Laos is the perfect vacation destination if you want a holiday that is laidback and interesting. With plenty of places to visit and explore, Laos is ideal for both the adventure traveler and those who want a quiet holiday. There are plenty of places to stay in Laos, from five star hotels to discount hotels and guest houses. There are also a number of resorts across the country, especially along the Mekong River.
Tad Fane Resort
Ban Lak 38, Paksong,
Champasak, Laos
The Tad Fane Resort is an affordable resort that overlooks the Tad Fane waterfalls in Champasak province. A great place to stay at if you want some peace and quiet, this resort is located in one of the most scenic spots in southern Laos, on the Boloven Plateau. About 38 kilometers (24 miles) west of Pakse and the airport, the Tad Fane Resort is close by to many tribal villages as well. Just beyond the resort is the jungle of Dong Hua Sao, a National Biodiversity Conservation Area. This resort has 14 spacious and comfortable bungalows each with a private bathroom and a spacious veranda.
As the rooms are located at an altitude of 1,200 meters (3,960 feet), the evenings are cool all year round and do not need any air conditioning. Facilities at the resort include a restaurant, a bar with a fire place and board games as well as satellite TV. The resort also provides guests with tour guides as well as recreational activities such as mountain biking, kayaking and hiking.
Other facilities at the resort include;
Baby sitting
Banquet facilities
Jogging track
Parking
The prices of rooms at the resort range from just $39 to $ 46.
Dansavanh Resort
168 Luang Prabang Road, Ban Muang-Watha,
Vientiane, Laos
The Dansavanh Resort is situated near the Nam Ngum Lake and is a major eco-tourism resort that features a hotel, a gaming center, boating facilities and a restaurant. Located on the southeastern shores of Nam Ngum Lake and approximately 60 km (37 miles) from Vientiane, this unique resort is an hour long drive from the capitol. With 370 guestrooms comprising of 185 standard rooms, 168 deluxe rooms and 17 VIP rooms, all suites are well decorated and come fully equipped with all the necessary amenities like air-conditioning, coffee-making facilities, hot and cold running water, satellite TV and other in-house services.
With room prices ranging from $47 to $77, this resort has great outdoor facilities. Services at the resort include a restaurant, a lobby bar, a conference room, a multi-lingual staff, a gaming centre and 24-hour casino. Other activities include boating, trekking, swimming and playing golf. A playground is available for children along with a fitness center, complete with a sauna. There is a convenience store in the resort as well.
List of Facilities:
Banquet facilities
Disco/nightclub
Doctor on call
Foreign exchange
Jogging track
Laundry
Limousine
Parking
Shopping arcade
Tour desk
Villa Santi Resort
Nadeuay Road, Ban Nadeuay Village,
Luang Prabang, Laos
The Villa Santi Resort is a luxury boutique resort located near the outskirts of Luang Prabang. Surrounded by mountains and hills, this resort offers in-house guests a complimentary roundtrip shuttle service to the town by air-conditioned bus every half hour with stops at major tourist spots along the way. With 55 guestrooms and suites, including villas, this resort is a five star hotel with all the necessary comforts and amenities. Facilities include air conditioning, satellite TV, in-house movies, mini-bar, a writing desk with stationery set, an in-suite bath with bathrobes and slippers.
Deluxe rooms at the resort also enjoy a private balcony overlooking the mountains. An expensive resort, the Villa Santi rooms range from $98 to $164. When you stay at the resort you will have: a restaurant open for breakfast, a la carte lunch and dinner and access to a convention hall. Recreational facilities include: a sap, herbal and aroma therapy massage, Lao cooking classes, rice planting and painting packages. Other interesting activities at the resort include: trekking, tennis and tailor-made outdoor activities arranged by the hotel.
