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Sedone River Guesthouse

Great riverside location, very plain rooms

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This is probably the best budget place to stay in Pakse. It's sometimes hard to scare up the staff here, but once you do you'll be offered a very decent room for the price, and it's the only guesthouse in town that's right on the river. The common-area over-looking the water is a great place to hang out and watch the sunset, making it the 'Sadaidy 2' for those in the know. The rooms are nothing special -- a bit spare, with cold-water bathrooms only, but a good deal when you consider the location. The air-con rooms are inside the main house, and are quite spacious, with some decent furnishings. Recommended.

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By the river, Pakse.

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	4 USD	4 USD
Dbl air-con private b'room	6 USD	6 USD

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

Sedone River Guesthouse reviews

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Love it! - 7th June, 2008
I've stayed here three times. It's not flash, and it's not deluxe, but it's a great place if you're not too fussy. Staff are delightfully friendly (when you can find them) and the beer garden overlooking the river is really nice. Good stalls and cafes within 2 minutes walk.

Sedone River Guesthouse reviewed by BigRoss on 7th June, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here /
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
BigRoss also reviewed: Asia Hotel Bangkok, Bac Huong Hotel, BAP Guesthouse, Blue Star Guest House, Duy Hoang, Lao Cha Leun Hotel, Mekong Hotel, Mr Boun Hom, Phonesavanh Guesthouse, Saysekong Hotel, Sekong Souk Samlane Hotel, Sri Isan Hotel, Thakhaek Travel Lodge.

Very Basic
Too basic for my liking. The scorpion in the bathroom was an unwelcome guest.

Sedone River Guesthouse reviewed by srsdj ( total comments: 11 )
Stayed here 12/2007

We liked it here - 23rd February, 2008
Yes, the rooms are basic, but clean. The location is excellent- quiet, nice garden/riverside area yet only two minutes walk to the main street. The staff friendly and, after a little prodding, even helpful! Would stay here again.

Sedone River Guesthouse reviewed by regina5 on 23rd February, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2008
Total reviews submitted: 6.
regina5 also reviewed: Kingfsher Ecolodge, Kingfsher Ecolodge, Krabi River Hotel, Souchitra Guest House, Sypaseuth Guesthouse.

GOOD PLACE - 12th November, 2007
The room were basic but quiet and very cheap. The terrace is great for meeting fellow travellers! I would go back!

Sedone River Guesthouse reviewed by supervale on 12th November, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2007
Total reviews submitted: 10.
supervale also reviewed: Adima Guesthouse, Ayutthaya Guest House, Blissful Guesthouse, Halo, Hotel 31, Kampot Guesthouse, Markara Guesthouse and Restaurant, Pan's Guest House.

Terrific Location - 5th June, 2007
The location of this guest house is great. A garden terrace right on the Sedone river makes it very enjoyable. Also, located in the center of Pakxe. Price was excellent, room was a little dingy, but acceptable.

Sedone River Guesthouse reviewed by comanchero on 5th June, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
comanchero also reviewed: Pakse Hotel, Sailomyen Guest House, Salachampa Hotel, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Thakhaek Travel Lodge.

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