Dondet, Mouang Khong, 01000 Don Det, Laos
#18 of 26 hotels in Don Det
Guests' ChoiceBased on 132 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.3
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 June 2025
C
United KingdomGaps in the walls and flooring so expect bugs, there were ants in the bathroom. Mosquito net had some holes in it.
Great location, only a few minutes walk from the ferry port and close to main restaurants/bars. Bungalow was peaceful and quiet, and fan worked well with mosquito net available. Bikes available to hire for 25k kip.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Angela
ItalyNot well soundproofed.
In the central area of Don Det, close to many restaurants and shops.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Maddie
United KingdomBasic room with mosquito net, the shower sprayed everywhere a bit and there were a few ants. However, the location was perfect right near the pier and easy accessible to walk around either side of the island as well as near lots of shops and restaurants. I loved the balcony with the hammock and spent many relaxing hours on here as it was so peaceful! I definitely recommend this lovely place!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Holly
United KingdomHad 2 frogs and many geckos in our room! We had all windows and doors shut so we dont know how they got there! Could be cleaner.
Very good location. Aircon worked well
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Hirst
United KingdomThe place has a really good location it's only a 3 minute walk from the pier that you arrive to, and there are plenty of restaurants only a short walk away. The air con in the room works very well, and there's also a fan. The staff running the property are very nice and can help with sorting any onwards, travel, or renting bicycles.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Kezia
United KingdomWe stayed in a bungalow which had a lot of gaps in walls which let in bugs, however we did have a mosquito net which was good. Also had a problem with the water going off one day which was quickly resolved.
Stayed at this property for 3 nights while in Don Det. This accommodation is in the perfect location, only a few minutes walk from where you get off the boat and is close to loads of restaurants. We rented a bike from the guesthouse for 30,000 kip for the full day and went to neighbouring islands. Staff were really helpful.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Felix
BrazilThere are some constructions happening right next door which doesn’t make it the calmest place to stay.
Location right next to the pier, hot water in the shower, desk in the rooms and outdoor seating on the balcony.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 25 December 2024
Daniela
IsraelIt was clean, comfortable, and had hot water! Close to the pier and to the main area.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Leigh
United Kingdom.
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Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2024
Marion
FranceFacilities are very old. There were holes in the wall. I slept with ants in my bed. Mattress very old, not clean and not comfortable. Mosquitos net have holes also. I dont recommand to book the bungalows
Very close to the pierr. You can rent a bicycle and give your laundry. There is a nice restaurant which I like to eat everyday in front of the guesthouse.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Forbes
United KingdomAircon was good but a bit temperamental, sometimes turning off for no apparent reason
Well located, big room with ensuite was nice
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Callum
United KingdomGreat location. Very close to the boat drop off. Everything you need is close by. Big comfy bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Anna
United KingdomI was there 4 nights and my room wasn’t cleaned in this time which would have been nice. But honestly I have very little bad things to say, it was lovely
Felt super luxurious as a backpacker to have my own bungalow with a huge bed and a balcony with a hammock. The location is amazing, just a few minutes walk from the ferry. You can hire bikes here to cycle around the island. Super laid back and lovely.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Georgie
United KingdomSometimes the water pressure in the bathroom was really low which made it difficult to shower but I think this is common in the area, there were also some gaps around windows/doors which let mosquitos in but nothing too bad!
Really good location, air con was super efficient & staff were lovely. Great value for money, we ended up extending as we loved don det so much!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Renee
AustraliaNo views from the balcony
Located on the sunrise side of the island. Very close to the pier, restaurants and bars. Large, clean room with comfortable bed and good pillows. A/C worked great which was definitely needed in the heat. Bicycle rental available.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Jildou
NetherlandsThe bedsheets had some stains. The bungalows are quite old so don't expect too much luxury
There was a mosquito net. The hammock in front of your room at the platform is nice!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
William
AustraliaRun down bathroom. More expensive compared to other places on the island (these other places are not on booking.com)
Awesome location and comfy beds. Very helpful staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Mia
GermanyThere is free water, but is really really warm
The mattresses were really soft and the guest house was in the middle of the main area on this island 
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Chenyuan
ChinaDidn't notice anything bad, perhaps the money exchange rate was not that ideal, we couldn't get cambodian riels there.
Room was very tidy, facilities like hot water and air-con worked well. Location was really nice, not far from the pier and the hotel offered bicycle rental. Don Det has really nice countryside for retreat.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Fin
United KingdomLots of bugs, a few big spiders tried to share a night in the room with us and there were constant streams of ants (to be expected, but that didn’t make losing half a pack of Oreos any easier😪)
It was in great location, about a 3 minute walk from the ferry drop off point (great after a long period traveling). The staff were very friendly and helpful with booking things such as travel and bicycles. The bed was very comfy, the ac was great and so was the shower!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Lucy
United KingdomAnts and bugs coming through gaps in the door. Bins weren’t regularly emptied until we asked at reception. Water leaked out of shower into bedroom
Good location, friendly staff, good value
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Yasmin
United KingdomWiFi wasn’t great and that was the main reason I booked this hotel following good reviews of the WiFi so was dissapointed
Everything else was fine
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Ernestas
United KingdomNo free water fill up. Had a mouse at night but I think it was attracted in by the smell of some bread we had bought.
Had a pleasant enough stay :) The bed was comfortable and the fan worked, although there was no AC. Stayed for two nights. Did the laundry and that seemed to have been done well.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Alicia
IrelandWe did have mice on our roof who stole our soap overnight, as there are openings on the roofs in the bungalows! Other than that very pleasant stay!
Beds were super comfy and great for a few nights if you are staying on Don Det!
Stayed in January 2024
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