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Cold River

2.0 star property
Art Deco guest house perfect for exploring Luang Prabang

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Deluxe Balcony TWN | Balcony view
Deluxe Balcony TWN | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1/5 Ban Meunna, Town Center, Luang Prabang
  • Phousi Hill
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Night Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Morning Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Deluxe room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Single Deluxe room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Balcony DBL | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Balcony DBL

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Balcony TWN | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Balcony TWN

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard TWN | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard TWN

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Balcony TWN | Balcony view

Deluxe Balcony TWN

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Family room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard DBL | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard DBL

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Balcony DBL | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Balcony DBL

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe DBL/TWN room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe DBL/TWN room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room With Balcony Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Luang Prabang

Heart of Luang Prabang.Your stay at this Luang Prabang guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of Wat Aham and Vat Visounnarath. Dara Market and Phousi Hill are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phousi Hill - 13 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Night Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Morning Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Palace Museum - 16 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wat Xieng Thong - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Break for a Bread - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Redbul Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Express - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Little Birds Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Silapa - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cold River

Art Deco guest house perfect for exploring Luang Prabang
As a guest of Cold River, you'll find a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Cold River.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Luang Prabang guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Cold River offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Lao

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is 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

How close is Cold River to the airport?

Cold River is 2.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cold River?

As of Mar 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cold River on Apr 10, 2025 start from $20.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cold River have an airport shuttle?

Cold River offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Cold River offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cold River, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cold River?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Cold River?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cold River?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Cold River have a pool?

Cold River does not have a pool.

Does Cold River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Cold River to downtown Luang Prabang?

Cold River is 0.4 mi away from Luang Prabang.

Cold River Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj Harish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who make you feel at home, good breakfast, and a no fuss french couple who run it with a light touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, really love and quiet property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

SANG EUN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Location: far away about 1.7 km. Breakfast good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
View from balcony room 18
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RATTANAPHONE, Portland

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it the location is close to everything people are very nice The place is very nice and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Beth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for mid range. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guesthouse in a good location. It's very quiet, with spacious rooms and a small balcony. This was the first place I stayed in Luang Prabang and the staff were very helpful and always available. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet location short walk from town. Large comfortable rooms. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a stay in Luang Prabang
Great service, helpful staff, wonderful room, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious, the rooms were very clean and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended.
Wonderful owners and staff who have a wealth of knowledge about the area. Great breakfast and comfortable bed. My only complaint is how thin the walls are meaning you can hear what is happening in surrounding rooms. Definitely better than 2 stars. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Agne

Very quirky little place , amazing people who are prepared to help you st any point. We were upgraded to a delux room with a balcony and views were just outstanding of the river - very relaxing to have a cup of coffee in a morning. It’s a little walk of 15min to the night market. To get to hotel from airport we would recommend capturing the tuk tuk for 40KIP (around $4) Great breakfast ! Cooked to order and fruits , pancake , good strong coffee. If only one down side we just couldn’t get WiFi connection in a room I would definitely recommend and be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dan, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service - downside was alot of mosquitoes in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent two-week stay!
My husband and I stayed at Cold River for two weeks while I caught up on some work during a year-long trip. I cannot recommend it enough. The hotel is lovely, the rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is nice, and the hosts are incredibly helpful and kind. They helped us arrange at tuk tuk for the day to tour the waterfalls and graciously kept our bags for us while we went to the elephant center. If you're looking at a lot of options, close the other windows and book it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

mike

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My advices to those who wish to stay in this Cold River hotel better to check clearly with the hotel owner. A lot of restrictions with the hotel operator. Very disappointed to stay in this hotel and my holiday mood is affected by them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convenient for city...excellent breafast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We felt very welcome here. They were very helpful and when our flight was a late flight they allowed us to do late checkout. No extra fee because it was low season. They were very accommodating. We appreciated their help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Cold River in Luang Prabang
This was a great place to stay! We stayed 5 nights and loved the hotel and the city. The hotel is in a quiet area outside of the touristy area but within walking distance (for us about 15 minutes) of the tourist streets (restaurants, bars, shops, night market, etc.). Breakfast was great with fruit, yogurt, coffee or tea, baguette and hot options. They has refillable water bottles for use and a couple filtration locations for filling up, in an effort to decrease waste from buying lots of bottled water!! The staff were friendly and many spoke English well. We had laundry done and the rate was good and done quickly. Wifi was OK in room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, happy to help and advise for the local area and sort an effiecient laundry service. The room was excellent - very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was also excellent - consisting of crepes and fresh fruit, then eggs and fresh bread and jams, all delicious. Last but not least, the plastic reduction measures of the owners (filtered water refill only) were a pleasant and appreciated touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018