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Cold River

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

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Deluxe Balcony DBL
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Balcony DBL | Room amenity
Deluxe Balcony TWN | Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1/5 Ban Meunna, Town Center, Luang Prabang
  • Place, Phousi Hill
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Night Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Standard DBL

Standard DBL

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe DBL/TWN room

Deluxe DBL/TWN room

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

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Standard TWN

Standard TWN

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Balcony TWN

Standard Balcony TWN

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Balcony TWN

Deluxe Balcony TWN

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Luang Prabang

Heart of Luang Prabang.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Vat Visounarath and Wat Aham. 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
  • Royal Palace Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Morning Market - 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

  • ‪Tree Koff - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Express - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jungala Lounge & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Garden Restaurant - ‬4 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cold River to the airport?

Cold River is 2.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cold River?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cold River on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $20, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cold River have an airport shuttle?

Cold River offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Cold River offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cold River, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cold River?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Cold River?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cold River?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Cold River have a pool?

Cold River does not have a pool.

Does Cold River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Cold River to downtown Luang Prabang?

Cold River is 0.4 mi away from Luang Prabang.

Cold River Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guesthouse, superb breakfast and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife, son and I stayed here and felt very welcome by the friendly owners and their staff. Breakfast is fantastic! Location is great, a good variety of restaurants within walking distance. Rooms nice and clean. We look forward to staying again upon our return to Luang Prabang. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj Harish

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RATTANAPHONE

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Wonderful stay.

Loved this hotel owned by a very cute French couple. They've owned the hotel for under a year but have done a great job. From day 1 they helped us arrange a really fun stay in Luang Prabang. Could not have had such a good time without Rudy's hospitality and recommendations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

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

10/10

Perfect stay in Luang Prabang. Best breakfest we had in Laos. Room super clean. Staff helpfull. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had many large bugs and geckos, including the biggest cockroach! When we told the staff, they just offered to kill the insects, and didn’t offer for us to switch rooms or any other services. The place feels run down. The shower is in the same area as the toilet with nothing separating them, so the toilet gets wet when you shower. One big perk is free drinking water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Antti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyvä aamiainen ja ystävällinen henkilökunta
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAYOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応がとても心地よかったです。
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre était impeccable, l accueil aussi , le petit déjeuner copieux et varié
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
スタッフがフレンドリーでとても良い宿でした。街を再訪する機会があればまたこの宿にします
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

Un excellent choix

Chambre au calme avec balcon donnant sur la Nam Kam très agréable. Le meilleur et le plus complet des petits-déjeuners de tout notre séjour au Laos.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

claude

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

Séjour très agréable

Séjour très agréable, chambre tout confort avec une magnifique vue sur la rivière . Excellent petit déjeuner
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kiyomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
少し
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
aivan ihana henkilökunta, tosi nätit jokimaisemat parvekkeelta, tosi hyvä aamiainen, kaikinpuolin vahvasti suositeltava😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

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

Au calme près de la rivière

Accueil très sympathique et excellent petit déjeuner avec les crêpes et les œufs brouillés parfaits de notre hôte Nous avons apprécié le calme du lieu
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très joli hôtel tenu par un couple de Français. Les chambres sont propres et belles. Mention spéciale pour le petit déjeuner qui est génial !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
中心地へのアクセスは10〜15分程度であまり良くないが、コスパ◎、スタッフの対応◎、朝食も美味しく非常に有意義な時間を過ごすことができました。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023