Mixay Guesthouse
Top budget spot
What we say: 
Aimed firmly at backpackers, Mixay offers a wide variety of rooms at low rates and a convivial atmosphere. The guesthouse has been recently renovated and rooms have a fresh coat of paint, new mattresses, and clean bathrooms with hot showers. Avoid the noisy rooms near reception or the ones without a window, otherwise you should sleep well. Adding even more value for money, Mixay serves a free breakfast of eggs, toast, cereal, and instant coffee every morning until 11:00. Mornings can be quite chaotic when old guests are leaving and new ones are arriving, and all rooms are usually taken by late afternoon.
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54 Nokeo Koummane Rd. T: (020) 244 7820, (030) 5260 558 F: (021) 243 400What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgl fan share b'room | 55,000 Kip | 55,000 Kip | |
| Dbl fan share b'room | 85,000 Kip | 85,000 Kip | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 95,000 Kip | 95,000 Kip | |
| Triple fan share b'room | 135,000 Kip | 135,000 Kip | |
| Dorm Fan | 45,000 Kip | 45,000 Kip | |
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 115,000 Kip | 115,000 Kip |
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Last visited or updated on: 22nd August, 2010
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Read Mixay Guesthouse reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Based on 12 ratings and 12 reviews
Great Rooms, Great staff
My boyfriend stayed at Mixay Guesthouse in Dec 2011 for 1 night. We paid 100,000kip for a double room with fan which included breakfast and free WiFi. The rooms were so clean and nice and the shared bathrooms were also really clean. There was always a member of staff with a mop and bucket cleaning up. The staff on the desk were really friendly and chatty and they also run tours/bus tickets from there. The location is very central - right near the river front and loads of restaurants. The breakfast was really nice with fresh soft french bread and fruit. I would definitely stay here again, but you must book in advance as it fills up quickly in high season, and you may end up staying in Orchid Gueshouse around the corner - ewww.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by gemmaburnham (Total reviews: 2) on
super clean, good value, great staff....
This place is super clean, with staff taking care of 'shared facilities' 12 hours a day. I paid $9 for a single, fan, shared bath and a breakfast was included in that price. I don't know how the location could be any better and the staff will help you with anything you need. WiFi in the lobby only. Very hard to beat this place for a few nights in Vientiane. Strongly recommend.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by gvan (Total reviews: 31) on
Well located and clean
My wife and I stayed here for two nights in March. When we initially arrived we were shown a room in the hallway with no windows and very small. We asked for another room and were given a much better room for same price on a higher floor, best described as bright, clean and airy. The hotel is a busy place and a good place to meet people, very well located. Lots of staff and they are very helpful.Our room cost 95,000kip, double private bathroom with fan, and the prices as listed by travelfish seem to be out of date. Overall a good place to stay, and breakfast is included in price.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by SCTrip2010 (Total reviews: 2) on
Better than expected
I rocked up without booking and the staff were all incredibly friendly and spoke great English! I was travelling on my own but got a double room with ensuite for $12 US and it was fabulous. Lots of space, clean, comfortable and the hot shower had decent pressure!!! Best place I stayed in Laos at the price bracket I was after. Would DEFINITELY recommend it as breakfast is included as well. Just worth booking as they are busy, and ask for a room with a window as I hear many do not have. Great location in the center but not noisy so you can sleep very well.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by jacqs (Total reviews: 1) on
Revamped and good value
It's definitely been revamped as it closed for about three months while they did it. I stayed and paid about 200 baht. It was ultra clean, towels and linen daily. Brand new comfy mattress. Friendly staff. The only slight issue are the warning signs everywhere, that any 'stain made on the bedsheet that cannot be removed by cleaning will be charged ten US'.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by lifemagic (Total reviews: 12) on
Good enough
Very good location near the river. Several guys working the reception constantly, communication is pretty clear. Booked a double room, private facilities, fan and airco (don't know if AC is working, not using it) for 95.000 Kip. Fair price for this city, because most guesthouses are full ATM. Clean room, lot of noise from guests (busy season) and cleaning staff (cleaning all day). Really small terrace near the roof, next to 2 rooms, not a decent view, but a place to smoke. Breakfast is OK and inclusive. So loads of guests taking their breakfast at the same time downstairs (crowded and packed). Best thing we could find.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by Thijs (Total reviews: 18) on
Clean
We got to this place only because of all the great comments from fellow travllers. This place is great. We have a double room with fan and shared bathroom( a big bed, mirrior a small tabel) 85000 kip incl breakfast. If you wish ensuitte bathroom it is 95 000. The air con are more. Dorm beds are 6 dollar. The shared bathrooms are scrubed every day , also the walls. New towels , and they clean your room everyday. The staff is super. And laudry and tickets to onward travel is available. This is a suberb place to meet new people. Tel: 030 5260558 , 020-2447820.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by trineeugenia (Total reviews: 22) on
Updated Contact details
Updated contact details for Mixay Guesthouse sourced from their business card [25.10.09] 056 Norkeokouman Rd. Chanthaboury Road Vientiane, Lao P.D.R TEL: 030 5260558 021 243400 EMAIL: mixayguesthouse@yahoo.com.au
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by christay2009 (Total reviews: 3) on
Spotless, friendly, huge brekkie!
I think Mixay has had a recent revamp as the reviews here don't do it justice in my opinion. I had a spotless twin room with crisp white sheets and a gleaming shared bathroom. The staff were super friendly and attentive without being annoying. The complimentary breakfast was endless. Toast, jam, coffee, heart shaped eggs, chicken curry (!), dumplings and Laos desert sweets. All this just kept coming from the kitchen until everyone had given up trying to eat. The price was a bit higher than quoted by TF at 80000 kip for my twin room with fan but it was my favourite place to stay so far.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by dourfankle (Total reviews: 4) on
good vibe
very friendly, funny staff, who didn't seem anymore disorganised than the rest of indochina. would let us use their cutlery and crockery when we came back from the night market. wouldn't mind when we came back in late at night/early morning. free breakfast - usually basic (heart-shaped fried eggs), but occasionally quite nice. free cakes in arvo. seemed to be full by 5pm everyday. small reception and seating area out front good place to meet fellow travellers. i paid 40,000kip for small single room on ground floor with shared bathroom (cleaned daily), fan, no window.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by porkyrong (Total reviews: 8) on
Decent but chaotic
My husband and I stayed at Mixay Guesthouse in a double room - it was clean and the bathroom had hot water. Given the price and location, we had no complaints about the room itself. However, it's worth mentioning that the staff were completely disorganised - people's rooms were double booked, we were told to come at 10am and then to come back at mid-day to check in...we decided to go to the market and, when we got back at 3pm, the room still wasn't ready as they had forgotten to clean it. Overall, if you've been in Laos long enough to be relaxed and patient, this is a decent choice...if you will be just getting to Laos, tired and wanting a smooth arrival, this may not be the place for you.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by sasandtim (Total reviews: 15) on
Basic
US$6 or 7 (different 'zones' for some reason) for single with shared bathroom. Relatively clear but not spic and span. Doing a lot of renovation in early November 2008.
Mixay Guesthouse reviewed by rossville69 (Total reviews: 2) on