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Baanrimtaling Home Stay
Small and very friendly
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A small guesthouse run by an incredibly friendly woman who speaks great English, Baan Rim Ta Ling is right on the Mekong about 1.5km to the east of Chiang Khong -- to get there, cross the bridge and take the first left -- it is about a 15-20 minute walk from the centre of Chiang Khong. Their upstairs restaurant serves very good food with a vegetarian focus at very reasonable prices. The guesthouse also has a sauna and massage facility, along with a spa. The Thai sauna is 80B for 40 minutes and has traditional Thai herbs on the fire. Choose between Thai or oil massage for 200B/hour. Every room in this guesthouse has a river view with a small balcony and either cushions or chairs at the front to sit and watch the boats go by. All rooms are large and fan-cooled with mosquito nets and private bathrooms with western-style flush toilet and hot shower -- except one cheap room near the kitchen).
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About 1.5km east of town. T: (053) 791 613, (084) 615 5490
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Added to Travelfish on: 31st March, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 6th June, 2009
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Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviews
Great food - 29th October, 2007
Quirky rooms that don't really take advantage of the views except I presume 'the best room'. Malewaan (the owner) is incredibly friendly and whips up a fantastic Mekong fish. I booked online no worries.
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by marianwarren on 29th October, 2007, rated
Stayed here 11/2006
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 13.
marianwarren also reviewed: CM Blue House, Erawan House, Indochine 2 Hotel, May Lyn, Pakse Hotel, Sabaydee Guesthouse, Sala Don Khone, Sawasdee Bangkok Inn, Saysouly Guesthouse, Tanoy Guesthouse, The Boat Landing Guesthouse, Tram Anh.
Late review - 1st March, 2010
Forgot to make this review.
Nice guesthouse. Nice restaurant... forgot about the rates, but certainly not expensive.
Malawee (owner) is really helpfull.
Would stay here again.
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by Thijs on 1st March, 2010, rated
Stayed here 2/2010
Total reviews submitted: 10.
Thijs also reviewed: CM Blue House, Mixay Guesthouse, Mutmee Guesthouse, Orchid Guesthouse, Pattana Guest House, Sokdee Guest House, Suriwong Chumphon Hotel, Suriwong Chumphon Hotel, Yuttichai Hotel.
a perfect stay - 18th January, 2010
We planned to cross the Lao border at Chiang Khong, but the bus taked more time than expected, and the border was closed. Fortunately, miss Maleewan picked us up at the bus station, and we had a very good stay in Baanrimtaling. The food was excellent, and she was very helpfull for the border cross formalities. We payed 7$ for a double room with private bathroom, breakfast included. Maybee the best choise in Chiang Khong.
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by paulsuzanne on 18th January, 2010, rated
Stayed here 1/2010
Total reviews submitted: 15.
paulsuzanne also reviewed: Cave Lodge, Khoun and Khone Guesthouse, Kingfsher Ecolodge, Mali Namphu, Monsavan Guesthouse, Pagoda Inn, Pana Huts, Phou Iu Guesthouse, Sabaidy 2 Guesthouse, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Thakhaek Travel Lodge, The Boat Landing Guesthouse, Top Guest House, Vayakorn Guesthouse.
Nice Location - 17th July, 2009
Really nice location and pretty good food.
Twin room (160B) with shared bathroom was really good value but had a mattress which had been cast from concrete.
Not overly pushing about buying boat tickets from them (always cheaper to do yourself in Huay Xai no matter what you're told!)and offered free transport to the border in the morning, and picked up from the bus stop for free too.
Would probably recommend.
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by nathandjen on 17th July, 2009, rated
Stayed here 7/2009
Total reviews submitted: 6.
nathandjen also reviewed: J&J Guesthouse, Joes' Guesthouse, Julie Guest House, Phonethip Guesthouse, Tao Thong Villa.
very good homestay !!!! - 25th May, 2009
A really nice place. very good food, a wonderful view overlooking the Mekong. Melaawan is a perfect organisater and done everything for you, at bike to after immigrating to laos. we should stay longer than a day
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by Detlef on 25th May, 2009, rated
Stayed here 5/2009
Total reviews submitted: 5.
Detlef also reviewed: Candle Light Resort, Golden Banana Boutique Hotel, Lao Wooden House, Viking Holiday Resort.
Ideal - 16th January, 2008
Stayed here for 1 night in December 07 prior to Laos. Great river views. Quiet and relaxing. Maleewan is very friendly and helpful and will help with all your travel queries. She will guide you on getting to laos. Always prompt to reply on line and arranged a pick up from Chiang rai airport for 2000 baht. Food was great, plentiful and cheap.
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by phancock on 16th January, 2008, rated
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
phancock also reviewed: Orchid Guesthouse.
internet available - 21st December, 2006
I just past back to the guest house, so now they have internet ADSL, available for customers, and possibility of making Id pictures, and to add that there are 2 free bicycles. So it's possible to book online.
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by matches on 21st December, 2006, rated
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
matches also reviewed: .
shmo - 2nd December, 2006
I have stayed here several times. Very comfortable with great food and friendly conversation. Not only a place to prepare for Laos, but a place to get away from a busy tourist schedule. Yes, it is best to e-mail first and call to confirm. Mobile number 66-084-6155490. The 08 may not be needed when calling from outside Thailand.
Baanrimtaling Home Stay reviewed by shmo260 on 2nd December, 2006, rated
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
shmo260 also reviewed: Blue Star Guest House.
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