Villa Nongduang

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Rated 2 out of 5

Based on 6 ratings and 6 reviews

• Very nice

  We turned up on the off chance after a recommendation from some other travellers and got a lovely room in a very well furnished guesthouse with lots of character. Paid $20 for a big clean room with mozzie net, en suite shower (can't remember if it was hot)and balcony. Peaceful garden with nice food and beer. The staff were friendly, they organized us a tuk tuk to the bus station for 5am, although they didn't know how to get to Kong Lo on the bus.

  Villa Nongduang reviewed by GandN (Total reviews: 9) on 26th February, 2008
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2007

• Don't bother booking

  We booked well in advance as we wanted to rendezvous here with friends. Said they had lost record of our booking and were booked out. Friends stayed there and said people with bookings were being turned away at least once a day. GH operator attributed the problem to their ISP, which has got to be a lot of ..... !

  Villa Nongduang reviewed by srsdj (Total reviews: 11) on 8th January, 2008
  Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2007

• very over-rated!

  The place was run by a NZ guy and his Lao wife when we visited. We stayed in the most expensive room available (USD20) and it was definately overpriced. The bed was just a mattress on the ground (no clean sheets), you had to go outside to reach the bathroom and the place was not clean. Even though we booked online to stay two nights we returned the next night after sight-seeing to find that they had kicked us out of our room and claimed we only booked one night. They packed up all our stuff and we didn't notice until a couple days later that our good torch was missing. The owners were quite rude (especially when we returned the second night) and the food and drinks were overpriced. Also beware if the guy offers you some of his Lao-Lao whiskey. It is very strong and he only offers it because he thinks it is funny to watch tourists be sick.

  Villa Nongduang reviewed by Mars (Total reviews: 6) on 28th November, 2007
  Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 1/2007

• owen & angie

  Don't bother! This place may have changed ownership recently. The European owner we dealt with was indifferent and arrogant. Our room was infested with mosquitoes, and we had to ask for repellant and a coil. The food was ok but expensive and we were overcharged for a downstairs room with no windows. Go to town and get a better deal anywhere. Above all, stay away from this place until the owner learns about value for money!

  Villa Nongduang reviewed by owenb (Total reviews: 2) on 30th November, 1999
  Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 11/2006

• No booking for us :(

  I arranged to stay here via their website and even double checked via email they had our booking 2 days before. They said they would pick us up at the airport for $5 but did not show, so we got a taxi and turned up but they said they did not have our booking despite me clutching an email from THEM to me saying 'your booking is confirmed etc'. They had rubbed our names out but would not admit to the mistake so we had to find other accommodation - which to me was a better option anyway. Thongbay is too far out if you want to wander around Vietiane. I stayed at the Chanthpanya and it was GREAT

  Villa Nongduang reviewed by alison (Total reviews: 13) on 30th November, 1999
  Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in /

• An amazing house

  We just loved our stay at Thong Bay -- our upstairs room was simple but big enough and charming, with a lovely open lounge area (hammock, chairs, pillows, etc) just outside our room. I sat out here and watched an amazing electrical storm with lots of rain early one morning, very cool! Shared bathroom was spotless, and there was no one else sharing during our stay. A bit of a walk to town center, but I think we preferred to stay out in this quiet, friendly neighborhood. Service was very good as well -- definitely recommended.

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  Villa Nongduang reviewed by CunningMcFar (Total reviews: 45) on 3rd May, 2005
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 3/2005