Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse
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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 992What 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 |
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd December, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 24th March, 2007
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Read Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviews
Rated 3 out of 5
Based on 14 ratings and 14 reviews
Still popular
I had a new room (first for 2 nights, then another night on return trip). Room was clean and well lit. hot shower wasn't the hottest but enough given the warm weather. Staff were friendly but often busy selling tours. Tours were good. Great place to meet other travelers. Busy turnover and rooms went fast.
Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by dctravler (Total reviews: 5) on
Do not hold reservation
We paid for a room with bathroom directly at the hotel 4 days before in order to secure booking. When coming back at night time from the Bolaven, we were told the room was not available because the actual occupants didn't check out. We had to take the only room left which was one with shared bathroom (we were reimbursed the difference) and didn't like it. Bathrooms are clean but the room had no window, just palm shutters that didn't close, along with palm walls. Maybe the one with bathroom wasn't much better, we didn't check it actually. They also do not rent anymore motorcycle.
Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by teeterouge (Total reviews: 4) on
Not the option around
The stuff are not too helpful nor friendly and always engaged in doing other things. Rooms are reasonably clean but just alittle cramped. And yes, the mattress are old/dent and hard. Not the best option around for sure. The Thalung Guesthouse just opposite (before sabaidy 2 and near the cross junction) is a way better and cheaper option. They are friendly and helpful for the better! P.S. Mr vong is not around most of the time. No motorbike for rent there.
Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by huixin (Total reviews: 3) on
ok
friendly staff. basic room. hard/broken bed nice garden.
Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse reviewed by porkyrong (Total reviews: 8) on
All about atmosphere
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 (Total reviews: 3) on
Friendly, good tour-guides....
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 (Total reviews: 10) on
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 reviews: 2) on
Go there for the tours
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 (Total reviews: 15) on
A little disappointing
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 (Total reviews: 2) on
Poor Customer Service
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 (Total reviews: 2) on
Friendly owner and good tours
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 (Total reviews: 8) on
Really friendly
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 (Total reviews: 8) on
Good value, good tours
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 (Total reviews: 2) on
A Great Choice
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 (Total reviews: 14) on