The River Resort

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the entire team at this beautiful hotel in front of the Mekong River. A small oasis in Champasak - Laos. Surrounded by a beautiful garden with butterflies, flowers, tranquility and well-being. I would say it is a great place to settle down, it is close to the Vat Phou complex Temple and there is nothing like returning from your visit and relaxing by the pool with a good book and a delicious drink. The staff is full of kindness and does everything they can to make your stay super pleasant.

We had a really relaxing and rejuvenating time at the River Resort in Champasak, Laos, after a gruelling 18 day trip travelling north to south in Laos. We stayed for 2 nights at the River Resort. The hotel is set on the Mekong River with some magnificent views of the river and life on the river. All the staff at the hotel -- from the reception/Management to the Restaurant and room cleaners were lovely polite and very helpful. The Hotel is set a series of Bunglows split in ground floor and top floor - we had the top floor with views of the Mekong and i would seriously recommend the top floor with its balcony and views. Watching the sunset from the balcony with a drink was so tranquil it was surreal. The food and drink was wonderful (I appreciate the veg food, though I wish there were more vegetarian/vegan choices), the bed is so comfortable, the indoor/outdoor shower so nice, the pool was refreshing, the service was attentive they always booked us a table for our lunch and even meals. It is not far from UNESCO World Heritage Site ruins of Wat Phou. The Spa was wonderful and we had a lovely time getting one of their spa treatments as couple. Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here and wished we could have spent longer.

We stayed here for a couple of nights and loved it. We had a first floor room overlooking the Mekong which was wonderful to wake up to. The staff are fabulous, always greyed with warm smiles and nothing is too much trouble. The food was the best we have had during our 2 week tour of Laos, so thank you all.

We had a lovely spacious room with fantastic views of the Mekong. The staff made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. There are two gorgeous swimming pools and the service throughout the resort was excellent.

These guys have done a marvellous job keeping this stunning accommodation in good shape during the long Covid-closed period. There were few guests when we visited in October 22 but the rooms, restaurant, pools and gardens were being perfectly maintained. The staff hadn't had much recent experience with western guests but they worked hard (and successfully) to provide an excellent service. The cocktails are highly recommended!

Unfailingly attentive, friendly, and professional staff, especially Mr. Phommakarn, head of the restaurant, who is fluent in English, French, and Lao. The grounds were impeccable, and had the special touch of incorporating working rice fields in the landscaping! October is the perfect month to stay here, as the Mekong is especially majestic, and the mountains and valleys are relentlessly green!

The river resort looks over the Mekong, has a nice restaurant space, two lovely pools and expansive gardens. What makes this resort, however, is the lovely staff. My family was extremely unwell when we stayed here (with food poisoning picked up in Vientiane). The staff were kind, and assisted me clean up some very foul messes! They also went above and beyond to assist us to sleep in the same room at late notice, and to bring us bland food to the room etc. It was a beautiful place to rest and get well at, and I would recommend it to people who enjoy watching the river, being close to Champerssak village (which was delightful to ride to/through) and to the stunning Vat Phou. It is important to note that the hotel is not five star. The fittings are not new, and the outdoor shower perhaps does not have water pressure etc. However, keep in mind it is an isolated hotel, and all things considered it is very comfortable. I hope to one day return without the stress of illness and misadventure - but if I don't, I wish the hotel and all of its staff well for the future.

Great location by the Mekong not too far from Pakse and close to Wat Phou. Rooms nice and overlook the river for a great sunrise, the 2 pools a good size and again quiet. Food in the restaurant was very good especially lunch / dinner, breakfast was ok. Service in the restaurant was also very good above what you may expect for the place. As with most hotels seemingly in Laos a lack of hangers for clothes? But overall very nice and would happily go back, you don’t need a beach when you have great views and the peace and quiet of the area.

 We had a really relaxing and rejuvenating time at the River Resort in Champasak, Laos, where we stayed for a week. The setting is lovely, the staff is so kind, the Mekong River views are magnificent, the Thai/Lao and western food and drink is wonderful (I appreciate the veg food, though I wish there were more vegetarian/vegan choices), the bed is so comfortable, the indoor/outdoor shower so nice, the pool is refreshing, the locals are friendly, the rice fields are glorious, the cats are cute, the prices are inexpensive, the service is attentive and nice, the neighboring villages are interesting, the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site ruins of Vat Phou are fascinating … Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here!