Samanea Beach Resort: "Wonderful quiet paradise"

Review by: estroebek | Source: Trip Advisor
"We stayed 4 nights at this wonderful place. It is a bit outside Kep but you can easily catch a tuk tuk for 3 $. The staff were all so friendly and helpful all the time. The food was nice even though there was not that much from. Excellent happy hour with good drinks. Bungalows were big and very comfortable, clean and nice. Liked the outdoor bath! Can only recommend this place - wonderful and quiet"

Jing’s Residence: "Wonderful stay in Pingyao"

Review by: KarenYfromDenver2016 | Source: Trip Advisor
In keeping with the character of Pingyao, Jing's Residence takes you a step back in time. Beginning with the graciousness of the front desk, the excellence of the dining room and the total comfort of the rooms, guests are treated assortment of teas, dried dates, turn down treats and farewell gifts. I wanted my stay to last forever. This is the place to stay while in Pingyao.

The Apsara Rive Droite: "The Apsara Queen"

Review by: PeterS6 | Source: Trip Advisor
"We stayed at the Apsara Rive Droite so that we had a swimming pool as in the old part of Luang Prabang the boutique hotels don't have the space for a pool. We were not disappointed - this is a small boutique hotel with only about 12 rooms. The service from the staff was fantastic and they were very helpful in recommending things to do even though this is not our first visit to Luang Prabang. The rooms are spacious with big balconies looking over the river to the old part of Luang Prabang. The hotel has a little 'punt' called the Apsara Queen to take you back and forth across the river to the old part of the city where you can wander around. This is walking distance of all the restaurants, bars and shopping so it is a great location. The punt operates 24 hours a day so there is no worry about getting home late or leaving early in the morning to see the monk walking around collecting their alms for the day. We used their bicycles to ride around the weaving villages and then to ride into and around the old part. It was very easy as it is mostly flat and an easy cycle with little of no traffic. Worth doing to explore the side of the river that the hotel is situated on. Very interesting riding past the homes with woman weaving or doing other crafts. Excellent opportunity to buy direct from the person that makes them. When we go back this is the place we will be staying at ....... highly recommended."

Manda De Laos: "Manda de Laos"

Review by: Bethanie C | Source: Trip Advisor
This restaurant was nothing short of amazing! A beautiful setting by the UNESCO Heritage listed Lilly ponds, coupled with delicious main meals and dessert. If you find yourself in Luang Prabang, this place is definitely worth the visit.

Mudanwan Villa: ""

Review by: Faith T | Source: Trip Advisor
"牡丹灣去過兩次,一次在開幕時,一次在幾年後。給的氛圍不太依樣。 但服務品質都很棒。 只是在園區逛逛放空甚麼也沒做也很好。餐點有主廚的用心以及變化。 房內的設備以及備品都精心挑選,一泊五餐,讓真的想放空的疲憊可以在這裡療癒。 在湖畔別甚麼都沒做,靜靜的放空也很棒 慢活的地方,舒服的VILLA Room Tip: 讓疲憊的身心得到療癒"

Rachamankha: "Amazing Hotel and great Staff"

Review by: thibaut g | Source: Trip Advisor
We stayed there with my girlfriend and we had such a wonderful time. The hotel is perfectly located in the midle of the old town. It is a beautiful place, with great service, The breakfast was fantastic, while their restaurant is also very good for dinner, if you are ready to spend a bit more than in the city restaurants, would definitely go back there

Le Passe-Temps: "A cosy place to relax away from the crowds"

Review by: Alex Q | Source: Trip Advisor
This small hotel is set on a quiet beach overlooking Ao Phang Nga bay, Beer and the staff are wonderfully attentive, and do everything to make your stay perfect. The sitting room / reception is beautiful, with a resident barman in the evenings. The rooms are well furnished, cosy and the hotel is ideal spot to relax after exploring the canyons of the Ao Phang Nga magrove forest - one of the most magical experiences I have ever had or taking a slightly less serene boat trip around the islands. The only shame about exploring the bay itself is that it is often populated by large crowds of lifejacket wearing tourists bobbing about in the water at every spot with a nice beach. The hotel's own beach is deserted as you can only swim for a couple of hours at high tide, so creating a glorious Robinson Crusoe feeling in such a busy area. The hotel is simple, but everything you need is well done. To be recommended

Arumdalu: "Unforgettable memory"

Review by: thcecilia | Source: Trip Advisor
"Arumdalu resort is very comfortable resort to stay with the big room and private swimming pool. We can enjoy the private beach for swimming , quite resort, have beautiful scenery and good services. We can enjoy delicious food too in arumdalu restaurant. The worst is only for the light in room, less light .. but they said that it is caused of eco friendly system.. also no signal in there ... over all we enjoyed stay there and will be back again... Thanks Arumdalu resort... Stayed December 2016, traveled with family"

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Some people’s idea of heaven"

Review by: mznw3 | Source: Trip Advisor
"We got ill on our way to this hotel so we weren't in good shape when we arrived, and we spent our two nights here recovering. It was a great place to do this - the room was beautiful and enormously comfortable and it was all very peaceful and quiet. The staff were very kind and attentive and we are very grateful to them. This is the kind of place that many (British) people would think was heaven - on the sea, very quiet, a little bubble of perfect bliss - a kind of honeymoon place. If this is what you like, the place should have six stars. But we aren't so fond of that kind of place - we prefer staying in places with domestic as well as foreign tourists and which are a little bit more lively. In summary, the property promises peace and quiet and that's what it delivers in spades - it's our problem and not the hotel's that it's not entirely our thing. Stayed January 2017, traveled as a couple"

The River Resort: "Awesome place"

Review by: gkwoodard | Source: Trip Advisor
i loved the place. i can remember thinking while we were out touring that i could not wait to get back to the resort and take one of their outdoor showers. Southern lao is beautiful but a bit dusty. i would definitely go back.
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