Situated by the river, Cold River Guesthouse is a charming retreat. Unwind on the tranquil garden or try your luck at the arcade/game room, while taking advantage of free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests have praised the multilingual staff for being very helpful during their stay.
Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) - 8 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Tree Koff - 8 min walk
Coffee Express - 7 min walk
Jungala Lounge & Bar - 6 min walk
Bamboo Garden Restaurant - 4 min walk
La Silapa - 4 min walk
About this property
Cold River
Cold River is just 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this Art Deco guest house.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Stroller
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2005
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Arcade/game room
Art Deco architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Cold River House Luang Prabang
Cold River House
Cold River Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse
Cold River Guest House Hotel Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse
Cold River Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse Luang Prabang
Frequently asked questions
Does Cold River offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cold River does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cold River?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cold River?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Cold River?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 10 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cold River?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Cold River and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
What's the area around Cold River like?
Cold River is located by the river, a short 13-minute walk from Phousi Hill and 14 minutes' walk from Night Market.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and fantastic with generous portions. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2026
Lovely guesthouse, superb breakfast and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
My wife, son and I stayed here and felt very welcome by the friendly owners and their staff. Breakfast is fantastic! Location is great, a good variety of restaurants within walking distance. Rooms nice and clean. We look forward to staying again upon our return to Luang Prabang. Highly Recommend.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
Fantastic breakfast, really love and quiet property.
Madison
Madison, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
Lovely staff who make you feel at home, good breakfast, and a no fuss french couple who run it with a light touch.
Pankaj Harish
Pankaj Harish, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2023
10/10
Perfect stay in Luang Prabang. Best breakfest we had in Laos. Room super clean. Staff helpfull. Would recommend.
Astrid
Astrid, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 8, 2023
Room was extremely small and bathroom was terrible. After first night we requested a different room. Staff was very accommodating and we gladly paid for the upgrade to a little larger room with a decent bathroom and better WI-FI signal. The beds are very firm
tom
tom, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2025
Nice place, people and rooms
Breakfast was great
Beds very hard
aled
aled, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 8, 2022
Breakfast was amazing!
David
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2023
Love it the location is close to everything people are very nice
The place is very nice and chill
RATTANAPHONE
RATTANAPHONE, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2022
Cold River is a warm place to stay.
Great hosts/managers and a great staff. We were there for 4 nights and would liked to have stayed longer. Nice rooms with nice exterior seating areas.
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2023
Good value stay lovely staff
Nice hotel in a good location near the river. Lovely staff, great breakfast with generous portions. Rooms are nice and clean, good restaurants and coffee shop just a short walk as well as supermarket. Easy 15m stroll to the Main Street.
John
John, 10-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2016
Wonderful stay.
Loved this hotel owned by a very cute French couple. They've owned the hotel for under a year but have done a great job. From day 1 they helped us arrange a really fun stay in Luang Prabang. Could not have had such a good time without Rudy's hospitality and recommendations.
Martin
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2022
Quaint, Good Breakfast
Staff were helpful, owners served breakfast each morning, which was AMAZING! I stayed on the second floor, room #5. Hotel was quiet because all the guests (except 1) made an effort to be quiet and respectful (walls are thin). It was a basic hotel, cute balconies, bathroom light didn’t always work and the bed was hard as a rock but otherwise I liked the place and would recommend.
Beth
Beth, 9-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 18, 2025
Room had many large bugs and geckos, including the biggest cockroach! When we told the staff, they just offered to kill the insects, and didn’t offer for us to switch rooms or any other services. The place feels run down. The shower is in the same area as the toilet with nothing separating them, so the toilet gets wet when you shower. One big perk is free drinking water.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
Hyvä aamiainen ja ystävällinen henkilökunta
Antti
Antti, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2026
スタッフの対応がとても心地よかったです。
KAYOKO
KAYOKO, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2026
La chambre était impeccable, l accueil aussi , le petit déjeuner copieux et varié
Virginie
Virginie, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2025
スタッフがフレンドリーでとても良い宿でした。街を再訪する機会があればまたこの宿にします
YOSHIYUKI
YOSHIYUKI, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
Un excellent choix
Chambre au calme avec balcon donnant sur la Nam Kam très agréable.
Le meilleur et le plus complet des petits-déjeuners de tout notre séjour au Laos.
Bernard
Bernard, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
Séjour très agréable
Séjour très agréable, chambre tout confort avec une magnifique vue sur la rivière .
Excellent petit déjeuner
claude
claude, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2024
少し
Kiyomi
Kiyomi, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
aivan ihana henkilökunta, tosi nätit jokimaisemat parvekkeelta, tosi hyvä aamiainen, kaikinpuolin vahvasti suositeltava😊
sanna
sanna, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2024
Au calme près de la rivière
Accueil très sympathique et excellent petit déjeuner avec les crêpes et les œufs brouillés parfaits de notre hôte Nous avons apprécié le calme du lieu
Myriam
Myriam, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2024
Très joli hôtel tenu par un couple de Français. Les chambres sont propres et belles. Mention spéciale pour le petit déjeuner qui est génial !