The Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge

Perfect experience in this hotel. We saw elephant took a shower in the river. The room was big. The bed was very comfortable.

it's a bit expensive for me, but the service and the view from the hotel was amazing. The reswaurant was really great.

Super endroit extrêmement reposant en ce mois d'avril. Étant en dehors de la saison touristique et en période extrêmement chaude nous avons pu profiter de la piscine, extra en bord de Mékong. Ce n'est finalement pas très loin de la rue principale de Pakbeng. Nous avons même pu voir les éléphants se baigner en face. Si vous séjournez assez longtemps, allez passer un temps au Mekong Éléphant Park, c'est un magnifique projet.

If you are on the boat cruise down then stay here (and stay for two nights) in Pak Beng. The room we were in (upper floor of upper section) had the most amazing view. The photo does not do it justice. The rooms have a traditional, wooden Laos style which adds to the feeling this is more than a 3 star. The beds / mattresses are very comfortable and the room was clean and well appointed. The staff / service was excellent. Benoit (the manager) runs a tight ship and is attentive. He knew our names and made us feel welcome which is hard in a short stay hotel. The reason you must stay for two nights is to break up the cruise, enjoy Pak Beng and (most importantly) visit the Elephant Sanctuary. That was a highlight of our entire 3 week tour of Laos. Breaking up the river cruise takes a bit of planning (certain days work, certain others don't) but it's really worth it. There is a little pool at the hotel, which was perfect for us after the Elephant Sanctuary to just chill by. We were still jet lagged and this was a nice way to waste an hour on a hot afternoon. On a side note, the staff are all allowed to grow vegetables on the river front (great soil) and keep / sell the produce. It's actually lovely to see as they keep it so neat.

We stayed here for one night as we cruised down the Mekong from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang. The rooms had all amenities, safe, toiletries and fantastic view over Mekong. We had dinner which we really enjoyed and breakfast which we both enjoyed. The staff were so friendly and helpful and even collected us from boat and put our luggage into room. Thanks!

I was taking the slow boat down the Mekong from Hauy Xai to Luang Prabang and I had an overnight stay at Pakbeng. What a wonderful surprise it was to find myself at the Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge. I wish that I’d stayed 2 or 3 more nights. It was so magical waking up to a view of the Mekong, the beautifully tended market garden on the grounds below my room and the elephants doing their morning thing just across the river. It’s the perfect spot to disappear from the world for a few days.

We did an overnight here on a river trip to the northern Thai border from Luang Prabang. It is a really lovely spot with intoxicating sunset views down on to the Mekong and a very peaceful ambience. The staff made our stay very comfortable and seamlessly facilitated the transfer to and from the boat, including providing a delicious packed breakfast. If anything, I would have chosen to stay an extra few nights here to relax and visit nearby sights like the elephant conservation centre. There is not much to see in Pak Beng town - just a few shops and restaurants but it is an interesting stopover for anyone travelling along the Mekong.

We loved: - The reception area and the restaurant. The reception and restaurant at the Sanctuary is just a wonderful space. We hung out in the area after we arrived and were treated to a phenomenally beautiful sunset over the Mekong River. Drop dead gorgeous. We had the Laotian menu at the restaurant, and it was quite good. We didn't love: - The bed. The most uncomfortable beds I slept on in 6 weeks in Southeast Asia, with just a single thin pillow. Horrible night's sleep. - The smell coming from the toilet. It was really foul. - The condition of the doors in front of the room. The were not flush, and there was a large gap between them. Would have been possible for mosquitos to fly in, and maybe small reptiles to get into the room. We requested a different room and fortunately the hotel manager was able to get us one. - Breakfast. It really left something to be desired.

This was a great option in Pak Beng. The hotel sits up above the river with a lovely view of Mekong at sunset. The rooms were large and with complete bathrooms at a western standard. There was Laos coffee in the rooms which we have not found elsewhere. The communal area is well set up. Breakfast was a little simple but sufficient. The large market garden below the hotel towards the river added a bit of local character.