Bounmy Guesthouse

Missed out on the Bounmy has it wall full! But don't even try the place next door! - 22nd February, 2006
We arrived in Pak Beng as night fell and mass panic ensued as our whole boat ran for rooms in the guesthouses. Everywhere was full as three boats had arrived before us! We got to the Bounmy to discover it was full with a tour group, and had to stay at the place next door, 'S' something, I was so depressed I can't even remember the name of it! It was awful, a tiny room, which only had enough space for the double bed and that was it. There was no fan or bathroom. In fact the bathroom was at the end of the hall and was so grotty it makes me sick thinking of it even the clean water stank. There was no hot water, and the shower was so cold, I mean ice cold we couldn't even have a shower and got on the boat without one. Our room was full of mice or rats and they chewed through our bag. The only nice thing was that we had a mosquito net on the bed, oh and there little boy was quite sweet. If you are getting the slow boat, stay at one of the nicer places and book ahead, it may cost more, but at least you will sleep.

Bounmy Guesthouse reviewed by mrandmrsburke on 22nd February, 2006, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2006
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 25.
mrandmrsburke also reviewed: Baan Lotus, Baan Sabai, Bella Bella House, Charlie's Huts, Chat House, CM Blue House, Friendship Guesthouse, Garden House, Heritage Guest House, Kampot Guesthouse, Ko Tao Tropicana Resort, Les Jardins de Vang Vieng, LiThai Guesthouse, Mali Namphu, Monkey Republic, Nett Hotel, Prince II Hotel, Suncliff Resort, The Riverside Guest House, V.N.Guesthouse.

Ergh, avoid - 13th January, 2008
We arrived after dark and there was no power, which disguised the fact that the toilet in our room was full of filthy black, putrid water - hadn't been attended to in months. The next room had a broken cistern top, which, when we left the next morning, the staff tried to blame us for, running down to the boat and harranguing us, threatening to call the police. (Given that the manager is also a drug dealer, we weren't too worried on that front.) If you have to go to Pakbeng (which is a shithole) try not to stay here.

Bounmy Guesthouse reviewed by simonfg on 13th January, 2008, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
Total reviews submitted: 5.
simonfg also reviewed: Ban To Guest House, Classique Hotel, Song Sao Hotel, Tekka Hotel.

pure luxury in your 5 star home away from home... - 8th March, 2007
same story, slow boat arrived after dark and a mad panic to find a place for the night. unluckily came across this little charmer. luxurious stay included unfriendly staff, filty room, mattresses with fleas, dirty footprints on the sheets, cold water, noisy generator next to the window, no lock on the door and to top it off vomit on the bathroom floor. a real home away from home!!!

Bounmy Guesthouse reviewed by joant on 8th March, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 6.
joant also reviewed: Kong Keo Guesthouse, Libra Guesthouse, New Siam Guest House, Tribal Hotel, V.N.Guesthouse.

An unpleasant experience - 24th November, 2005
We stayed for a night here. Our room wasn't brilliant -- there was a nasty smell and the mosquito nets had huge holes in them. We paid extra for a private bathroom but ended up with a shared one -- although we were told that we were meant to be the only ones using it... The bathroom looked as though it hadn't been cleaned at any point recently. Speaking to another couple who did have an ensuite it turned out we were probably better off without it (they said it smelt terrible, was dirty and poorly lit). We were woken up at 3 in the morning by a rat infestation upstairs and speaking to other guests in the morning and 3 of them had similar problems - one guy was missing half of his toenail! The rooms upstairs are better than the ones downstairs. Definitely not a place I'd go back to.

Bounmy Guesthouse reviewed by tja103 on 24th November, 2005, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2005
Total reviews submitted: 4.
tja103 also reviewed: Malany Guesthouse, Rattana Guesthouse, Sri Pat Guesthouse.