The River Resort is a collection of two-storey luxury buildings, located along the west bank of the Mekong, in the charming town of Champasak, Southern Laos. Set in an expansive property, just 3kms north of town, the resort marries modern with traditional, comfort with nature. All the buildings are sleek and contemporary with sharp lines, and white and black exterior, softened by the exquisite landscaping of trees and dense tropical foliage.
Surrounded by landscaped gardens along the Mekong, The River Resort has just 28 stylish villas. All are spacious in size with modern furnishings, spacious bathrooms and wrap around balconies. Inside, you could wake up in bed gazing across the waters to the sunrise. While in the evenings you could see golden light bath the river and trees from ground-to-ceiling glass walls. There are 14 villas facing the waterfront, while the other either overlook the gardens, paddy fields and ponds.
One of the main draws of the property is the glassy infinity pool that boasts the most glorious views over the Mekong River. The open sided restaurant serves wonderful fresh breakfasts, casual lunches and fine dining cuisine in the evenings. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Pakse, the resort is a perfect launch-pad for exploring southern Laos including the famous 4000 islands, Bolaven Plateau and Vat Phou. Other activities include riverboat cruises, kayaking, biking and hiking.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableGardenMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay The River Resort features just 28 villas grouped in two categories; Pond/Garden rooms and River Front rooms. All are spacious and modern in design with floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony or terrace. Each are beautifully decorated with contemporary Laos and Thai textiles, modern furniture and clean tasteful bathrooms. The 2-storey villas have air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, a mini bar and more. We recommend the top storey for great views across the Mekong.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the River Resort, Champasak but there are no specific facilities for children. There are open areas and lush forest filled with flora and fauna that provide a good playground for children. Older children can make use of complimentary bicycles.
Dine The in-house restaurant at the River Resort Champasak, is housed in a traditional sala and serves a variety of Western and Laos dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The bar area provides the perfect spot to chill and relax in the evening.
Relax For relaxation, The River Resort has a spacious infinity pool and acres of gardens or guests can have a traditional Thai massage in the hotel’s spa. In the surrounds are plenty of spacious to relax with fantastic views of the river. Families with children can visit local markets to make an enjoyable stay for young children and teenagers.
Experience The highlight of your stay at the River Resort is ofcourse the Mekong, with palm trees lining the riverbanks, freshwater dolphins swimming between islets and fishermen casting nets over the side of skiffs. Take a daytime or sunset river cruise on the hotel’s own riverboat or complimentary bicycles to explore the surrounding villages, or the charming Champasak town. One day, visit the ruins of Vat Phou, one of the most sacred temples of the vanished Khmer kingdoms.
Location The River Resort is located about 30km from Pakse, in Southern Laos.
Getting there 14-hour international flight (one change) to Pakse International Airport. The River Resort is approximately 30km from the airport, which should take around 40 minutes.
When to go Laos enjoys a warm, tropical climate year-round. The cooler, drier months of the year are from November to March; however, temperatures rarely drop below 22°C during the day. Humidity is highest between May and September, when sunbursts follow tropical downpours and temperatures can climb to 35°C. However, the average year-round temperature is a pleasant 25°C.
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