Only thing I’d suggest is adding a small refrigerator in the room — it would be useful for keeping drinks or snacks cool.

The peaceful atmosphere, the stunning view of the Nam Ou River and mountains, the friendly staff and owner, and the clean, comfortable rooms.

Stayed in July 2025

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Perfect little gem. The view is amazing, the rooms are quant, and rustic. The pool was brilliant after a hot day with the many activities available in the town. Sebastian, the owner, was very accommodating. What a great place to stay.

Stayed in July 2025

I can’t think of anything I didn’t like, it was a great experience from start to finish.

I had a wonderful stay at Mandala Ou. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, with beautiful views of the river and surrounding mountains. The rooms are spacious, clean, and tastefully furnished—everything feels well thought out. The pool is surrounded by greenery and was one of my favorite spots to relax after a day of exploring. They offer bicycles, which made getting around town incredibly easy and convenient—a great way to explore at your own pace. The staff were kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. I also really appreciated the resort’s thoughtful approach to sustainability—they provide reusable water bottles that you can refill any time for free, which is such a nice touch. The resort’s restaurant offers a variety of fresh and flavorful options, both Western and Lao. I especially enjoyed the breakfast buffet, which truly left nothing to be desired. Would 100% come back. One of my favorite stays in Laos.

Stayed in July 2025

The price was at least 2x too high. We paid 70usd per night. Utterly too expensive for what you get

The host Sebastian was great! Very talkative and had a lot of fun stories from his travela. The place was super cute with many nice details and lights. Breakfast was a buffet (continental + muesli & fruits), so it was something for vegans as well. You don't get this often in Laos.

Stayed in March 2025

Room and toilet need some renovation

Perfect location and superkind owner. They have the only pool in town

Stayed in March 2025

Dat we weer moesten vertrekken

Hidden away in a stunning riverside setting, this small-scale resort is a true gem. Sebastiaan is a fantastic host who goes above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome. One of the highlights is the swimming pool—rare in this area—offering a refreshing escape with breathtaking views over the river. The food is simply outstanding. In fact, this is the only place in Laos where I would confidently order a schnitzel or a hamburger—both are absolutely excellent. A wonderful stay in every way!

Stayed in March 2025

Great for a bit of luxury after hiking in Nong Khiaw. The pool and views are idyllic. The staff were very helpful and smily, making the experience stress free. The bungalow was very spacious with nice bathroom and huge bed!

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing views. Loved sitting on the balcony looking out onto the river, with its wonderful mountain backdrop. The restaurant and the pool all have the same magnificent view. Lovely lighting throughout. Interesting decor in the rooms, with bottles recessed into the walls. Sebastian the owner was great, really helpful and friendly. We were able to use the free bikes, which was an added bonus. It is a short distance from the central hub so if we were feeling lazy the bikes came in useful. We also used them to cycle to some caves and a museum a few kilometres away. Great trip. .

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Everything, room, view, food, staff

Stayed in February 2025

Rooms and bathrooms are quite dated

Fabulous view and swimming pool

Stayed in February 2025

More variety with breakfast

Buffet style

Stayed in February 2025

The pool is quite cool this time of year due to the chilly night time temperatures

Breakfast was a bit boring after a few days stay.

Stayed in February 2025

You are in the jungle so don't be surprised if nature and (its noises!) are nearby!

The pictures really do paint the reality! An incredible spot - magical in so many ways. Don't expect super luxurious but expect charm, position and authenticity and you won't be disappointed. Very friendly folk, great food, views to drink in. Pool a definite bonus after hot hikes to viewpoints! Book a river view bungalow if you can.

Stayed in February 2025

- bathroom has a curtain and a high window into the room, so privacy is lacking if that matters to you. - Roosters woke us up at 4:30. Just saying. Bring plugs. - breakfast adequate but not memorable

-Awesome view from our Deluxe Double room with River View room, looking right out to the river and mountain scenery beyond - Stylish room, comfortable bed - Owner Sebastian extremely hospitable and helpful with recommendations - Free use of good bicycles makes transport to center/bridge real easy in 5 minutes ( though can certainly walk it in 15 minutes). - Beautiful outdoor restaurant/bar area

Stayed in January 2025

The beds were not that comfortable; the breakfast was quite basic; the shower is poor (we also stayed at the Riverside for a couple of nights and found the room, bed, bathroom/hot water and breakfast quite a bit better while Riverside charged some US$ 20-25 less per night)

The setting with the bar and pool is the biggest plus; the location close to the bus station and the availability of bikes were very convenient

Stayed in January 2025

Stayed in a garden view room which was a bit dark and damp/cold (we visited at a cooler time of year). The room is also quite dated and could have felt a bit cleaner, the toilet was also a bit smelly.

Lovely property with great views over the river from the pool and dining area. Great breakfast and the restaurant for dinner is also lovely. The rooms are big and the bed very comfortable. Free to use bikes also a great benefit, especially given the property is at the other end of town to most restaurants. Right next to the bus station so easy to get to and from.

Stayed in January 2025

Beautiful property with gorgeous views. Friendly staff

Stayed in January 2025

Alles perfekt,a Home away from Home

Stayed in December 2024

Although very close to the bus station is a bit far from the town centre but we love walking so for us no problem. Easy access with tuktuk or free bicycles from the hotel.

Very nice room and common areas with the swimming pool spectacular views to the mountain

Stayed in December 2024

We would have liked a door rather than a curtain between bedroom and bathroom and more light in bathroom.

The location was good. It was very close to the bus station. The food was very good. Would recommend. Staff were very helpful when we had issues with minivan booking.

Stayed in November 2024

Lovely spot on the River with a great pool.

Stayed in November 2024

The bathroom isn’t very private, with a curtain for a door.

Cute little basic bungalows, with air con and own bathrooms. This hotel is in a really remote part of Laos so it is not a usual large resort, and they have it really well set up. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, and helped us with questions daily. The staff are mostly locals and they are so kind and helpful. They offer washing service, free bikes to use, a book-swap library, and help with arranging car transfers in and out of Nong Kiaw. The rooms are basic but very comfortable. Ours had air con, and a fan, plus a small balcony overlooking the Nam Ou river. There is a safe in the room, an area to hang clothes, and the rooms are cleaned daily. The restaurant serves breakfast (included in our room fee) as well as lunch and dinner. The breakfast is quite good with some Asian and western foods. Highly recommended the banana pancakes! We ate lunch and dinner at the restaurant and the food was delicious. We ate the local food options and they were as good as some of the restaurant meals we had in Nong Kiaw. The hotel is a 15-30min walk or 5 min bike ride to the bridge over the river and this area is where the majority of restaurants are. Plenty of options and some small markets as well. The pool area at the hotel is just divine. Peaceful and has the most spectacular backdrop. The gardens at the hotel are well maintained and the butterflies and birdlife is abundant. We spent time here everyday for a swim and to chill out after hiking or exploring.

Stayed in October 2024

Mandala Ou Resort was a gorgeous place to stay. The location is perfect with amazing views from your window and very friendly and helpful staff. Highly re mended.

Stayed in October 2024

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A wonderful little oasis with a nice little pool and wonderful food, including many veggie options. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and had mosquito nets (but very few mosquitos). You can use bicycles for free and the staff is super nice and helpful regarding all kinds of questions we had. Definitely recommend to stay here a few days.

Stayed in October 2024