Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse

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Rated 4 out of 5

Based on 6 ratings and 6 reviews

• Now called Siam Guesthouse

  Ah the green! I too was in search for the Bamboo Guesthouse only to notice a dingy sign below Siam Guesthouse stating ''Old Bamboo'' It is 10min. walk from the immigration post. The bungalows seem to have been fixed up a bit and decorated in lime green decor right down to the towels. The resturant serves great food and the bungalows, which are set in a beautiful garden along the Mekong make for a great atmosphere. The rooms are tiny and can sqeeze two people and backpacks only. The shower and bathroom are descent, but also tiny. And the walls are paper thin so if you have active neighbors you can here pretty much everything. Is a good stoping point for a night. Payed 300 THB for room with private bath.

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  Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse reviewed by stephfinch81 (Total reviews: 4) on 21st February, 2010
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 1/2010

• Bamboo Update

  It is true that the guesthouse, in its unique jungle setting, is, in fact, closed. However, the owners, Jib and Dhao, are not retired; they run the best resturant(I love Mexican and their bread)in town! They told me that they will open a new guesthouse soon. Try the Suphaporn Guesthouse next door. I enjoyed my stay there (8 of 10).

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  Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse reviewed by MWilliams (Total reviews: 1) on 13th February, 2010
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 2/2010

• So sad, Jip was awesome

  My best buddy and I stayed 2 nights at Jip's place (in our 13 day crazy trip his was the only place we did two nights as he was really so fun and friendly). He's an old hippie who still dresses like one, and introduced us to his wife Diao and daughter Ah (if I remember correctly). They didn't really speak much English and mainly kept to themselves, smiling sweetly when approached. Jip was fond of music and jammed on the guitar half drunk one night with us, reminiscing on old and hard times, sharing with us his past life working and slogging away in Bangkok (before packing everything up and starting that place). The place itself was really warm, laid-back and cozy, though a little run down, and the food wasn't too bad at all. Best of all was the view of the Mekong - to die for! You could laze away in a hammock and watch the world gently float by. And in the mornings you can jog along the pavement which lines the great river. On the second night Jip invited us to watch him jam with his buddies at some bar nearby. He really was in his element. Got loads of priceless photos. I wish him and the family well.

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  Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse reviewed by cuffedbloke (Total reviews: 1) on 4th November, 2009
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 4/2003

• Owners Doubtless Retired

  When we stayed at the Bamboo Riverside in 2006, Jib and Dao -- the owners -- told us that in a couple of years, they intended to sell the place and retire to the country. Sounds like they did just that. They'll be missed. (I did no numerical ratings below, since it seems to be moot.)

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  Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse reviewed by sullivanmarc (Total reviews: 36) on 11th August, 2009
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 3/2006

• Changed name

  We searched for ever in the heat for this place and eventually discovered that the owner has sold up and moved on. I don't think it is operating anymore.

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  Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse reviewed by irvinejamie (Total reviews: 15) on 4th August, 2009
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 6/2009

• Great Atmosphere

  This is the kind of place that will make you not rush across the border to Laos. A great place before or after the transition across the river. Some of the best Mexican food you will eat (really)!

  Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse reviewed by mollyandjason (Total reviews: 14) on 13th February, 2006
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2005