Don Som Riverside Guesthouse
Don Som Riverside Guesthouse
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About this property
Essential Facilities: Don Som Riverside Guesthouse in Ban Thamakheb offers a garden, terrace, restaurant, and bar. Private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, concierge, and tour desk enhance the guest experience. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include balconies with garden or river views, private bathrooms, and amenities such as tea and coffee makers, refrigerators, and work desks. Additional features include showers, tiled and parquet floors, and electric kettles. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves Asian vegetarian cuisine. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the room, room service, and outdoor seating areas. Activities and Location: Located 146 km from Pakse International Airport, the hostel is highly rated for its host, nature trips, sailing, and boating. Walking tours are available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
United Kingdom
“I can't fault the host, she was lovely. If you want a remote relaxing place, this is perfect. It was just a bit too remote for me to stay longer than 2 nights. I'd avoid rainy season as it was too muddy getting there unless you can get a boat...” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Tranquil,peaceful location. Great food. Friendly and engaging hosts.” - Alex
Ukraine
“Staying on Don Som was truly an interesting experience — I highly recommend it if you want to see local life untouched by tourism, and (unlike Don Det) enjoy lush green rice fields. The house itself is quite cozy, and it’s clear that the hosts...” - Nicole
Switzerland
“What a place to be! This couple made something great on this beautiful island! I enjoyes my three days there. Because it was very hot, I spend the days mostly with swimming and hanging around in my hammock reading pr sleeping. But you can do lots...” - Dániel
Hungary
“Amazing location, as this is the only guesthouse on the island. You can rent a scooter and go around the island, while locals are waving at you. The hosts Tanoi and Sander are the kindest, helping our every way possible and made my stay very...” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Tanoi and Sander are the most exceptional hosts. Extremely helpful and thoughtful. They have created a guest house that is extremely relaxing but also thought provoking and politically and economically mindful.” - Naomi
Belgium
“Sander and Tanoi are lovely and super helpful. A true Laotian experience off the grid. Food is great and affordable. We wished we stayed longer. Sunrise is astonishing. Just enjoy and relax. Tip: rent a bike in don det and spend at least 3 nights...” - Isobel
United Kingdom
“My favourite place to stay in Laos! Beautiful surroundings, lovely accommodation, comfortable and clean. Fantastic food and conversations shared at a communal table with the best view. The owners are lovely and they are doing so much to help the...” - Madison
Canada
“The owners are very helpful and will help you with getting to the island (ferry, etc). The shared bathroom is exceptionally clean, and there is a hot shower. My room was large, and the bed was comfortable. The people staying in the hotel usually...” - Zdenek
Czech Republic
“Great owner, great place. I would love to come again once.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAsian
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 4 years are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.