Mekong Riverside Lodge

Hotels
8.5 (1529 reviews)
Pakbeng 2 , Pakbeng , LA

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Insects in room
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Overall cleanliness was satisfactory but mentioned issues with insects and mosquito nets.
Service
9.05
Friendly and helpful management reported across several reviews.
Location
9.09
Excellent location with stunning views and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms described as beautiful and comfortable, with some noting structural uniqueness.
Amenities
8.07
Missing AC in some rooms noted, but fans provided helped.
Value for Money
9.03
Guests felt the service and accommodations were worth the price.
Food and Beverage
7.58
Breakfast options were minimal and not highly rated, but included in the stay.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests generally enjoyed their stay and felt it was a nice stop on their journey.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 05:15

Property Description

Riverside Charm and Comfort

Scenic Views and Amenities: Mekong Riverside Lodge offers rooms with city views, equipped with desks and modern bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a continental or halal breakfast during their stay.

Exploration and Relaxation: With free bikes available, guests can easily explore the surrounding area or opt for a leisurely day in the garden or terrace. The hotel also provides car hire services for added convenience.

Active Lifestyle: For those seeking adventure, cycling is a popular activity in Pakbeng. After a day of exploration, return to the lodge for a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at Mekong Riverside Lodge for a perfect blend of comfort and adventure!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1529 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 8.55
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hatsuka • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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romane • couple • fr
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Conor • couple • ie
10
View from the balcony is incredible
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Eilidh • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kym • extended_group • us
6
Disappointed but thankful for the warm shower.
Pros:

View serene, location quiet, and back balcony was spacious.

Cons:

Bedsheet was damp due to no air circulation, fans were not cooling. Room smelled moldy, like old wet towels. Adding A/C for the rate would have been preferred. Most expensive one night stay in Laos thus far. I am visiting Laos for a month and average rooms $12 -$20 from north to south. This river lodge had a monopoly due to the mandatory lay over when traveling by slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang and sadly it was disappointing. We rented 2 rooms and both parties did not get a restful sleep after traveling in a slow boat for 5 hours, but thankful regardless for the hot shower.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Florian • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
9
Scenic jungle cabin
Pros:

Great location a short walk from the slowboat terminal. Stunning views of the Mekong river from our balcony. Excellent value in a jungle-style cabin. Breakfast was simple but a quick snack before boarding the boat.

Cons:

Drain smell in toilets was bad but considering the location in the jungle this is expected. No a/c just fans and mosquito nets but again it’s a jungle cabin experience!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Eliot • couple • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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nakamura • couple • jp
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Anabel79 • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

The location is wonderful, with stunning views of the Mekong at dawn and sunset.

Cons:

The cleaning of the head pillows, with strong humid smell and dirty.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Carpent • family_with_children • be
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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marta • couple • gb
10
A lovely welcome after a long day on the boat. The room and view was great.
Pros:

The view from our shared terrace was amazing.
The hotel picked up our luggage and took it up the steep slope to the hotel from our boat we caught at Luang Prabang.
We would have been happy staying extra nights, but booked our onward travel the following day.
Breakfast was simple but adequate.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Kirstin • couple • de
9
Pros:

Schönes Ambiente, gute Lage, schöne Zimmer, freundliches Personal, super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • de
9
Pros:

Top Unterkunft nicht weit vom Fluss, sodass sie direkt vom slowboat zur Unterkunft können, sie werden unten am Boot abgeholt!

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Jablonski • couple • us
10
Phenomenal
Pros:

I wish I could give them beyond 10 stars! Absolutely exceeded every expectation

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Alicia • family_with_children • fr
7
Halte paisible au bord du Mékong
Pros:

La situation géographique de l'hôtel en fait un lieu parfait pour une halte à Pakbeng au milieu d'une croisière sur le Mékong. Superbe vue sur la rivière. Lits équipés de moustiquaires

Cons:

Eclairage un peu sombre dans la chambre et même si nous avions des ventilateurs au plafond, l'air conditionné nous a un peu manqué

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Gaele • family_with_children • fr
10
Soirée étape parfaite
Pros:

La vue complètement dingue sur le Mékong. Les chambres sont très belles et très propres. Le personnel est très attentionné et prévenant. Bon petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Rien !

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • ro
10
Amazing place
Pros:

I stayed for one night during the slow boat trip from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang and I can say it was the best decision to choose this place. I had the balcony room and it was absolutely amazing. The view was fabulous. The bed was very good. The bathroom was clean. The room is very cozy with the wooden walls. I had no problems with mosquitoes. The ac was working.

Cons:

It is true that if you buy the room right there at the reception it is a little cheaper, but they are not guaranteed to have a room available so I would still book it in advance. The breakfast was a little small for me. Only a plate with fruits, tea/coffee, bread, butter and jam.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Pierre Henri • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee