Somewhere over the river
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Staff was really nice and helpful”
“Breakfast was good and the Staff was nice”
“As we had to leave early in the morning we didnt have time for the breakfast tha…”
“She booked us really good seats for the slow boat and breakfast was delicious”
“Perfect place to stop during the slow boat, very simple room but no problems”
“mekong river view, cheap room, helpful staff, breakfast included, everything was…”
“We had both dinner and breakfast there, and both were very good and affordable”
“Great value for money”
“This hotel is fine for a night before the slow boat or gibbon experience but it …”
“Good value for money, short walk to everything and staff were nice They open the…”
Overview
Situated in Ban Houayxay, Somewhere over the river has a garden and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. All units at the guest house are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet. The nearest airport is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, 105 km from the guest house.
Traveller reviews
Linsey
solo_traveller
June 21, 2026
“Good location”
This hotel is fine for a night before the slow boat or gibbon experience but it is not a 10/10 Unfortunately there was a millipede in my room No issues otherwise Helpful staff who gave me a lift to the slow boat start point - can buy slow boat tickets from staff Good location on the Main Street
Lin
couple
June 8, 2026
“Ok for a nights stay, but I wouldn’t stay longer”
Staff was really nice and helpful
Patrick
couple
June 2, 2026
“Amazing view, rich breakfast with egg, friendly host!”
Alexandra
couple
May 31, 2026
“Good value for money place to stay!”
Perfect place to stop during the slow boat, very simple room but no problems! Good value for money, short walk to everything and staff were nice They open the cafe early as well to make sandwiches and pastries to take on slow boat!
Anne
couple
May 27, 2026
“Perfect for One night”
Perfect for one night waiting for the slow boat. Breakfast was good and the Staff was nice.
Duy
couple
May 10, 2026
“It is too ......... bad”
Kamilla
couple
May 2, 2026
The manager lady was very helpful and lovely! She helped us with getting new sim cards, to organise a minivan for us to Luang Prabang. As we had to leave early in the morning we didnt have time for the breakfast that was included, she offered to make sandwiches for us for the trip! She was very kind, full of smiley. She made our stay special, big thank you for her:)
Stepanka
couple
April 9, 2026
“Convenient slow boat arrangement and great value stay”
We enjoyed our one-night stay at the hotel. They organised the slow boat for us with good seats (although seat numbers only really matter if you arrive early). We had both dinner and breakfast there, and both were very good and affordable. Breakfast was included in the stay. We also ordered omelettes with rice to take on the boat, which were great and very cheap (35,000 kip). The staff were very kind, and the lady in charge speaks good English. The slow boat to Luang Prabang currently costs around 600,000 kip per person, and the hotel charges 680,000 kip including organisation and the morning transfer to the pier, which we found very convenient.
Erik
couple
March 23, 2026
Pretty basic but ok for one night
Jasmine
couple
February 27, 2026
Owner was nice and friendly, with good English. She booked us really good seats for the slow boat and breakfast was delicious! Great value for money. Loved watching the sunset from the verandah.
maxspad
couple
February 26, 2026
mekong river view, cheap room, helpful staff, breakfast included, everything was fine.
Aleksandr
solo_traveller
February 17, 2026
Excellent light breakfast. the price and quality match, if you are looking for not expensive ,I recommend
Nicole
couple
February 11, 2026
“Not worth the cheap price”
It was close to the slow boat port
Adrien
solo_traveller
February 7, 2026
The owner is so nice and helpful for everything. The room was very quiet and well equipped. Extra blanket available if needed. The view from the terrace facing the river is just beautiful. They also have a small restaurant so it's possible to dine there. Also available tickets to Luang Prabang or to Chiang Rai/Chiang Mai by van. Door to door to Chiang Rai was only 2 hours
Estelle
couple
January 26, 2026
“One night Short stay Convenient”
Close to center
Carolin
couple
January 25, 2026
“Basic accommodation, dirty bathroom and sheets”
We were given a terrible room on the lower floor that was cold and dark and smelled like mold. We asked for another one and they gave us one that looked like the picture instantly. There was breakfast in the morning, which was basic but good. The lady at the “reception” was nice :) There is no AC but we didn’t need it as the room was cold anyways.
My
couple
January 20, 2026
“We loved having a beer and playing cards at the terrace downstairs, overlooking the Mekong river”
Maruska
couple
January 18, 2026
“You get what you pay for”
Good location to stay 1 night if you go to either gibbon experience, slow boat or crossing the border. Rooms are old and not really maintained but owners were friendly and flexible (in breakfast adjustments), so really all was ok for the price. This is a very simple accommodation (as well as its breakfast), so you get what you pay for.
Baehr
couple
January 17, 2026
“Good stay with good services (sim card, sale of boat tickets, breakfast)”
Good location, all you need with good breakfast included, they sell sim cards and slow boat to Luang Prabeng with shuttle to the pier included. Staff was always around and helpfull. Room was basic but cheap.
Peter
solo_traveller
January 15, 2026
“Lovely people, providing real value and kindness. I couldn’t ask for more.”
Lovely people. Great service & value
Facilities
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room offers a dining area, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a bidet. Guests can enjoy a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit has 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
The twin/double room provides a dining area, heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet. Guests can benefit from a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 2 beds.
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