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Cold River

2.0 star property
Art Deco guest house perfect for exploring Luang Prabang

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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Balcony TWN
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1/5 Ban Meunna, Town Center, Luang Prabang
  • Phousi Hill
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Night Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Morning Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Deluxe room

Single Deluxe room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Balcony DBL

Standard Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Balcony TWN

Standard Balcony TWN

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard TWN

Standard TWN

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Balcony TWN

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard DBL

Standard DBL

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Balcony DBL

Deluxe Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe DBL/TWN room

Deluxe DBL/TWN room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Luang Prabang

Heart of Luang Prabang.Your stay at this Luang Prabang guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Wat Aham and Vat Visounnarath. Dara Market and Phousi Hill are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phousi Hill - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Night Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Morning Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Palace Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wat Xieng Thong - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Break for a Bread - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Redbul Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Express - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Little Birds Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Silapa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cold River

Art Deco guest house perfect for exploring Luang Prabang
As a guest of Cold River, you'll find a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Cold River.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Luang Prabang guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Cold River offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Lao

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Cold River House Luang Prabang
Cold River House
Cold River Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse
Cold River Guest House Hotel Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse
Cold River Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse Luang Prabang

Cold River Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

aled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, people and rooms Breakfast was great Beds very hard
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj Harish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who make you feel at home, good breakfast, and a no fuss french couple who run it with a light touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, really love and quiet property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

SANG EUN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Location: far away about 1.7 km. Breakfast good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely small and bathroom was terrible. After first night we requested a different room. Staff was very accommodating and we gladly paid for the upgrade to a little larger room with a decent bathroom and better WI-FI signal. The beds are very firm
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value stay lovely staff

Nice hotel in a good location near the river. Lovely staff, great breakfast with generous portions. Rooms are nice and clean, good restaurants and coffee shop just a short walk as well as supermarket. Easy 15m stroll to the Main Street.
View from balcony room 18
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RATTANAPHONE, Portland

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it the location is close to everything people are very nice The place is very nice and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quaint, Good Breakfast

Staff were helpful, owners served breakfast each morning, which was AMAZING! I stayed on the second floor, room #5. Hotel was quiet because all the guests (except 1) made an effort to be quiet and respectful (walls are thin). It was a basic hotel, cute balconies, bathroom light didn’t always work and the bed was hard as a rock but otherwise I liked the place and would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold River is a warm place to stay.

Great hosts/managers and a great staff. We were there for 4 nights and would liked to have stayed longer. Nice rooms with nice exterior seating areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for mid range. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guesthouse in a good location. It's very quiet, with spacious rooms and a small balcony. This was the first place I stayed in Luang Prabang and the staff were very helpful and always available. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet location short walk from town. Large comfortable rooms. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a stay in Luang Prabang

Great service, helpful staff, wonderful room, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious, the rooms were very clean and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended.

Wonderful owners and staff who have a wealth of knowledge about the area. Great breakfast and comfortable bed. My only complaint is how thin the walls are meaning you can hear what is happening in surrounding rooms. Definitely better than 2 stars. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Agne

Very quirky little place , amazing people who are prepared to help you st any point. We were upgraded to a delux room with a balcony and views were just outstanding of the river - very relaxing to have a cup of coffee in a morning. It’s a little walk of 15min to the night market. To get to hotel from airport we would recommend capturing the tuk tuk for 40KIP (around $4) Great breakfast ! Cooked to order and fruits , pancake , good strong coffee. If only one down side we just couldn’t get WiFi connection in a room I would definitely recommend and be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dan, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service - downside was alot of mosquitoes in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent two-week stay!

My husband and I stayed at Cold River for two weeks while I caught up on some work during a year-long trip. I cannot recommend it enough. The hotel is lovely, the rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is nice, and the hosts are incredibly helpful and kind. They helped us arrange at tuk tuk for the day to tour the waterfalls and graciously kept our bags for us while we went to the elephant center. If you're looking at a lot of options, close the other windows and book it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

mike

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My advices to those who wish to stay in this Cold River hotel better to check clearly with the hotel owner. A lot of restrictions with the hotel operator. Very disappointed to stay in this hotel and my holiday mood is affected by them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convenient for city...excellent breafast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We felt very welcome here. They were very helpful and when our flight was a late flight they allowed us to do late checkout. No extra fee because it was low season. They were very accommodating. We appreciated their help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved Cold River in Luang Prabang

This was a great place to stay! We stayed 5 nights and loved the hotel and the city. The hotel is in a quiet area outside of the touristy area but within walking distance (for us about 15 minutes) of the tourist streets (restaurants, bars, shops, night market, etc.). Breakfast was great with fruit, yogurt, coffee or tea, baguette and hot options. They has refillable water bottles for use and a couple filtration locations for filling up, in an effort to decrease waste from buying lots of bottled water!! The staff were friendly and many spoke English well. We had laundry done and the rate was good and done quickly. Wifi was OK in room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018