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By far the most popular backpacker choice in town, Sabaidy 2 has clean and comfortable rooms with shared facilities or with private, hot-water bathroom. The rooms are smallish, but in a nod to taste have walls draped with traditional textiles from the region, and for the money represent excellent value. The five-bed dorm room has the cheapest price in town for solo travellers. Owner Mr Vong speaks fluent French, English, Polish and Lao, and is happy to share his deep knowledge of the area with travellers. Avoid room 3, which is noisy in the early morning. Sabaidy 1 was Mr Vong's first operation outside town, and he moved here when the lease ran out. Recommended.

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Road 24, Pakse. T: (031) 212 992 F: (031) 212 992

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	6 USD	6 USD
Dorm Fan	2 USD	2 USD
Sgl fan share b'room	4 USD	4 USD
Dbl fan share b'room	5 USD	5 USD

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Added to Travelfish on: 2nd December, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 24th March, 2007

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviews

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A Great Choice - 11th March, 2006
This place has some very nice and clean rooms. Try to get one upstairs if possible. The food is very good and their services are extensive. The staff can be a bit stand-offish and seem to be addicted to the television but don't let that stop you. This is an excellent choice for a couple days.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by mollyandjason on 11th March, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2006
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 14.
mollyandjason also reviewed: Ao Toh Ko Bungalows, Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse, Garden House, Golden Temple Villa, Lamphu House, Malany Guesthouse, Mali Namphu, Souchitra Guest House, TAT Guest House, The Riverside Guest House.

ok
friendly staff. basic room. hard/broken bed nice garden.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by porkyrong ( total comments: 8 )
Stayed here 4/2009

All about atmosphere - 16th February, 2009
The rooms are nothing to shout about, but they're squeaky clean. I liked it for the atmosphere -- the staff is engaging, the lush garden (with hammocks and tables) inviting, and there is a nice vibe with travellers trading information and stories in the common areas at all hours. Unless you're a heavy sleeper, you'll want to avoid Room 13 next to the row of common bathrooms as the staff wake up at 5 am to bustle around. Speaking of the bathrooms, they're pristine at all times, which was very welcome and quite impressive given the usage traffic.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by aycarumba on 16th February, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2009
Total reviews submitted: 3.
aycarumba also reviewed: Baan Orapin, Wendy House.

Friendly, good tour-guides.... - 28th December, 2008
I had a Dbl fan private b`room, but expensive. The breakfast was overpriced. Most guests come here to get good tour advices.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by fritzla08 on 28th December, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2008
Total reviews submitted: 10.
fritzla08 also reviewed: Charoensri Palace Hotel, Jasmine Lodge, Kong Keo Guesthouse, Nana Guesthouse, New My House Guest House, Sansabai House, Saysouly Guesthouse, Souannavong Guest House, Tapee Hotel.

Not bad but
But down the road there is a place on the river which is better - Sedone River Guesthouse.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by bigfatcuban ( total comments: 2 )
Stayed here 7/2008

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Go there for the tours - 17th November, 2007
If you go there, do it not for the rooms, but for the nice terrace, and especially for the well organisated tours to the Bolaven plateau

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by paulsuzanne on 17th November, 2007, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2007
Total reviews submitted: 15.
paulsuzanne also reviewed: Baanrimtaling Home Stay, Cave Lodge, Khoun and Khone Guesthouse, Kingfsher Ecolodge, Mali Namphu, Monsavan Guesthouse, Pagoda Inn, Pana Huts, Phou Iu Guesthouse, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Thakhaek Travel Lodge, The Boat Landing Guesthouse, Top Guest House, Vayakorn Guesthouse.

A little disappointing - 4th August, 2007
After the big rave from Lonely Planet I expected something better. Overpriced considering the cheaper rooms in other places that come with hot water and windows. Avoid Room 3 - no window, in need of a good paint and a decent lightbulb.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by jennipa on 4th August, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
jennipa also reviewed: Pan's Guest House.

Poor Customer Service - 17th April, 2007
Disappointed with the poor customer service. After taking the overnight bus from Vientiane I decided to take a tuk tuk to the guesthouse to reserve a Single Room for the following day as I was heading to Champasak. The following day I returned to Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse only to find out that the Single Room I had reserved were all taken.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by ernieh on 17th April, 2007, rated 0 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
ernieh also reviewed: AP.

Friendly owner and good tours - 6th March, 2007
The rooms themselves are not too great with a bucket-washed toilet but overall atmosphere is really good - lots of info available, good tours to Bolaven Plateau with possibility to stay overnight ore more at Tad Lo and be picked up with one of the next tours. Mr Vong is very friendly and the garden upfront is nice. Good place to meet fellow travellers.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by Julis on 6th March, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2007
Total reviews submitted: 8.
Julis also reviewed: Cozyna Hotel, Phonesavanh Guesthouse, Prince II Hotel, Salachampa Hotel, Salaphae, Saynamkhan Guesthouse, Thaluang Guest House.

Really friendly - 19th February, 2007
I shouldn't say that the rooms are the greatest, but the whole feeling of the place is so nice and friendly so that definitely makes up for it. They also have a really good tour to the Bolaven plateau and Tad Lo and if you like to stay in Tad Lo for a night or two they pick you up on another tour.

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by krisim on 19th February, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 8.
krisim also reviewed: Jaliya Guesthouse, Kampot River View Guesthouse, Riverside Hotel, Salaphae, T.K. Huts, The Chiang Mai White House, Vang Vieng Orchid Guesthouse.

Good value, good tours - 23rd November, 2006
I stayed for 2 nights in Room 2. private bathroom with fan for 55000. Good value. I can recommend their 1 day tour to the Boloven plateau. If you want to spend the night in Tad Lo, they will collect you the following day with the next tour. I did it, and it was well organized. Really nice people there, especially Larn!

Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by grandmhh on 23rd November, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
grandmhh also reviewed: Sivilay Guesthouse and Restaurant.

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