Thongbay Guesthouse Luang Prabang

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Arndt

A highlight of our Laos family trip. Cozy, friendly with the benefit of a well kept garden, pool and resident cats. My son enjoyed spending time outdoors, we took advantage of the shuttle to the downtown area (night market). We will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Talou

Great stay overall. The staff wee very helpful and the bungalow was clean and the breakfast was delicious. Definitely recommend getting the pancakes for the different fruit variety. It’s around 30 minute walk from the city centre in less than 10 minutes drive. There is an airport shuttle but there isn’t a train shuttle so if you take the train to Luang Prabang there are hotel shuttles right outside. Also, a heads up there are no TVs in the bungalow.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Niels Bjerrum

Helpful and serviceminded staff. Quaint and very relaxing atmosphere. Beautiful garden surroundings.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Josée

Breakfast is outstanding, delivered to your room at the time you like.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

kirsty

Really helpful staff. The local taxis were very unreliable so staff helped massively with getting us around the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Rajanathan

Warm Friendly Staff, Very Tasty Food , great Picturesque Setting. Breakfast delivered to your balcony including other meals if you choose. Ala in all, we had a very relaxing time here. There is also free shuttle service to the city (pick up and drop off)

Raj and Lynette ( Australia) Feb 2026

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Simon

The bungalow is unique and you can have a great sleep listening to birds and frogs chirping away from the busy city center. Very tranquil and relaxing vibe.

The water heater was luke warm and you couldnt have a hot shower feeling cold most of the time coming out. The wifi was intermittent, losing connection quite often.

The location is also further away from city center than I thought, if you don’t take the free shuttle offered by hotel be prepared to pay 100k kip for a round trip to city center.

The service and breakfast was normal. But overall the amenities in the bungalow was old and dated. For the price i just didnt think the value was reflected.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

John

Breakfast fresh every morning with great choices, served on your balcony overlooking river. All staff very friendly, went beyond expectations, from our welcome, booking tuc tucs and helping us book a private transfer when the provided transport never turned up. What a fantastic place. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Amlan

The service is superb. The entire staff is friendly and super helpful. For example, even though our flight arrived late and after the kitchen closed, they still brought us some food. And who can complain about having breakfast on your deck overlooking the river. The rooms are comfortable. The bathrooms are basic (e.g. only cold water in the sink) but completely functional. We highly recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Monica

Lovely environment, comfortable rooms and staff were very helpful

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Noémie

The service there was more than amazing, everyone was nice and they did everything to please us! Plus they provide free shuttle to go center town, the breakfast is great and generous, the decorations were beautiful, the pool was very clean and large enough to swim. I strongly recommand this hotel! Only downside: pillows were a little firm to my taste.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Beautiful place to stay with top notch service! Loved it!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Daniel

The staff were so very helpful and nice, and the breakfast included was absolutely amazing! Served on the porch of your bungalow at the time of your choosing. Highly recommend

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

sylvia

Beautiful property had a Riverview balcony cottage. Breakfast brought to the room wonderful experience, refillable water bottles. Staff very helpful. Make sure to rent a scooter through them. It’s a great deal. Good shuttle service in an out of town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2025

Steven

This is a unique property with independent bungalows as rooms. The setting is beautiful and tranquil.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Hannah

A wonderful, unique accommodation option. Highly recommended. Good size beds and large rooms. Staff can't do enough for you. Beautiful property and location with everything you could need for a short or long trip. Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Stuart

We stayed for 5 nights in a riverside bungalow which was peaceful and relaxing. It was slightly away from the noise of town but easily within walking distance. We also cycled on free bikes and there is a shuttle bus in and out of town. The owner and staff were excellent and friendly and helped us organise trips andd transfers. Breakfast was great and we had a lovely stay, thank you

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2025

regina

This guesthouse shines on service. Airport transfer and pickup were a breeze. They take the time to nicely greet you and check you in, giving you all the details. Daily shuttle in and out of main area of town is great. The pool was well kept and quiet (though, like so many in south east Asia, very cold). We had a river view bungalow. It was mostly clean, as much so as wooden rooms like these with gaps in the wall can be. But they provide mosquito nets. No TV. Breakfast is good and plenty with various options. If you want a break, feel free to use their kitchen (cashew chicken gets two thumbs up and yellow curry was good too). It is fresh and on probably better for the price than anything you will get a food stall in town for same cost. Dinner for three was about $12 USD. They do not advertise it, but they were glad to use their daily shuttle to drop us at our next guesthouse in Luang Prabang. I found I had forgotten my Nalgene water bottle in the mini fridge and called them to ask about it, and they brought it on the shuttle so I could pick it up that evening when they dropped hotel guests in the city. That was HIGHLY appreciated. They provide one bottle of drinking water per guest, and have a drinking water refill station.

The beds were ok - not great but not the worst in SEA. We had a triple room, a king bed and two singles. The singles were incredibly soft to the point it felt like you might roll off and the king was a bit too hard. Goldilocks again :) Thanks Thonbay!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Richard

Relaxed yet attentive

we really enjoyed the relaxed yet attentive care Thongbay staff showed all their guests

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Suzanne

Hidden gem

Fabulous hideaway in a lovely setting. We wished we had stayed longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2024

Julie

Absolutely beautiful property with an attentive and kind staff. They took the care to pay attention to every detail.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

The only place to stay in Luang Prabang!!

This is an incredible place to stay. We loved every minute of our river view balcony, especially having breakfast there. The staff are amazingly friendly and attentive and couldn't be more welcoming.
A beautiful gem that we genuinely didn't want to leave. Thank you Thongbay Guesthouse

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

aurelia

Great place to stay. Far exceeded my expectations and look forward to coming back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Rosanna

Peaceful, green and friendly

Our stay couldn't have been better. The team at Thongbay are so friendly and helpful, breakfast was lovely, the shuttle and other services run very smoothly. The cabin is peaceful with great aircon and facilities. We loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Andrew

Incredible cozy cottage

Extremely welcoming staff, service was top notch. Free shuttle to/from city center was very convenient. Really comfortable room, enjoyed the river view. So green in the gardens! Really felt like we were staying in nature.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Janette Sook Eng

The service is excellent and the staff especially Mr T takes care of our needs superbly

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

donald ian george

Such a quiet peaceful place to stay.Easy access to town and friendly helpful staff.My second stay and will come back again soon.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Raul

Thongbay great place to stay

The guest house is very clean and well managed by friendly and competent staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Jennifer

The accommodations are simple native style cottages, but they were clean and comfortable. The staff and the management were extremely helpful and accommodating. The manager, T, was wonderful, always providing helpful suggestions and helping to arrange transportation to local venues. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would love to go back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2024

Ann

We would stay again in a heartbeat

We loved our stay at Thongbay. Mr. T & all the staff always provided excellent service & were very helpful. Meals are delivered to your bungalow (or elsewhere if you choose) & the food is delicious. The breakfast was great. The shuttle to & from downtown is very convenient & runs on schedule. The grounds are lovely. The bungalows are spacious. The floorboards do creak some but that didn’t affect our enjoyment.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2023

Leo

Beautiful wood cabins on the river. Excellent service. Delicious food. Free shuttle to town. An oasis only minutes from town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Craig

Wondrously excellent Loved the place but bed too

Beautiful room by the river
Stunning food was so good better than restaurants
Beautiful and helpful people
Wonderful gardens and pool
Terrific breakfast
Excellent transport to town
Bed was too hard tho

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

Donald ian george

This property is made up of detached wooden bungalows with
Verandahs. The staff are excellent and breakfast is served on your own verandah each morning. They have bicycles and motorcycles for hire if you want to explore the local area or you can relax by the pool. The staff could not do enough for you and I would highly recommend Thongbay to anyone visiting Luang Prabang. 10 out of 10!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Deborah

Glorious tropical garden residences

Gloriously verdant. An oasis of nature with views across the river. The individual 'bubgalows' are well sized, with a verandah. A hearty and generous breakfast arrived to my table, at the appointed hour. This is a place for a writer on a mission. Perfectly appointed to stay focussed. There is a large pool too. And really convenient transportation regularly throughout the day to reach 'town' in 7 or 8 minutes.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2023

Rick

So friendly and welcoming. A really enjoyable stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2022

Meredith

Friendly helpful staff

The manager Mr. Thy and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. He booked an all day tour for us that I recommend. The free shuttle to town was convenient. He helped us to buy train tickets to Vang Vieng. You have a choice for daily breakfast that was very nice. The night we arrived they had a Christmas party with free food and drinks for guests. Only downside to stay was water for the shower and was not very hot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2022

Rene

From the time I checked in everything was exceptional, the facility is beautiful so clean, walkable ti the tourist attraction, the breakfast was so delicious and the staff are very kind

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2022

monika

The staff were very hospitable and helpful especially Kai and her son DoDo. The manager, Thy, was well organized and informative. Although the location is excellent, it is not in the city proper.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2022

Gary

Thongbay Guesthouse was a last minute choice, but it was an
excellent one. Clean, comfortable, great view and
breakfast and beautiful
garden surroundings. Air
conditioning & Wi-Fi strong.

Quite a walk into town but the walk was good for us. Thongbay has scheduled
shuttles into town and pickup
times. Check with Mr. Thy and
his stuff, and he will help and
explain all you need to know about Luang Prabang. Very
gracious and helpful.

Nothing like breakfast on the balcony!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2020

Verified traveler

We loved the breakfast and the gardens. The family are very friendly and helpful. Would love to stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2020

D

The bungalows are set in beautiful gardens with amazing views over the river. It is a little out of town but the hotel offers a free shuttle bus. Getting your breakfast delivered to your balcony every morning was a special touch. Loved this hotel, would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2020

Thomas

You must go to Thongbay!

The sweetest staff ever. Great location, superb setting, very good breakfast, comfortable beds. Can only recommend :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff, nice facilities, great breakfast. This place has everything you need.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very special place in a natural environment, good service and excellent food
A navette to bring us into city market and easy pick us back
Very good place in general

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Stunning small resort on the riverfront. Great staff who are able to organise tours etc for you. A little way out from tge busy town centre, but there is frequent free transfers to the main street. Delicious breakfast served on your balcony. Highly recommend this resort.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Fabulous place to stay. Lovely, spacious wooden bungalows set in a beautiful garden with views of the Nam Khan River. Some bungalows have river views, but there’s a sheltered sitting area for other guests to enjoy the view. Breakfast was amazing and served to you on the bungalow verandah. The guesthouse is about 20-30 mins walk from the old city, but the guesthouse runs a free shuttle there and back several times a day. Staff welcoming, helpful and friendly. Great pool. We’ve had a three-week trip travelling in Laos and Northern Thailand and this is easily the best place we’ve stayed. Very reasonably priced too. Just perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful grounds, helpful staff, lovely to have breakfast delivered to room each morning.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

The property was beautiful and the staff was always charming. We hated to leave.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

We loved this place. So beautiful! Delicious breakfast delivered to your bungalow

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent guest house

Amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2018

James

Overall nice but could use some improvements

The location of the guest house is slightly outside the main town. They have shuttle service in the morning and later in the day which we made use of.
Didn't really like the garden view rooms. The floor boards had huge holes allowing mosquito and insects to come in and the fixtures and overall decor were also far from the price we paid. There was also no noise insulation. There is a tiny mirror in the bathroom which my husband and I couldn't both see our faces depending on the location of the mirror. I asked the staff if they had bigger mirrors in any other room and the guy flat out lied to me and said no. Apart from that the staff was really good. Especially the women at the desk. She helped us with restaurant reservations and was always there to help with a smile.
We upgraded to the river view room which was great. I highly recommend paying extra and going for his room type. The floors didn't have holes, the fixtures were better and there was a slightly bigger mirror and the overall vibe was better. The breakfast was fantastic.
Suggest they add a few more options for shuttle in the afternoon and install full length mirror.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2018

Karen

The best place I’ve stayed!

Fabulous! This is a family owned place with great service, friendly and helpful staff, a great ambiance, and a superb breakfast. They have free bikes, and a shuttle into town (which would be a 20 minute walk). It is in a quiet neighborhood, so gelato for sleeping. The bungalows are in a wonderful garden. We upgraded to a river view, but I’m sure the garden view rooms are also great. Each has a balcony/porch. Breakfast is delivered to the balcony or to a terrace overlooking the river, at a time you specify. They have put in a new pool across the street - it looks pristine (but we didn’t have time to go in it). This place is great!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2018

Samantha

Amazing

Amazing stay; staff greeted us with welcome drinks and brownies on arrival. The room was beautiful, as were the gardens. Lots of different areas to sit and enjoy a meal. The breakfast platter was a feast! And the free shuttle into town meant that the location was not an issue. Also, we didn’t have a chance to enjoy the pool but it looked like a lovely place for a swim.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2018

Ruth

Absolutely superb hotel

This hotel is simply superb. The accommodation is lovely and spotlessly clean. Gardens, grounds, swimming pool kept immaculate. The service is second to none, staff are so helpful and anticipate your every need. Little extras like breakfast in room, free airport transfer, taxi service to and from town really make a difference. They arrange massage and tours too at competitive prices. We ate at the hotel a couple of times, the food was excellent and very cheap. It is by far the best value hotel we have ever stayed in and we travel a lot. Overall excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2018

Anne

Would return in a heartbeat!

Thong Bay was an amazing choice. Situated 5 mins outside of town was no problem as they had a van that went often to the night market as well as free bikes. They picked us up and dropped us at the airport. The gardens are immaculate complete with a fish pond, sitting areas both in the garden and views of the river. Breakfast was served on your porch at the time you choose. I was injured and my partner got sick while on our visit. The staff were attentive with genuine concern bringing Tea and vitamin water. I can't say enough about the staff (Leun,Lieu, Lyun Lun, Gai I think thats how you spell their names!) Everyone was amazing, professional and helped with trips,engaged in conversation (if you wanted to) and were knowledgable about the area.We felt a friendship develop and would definitely return. The only downside was that the Wifi wasn't the best, but that was ok as I read/painted more. We are in our mid 50's and early 60's so we didn't stay out late, being able to watch a movie in the room would have been nice but it's ok, definitely not complaining. Grateful for being able to travel; seeing the poverty was difficult. We always felt safe but there is a locked cabinet for your passport and valuables. The beds were softer than in Thailand! When we wanted to change rooms there was no problem.(Our room was next to the kitchen and a bit noisier than others.) I would highly recommend this Guesthouse, and would return in a heartbeat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2018

David

Wonderful stay. Excellent staff

Hotel was wonderful. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is wonderful. Our room was comfortable, and the guesthouse felt secure.The pool is very nice. It is located a little bit away from the main part of town, but we walked there a couple of times and it was not bad, which would have been even easier with the bicycles (free to rent) or guest house shuttle (free transportation at set times). Staff is helpful arranging plans/activities. I highly recommend the hotel and would definitely stay there again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2018

Paul

Delightful stay

Very nice stay in one of the garden bungalows. Clean and comfortable room, with a small balcony area.
The level of service was excellent, especially by Lao standards! Courtesy bus into town, mornings and evenings. Free bike hire, and Whan (spelling?) on reception was very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2018

Peter

Beautiful landscaping made breakfast on the veranda a great way to start the day. Staff members were all friendly, helpful, and efficient. The pool was a treat after a day of exploring. Internet was slow.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Well maintained guesthouse with very helpful staff

Great stay at a lovely guesthouse. Immaculate gardens being very well cared for, very beautiful. Lovely staff who were always happy to help. Amazing breakfast, every morning delivered to our terrace - many options including delicious pancakes. Great shuttle bus service into town, as it is situated a little bit further out of town which we really liked. And free bikes which we used to head in early to see the alms giving. Overall a very relaxed and enjoyable stay, would wholeheartedly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2018

Carole

Great place to stay.

Excellent stay. All of the staff were wonderful. A little out of town but we loved the peaceful river setting. Shuttle into town and the airport. Nice new pool. Will definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2018

Tremayne

Peace & tranquility just out of town with a Pool

From the minute I was picked up with free transfer at the airport until check out the staff were impeccable. Really conhesive team who organized tours for me, provided their free bikes to ride to town, sorted my laundry and even let me be the 1st guest to swim in the not yet officially opened pool, that’s right they have a pool. I usually like to be in the center of town so was hesitant to book this but the appeal of being in a river bungalow was too strong of a pull. I’m super happy with my decision, I’m not young or fit but the bike ride to town was easy and really enjoyable, there are regular shuttles in their comfortable cars into town if you prefer. The peace and tranquility of the location was just what I needed after a hectic time in Saigon. Breakfast was average and plentiful but it’s free so I’m not complaining, and they deliver it to your balcony when you request, slip out of bed to soak in the morning view of the Nam Khan River with fresh warm baguette. It really was a treat staying with this team.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2018

michael

Very relaxing

Lovely tropical garden.excellent service great breakfast brought to balcony on time every morning

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2018

Bernard

Expectations exceeded!

Nice picturesque resort a long the river, away from the city centre yet at cycling or even walking distance. Excellent breakfast, bikes available for free, very nice staff, comfortable and clean rooms

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2018

Jonathan

Great place to stay

Very friendly staff, facilities were great. Breakfast was huge. Staff could not do more to help us in any way you could ask.
We had 2 riverview bungalows for a family of 5 (kids are tweenagers). Was a really relaxing place to stay.
We had a flight out in the evening of our last day - transfer to airport was arranged - no problem

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2018

Carol

Best place to stay in Luang Prabang

We stayed for four nights in a sweet bungalow with a garden view. The property and gardens were beautiful, overlooking the Mekong River and with several lovely outdoor places to sit and enjoy the serene setting.The staff were attentive, friendly, and kind. Breakfasts were delicious and could be delivered to our room or to outdoor dining areas--at a time that we could specify each day. A shuttle service was available to deliver guests to and from the town center, or the airport. One day, the shuttle took me to a clinic in town for medical attention! I appreciated the opportunity to talk with the staff at the desk or in the shuttle, and to learn about Laotian culture and the special features of Luang Prabang from them. Of all the places that we stayed during a 6 week trip in SE Asia, Thongbay was my favorite.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2018

Verified traveler

Great spot. Fantastic breakfast brought to your porch. Nice sized room with large bathroom. Comphy beds. Very nice and helpful staff. Great little resort with lots of plants. Definitely recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2018

Verified traveler

River view rooms are superb and breakfast when u want it on your verandah needs to be experienced to appreciate it. Free airport transfers and regular shuttle van into LP central and return are nice touches (although simple 10-15 min walk - which we did when not lazy). Beautiful rooms and staff make this hotel no 1 in LP.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2018

Jen

Wonderful breakfast and dinners served to your balcony. Very relaxing stay in the jungle with fantastic river views.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2018

Heather

Great location and friendly staff

A great place to stay - peaceful and over looking the river. Within walking distance to the town centre. A lovely relaxing place in the morning to have breakfast.

Unfortunately, there was a LOT of noise coming from across the river late at night (sometimes the noise didn’t even start until midnight) - so if you’re a light sleeper, be prepared for not having a restful sleep.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Peaceful place, great staff

This cute, peaceful place is less than 1.5kms from the core of LP. Staff were great, breakfast very good and delivered to your bungalow at the time you specify

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Great place to stay in Luang Prabang

Very pleasant stay, the guesthouse offers complimentary pick-up & drop-off from the airport, plus regular shuttle into town. Breakfast is delicious and the atmosphere is really serene

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2018

Remy

Wonderful stay

The guest house is lovely, we got the view on the Mekong river, the room was very clean. The guest house has a lovely garden. On top on this it is very well located. The staff is amazing.
highly recommend. 100% satisfied.
perfect location to got to the Kuang Si waterfall. directly rent the motorbike from the hotel, value for money and very good motorbike.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2018

paddy

loved Thongbay and would definitely return!

The rooms and grounds are beautiful and very comfortable. The staff were attentive, helpful, good english, engaging. Loved that they would serve us our scrumptious breakfast on our balcony overlooking the river, and delicious dinner that we ordered at the restaurant. Shuttles to town and airport....free.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2018

Stephen

Will stay again.

Staff were incredibly friendly, room was rustic an peaceful with a river view. Breakfast every morning was a treat. Also they will drop you off and pick you up in town.

I really hope to visit again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Relaxing

A little oasis slightly off the beaten path but still in town.

Family