A jewel on the banks of the Mekong River in the south of Laos, this resort is a haven for casual elegance amid nature. Guests can enjoy the verdant, naturally landscaped parkland and 400 metres of stunningly beautiful Mekong riverscape. The resort features 28 spacious villa-style guestrooms (22 with panoramic Mekong and sunrise views, and six with lush views of rice paddy fields, ponds and age-old trees). This eco-friendly resort and its staff do its best not to damage the environment, and most of the furnishings are fabricated from ecologically friendly natural bamboo.
Mr. Kitkosol Chantawong
Your Host and The Team
“My ambition when I created The River Resort was to show the world the nature and beauty of Laos. Our eco-friendly resort started with 20 rooms, and after a few years we added another eight rooms. I love to show people how beautiful and wonderful life can be here at The River.”
We Care
From concept to implementation, this resort’s intentions remain firm: to preserve the natural environment in every way possible. The native flora and fauna on the 30,000sqm of private, verdant parkland is well protected. Many of the mature indigenous trees soar over 25 metres in height and are generations old. To this day they tower over the lush, tropical landscape, and according to local beliefs are inhabited by protective spirits.The eco-friendly Resort and the staff do their best not to damage the environment. They cultivate their rice paddy field and vegetable gardens with organic matter from the compost pit, and most of the furnishings are fabricated from ecologically friendly natural bamboo.
More than 90% of the staff are local villagers and rice farmers. For the first time in their lives, many of them have learned that education is the key to a better life, not only for their children but themselves as well. To help them on that path, the resort regularly offers English language classes taught by qualified visiting teachers. In an effort to show respect to local traditions, guests and staff are invited to participate in indigenous cultural activities offered at the resort including the baci ceremony, and traditional Lao music and dance.
Rooms
Deluxe River Front Rooms (22 units)
Deluxe River Front Rooms (22 units)
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Facing the Mekong River, these 22 40sqm rooms are situated in a duplex villa, and offer extraordinary panoramic river life views and stunning sunrises. The bathrooms have both an indoor and outdoor shower. A large private terrace with open seating and the song of nature completes the space.
Deluxe Pond/Garden Rooms (6 units)
Deluxe Pond/Garden Rooms (6 units)
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These 40sqm rooms are situated in a duplex villa, and offer wonderful pond, rice paddy and distant Mekong River views. Beds face a large window that overlooks the garden. The bathrooms have both an indoor and outdoor shower. A large private terrace completes the space.
Facilities and Highlights
24h Reception
Wifi
Air Conditioning
Gay Friendly
Wedding/Event
Eco Friendly
Garden
Swimming Pool
Spa/Massage
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Birdwatching
Cycling
Golf
Speed BoatShow/hide facilities
Facilities and Highlights
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24h ReceptionWifiAir ConditioningGay FriendlyWedding/EventEco FriendlyGardenSwimming PoolSpa/MassageBar/Lounge
- RestaurantBirdwatchingCyclingGolfSpeed Boat
- Pools: 2 infinity swimming pools 12x 6m
- Restaurant: The Riverside Sala is an open-air dining room and daytime café, with an enclosed private dining, meeting room, and bar. Guests can also enjoy alfresco dining along the Mekong River.
- Spa: The spa offers a large range of massages, from foot Reflexology to Thai/ Lao traditional Massage, Herbal Hot Compress and Aromatherapy.
- Boat Trips and Excursions: Activities and excursions can be arranged by car, boat, bikes, or elephant treks. Visit the nearby UNESCO Heritage Vat Phou Temple or the 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don) located two hours away by car near the Cambodian border. The site is known for its unique geology, French colonial-era history, and quiet rural lifestyle.
Useful Information
GENERAL
Total number of rooms: 28Annual closing:
open all year
Time zone: (GMT+07:00) Hanoi
Currency accepted: USD, LAK
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Electricity voltage: 220V
Electricity plug type:
CONCIERGE
Your concierge is ready to assist you with planning and completing your reservation, contact them on dream@secret-retreats.comACCESS
From Pakse Airport, a private car can be arranged for the 35-40-minute drive to the resort. It is also possible to arrange a private boat from town (travel time is approximately 1h45mn).Airport: Pakse International Airport (PKZ) - 40 km
CONTACT
Ban Phaphinnoy, 14A Road, Champasak 06000 , Lao People's Democratic RepublicCONTACT HERE
We Care
From concept to implementation, this resort’s intentions remain firm: to preserve the natural environment in every way possible. The native flora and fauna on the 30,000sqm of private, verdant parkland is well protected. Many of the mature indigenous trees soar over 25 metres in height and are generations old. To this day they tower over the lush, tropical landscape, and according to local beliefs are inhabited by protective spirits.
The eco-friendly Resort and the staff do their best not to damage the environment. They cultivate their rice paddy field and vegetable gardens with organic matter from the compost pit, and most of the furnishings are fabricated from ecologically friendly natural bamboo.
More than 90% of the staff are local villagers and rice farmers. For the first time in their lives, many of them have learned that education is the key to a better life, not only for their children but themselves as well. To help them on that path, the resort regularly offers English language classes taught by qualified visiting teachers. In an effort to show respect to local traditions, guests and staff are invited to participate in indigenous cultural activities offered at the resort including the baci ceremony, and traditional Lao music and dance.
The eco-friendly Resort and the staff do their best not to damage the environment. They cultivate their rice paddy field and vegetable gardens with organic matter from the compost pit, and most of the furnishings are fabricated from ecologically friendly natural bamboo.
More than 90% of the staff are local villagers and rice farmers. For the first time in their lives, many of them have learned that education is the key to a better life, not only for their children but themselves as well. To help them on that path, the resort regularly offers English language classes taught by qualified visiting teachers. In an effort to show respect to local traditions, guests and staff are invited to participate in indigenous cultural activities offered at the resort including the baci ceremony, and traditional Lao music and dance.
“Discretely located in a parkland along a bend of the Mekong River, the 28 rooms offer a beautiful sunrise every morning over the mighty waters. This resort is an ideal place in which to slow down, relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with Mother Nature.”
Kim, the discoverer.
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