Exceptional
Location rating score
"Best location you can imaging."
Robyn - June 16, 2017
Villa Santi Hotel
89% positive mentions
8.4 room quality and comfort
8.3 rating for cleanliness
8.3 rating for service
An historic hotel in a prime location with a shuttle to their other hotel just out of town where there is a huge pool, spa and lovely walking grounds.
Michael | February 1, 2020
Every time I travel to Luang Prabang I always stay at this hotel.
KHAM | April 28, 2019
Perfect location, historic buildings, attentive staff.
John | January 7, 2018
Staff is very nice, accessible and accommodating.
Robyn | June 16, 2017
Staff made me feel quite welcomed.
Linda | March 24, 2018
The facilities itself are great.
Kara | June 28, 2017
Airport transfer
Located in heart of Luang Prabang
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
| Value for money | 7.9 |
| Distance to city center | 0 KM |
| Location rating | 9.3 |
| Nearest airport | Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) |
| Distance to airport | 3.0 km |
Rooms available at Villa Santi Hotel
- Room size: 45 m²/484 ft²
- Garden view
- 1 double bed
- Room size: 36 m²/388 ft²
- Garden view
- 1 double bed
- Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
- Garden view
- 2 single beds
- Room size: 27 m²/291 ft²
- Garden view
- 1 double bed
- Room size: 36 m²/388 ft²
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in and check-out at Villa Santi Hotel?
Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.
How do I get to Villa Santi Hotel?
Villa Santi Hotel is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 15 USD. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at Villa Santi Hotel also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hotel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Villa Santi Hotel has a car park on site, as well as additional parking nearby if the first car park is full. Parking is free for guests. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Luang Prabang with private transportation, the hotel can arrange both taxis or car rental.
What is the smoking policy at Villa Santi Hotel?
Villa Santi Hotel does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.
What people love about Villa Santi Hotel
- Staff9.2Exceptional
"Situated in the centre of the city and excellent staff who are helpful and courteous."
Sumanth
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May 18, 2018
- 9.2Exceptional
"I stayed in a suite which gave me access to a beautiful small pool just off my room shared by only three other rooms."
Daniel
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September 29, 2018
- Staff10.0Exceptional
"The hotel itself is beautiful and staff very helpful and friendly."
Julie
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April 20, 2018
735 reviews
What travelers say they love:
Business traveler
Walk to the historic city or head to the shopping district from this elegant boutique hotel decorated with both modern amenities and antiques from the royal family. Renovated from a century-old royal mansion are a collection of 20 sophisticated designer rooms, rich with rosewood and silks. Each room comes with hot and cold water, a bathtub, cable TV, and a refreshment center. In the morning, bells ring at the nearby temple, and breakfast, with fresh baguettes and made to order omelets, is served in a charming dining room. Nearby are the former Royal Palace, ancient temples dating back to the 16th century, and the Mekong River. After an exciting day exploring this much-to-do town, guests can spend the evening enjoying local delicacies at the in-house Princess Restaurant. Offering quality accommodations and the finest service, the Villa Santi Hotel is ideal for a memorable reside.
Most talked about facilities
What they offer
"It was so nice to sit and have a cold beer and watch the Wor..."
Michael
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August 1, 2019
Take a look at these facilities:
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
- Bar
- Restaurants
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Lao
- Thai
Accessibility
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
- Fishing
- Spa
- Tours
- Garden
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
- Massage
- Ticket services
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- Bar
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
- BBQ facilities
- Poolside bar
- Room service
Services and conveniences
- Concierge
- Laundry service
- Safety deposit boxes
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Security [24-hour]
- Dry cleaning
- Pets allowed
- Shops
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Postal service
- Smoking area
For the kids
- Babysitting service
- Family room
Getting around
- Airport transfer
- Car park [on-site]
- Taxi service
- Car park [free of charge]
- Rental car
- Car park [nearby]
- Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free bottled water
- Shower
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Soundproofing
- Bathtub
- In-room safe box
- Telephone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Mini bar
- Toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking
- Wi-Fi [free]
- Desk
- Satellite/cable channels
- Fan
- Seating area
Nearest essentials
Airports
Public transportation
Hospital or clinic
Shopping
Convenience store
Cash withdrawal
Food and dining
Breakfast options
What's nearby
- Alms Giving Ceremony - 110 m
- Wat Xiengthong - 460 m
- Old Quarter Luang Prabang - 490 m
- Bamboo Bridge - 530 m
- Royal Palace Museum - 540 m
- Mount Phousi - 560 m
- Luang Prabang Night Market - 740 m
- Tad Sae Waterfall - 10.09 km
- Kuang Si Falls - 22.44 km
- Khmu Spa - 40 m
- Asian Oasis Tours - 100 m
- Wat Nong Sikhounmuang - 110 m
- Alms Giving Ceremony - 110 m
- Manivanh College - 140 m
- Ock Pop Tok Store - 140 m
- Spa Garden - 160 m
- Internet Shop - 200 m
- Caruso Lao - 200 m
- Kin Thong Lao Silk - 200 m
Property's guest policies
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
| Guest's age | Extra bed |
|---|---|
Infant 0-1 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property. |
Children 2-5 year(s) | Stay for free if using existing bedding. Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Guests 6 years and older are considered as adults | Extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply |
Others
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Extra beds, if available, are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.
Some helpful facts
Check-in/Check-out
Getting around
Extras
The property
 Villa Santi Hotel |  |  | Best value!   | |
| Dining | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Breakfast available | Kitchen |
| Guest rating | Excellent 735 reviews 8.3 Location 9.3 | Exceptional 736 reviews 9.1 Location 9.5 | Exceptional 428 reviews 9.2 Location 9.6 | Excellent 732 reviews 9.0 Location 8.1 |
| Neighborhood | Luang Prabang Old Town | Riverfront | Luang Prabang Old Town | Nam Khan River |
Reviews of Villa Santi Hotel from real guests
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- Exceptional location
- Alms Giving Ceremony
- Luang Prabang Northern Bus Station is within 1.56 km
Could not fault this hotel!”
This hotel is excellent value! We got 5 star service for a fraction of the price. When we arrived, we were immediately upgraded to the royal suite even though we had booked the cheapest option of a deluxe room. I think this is because being July it was rainy season and so there weren't that many tourists. (we got no rain at all though!) the royal suite was amazing, the most luxurious room we have ever, and probably ever likely to stay in! For the price we paid, and after penny pinching our way through Asia, we could not believe our luck! Huge bed, sofa, armchairs, flat screen tv, DVD player, huge bathroom, huge shower, fresh fruit, bathrobes, small swimming pool outside our room that was like our own private one as there was never anyone else in it. The staff were exceptional, helpful, friendly and courteous at all times, which was our overall impression of Laotian people anyway. Breakfast was excellent, you ordered what you wanted from a menu instead of a buffet so everything was hot and fresh. We didn't go to the restaurant for dinner but if the breakfast was anything to go by I'm sure it was great. They also picked us up and left us back to the airport for free. It was perfect location also, right on main street but set in from the street so no noise. I would definitely recommend Luang Prabang(beautiful place) and Villa Santi, especially in rainy season for extra value!
Wedding Accomodations”
We booked 6 rooms at the Villa Santi for our wedding that was held in Luang Prabang. Aside from our 6 rooms, we had 43 people fly over from the United States, and used the Villa Santi as our home base for the week. We enjoyed drinks on the patio and food (really good!) almost every single night. The staff were extremely accommodating, and assisted with several issues other members in our group had - not related to the Villa Santi at all (dead battery on car, left carry on bag in airport van, etc.) I look forward to our next trip to LPQ and thank everyone at Villa Santi for making our special week extra special!
Dear Cassandra, Thank you for choosing Villa Santi Hotel for your stay and for sharing your positive experience with other guests. We are glad to hear that you had a good stay at our property and that our team met your expectations. We look forward to your next stay with us and wish you a safe journey back home. All the best & kind regards, Villa Santi Hotel Team
Visiting Laos”
The hotel Villa Santi in Luang Prabang has two different locations, one on the main road and the other across the street in a side road. I was fortunate to stay in the main hotel from where I could observe the almsgiving to the monks by the local people every morning from the balcony. The amenities in the hotel lived up to my expectations in all respects and the staff was extremely accommodating and friendly and made my stay an exceptional one. If I ever return to Luang Prabang this hotel will definitely be my hotel of choice.
Lovely Boutique Hotel in a Great Location”
If we would come to Luang Prabang again, we will definitely stay here. Although, there are several stylish guesthouses/hotels coming up on the same road, Villa Santi Hotel will still be our choice. We felt Villa Santi is a historical place with good taste of interior decoration. We stayed in one of the royal suits named `Kinnaree`, of which is lovely. Breakfast is great. Hotel staffs are so helpful and friendly. The best attraction for us is a chance to attend the monk offering at 6am. right in front of the hotel.
Hotel in the centre of town - excellent location”
The hotel was located close to the night market and other sites in the old town. We really felt like we were honoured guests there as the managment and staff always took extra care to ensure our comfort and convenience. I would highly recommend Villa Santi to anyone planning to stay in Luang Prabang. Thank you very much, Villa Santi team!!
Lovely hotel, excellent service and breakfast!”
We have stayed two nights at the Villa Santi. It is located in Luang Prabang Old Town and perfectly located to visit all temples there. The rooms are comfortable and the food (breakfast buffet and dining) is excellent. Service is great (clean, tuk-tuk/taxi/airport transfer) and to conclude all this good value for money. We would certainly stay there again.
Beautiful Hotel with Friendly Staff”
We loved staying at the Villa Santi Hotel. It's location was very handy with an easy walk to the shops and night market. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were quite spacious, and very clean and tidy. Although the pool is quite small, it was all we needed at the end of a long hot day of sight seeing just to cool down in. The buffet breakfasts were a real treat with many things to choose from. We would stay here again if we ever visited Luang Prabang again.
Beautiful hotel in great location”
Villa Santi is in a great location close to shops, restaurants and the heart of Luang Prabang. It is very easy to get around town walking from here. The hotel itself is beautiful and staff very helpful and friendly. Very highly recommend this hotel and the city of Luang Prabang.
The new wing”
The Villa Santi is one of the better hotels in Luang Prabang. The old wing is the preferred place in which to stay. It makes sense to check to see if the renovations are completed. The new wing is fine in the meantime. It is easy to walk to most of the main sites in Luang Prabang. The hotel is on the main street, but a block from the start of shops. Some of the better restaurants are only a minute or two from the hotel.
Excellent location”
We had booked to stay 5 nights but only stayed 2 at Villa Santi. This was because we were staying in the annexe on a side road next to the hotel, and there was a lot of building work going on opposite our room, which was very noisy! We asked if it was possible to move rooms, and we were sent to the Villa Santi Resort and Spa! Which was amazing! It was 4km outside Luang Prabang, but there was a regular , free shuttle bus daily. We had a wonderful view from our balconied room, and the grounds of the hotel were beautiful. There was a good size swimming pool with plenty of comfortable sun beds and parasols around it. So many thanks to the manager of Villa Santi for our fabulous transfer!
Great Location a Rather Disappointing Stay”
We were looking forward to our return to Luang Prabang and a stay at the Villa Santi which was being renovated during our last visit. A disappointing first impression as one had to walk over many broken tiles in the lobby ( as it was low season you would think Management would correct this issue.) Booked a Royal Suite the Vishnau,not a good location as on the main street and the early morning pantry was the other side of our bathroom and one was woken up every morning around 6.00am with the staff noise. The room was spacious and well appointed but not well maintained: 1) shower head broken....was fixed 2) Bathroom sink, the taps were wrongly labeled,"hot was cold and cold was hot"..not corrected 3) Toilet wax seal had failed and constant sewerage smell in the bathroom 4) A/C the hand held control ..the thermostat didn't work....no matter what you did 18 Degrees was the same as 30 Degrees...had to get up at night to switch off as too cold. Housekeeping didn't pick up on any of this.?? At breakfast every day I ordered per the menu Cornflakes and Banana...the last day they had no bananas.....I laughed, as the Town is full of bananas...in fact the shop opposite were selling them....sloppy management there I think! Stayed 4 Nights and the free WiFi didn't work, the reception staff struggled with the idea that it was working, but with a download speed of less than 1Mbps.I could not receive or send my business Emails. Resorted to going down the street to a Cafe and my friend was staying at a near hotel and I went there..they had at least 10Mbps....very annoying and an indifferent air to a solution. Of course all the staff were pleasant and charming but need better training...overall I think the Hotel needs a more pro-active and professional Management .....EG: no one came to me over the WiFi even after complaining daily. The Villa Santi has great potential in a great central location, but needs to be managed better if it is going to prosper.
A Monk's Delight”
We stayed at the Villa Santi based on a friend's recommendation and couldn't have been more satisfied. The room's were adequate, but basic. The staff was friendly and spoke English very well. The hotel is located in the middle of town and enables easy access to watching the monk's and their morning procession - one of the primary reasons for going to Luang Prabang. Breakfast was included and good. The downtown location was affiliated with a "resort" a km or so out of town and we were encouraged to use the pool and other accommodations at the resort. However, we did prefer the downtown location for access to restaurants, stores and primarily the monk's daily rituals.
We loved this place!”
We had such a lovely stay! We arrived early in the morning but were checked in straight away. We were upgraded to one of the suites which are just beautiful. High ceilings, living room, full bathroom with antique style bath. The reception staff helped us out with any questions we had and were always eager to help. The hotel is in a great location. It is on the Main Street of Luang Prabang but down the quiet end. LP is very quiet at night so no worries with road noise. In the morning we had a great breakfast on the balcony watching the town wake-up. One of our favorite hotels!
Absolutely beautiful”
From check in to check out, everything was wonderful. We had reserved a junior suite, but, due to a mix up with our booking, were upgraded to a royal suite. The accommodation was a vast bed and sitting room with a large bathroom. All furnishings were superb and there was even a chandelier in the bathroom!!!! The staff were professional, smiling and helpful at all times. The plunge pool (around 5 metres long) was a fantastic shaded haven where we were able to cool off in the afternoons after walking all over Luang Prabang. The food was good - we had five breakfasts and one dinner here. Location is just about perfect. It is an easy walk to anywhere in town. Highly recommended.
One of the best places to stay in Luang Prabang”
This hotel was a place I first stayed at in 1997, when it was one of only a few hotels in town. They have consistently upgraded to stay in the top rank of hotels in Luang Prabang. Everything from check in to check out was handled very efficiently, the room was spacious and comfortable, clean and quiet.Their location is one of the best in town, close to all the major attractions, and many nice restaurants very nearby.
Pleasant stay at the best location”
Villa Santi Hotel is in the heart of the old town of Luang Prabang. Located on the main street it allows you to have access to major attraction places much easily. Staff are all professional and friendly. The swimming pool is a bit small but great to chill out after days of trekking or bicycling. Must try the French cafe just in front of the hotel. Most rooms are the other side of a small alley across. We were disappointed to see that our room was a slightly different from what we saw in Agoda when booking. However, our stay in Villa Santi Hotel was overall very good.
A great place to stay in a perfect location”
we stayed at villa santi hotel for 2 nights with children aged 11, 9 and 6. we had 2 rooms and were upgrade on arrival which was a pleasant surprise. this hotel is in a perfect location and is a great place from which to explore the historical areas of town. the rooms were fine - large and very comfortable. the hotel restaurant is fantastic. the food is good, the street view is lovely and the grounds were immaculate. the fresh lime juice was delicious! the staff were friendly and helpful, they went out of their way to keep our children happy. the previous reviews on this hotel are spot on. we really wanted to stay at this place and were not disappointed. we booked on agoda and the rates were good value for money.
Excellent location”
I went to Lung Prabang on business trip but my mother came with me because she liked to visit many beautiful temples. Villa Santi Hotel is great choice for my purpose. I could attend the meeting without worrying about my mother. Everything is close by the hotel. She can walk to the markets, shopping, food and those beautiful temples. This trip is great! We really enjoy.
Happy”
I made my great choice as picking Villa Santi for my stay in Luang Phrabang. Very friendly staff, spacious room, quite. It is good value for any single penny that you have paid for. They have also Santi Resort and Spa which is about 20mins away by hotel's shutter bus. I have enjoyed a lot there!!! Last but not least, hotel offered us free airport transfer which was a surpire at the end of our trip.
Lovely and cosy place to stay”
I stayed there with my sisters and my 63 year old mother. We all love the hotel. It's in a nice surrounding in the heart of Luang Prabang. Breakfast offers a large variety and the staff are helpful. The rooms are nicely decorated and clean. The only inconvenience for my mother was the flight up the stairs to the breakfast room and the bedroom. Free wifi was provided but it didn't work well from time to time.