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Somewhere over the river

Guest house

122

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$131

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$131

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
12 mentions

Staff was really nice and helpful

Breakfast was good and the Staff was nice

Breakfast available
9 mentions

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

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

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…

Good value
6 mentions

We had both dinner and breakfast there, and both were very good and affordable

Great value for money

Great location
4 mentions

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

L

Linsey

solo_traveller

June 21, 2026

6

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

L

Lin

couple

June 8, 2026

6

Ok for a nights stay, but I wouldn’t stay longer

Staff was really nice and helpful

P

Patrick

couple

June 2, 2026

10

Amazing view, rich breakfast with egg, friendly host!

A

Alexandra

couple

May 31, 2026

8

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!

A

Anne

couple

May 27, 2026

8

Perfect for One night

Perfect for one night waiting for the slow boat. Breakfast was good and the Staff was nice.

D

Duy

couple

May 10, 2026

4

It is too ......... bad

K

Kamilla

couple

May 2, 2026

10

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:)

S

Stepanka

couple

April 9, 2026

10

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.

E

Erik

couple

March 23, 2026

6

Pretty basic but ok for one night

J

Jasmine

couple

February 27, 2026

7

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.

M

maxspad

couple

February 26, 2026

10

mekong river view, cheap room, helpful staff, breakfast included, everything was fine.

A

Aleksandr

solo_traveller

February 17, 2026

10

Excellent light breakfast. the price and quality match, if you are looking for not expensive ,I recommend

N

Nicole

couple

February 11, 2026

4

Not worth the cheap price

It was close to the slow boat port

A

Adrien

solo_traveller

February 7, 2026

10

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

E

Estelle

couple

January 26, 2026

7

One night Short stay Convenient

Close to center

C

Carolin

couple

January 25, 2026

4

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.

M

My

couple

January 20, 2026

8

We loved having a beer and playing cards at the terrace downstairs, overlooking the Mekong river

M

Maruska

couple

January 18, 2026

5

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.

B

Baehr

couple

January 17, 2026

8

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.

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Peter

solo_traveller

January 15, 2026

10

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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:03 PM

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Somewhere over the river - 0 Star Hotel in Ban Houayxay