Thong Bay Guesthouse

An amazing house - 20th January, 2009
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.

Thong Bay Guesthouse reviewed by CunningMcFar on 20th January, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2005
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 43.
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Don't bother booking - 8th January, 2008
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 ..... !

Thong Bay Guesthouse reviewed by srsdj on 8th January, 2008, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 11.
srsdj also reviewed: Attapeu Palace, Boulaven Guesthouse, Joes' Guesthouse, Le Jardin Organique Vang Vieng, Pakse Hotel, Saysekong Hotel, Sedone River Guesthouse, Souksamlane Hotel, Sunset Guesthouse, The Tadlo Lodge.

No booking for us :( - 3rd November, 2006
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

Thong Bay Guesthouse reviewed by alison on 3rd November, 2006, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here /
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 13.
alison also reviewed: An An Hotel, An An Hotel, Ban Pack Luck Villa, Hanoi Backpackers Hostel, Hiep Hoa, New Siam II Guest House.

Very nice - 26th February, 2008
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.

Thong Bay Guesthouse reviewed by GandN on 26th February, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 9.
GandN also reviewed: Bungalows Riverside and Restaurant, Mi Thuna Guest House and Restaurant, Pakse Hotel, Rosy Guest House, Saise Guesthouse and Resort, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Sypaseuth Guesthouse, Wendy House.

very over-rated! - 28th November, 2007
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.

Thong Bay Guesthouse reviewed by Mars on 28th November, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
Mars also reviewed: Bungalows Riverside and Restaurant, Chiang Mai Thai House, Mun Nork Island Resort, Orchid Guesthouse, Sisavang Guesthouse.