working or we were told we couldn't use it until after 8pm - so I wouldn't count on it. Still, from what we saw, this might be one of the better places in town. It just needs to pick it's feet up in a few areas!
Sunset Guesthouse reviewed by JakiDL (Total reviews: 2) on