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Don Som Riverside Guesthouse has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Don Som. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel all rooms include bed linen and towels. Pakse International Airport is 146 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
High score for Don Som
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tatia
    Georgia Georgia
    I spent several days at Sander’s and Tanoi’s guesthouse and really enjoyed the vibe, place, view, food, communication! Everything was just great. Would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy sound of nature and sight of starry nights.
  • Enrique
    Spain Spain
    SANDERS & TANOI are The Most Perfect guesthouse owners ever !!! Don Som Riverside location is really breathtaking, and the bungalows face some of the most fascinating views to Mekong River !!! And the dinner was really delicious !!! The gave me...
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, amazing food, and the owner is an awesome guy
  • Nina
    Norway Norway
    Fantastic family run guesthouse on less popular island on 4000 islands location on Mekong. You can go to boat tour on Mekong and have cooking lesson with hosts. They are extremly nice and helpful. Food is great. If you are searching something off...
  • Krishnam
    Canada Canada
    Sander and Tanoi are amazing hosts. The food is excellent. The view of the river and small islands is fantastic. The hosts proactively reached out to me and arranged Tuk Tuk and a local boat in the evening - I would've struggled if they didn't do...
  • Paul
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This place is absolutely amazing, located in a really quiet and beautiful island. If you want to rest and chill, it is the perfect place. Great food ! Sander as all the good advices for you, really helpful :)
  • Heinrich
    Denmark Denmark
    A little gem on a really beautiful and quiet island. After travelling to Don Det and Don Khon we regret we to these two island. Should have stayed some more nights at Sanders and Tanois place instead We can recommend Don Som and Don Som Riverside...
  • Bruno
    France France
    II is awesome. A little paradise. Sanders, Tanoi and all are very nice persons. Everything is perfect, bungalow, food ...is à very nice place to understand an authentic Laos . Sanders and Tanoi are full of informations about Don Som and Laos. Is...
  • Benjamin
    France France
    Can't get enough of that place, looking at the life on the Mekong or discovering the farm life on the islands, the sunrises from your bedroom window, the big choice of very good food, and all the waterfalls or other 4000 islands activities cery...
  • Inge
    Belgium Belgium
    Impossible to describe the beauty of this island with Don Som guesthouse as the perfect place for relaxing, swinging in one of the hammocks, reading a book on one of the terraces, swimming in the Mekong, cycling around the island, enjoying great...

Property questions and answers
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  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes, we offer this, free of charge.
    Answered on 6 September 2019
  • How much does it cost to rent a lock?

    We have no lockers. We have locks on the doors free of charge and are happy to think together with our guests to find solutions for issues regarding v..
    Answered on 6 September 2019
  • how do we get there?

    It depends from which direction you'll be traveling to us. We are always willing to provide you with information about how to reach us.
    Answered on 8 February 2023
  • Near by Your Airport because I am coming from India

    The closest airport in Laos is in Pakse. Pakse International Aiport is about 140 km from us.
    Answered on 1 February 2024
  • Pls advise how to reach your place if we drive from Savannakhet? What time is the ideal check-in? Is it hot as we see the room w/o air-con

    From Savannakhet you have to drive to Khinak, opposite us and cross by ferry. Not possible by car to reach guesth. Ideal check-in is not too late to e..
    Answered on 2 July 2023
  • Hi, we would stay in Siem Reap before. How can we come to your place? Best wishes!

    Hello, Thanks for your message. From Siem Reap to us you can take a minivan to Nagassang (most transport goes there) and from there a samlor to Khinak..
    Answered on 26 September 2023
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Don Som Riverside Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Lao
  • Dutch

House rules
Don Som Riverside Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Don Som Riverside Guesthouse

  • Don Som Riverside Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Badminton equipment
  • The prices at Don Som Riverside Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Don Som Riverside Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Don Som Riverside Guesthouse is 1 miles from the centre of Don Som. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Don Som Riverside Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.