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Vang Vieng Resort
Attractive, cheap and private
Ban Meuang Song, Vang Vieng
Vientiane Province
Tel: (023) 511 050, (020) 550 5350, (020)551 7001
Description
A little out of town, the Vang Vieng Resort has large grounds dotted with fragrant trees and ornamental plants and is located in the shade of the mountains. Individual bungalows are well spaced on either side of the Nam Song, with bathroom and hot shower. Those on the right bank have been newly opened by the resort in 2006 after several years of non-use. A distinctive red suspension bridge ensures year-round access to both sides of the river, and also allows visitors to reach the mountains, and the entrance to Tham Chang, a very popular cave. A coffee shop is set on the riverbank, and just outside the grounds a number of local stalls selling papaya salad, snacks and drinks. To get into the centre of town a bicycle or motorbike would be advisable, but this simple, secluded resort is worth the walk.
Total rooms: 28
Bungalow fan private b'room
50,000 Kip (low season)
50,000 Kip (high season)
Bungalow A/C private b'room
100,000 Kip (low season)
100,000 Kip (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 21st June, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 20th March, 2007
Guest feedback
Loved it and stay again! - 
By JustNeverHome ( total comments: 1 
) Stayed here 12/2007
Resort is just outside the town, easy to reach by walk ing, or with bicycle (recomended). Great place next to river and a few steps to the cliffs for trecking. If you like quietness (and a good night's sleep) don't mind simple but clean accommodation (bunglows have hote water) then go for it. USD 10/night/ room is good value for money. Breakfast not included. Restaurant is open late and closes early. But town with plenty of feeding options is not far. Staff is helpful, so management in general seems pretty hopeless (sad for this grat location). Would defintely stay there again.
Secluded and scenic -
By chiko930 ( total comments: 12 ) Stayed here 7/2006
When I stayed here I saw hardly any other guests. A lot of locals come to picnic on the grounds at the weekend. If you're looking for solitude then this place is great... especially early in the morning sitting on a roofed platform next to the river. Ideal for couples. It's about a 10-15 min walk into town or you can hire a tuk tuk doe about a dollar
Quiet, basic, good value -
By chucky6 ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 3/2005
It's a good 15 minute pleasant walk into the center of town. Bungalows are roomy if looking a bit tired. Staff is friendly. Breakfasts are cheap and good. Shower is extremely hot!!! Good value.
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