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Cold River

2.0 star property
Riverside tranquility meets playful fun at Cold River Guesthouse: peaceful gardens, arcade games, and 24/7 helpful staff.

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Cold River Guesthouse offers a charming riverside retreat where travelers can relax in the peaceful garden or enjoy the arcade room. The property provides free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning services, while the helpful multilingual staff receives consistent praise from guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Balcony DBL

Standard Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Balcony DBL

Deluxe Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard DBL

Standard DBL

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Deluxe room

Single Deluxe room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe DBL/TWN room

Deluxe DBL/TWN room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard TWN

Standard TWN

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Balcony TWN

Standard Balcony TWN

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Balcony TWN

Deluxe Balcony TWN

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Family Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Twin Room With Balcony Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Located in Luang Prabang, Cold River is in the city center and on a river. Vat Visounarath and Wat Pa Phai are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dara Market and Night Market. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Luang Prabang travel guide
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1/5 Ban Meunna, Town Center, Luang Prabang

What's nearby

  • Gorgeous and Dramatic sunset blue hour at Mount Phousi in Luang Prabang, Shutterstock ID 677053582, Purchase Order: -
    Phousi Hill
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Landmark of Luang Prabang city in Laos (The Royal Palace Museum), Shutterstock ID 450699283, Purchase Order: -
    Royal Palace Museum
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Night Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wat Mai
    13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morning Market
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bamboo Garden Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Jungala Lounge & Bar
    6 min walk
  • Coffee Express
    7 min walk
  • beyond café & restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Tree Koff
    8 min walk

About this property

Cold River

Guesthouse by the river
Consider a stay at Cold River and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Cold River offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 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 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Cold River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cold River?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cold River on Mar 10, 2026 start from CA $34, 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.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Cold River?

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

What time is check-out at Cold River?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Cold River provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cold River located?

Located in the heart of Luang Prabang, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Vat Visounarath and Wat Aham. Dara Market and Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Cold River Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guesthouse, superb breakfast and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madison

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

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj Harish

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

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Perfect stay in Luang Prabang. Best breakfest we had in Laos. Room super clean. Staff helpfull. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

aled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, people and rooms Breakfast was great Beds very hard
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

RATTANAPHONE

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

David

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

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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Beth

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

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAYOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応がとても心地よかったです。
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

YOSHIYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour très agréable

Séjour très agréable, chambre tout confort avec une magnifique vue sur la rivière . Excellent petit déjeuner
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kiyomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
少し
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
aivan ihana henkilökunta, tosi nätit jokimaisemat parvekkeelta, tosi hyvä aamiainen, kaikinpuolin vahvasti suositeltava😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très joli hôtel tenu par un couple de Français. Les chambres sont propres et belles. Mention spéciale pour le petit déjeuner qui est génial !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
中心地へのアクセスは10〜15分程度であまり良くないが、コスパ◎、スタッフの対応◎、朝食も美味しく非常に有意義な時間を過ごすことができました。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

youngjoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

친구와 함께 2(3)박

메인 도로에서 도보로 12분 떨어져 있어 편리한 공간이며, 상대적으로 편안히 쉴 수 있는 공간입니다. 숙소에서 가까운 거리에 향수를 느낄 수 있는 한국식당(김삿갓)이 있어 이게 더 좋았습니다. 숙소는 전반적으로 깨끗하고 더운 물이 나와서 좋았습니다. 주 도로에서 골목으로 약 30m지점에 위치합니다. 바로 옆집에서 모터를 빌리면 7만낍이나 도로변에 나가서 빌리면 8~10만낍이니, 이것도 참조하세요~^^ 2(3)박이라함은, 호텔스닷컴을 통하여 2박했고 호텔에서 1night 를 더 요청해서입니다. 다음 기회에도 이 호텔을 이용할 예정입니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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