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Villa Manoly

Charming villa with small pool

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Photo of Villa Manoly, Phiawat Rd, Vientiane (road next to Wat Phiawat, opposite Dan Chan Palace). , Vientiane
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This charming colonial villa, away from the town centre, offers some gorgeous huge rooms in the main building, and some smarter, if more standard, double or twin rooms in a new annexe. Renovations completed in 2007 gave five rooms a refinished look and either a gigantic bathroom or a kitchenette. The rambling grounds offer plenty of spaces for relaxation including an atmospheric antique sitting room, and even boasts a small, if not always totally clean, swimming pool. All the rooms have air-con, private bathrooms, and shower or bath but no TV. Given its location close to the hospitals in the Mahosot complex, it's not surprising to find that quite a few of the guests are long term workers here. The owner can arrange transfers to and from the airport (but not free) and breakfast is available at $2 per person.

Contact details:
Phiawat Rd, Vientiane (road next to Wat Phiawat, opposite Dan Chan Palace). T: (021) 218 907
Email them at: mandy20@hotmail.com

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl air-con private b'room	28 USD	28 USD
Deluxe Suite	40 USD	40 USD

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Added to Travelfish on: 9th October, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 25th July, 2008

Villa Manoly reviews

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Hidden oasis in Vientiane - 30th May, 2008
We stayed 3 nights in Villa Manoly. We payed 25$ a room (after bargaining). Our rooms (one for us, one for our 3 kids together) were facing the pool, which was super. We even had our own terras in front of the rooms with a wooden table and rotan chairs. The pool was a delight, after a day of temples! It was very clean and well maintained at the time we were there. The garden was well kept too filled with many diffrent orchids. The breakfast however was a little poor, and hard to get.

Villa Manoly reviewed by boschgoesasia on 30th May, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
boschgoesasia also reviewed: Les Jardins de Vang Vieng, Suan Keo 2 Guesthouse, Villa Nam Song.

Not worth the money - 16th March, 2007
Overpriced for what you get. US$28 for a room with air conditioning. No fridge. Staff not very accommodating and the first room we were show had huge gaps around the door where bugs etc could come through. Think you can do better for your money.

Villa Manoly reviewed by jo8034 on 16th March, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
jo8034 also reviewed: Anouxsa Guesthouse, Le Jardin Organique Vang Vieng, Salaphae, Sang Aroun Hotel, Suriwongse Hotel.

Nice and Quiet - 9th October, 2006
This is a nice and quiet place with a courtyard and a small pool. It might look a bit far on the map from the happening places in the centre of the town. It is really easy to walk to town following the road along the Mekong River. Price: US28 for double. Recommended.

Villa Manoly reviewed by janitor07 on 9th October, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
janitor07 also reviewed: Tumtum Cheng Guest House, Villa Senesouk.

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