Most comfortable bed I've stayed in for 3 years”

We recently stayed at the Kiridara Hotel in Luang Prabang and had a fabulous time in this boutique hotel. The hotel is set on a hill with lovely views towards the town and of the mountains. We were greeted with efficient, smiling and friendly staff for our whole 3 days (who enjoyed our attempts at speaking a Thai version of the Laos language.) An extra bed and towels were ready for our 12 year old in our room when we arrived and our king bed bed I have to say was divine and the most comfortable I've slept in after living in Thailand for 3 years. The feather down pillows were also luxurious and I have just bought identical ones now we are home. We enjoyed our meals with a good mix of western and Asian food. I particularly enjoyed the breakfast ( included in price) with a great selection of al la carte eggs bought to the table unlike lining up in other major hotels. The hotel itself is out of the town about a 5-10 minute free shuttle bus ride which caused no problem. In a vague attempt to burn off a few holiday calories my husband tried the treadmill in the gym but it was a little slow, so we headed for happy hour at the pool deck instead.The hotel had a lovely ambiance, infinity pool and ever pleasant staff. The staff organised a trip along the Mekong River for us at short notice and opened up the breakfast room a little earlier for us as we had an early departure flight on our last day. The manager Francis was often present making sure all the guests were well taken care of. I highly recommend the Kiridara Hotel at Luang Prabang and will certainly return.

Wonderful, unique hotel in beautiful Luang Prabang”

We've stayed in some great hotels, but none of them compare with the Kiridara Hotel in Luang Prabang. All the hotel facilities are of a very high standard, including the most comfortable bed of any hotel we have ever stayed at. Inspired by Executive Chef Roberto Cano Deinla, the hotel food was out of this world. The menu includes a wide variety of Lao and western food, each with unique twist. Hotel Manager, Francis Fernandez, encourages all the staff to use any spare time talking to the guests. This personal engagement adds a unique additional dimension to a stay at Kiridara. We learned so much more about Laos from our new friends at the Kiridara, each adding their own perspective. Francis is preparing his young staff for great future careers and sets an example to managers everywhere. We loved the Kiridara and all it's people and can't recommend it highly enough!

Beautiful hotel and great service”

Hotel Kiridara is a fantastic hotel in Luang Prabang. The staff was really nice, the rooms were clean, beautiful, and spacious. The restaurant was great and so was the swimming pool. The location is a little bit further out compared to the hotels near the river / downtown area, but it's really not a big deal because getting around in Luang Prabang is very easy and with an inexpensive tuk-tuk ride (which are always available) you can be wherever you want to be in 5 minutes. I would absolutely recommend this hotel.

Staff couldn't have done more if they had tried”

wow!! this place left us and our australian friends with nothing but praise for this hotel. the staff were very attentive and went out of their way to make our stay absolutely brilliant. the rooms were elegantly decked out and best of all (apart from the fantastic air conditioning!)the beds were amazing - 'like sleeping on a cloud'. don't be put off by being 15 minutes (by foot) out of town as the free courtesy bus was readily available both in to town and back again. failing that a cheap tuk tuk ride home was fine. another bonus was that the tuk tuk drivers all knew where the kiridara was! we arrived in need of a break and left very refreshed and well rested. speaking for a group of 5 we would all recommend the kiridara to anyone intending to visit luang prabang. 11 out 10 from us!!

Very peaceful and Quiet. Great view of mountains.”

Stayed at Kiridara dec 18 to 22. The hotel staff was very kind and attentive, especially the hotel manager. The rooms are very nice, although we did not spend much time in them. The view of the mountains around Luang Prabang exceeded my expectations. Could have stayed in town in a much older hotel. But we were thrilled that we chose the Kiridara. It was just far enough away from the town to enjoy peace and quiet, but close enough to have a 5 minute ride into town in the complimentary shuttle that Kiridara offers. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Beautiful boutique hotel with lovely staff”

I don't know who looked more sad when we left - myself and my fiance, or the staff we befriended during our 4 day stay. The Kiridara is a gem - just outside of Luang Prabang, but there is a tuk-tuk supplied by the hotel that was always available and several good bikes to borrow free of charge. Both the tuk tuk and the bikes take about 5 minutes to reach the centre of town. There are always local tuk-tuks in town who are available to take you back to the hotel. They cost us $5 each way, and probably could have been less if we tried harder to barter. The hotel has a beautiful view of Phusi Hill in town. Frances, the hotel manager, has extensive experience in larger hotels in Goa, the Maldives and Dubai, yet does a great job at making this 24-room hotel personable. He also takes very good care of his staff who are charming and keen to practice their English. The people of Laos are the kindest and gentlest I have ever met, but the staff at the hotel are even sweeter. My only complaint (if you can call it one) is that the pool was cold and in the shade for most of the day.

Outstanding service, clean rooms and great food.”

We absolutely loved out stay at the Kiridara. Along with the great city that it is in, it made our stay there absolutely perfect. They have impeccable service in every regard. The room and pool service is fast and of high quality and the rooms are clean and maintained regularly. The pool makes for a nice cool-down from the warm weather. The staff will drive you anywhere in town that you ask for without charge, to make up for the distance from the main part of town (which is only a 5 minute drive from the hotel anyway). The spa is amazing... so much better than the run-of-the-mill massage places typical in SE Asia. The buffet breakfast was wonderful every morning which was complemented with delicious coffees (cappuccinos, lattes, etc). My only words of recommendation are for them to get better wireless Internet service as it is quite weak in the room. We will most definitely recommend this place to all of our friends visiting Luang Prabang and would definitely stay here again!

Wonderful Hotel service fantastic large rooms”

My husband and I plus 2 fiends stayed at Kiridara Hotel for 3 Nights on the recommendation of another friend and we certainly were not disappointed. We were greeted by the Manager Francis and 3 of his staff on arrival, given a tour of the Hotel then shown to our room which were beautiful clean and very modern. All the staff spoke very good English all were very eager to please offering advise on places to visit whilst in Luang Prabang. The food at the restaurant was very good and well priced again the Chef Roberto always came out to make sure everyone was happy with the meal. I cannot speak highly enough of the Hotel would thoroughly recommend it.

Lovely Hotel with 5 star service”

We stayed 4 nights in this hotel. After seeing so many other hotels and guest house, Kiridara is still the best. This hotel in built on a mountain. Not many rooms but all rooms come with great view. The swimming pool is awesome. The service of this hotel to me is rated 5 star. Right from the GM, chef and the rest of the staff, they are always willing to help in any way. Will definately stay in Kiridara again if we visit Luang Prabang in the near future.

Fantastic place to stay”

I was so sad to have to leave Luang Prabang and Kiridara. This hotel has a beautiful setting with spectacular views of the surrounding lush green mountains. The staff could not have been any nicer nor friendlier. They always made you feel so welcomed. The room was very spacious and comfortable with exceptional views. I would highly recommend this hotel. I very rarely write reviews but this time I just had to our stay there was magical.

Relaxing and Perfect Break”

Kiridara was a gorgeous boutique hotel. Located away from the town makes it even more relaxing. Getting to town was easy as the hotel will shuttle you in on their tuk tuk and bring you back whenever you want. It was convenient. The rooms are beautifully designed. Staff are very attentive and speak excellent English. The Spa was absolute Bliss. The food menu was limited and the Western menu isn't great. However you are spoilt for choice of food in Luang Prabang and we chose to eat local restaurants.

offers everything you need for a vocation in Southeast Asia”

I was a bit worried about the shower water after reading the reviews and was totally released after arrival. I stayed in 2 rooms in 5 days, the first one is a smaller room on 2nd floor, the second room is on the top level. Both of them have strong steady hot water for shower This was a beautifully designed boutique hotel sitting on the hill side a few minutes drive from the downtown. Slightly remote location gives the whole property a peaceful environment. All rooms are surrounding a beautiful courtyard with dinning terrace and swimming pool. Lush greens, oriental landscape and blooming flowers are embracing every corner of the place. Chilling out on the king size beds next to the pool after swimming became the daily routine during my stay. Rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. The premium room is way too big for one person to stay. Bed is very comfortable and pillows are the best I’ve every had. Each room have a terrace facing the courtyard and the pool. Staffs are friendly and helpful. They were really trying hard to meet all the requirements you may have. It was also a pleasure to chat with the waiters at the restaurant and to know more about the life of local Laos and Luang Prabang young people. The manager is a nice humble guy constantly looking after the place in person. You can feel the tone was set up that in this place you were taken good care of by these people here. Lastly I have to mention the SPA at the top level of the hotel. Wensy was the masseur I fell in love with. Her massage released all the stress in my body and mind before and during my travel. I went 4 times within my 5 days stay for her treatment. If you stay here, the SPA is a must try.

offers everything you expected for a vocation in Southeast Asia”

I was a bit worried about the shower water after reading the reviews and was totally released after arrival. I stayed in 2 rooms in 5 days, the first one is a smaller room on 2nd floor, the second room is on the top level. Both of them have strong steady hot water for shower. This was a beautifully designed boutique hotel sitting on the hill side a few minutes drive from the downtown. Slightly remote location gives the whole property a peaceful environment. All rooms are surrounding a beautiful courtyard with dinning terrace and swimming pool. Lush greens, oriental landscape and blooming flowers are embracing every corner of the place. Chilling out on the king size beds next to the pool after swimming became the daily routine during my stay. Rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. The premium room is way too big for one person to stay. Bed is very comfortable and pillows are the best I’ve every had. Each room have a terrace facing the courtyard and the pool. Staffs are friendly and helpful. They were really trying hard to meet all the requirements you may have. It was also a pleasure to chat with the waiters at the restaurant and to know more about the life of local Laos and Luang Prabang young people. The manager is a nice humble guy constantly looking after the place in person. You can feel the tone was set up that in this place you were taken good care of by these people here. Lastly I have to mention the SPA at the top level of the hotel. Wensy was the masseur I fell in love with. Her massage released all the stress in my body and mind before and during my travel. I went 4 times within my 5 days stay for her treatment. If you stay here, the SPA is a must try.

It’s a nice Spa hotel located very accessible to night market, the chef is very good and accommodati”

When i saw the place I got impressed with the Laotian Architecture, the staff on the counter was so accomodating. While waiting for aou room check in we went to there restaurant and eat some delicious food preparedby their good chef. Upon check in we so our room very spacious and over looking the pool. The room is very clean and they provide a good kind of coffee which my friend and i notice. I walk around the place and checked the Spa, its so nice even the kind of treatment they offer it cost quite expensive but i’m sure it will be a good experience.The staff are so friendly they gave us the best service all throughout the stay, what i like most are the shuttle schedule of going to and coming back from the night market. The day tour which cost us$140 is so great that the driver brought us to some interesting places to buys some house accessories. We even visited some weavers and potters in Luang Prabang. I will recommend the spa hotel to my friends who will visit Luang Prabang.Love it

The most beautiful boutique hotel in Luang Prabang”

we chose this hotel as it was situated a little bit out of the centre, out of the noise of the city, and we really did a great choice. this hotel lies right in the middle of the nature with a wonderful view towards the mountain and it is lovely to sit outside having breakfast in the morning in the fresh air. even kiridare lies a bit in the outside there is no problem whatsoever to go to the city as they have a free tuktuk transfer to town and you can borrow bikes. we also took a walk to the city which takes about 15-20 minutes. the hotel is small, have just 24 rooms and all the rooms are built with a view towards the pool. we had a lovely room with a terrass . we couldn't be more contented. the staff are wonderfully service minded and friendly. they are so willing to help you out with everything. service is really on the top! we also tried the spa on the hotel and it was great! what we really appreciated was the little flower on our doorstep... and on our bed every day. lovely! we have been in luang prabang before, but we feel like there is no reason to choose another hotel next time! we can't find any better than this one!

Nice rooms and very good service”

Location of the hotel is not right in the heart of Luang Prabang but thanks to a very efficient courtesy shuttle service, this is not a major problem. In fact, the place is quiet and you can enjoy the pool side after some visits around Luang Prabang. The staff is very helpful. Rooms are rather bigs and very quiet. Cleanliness is perfect and standards (amenities, comfort) very good. Breakfats is also offering a large variety and is also very good. Very good hotel in fact and very convenient.

Best hotel in LP with fantastic swimming pool! ”

i can not say enough good about this hotel. it is very well designed hotel with infinity pool overlooking the city! breakfast is fantastic! this is just like 5 star hotel ! service is amazing! and beds area the best in asia ! you have: fluffy and luxurious bedding; free complimentary tooth brush and toothpaste etc. you even get a shaver and shaving foam provided; excellent lao coffee and cafeter as well as great teas bags. another bonus of this hotel is hotel manager who is very helpful and super polite. chef comes out even during breakfast to say hello. free hotel transport is always there to take you or to drop you anywhere you need. if you call them for pick up, just give them 10 minutes and they will come and pick you up. we even got a thank you email from hotel manager after we left! this is the only hotel i will ever stay when in luang prabang.

Great hotel with charming room”

This is a great hotel with charming rooms. The amenities are exceptional and the hotel has a lot going for it. The manager, Francis puts in a real effort to engage in conversations and makes you feel welcome. This is rare and adds a personal touch and I give him credit for doing so. The free tuk tuk service provided by hotel makes this a great option for staying slightly outside the centre of Luang Prabang. If I were to make a suggestion, perhaps the landscaping in front of the hotel could do with an improvement to create a better first impression.

Lovely views and pool”

the rooms were very large beautiful infinity pool with a view of some of the famous sights in luang prabang. breakfast is served on the pool deck! excellent service the hotel is built on a hill, so expect to negotiate a few stairs/steps to get around. not suitable for people with mobility issues complimentary tuk-tuk service into town, will also pick you up from town if required. and only a short ride into town (less than 5 minutes) we liked that it was a bit further out from the centre of town as the town centre was quite "touristy", and lots of people in town centre for alms-giving at dawn. nice and quiet location

Modern, great service, location with a view on tow”

We stayed in a Kiri Suite, large and with good layout and a great bath. We liked the modern design, but foremost it's the service which makes this hotel special. Every single staff is attentive and very service oriented. There are many little touches, like 5 minutes complimentary massage. The pool area is very pleasant. Breakfast ist very good - best we had in Luang Prabang. The hotel is located on a hill, with view on the town. A free tuk tuk service brings you to town (5 minutes) whenever and wherever you want. We preferred to use the complimentary bicycles.