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Xayoh Ban Sabai Bungalow and Restaurant
Stunning spot and sympathetically assembled
Sisavang Rd, Vang Vieng
Vientiane Province
Tel: (023) 511 088
Fax: (021) 263 358
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Description
Ban Sabai is a part of the successful hospitality group which operates the Xayoh Restaurants in Vang Vieng and Vientiane, the Kop Chai Deu Pub-Restaurant in Vientiane, Green Discovery eco-tours and lodgings all over Laos. It was one of the first high end accommodation options in town, but is now dwarfed by neighbouring Elephant Crossing and Vansana Hotel. Ban Sabai has kept its charm whilst those around it were pouring concrete. It remains one of the more refined higher end accommodation options in town. In a stunning spot on the river, the bungalows are comfortable and attractive. Unless you're really stretching your budget, it's worth upgrading a few extra dollars to stay in the VIP rooms when available, as they have extra balcony and room space, bonus toiletries and a great bathroom with bathtub. While not expansive, the grounds consist of well kept lawns and rockeries with a large red-brick restaurant terrace. The only anomaly is the unfenced, steep-sided, pond full of dirty green water next to the terrace. At best it's a blemish, and at worst it's a hazard to children and drunkards.
Total rooms: 13
Standard - Double
25 USD (low season)
25 USD (high season)
Deluxe- Double
30 USD (low season)
30 USD (high season)
Standard - Twin
28 USD (low season)
28 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 21st June, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 20th March, 2007
Guest feedback
Solitude amidst the bustle - 
By polygon ( total comments: 4 
) Stayed here 5/2007
This place offers refuge for those seeking solitude from the ridiculously loud music and carnival like atmosphere in town. If you want to visit Vang Vieng for its plethora of activities but are not in the least bit interested in Casino Royale in the evening; this is the place for you. An early breakfast in the hotel is highly recommended. Catch the spectacular view with your cuppa of Lao coffee.
Agree with the above cmments! - 
By spy ( total comments: 8 ) Stayed here 12/2006
Very comfortable place with great views.
Beautiful Accommodation - 
By messej01 ( total comments: 10 ) Stayed here 1/2007
Excellent bungalows in a great location. Easy quick walk to town and restaurants (even though the restaurant there was great and same price as those on the main street). A nice escape from the Happy Pizza zoom.
lmdang -
By lmdang ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 1/2007
Gorgeous bungalows with modern amenities, friendly staff and located away from noise of the main strip but within very short walking distance. Great views of river and mountains (quite spectacular at sunset). Fantastic value. Very minor improvements such as stronger shower heaters and better sound proofing would have made it perfect.
Fabulous refuge from Vang Vieng town -
By tblairg ( total comments: 7 ) Stayed here 12/2006
After 3 weeks in the south our arrival in Vang Vieng was a bit of a shock. It was fantastic to be able to take in the best of VV's surrounds, but escape to this riverside refuge and have a quiet drink as the sun set over the mountains. Food was really good, staff were helpful, and it was quiet & clean. Definitely a good place for a couple of nights, and gets you well out of range of the bizarre tv bars and their patrons!
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