Mama Pap - Tad Lo

Hotels
Tad Lo Village , Ban Donkhagnoung , la

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Warm, attentive host (Mama Pap) and family
Excellent location near Tad Lo waterfall
Very good, abundant food (famous large pancakes)
Authentic, homely atmosphere
Comfortable beds/mattresses
Good value and generous portions
Option to store scooter overnight
Cons:
Occasional lack of running water
Shared bathroom cleanliness issues
Basic amenities (minimal fan, limited comforts)
Limited soundproofing / night noise (dogs, roosters)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple mentions of limited water access and at least one comment about the shared bathroom 'not very clean' — cleanliness is a clear negative in the reviews.
Service
1
Host (Mama Pap) and family repeatedly praised for warmth, kindness and attentive care — service is a consistent positive.
Location
1
Several reviews note the excellent location a few minutes' walk from Tad Lo waterfall and nearby attractions — location is a strong positive.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as simple and rudimentary but comfortable (large mattress on the floor); basic construction and limited soundproofing noted.
Amenities
1
Limited amenities mentioned (small fan only, occasional lack of running water); rudimentary setup expected for this authentic stay.
Value for Money
1
Guests cite very generous portions, good prices and an overall feeling of good value for money.
Food and Beverage
1
Food repeatedly praised (especially huge, delicious pancakes and abundant meals); restaurant on-site recommended by many guests.
Overall Experience
1
Overall overwhelmingly positive: authentic, warm family hospitality and memorable local character despite basic facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-26 01:20

Property Description

Renovated Property with Private Parking

Family-Friendly Restaurant

Family Rooms Available

Book now and experience a cozy stay at Mama Pap - Tad Lo!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
L
Leticia couple es
10
RELAX
Pros:

LOS PANCAKES BUENISIMOS

PERFECTA UBICACION CON LAS CASCADAS PARA BAÑARTE Y TRANQUILIDAD EN UN PUEBLO CHIQUITO

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
M
Marie Christine couple fr
8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Alicja couple be
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
A
AndP88 solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Una homestay veramente accogliente e vicina alla cascata di Tad Lo
Mama è una signora molto calorosa
Il cibo è delizioso

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Winna solo_traveller gp
8
Pros:

The hospitality, proximity with the river and you might have the chance to see elephants 5min away taking a bath in the river

Cons:

It was the hot season so without air conditioning it was king of hot in the room but there is a fan so it was OK.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Andre solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very simple accomodation, but enough for a night alongside the Pakse loop. The location is great, you can walk to a couple of waterfalls, keep the motorbike secured locked inside and the host is very sweet! in the morning dont forget to order their banana pancake!

Cons:

The rooms can be noisy (straw walls) and you can hear everything downstairs, so i'd recommend using earplugs if you want to have a relaxed one!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
A
Agnes couple fr
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
E
Eric couple fr
10
Pros:

Tout est parfait
Charmante famille, aux petits soins
Mama Pap est très gentille, elle aime les gens et ça se ressent.
Un très bon séjour
Je recommande cet endroit familial, et j'y retournerai avec grand plaisir
Merci beaucoup

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
F
Francoise solo_traveller fr
3
non merci il y a tellement mieux à proximité
Pros:

la gérante est dynamique , accueillante, mais évidemment l'enjeu de vendre des bières l'emporte sur le confort des hôtes qui aimeraient dormir . Aucun respect des bikkers qui arrivent groupés et picole la soirée! et finissent en bla bla dans les piaules non insonorisées!!!
Aucune approche éthique!

Cons:

nuit courte et bruyante
douche au pocket et toilettes à l'étage inférieur

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
G
galez couple be
8
Pros:

Super! Famille très sympatique, jolie chambre confortable, bonne situation près des cascades et bonne panecake.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin solo_traveller fr
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple ca
9
Very nice stay, host is lovely 🥰
Pros:

Comfortable bed, host is adorable, food was great, 5 minutes walk from the waterfalls and elephant 🐘! Breakfast pancake was quite an experience haha!

Cons:

No water was a bit of a problem (you always can wash with cold water in the bucket…) but we were 2 to help each other showering at least haha

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
M
Mathilde solo_traveller fr
10
Très bon séjour à Tad Lo chez Mama Pap et sa famille
Pros:

L’accueil de la famille, la gentillesse de Mama Pap, le pancake géant au petit-déjeuner, l’emplacement à deux pas de de la cascade de Tad Lo. Et la possibilité de rentrer le scooter pour la nuit.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
J
Jean-Marie extended_group fr
10
Pros:

Certainement un des logeements les plus authentiques du Laos. Un partage de vie exceptionnel, et un sourire qui faait réchauffe nos coeurs

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
B
Bradley solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic stay with Mama Pap.
Pros:

Mama Pap’s was great. Clean and comfortable beds. Very friendly and great food - big portions! Tad Lo is beautiful.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
A
Aubry couple fr
10
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
M
Marco.spa couple it
10
Posto vero!
Pros:

Stupendissimooo! Mama Pap è incredibilmente incisiva nel suo essere di cuore e di carattere. Una persona straordinaria dal grande carisma e dal grandissimo sorriso contagioso. I bungalow sono bellissimi e rudimentali, l'ideale per un posto reale come quello in cui vive. Niente lussi inutili, solo realtà. La sua cucina è inoltre eccezionale, buona varia e molto abbondante, specie per gli ottimi prezzi.

Cons:

Nulla da dire 🙂

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
S
Sihame couple fr
10
Excellent !!
Pros:

L’accueil, et l’énergie de mama, on a adoré !!!
Ce sont des chambres simples avec un gros matelas au sol, confortable. Il y a un petit ventilo si vous avez chaud, mais il fait plutôt bon la nuit, donc pas eu besoin pour notre part.
Il n’y a pas vraiment d’insonorisation, mais c’est normal, c’est pas l’hôtel hein ;) donc les chiens la nuit qui aboient, les coqs … mais c’est l’expérience ;)
Vous avez petit-déjeuner, lunch et dîner possible sur place et c’est excellent ! N’hésitez vraiment pas à tester les fameux pancake, ce n’est pas un mythe, ils sont énormes et très bons !!!
Merci pour ce séjour, c’était super !!!

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
C
Clea couple fr
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
D
Dany. couple es
10
Pros:

Querida mamá,
Gracias por recibirnos con el corazón tan abierto. Este lugar no es solo un alojamiento, es un hogar lleno de amor, calidez y luz… y eso se siente en cada rincón.
Eres un ser de luz increíble, de esos que el universo pone en el camino para recordarnos que aún existen personas mágicas. Gracias por tu cuidado, tu sonrisa y tu energía tan bonita.
Nos llevamos mucho más que una estancia, nos llevamos tu cariño 🤍
Y no puedo dejar de mencionar el mejor panqueque de banana y chocolate, grandisimo y hecho con amor, que sin duda fue el más rico que probamos en todo el viaje 🍌🍫✨

2026-02-13 via Nuitee