Vientiane Garden Villa Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1310 reviews)
Sihome Road , Vientiane , la

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Excellent central/downtown location near shops and food streets
Nice swimming pool and attractive garden seating areas
Balconies and outdoor seating contribute to an open feeling
Clean pool and generally comfortable rooms reported by some guests
Good value for some guests
Cons:
Rooms and bathrooms are dated and show wear
Cleanliness issues: dirty curtains, damp smell, dust and malodorous notes
Breakfast minimalistic or dry (bread)
Noise in shared veranda/evenings and many long-term residents
Smoking near the pool and uncleaned ashtrays
Doors and locks sometimes faulty or poorly fitting
Some staff perceived as less friendly or lacking personality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Mixed-to-negative: guests mention dirty curtains, damp smell outside, dusty/malodorous rooms and only cursory daily cleaning despite pools and public areas being reasonably kept.
Service
9.2
Positive overall: multiple reviews cite friendly, helpful and genuine staff (several specific mentions of attentive front-desk assistance), though a few guests found staff less personable than expected.
Location
9
Strong: central/downtown location near shops, cafes, food streets, a park and attractions; several guests explicitly called location excellent or convenient.
Room Quality
6.5
Negative: rooms described as dated and tired, door/lock issues, not very comfortable despite being generally clean; aging fixtures and worn finishes noted repeatedly.
Amenities
8.6
Positive but imperfect: the pool, garden and balcony seating areas are frequently praised and seen as standout features, though there are issues like uncleaned ashtrays and smoking near pool areas.
Value for Money
7.4
Mixed: some guests say it's good value and comfortable for price; others feel there are better options in the class and that booking photos are more flattering than reality.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Underwhelming: breakfast described as minimalistic and middling, with specific mentions of dry bread and limited offerings; alternatives in town recommended by guests.
Overall Experience
9
Generally positive overall due to excellent staff, attractive pool/garden areas and prime location, balanced against dated rooms, some cleanliness issues and occasional noise/smoking problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 07:42

Property Description

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities
Vientiane Garden Villa Hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms equipped with a minibar, air conditioning, and flat-screen TV. Enjoy the convenience of hot and cold shower facilities in the en suite bathrooms.

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from Morning Market and That Luang Temple, this hotel provides easy access to popular attractions. Additionally, Wattay International Airport is only a 20-minute ride away.

Great Services and Dining Options
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour desk services. Indulge in delicious Lao and Vietnamese cuisines at the Garden Restaurant during your stay.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at Vientiane Garden Villa Hotel.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: VTE

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1310 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Francis couple fr
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Antonio solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Vicinanza al centro

Cons:

Un poco sporco

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Legros solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Très bien situé, petite piscine sympathique, petit déjeuner simple mais sympa...personnel à l écoute...mention spéciale à patrik qui à été super réceptif et tellement serviable.....

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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didier extended_group fr
7
Bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Situation parfaite
Piscine très agréable
Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et aidants
Ils ont commander notre transport pour Luang Prabang

Cons:

Les chambrés mériteraient un rafraîchissement

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Olaf family_with_children nl
1
Wegblijven. Kamers vies, onveilig door gasten onder invloed van drugs.
Pros:

Niets, we zijn gelijk weggegaan. Dit is een onveilige plek om te verblijven. Het lijkt een soort drugs hotel te zijn. Daarnaast zijn de kamers ook vies en nauwelijks onderhouden

Cons:

Alles, we zijn gelijk weggegaan. Naast dat de kamers erg vies zijn en er veel schimmel zit, is de plek niet veilig. Er lopen hele vreemde mensen rond die onder invloed van drugs lijken te zijn. Absoluut niet een plek om te verblijven. We zijn dan ook gelijk weggegaan. Het hotel had geen alternatief en heeft ook nog eens onze kamers in rekening gebracht.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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MA family_with_children nl
5
Erg gedateerd en niets van waar de naam van het hotel naar verwijst
Cons:

Het is wat je gewend bent en met welke maten je meet. Toch denk ik dat er betere hotels zijn binnen deze klasse. De foto’s op Booking kloppen maar zijn veel mooier dan de werkelijkheid. Dat is natuurlijk altijd wel zo maar nu wel extreem.

Het hotel is echt gedateerd het heeft niet zoveel met een ‘boutique’ of ‘villa’ te maken en om in je naam te verwijzen naar ‘garden’ is ook wel een beetje teveel van het goede.

Door de binnentuin is het best gehorig, deuren van kamers sluiten moeilijk of te makkelijk maar nooit zoals het hoort. Kieren niet alleen langs de deuren wat kan door vocht en warmte maar ook in de deurpanelen zelf .

De kamers zijn echt gedateerd niet vies maar door de ouderdom gewoon niet fris.

Het ontbijt is minimalistisch. Prima om iets te eten maar heb er geen hoge verwachting over. Hiervoor zijn er leuke alternatieve in de stad bijvoorbeeld ‘La Terrass Bakery Cafe’

Het personeel is minder vriendelijk dan de rest van Laos. Als je ‘s avonds weer aankomt bij het hotel moet je wel eerst door een sigaretten walm en zelf de moeite nemen om even gedag te

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Séverine family_with_children fr
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller ru
7
Pros:

Spacious, clean room with a garden view. Nice, clean pool. There are seating areas in the garden and on the balconies. Nearby are shops, a cafe, a stupa, and a park.

The staff was friendly and helpful. I loved the open feeling both in the room and outside.

Cons:

The curtains on the windows are dirty. There's a damp smell outside.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Yael solo_traveller ch
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller es
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ines family_with_children de
6
Kann man, muss man nicht…
Pros:

Der Garten im Hinterhof mit Pool und die Architektur mir den Verbindungstreppen hat uns gefallen. Das Personal war nett und zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Zimmer und Bad waren schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen.
Das Frühstück war eher so mittel.
Viele Langzeitmieter

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Laetitia family_with_children ch
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Kassing solo_traveller th
9
Pros:

Very nice staff who help you with anything. Good rooms clean and comfortable

Cons:

Bread was a little bit dry at breakfast

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Robert couple au
7
Convenient and helpful. A little tired tho
Pros:

The pool is nice, the breakfast was suffice and the balcony area outside our room was pleasant. It’s also downtown so
you’re near some good food streets, bars, Korean food. a mini C mart, and also The Block ran by a Frenchman in one of the side lanes. Naked Espresso Botanica does great coffee.
Also, Patrick at the front desk was helpful without being pushy.

Cons:

The ashtrays near the pool
hadn’t been cleaned. The fact that people were smoking near the pool isn’t cool plus hoiking (spitting) was ugly.

Some of the staff could have more personality too. The place looks a bit dated and tired - locks in the bathroom are barely functional and the smell sometimes is not the best.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Segura Contreras solo_traveller co
10
Chill place in a good zone
Pros:

piscina, desayuno

Cons:

todo bien

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
S
Sumitra couple au
6
Great pool area and great staff but the rooms are dated and not overly comfortable
Pros:

The staff were truly helpful, genuine and kind. The swimming pool area was exceptional

Cons:

The facilities were dated and though not dirty, they were dusty and malodorous. Daily cleaning was cursory.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
D
Dinh Dung solo_traveller la
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller au
8
Location was excellent & staff very friendly
Pros:

Breakfast & location

Cons:

Shared veranda made evenings very noisy

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room. Good value. Clean pool

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Roderich solo_traveller de
1
A Complete Disaster. Avoid at All Costs.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Garden Villa Vientiane — A Complete Disaster. Avoid at All Costs.
Where do I even begin. We stayed 4 nights at Garden Villa and it was, without exaggeration, the worst hotel experience I have ever had in Southeast Asia.
First impressions: The entrance was dirty and unwelcoming. The lobby — which also serves as the breakfast room — looked more like a motorcycle dealership than a hotel. Dirty motorbikes were parked everywhere. No fans, no air conditioning in this space, in Laos, in June. The heat was simply unbearable.
The breakfast was an insult. A miserable selection of food, served in suffocating heat, with flies swarming directly over the buffet. And if that wasn't enough — the toilets were located directly opposite the food. Open. No separation whatsoever. We lost our appetite immediately and never returned.
The pool had no water. For days. Just an empty, dirty hole in the ground. The garden was completely neglected and overgrown.
The room was in a shocking state. The tap was loose, the shower rail was falling off the wall, the bathroom was covered in black mold, towels smelled foul, the soap dispenser was broken off the wall. Dirt everywhere. We felt neither welcome nor comfortable for a single moment of our stay.
The staff were unmotivated and indifferent. You felt like a nuisance, not a guest.
The final insult: On checkout day, our app wouldn't load properly due to the hotel's catastrophically bad WiFi. I asked the manager at reception to call us a taxi to the bus station — a ride that normally costs around 50,000–60,000 Kip. He quoted us 150,000 Kip. A 3x markup. No shame, no explanation. We refused, fixed the app ourselves, and left.
This is not a hotel. It is a collection of problems charging you money to experience them. Do not book this place under any circumstances.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee