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Reviews of Champalao The Villa 2 stars

Namsong river street Ban Vangvieng, 01160 Vang Vieng, Laos

#34 of 112 hotels in Vang Vieng

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 74 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    So great I extended my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and rooms

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My room's window overlooked the back street, where morning markets operated with plenty of honking, chickens, and shouting. Roosters and dogs in the night. Wifi didn't reach my room at all. The entire garden area smells of cat feces. It has pretty architecture, and it's central, but rather overpriced.

    Lovely garden surroundings and beautiful design, with a very kind and communicate hostess. The staff are also very sweet -- and cute puppies!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    8.0
    Good place !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    8.0
    Peaceful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a separate shower from the toilet

    Friendly staff Very good location tucked away from the business of the centre but still very accessible. Didn’t feel like we were right in the middle of the chaos of VV. complimentary tea and coffee. Laundry service.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    7.0
    Lots of charm despite noise, needs TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom Villa with Fan (8 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The advantages of living in a sort of ‘tree house’ structure are also its disadvantages, understandably. The open nature style also means no sound insulation from reception-breakfast area underneath, neighbours or the street (good ear plugs a must). Similarly, light in morning and fried cooking smells, a bit of cigarette smoke from smoking areas on ground floor. Overall that’s part of the nature of the type and position of the accommodation (less so the smoking - it would ideally be better not to have smoking on the premises given the open nature of some rooms). The main thing we think needs improving is the need for some upkeep/repairs. Staff apologized that the fan needed to be worked by pulling on an invisible wire, not a big deal, but a bigger deal was that a bathroom door couldn’t close properly because there was no handle, just some cardboard covering the hole and a piece of wire to pull on. The matting of the ceiling in the shower area had a big hole in it and a metal plate covering the hole, and the shower curtain was in shreds. We think it’s not fair on new guests that basic repairs are not carried out before they arrive, as staff will be aware of the problems which don’t look recent. It’s up to the management to make sure the space is upkept and ready to welcome guests, as visitors don’t have time to sacrifice part of their short holiday time waiting around while repairs are done. The nightclub close by that played very loud music all night until 6am our first night was unfortunate but luckily only happened once. Overall we still felt it was worth visiting and wouldn’t take much to improve the experience.

    We liked staying in a traditional building on stilts accessed by a steep wooden staircase. We appreciated the living space with seating all open to the air, and the comfortable beds. The plants, greenery and traditional architecture are pleasant to look at. Staff were kind and helpful and there was a friendly atmosphere. The gentle classical music in the morning was appreciated. There were some disadvantages, see below, but overall we did like the place and felt it had charm. We would come back if a few necessarily repairs are carried out.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Best place for a cosy and calm stay in Vang Vieng!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the calm atmosphere in the garden, fun to chill in the hammocks surrounded by trees, only minutes away from the center of the town yet in a quiet area. Adorable cats and puppies!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    9.0
    Cool place to stay in Vang Vieng.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is a cool spot. Clean and comfortable rooms with friendly staff and a great complimentary breakfast. Definitely recommend.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really friendly staff and nice breakfast. Would come again a next time.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    10
    A nice pension with great location, cozy rooms and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A cozy place with internal garden, balcony, trees, and lots of friendly cats wandering around. The personnel was very friendly and we liked sipping our coffee in the morning on the couch.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    8.0
    We will definetely come back here if we would have the opportunity! Thanks to the staff of Champalao to help us!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room on the street a bit noisy and shower not working great.

    The Staff of the structure is just great. Have been super helpful and organize for us both the minivan to Ventine and the Motorbike rental! Most helpful staff ever seen!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi goes down quite often.

    Beautiful place, clean and quiet. There is one girl and one lady who keep the villa running smoothly. Filling breakfast with additional fruit every day. Nice little garden, there are hammocks and funny little kittens playing around.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2024

    10
    My best location in Lao
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to say

    It is a fantastic location for doing some adventures and calming down, relaxing in the village. Beautiful garden for sitting and talking to other travellers . No party inside. Lovely and very cute cats which are in the garden.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice to have in the garden comfortable seats.or sunbeds

    Perfect location. Very nice staff, comfortable room Lovely pet cats

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    7.0
    Staff very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard bed

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    pleasant and quiet place, close to shops and restaurants, tasty breakfast, staff was helpful, good price and quality

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great vibe within the bungalow like rooms, and had it's own central garden that was quite peaceful. The staff were especially friendly and helpful with great English.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Helpful staff that went out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beautiful garden, central to the breakfast area, lead to the courtyard studded with bedrooms. Relaxing in the shade suspended in bamboo hammocks, or seated at small tables, is the main occupation there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Superb!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I totally loved the place, the shady, green patio the comforatble rooms themselves, the tranquility, despite being quite near the centre of Vang Vieng, and above all the super friendly staff and cleaning ladies, staff speak excellent English, i had such nice conversations with them! Great breakfast also, i will definitely be back here next visit Vang Vieng!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    The Villa owned by cats
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are only 2 prong plug sockets.

    Staffs are great. They helped us with tour bookings, place recommendation, background stories of each cat. Breakfast is exceptional, I love fried rice and soup. The location is in the center of downtown but still quiet. You can walk around to all local attractions and Nam Song river.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place@
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The roosters waking me up at all hours.

    Very nice garden to gang out with hammocks and chairs. The cats and dogs. Nice breakfast although they don't serve the soup anymore. Big bathroom, the shower isn't above the toilet for once. The beds were comfortable. Friendly staff. Great location but just far enogh away from the party bars to be quiet at night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    I don't want to leave Momo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so nice, kind, and amazing. They always gave hands for any help request. The location is good. Walkable to the centre but not busy at all. I enjoyed a nice peaceful stay. Felt like home. Everything there will comfort you from a bumpy road trip. Lovely cats. I totally miss Momo now! Sooner or later, I will be back for sure!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Loved our stay at this chill little place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While it is heartening to see establishments care for animals, it would be so much better if they also spay and neuter those animals.

    Stayed four nights. Great low key vibe. Quiet. Clean. Many plants in common areas. Good mattress. Good breakfast (with fresh fruit). Great staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    8.0
    We had a cosy stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower didn’t have hot water, the bugs came into the toilet/shower room at one point.

    The staffs were friendly and helpful. Good location, distant from the busy main road and still have many nice shops/restaurants around. The coffee (we had latte) was very nice and we enjoyed the fruit plate served at breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, the bed was about the worst I've slept on. You could feel the springs. I know it's a big expense for a small business, but if they replaced the mattresses, this place would be a 9/10. Somehow, I slept well, though! I wouldn't choose to not stay there based solely on the mattress because the place, overall, is very charming. But I feel this has to be pointed out.

    Loun and his family were amazing. The common area is very charming. Breakfast was very good. Location was near everything but very quiet.

    Stayed in December 2023

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