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Mekong Riverside Lodge
Pakbeng, Pakbeng, Laos - See map
Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Pakbeng part of Pakbeng, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage and restaurant on-site.
Highlights
Hygiene Plus
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Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities
Valet parking
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Check-in/out [express]
Bicycles
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Cash withdrawal
Wonderful night!”
We had a lovely night at the Mekong Riverside Lodge as the overnight accommodations of our Shompoo Slow Boat Cruise to Luang Prabang. The setting was perfect with beautiful views of the river. The staff was excellent and check-in and check-out super easy. The only downside was that it was a great shower, but, hey, we were in the jungle so I was pretty pleased to have a shower at all. I highly recommend this hotel!
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Great but not sure about security ”
The hotel was very good and comes with mosquito nets which was excellent. The only downside is the lack of security. The Windows are just shutters with no glass and the locks on these shutters are just a small bolt type lock (similarly to a small toilet door lock) but I just didn't like leaving my stuff in there. I'm not sure if this was because we were paranoid as it seemed like local children we're stealing stuff off the boat whilst it was unloaded in Pakbeng. On the upside, there is a nice Indian right near to the hotel which means you can stay close by and not stay away from the room long!
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nice cheer-up after a long boat trip”
After the long cold day riding a boat from Thai border, Mekhong Riverside Lodge is giving you something to look forward to. The room is very nice with spacious balcony where you can just sit and relax while enjoy the river view.. It is just 2-minute walk from the pier. Its restaurant serves the best indian food ever (it also has Thai and Lao food) I am not so crazy about the breakfast but I would highly recommend this place. The staffs are very nice. And after 7-hour boat trip, this is exactly what you need.
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Exceptional”
The lodge was up the hill from the boat dock where we came in which made the location excellent. The room was clean and nicely presented with a lovely balcony and a great view of the Mekong River. Unfortunately, the bed was very hard and we did not sleep well. Breakfast was included which made it convenient for the second day of our boat tour. Check in took awhile because the staff had to find someonesomeone who spoke English.
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Nice but too expensive for what it is”
Booked in advance because I wasn't sure what to expect in Laos or Pak Bang. Having hindsight I would have just checked out a few guesthouses and made a decision upon arrival. Loas and Pak Bang are safe so there is no need to feel rushed to secure lodging. Overall the Mekong Riverside Lodge is nice. It's clean, has hot showers and a lovely view of the river. The walls are VERY thin, so don't expect any sound privacy. The staff was friendly and English speaking. Breakfast is included and lunch for the slow boat can be arranged for a small premium. If your budget supports it, this might be a good option. It is not a good value for the cost, (my guess is other guesthouses are just as comfortable, but perhaps not as aesthetically nice). There are other options for backpackers and flashpackers.
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Location good”
We paid £24 for a bungalow on Agoda. If you have to stay in Pakbeng this is probably the best of an awful bunch. Pakbeng has nothing going for it. Over priced food, greedy shop and restaurant owners and scruffy surroundings. Only stay if necessary.
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Great view!”
Great wooden rooms with fab balcony to chill on and watch the river and Pakbeng dock. Would recommend booking at least a day in advance as I imagine fills up quick as location is ideal!
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beautiful view of the Mekong ”
This room had a beautiful view of the Mekong and a grear balcony to enjoy the view from. The beds were super comfortable and the location was great. It was the closest room to the dock and very close to food. It was a lovely stop along the Mekong.
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loved this place”
what a wonderful suprise, we caught the slow boat from the thai-lao border and were really glad that we had prebooked our accommodation, as there were lots of touts vying for trade when we got there, we were also pretty tired, so didnt have to go thru that hassle. the huts sit right on the edge of the mekong, they were really nice, rustic, with fantastic views, picture watching the elephants coming down for their morning drink,upon waking and walking out to the balcony. breakfast exellent for that part of the world. great value for money and worth every cent
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Excellent”
The owners of the lodge are so nice : my wife was very ill, with fever and they really helped us ! Beautiful view on the Mekong River : I fully recommend this place !
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Really nice river view”
As written in other reviews, it was quite noisy in the morning because the lodge is just in front of the pier. If you have an earplug, it doesn't really bother you. In addition, the shower wasn't so good, poor wifi in my room, staff was not very friendly, the wall was thin so you could hear your neighbors...etc We got disappointed several times, but the river view from the balcony was just spectacular especially in the morning, so we have no regrets staying here.
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Great spot for overnight ”
A great spot for overnighting while on the Mekong. We left to early to comment on the included breakfast. The bathroom was spotless the bed comfy and lots of warm blankets it was chilly!. The mosquito net was provided, but fortunately not needed. Loved the balcony.
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our stay”
We feel this hotel is over-rated and over priced, but given that with the location and Mekong River boats stopping here over night, they have a monopoly. The food in town was expensive compared to what we had been spending also. Again, where else are you going eat? None of the rooms have A/C, only a ceiling fan. but it did cool off at night it was pleasant. The view from the porch is absolutely wonderful. Our room was clean, plenty of hot water. The walls are made of split , thin bamboo, but had a very cozy feel. As for breakfast, we asked to have it at 7am as we needed to be on the boat at 7:45am. We showed up at at 7 and the girls in the restaurant area couldn't even give us a cup a coffee....even with pointing and motioning to the cups....nothing until the hotel owner appeared and then we were able to be served coffee and tea. We gulped down our breakfast and had no time for that 2nd cup of coffee.
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Great stay!”
Great position and fantastic view of the mekong, but there are no windows so if it cold like it was during our stay you can't profit of the beautiful view from the room. Anyway the bungalows are very nice, new and clean! Recommended!!!
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Great location for an overnight stop on the way up or down the Mekong”
Great value for money, overlooking the mighty Mekong River. Ideal position for an overnight stay or perhaps a longer stay off the beaten track.
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Great views of the Mekong”
Overnight Stop-over for boats going up the Mekong. You can see this hotel overlooking the dock where the boats stop. Has the best views in town. Rooms are traditional bamboo hut style ( expect to hear noise) but with all the mod cons - AC, WIFI, Hot water etc) Really comfortable and large modern bathrooms with good hot showers. It was cold the night we were there but had the best night sleep under thick duvet and lovely white sheets. I love the decor of dark wood floors and shutters which open up to bring in the amazing views of the river and mountains. Great for sundowners and woke up early to watch the elephants on the other side of the river. Very convenient to the boats and the rest of town ( it is pretty small place). Only downside was the breakfast was just so-so.
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Lovely clean property”
Stayed overnight prior to 2 day Mekong river cruise. The hotel was well located and the staff were very helpful. It was an excellent choice for the purpose required. Good value for money.
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Stay here and watch elephants washing in the Mekong at dawn”
Good but basic hotel rooms, with lovely wooden balconies overlooking the Mekong
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Great Location. Wonderful view. Very comfortable.”
We had a lovely restful stay here. Stayed a couple of nights and tried to stay more, but rooms not available. Great watching the active view over the Mekong. The supplied breakfasts were a bit meagre, but plenty of other restaurants nearby. Overall good value.
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Good overnight stay”
Good choice for overnight stay when taking the boat to Luang Prabang. Great view of the Mekong from balcony and directly above the boat landing. We saw elephants across the river in the morning.
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