Nature Resort Vangvieng

Extremely far from everything. A taxi to downtown costs 20 and takes over 10 minutes, and even then, it's hard to get a ride. Although it's a new hotel, the facilities are old and dirty. Breakfast is terrible, like leftovers, with only sausage, eggs, and bread – I've never had such a bad hotel breakfast. The bathroom isn't designed for wet/dry separation, so the whole room gets wet after a shower. There's a dripping sound from the headboard every night, making it impossible to sleep. They also double-charged me.

I was mentally prepared before choosing this hotel because its rating was indeed quite low. However, I still chose it because it was ranked 5th on Ctrip. Overall, I'd give it a neutral review. First, let's talk about the problems. The hotel's location is really remote. If you want to go to the city center, especially the bustling streets, it's at least a 20-minute walk. You can also choose to take a taxi, but as you know, in Vang Vieng, Laos, you basically only have tuk-tuks, which are very inconvenient and difficult to hail. Also, many of their apps don't work in Vang Vieng; the logo seems to work, but my Chinese phone number never registered successfully. Unless you have a motorcycle or car, I really wouldn't recommend considering this hotel. Secondly, the hotel's cleanliness. I didn't expect the cleaning staff to be so careless when I checked in. I could see obvious dust and water stains in many corners, such as the faucets, wall cracks, and TV cabinets, which significantly affected my experience. As for the hotel facilities, I found the toilet seat wasn't very good, but everything else was fine. Of course, you know, some small insects are unavoidable in Southeast Asia, but the situation at the hotel is much better. Finally, I'd like to mention the hotel's services. First, it's commendable that they have many day tours available, and the front desk can help us book them without charging a high service fee. They can also help us call a taxi, which is hard to imagine, considering it costs 50 RMB to get to the high-speed rail station in Vang Vieng, and there's only one tuk-tuk available. Now, I want to talk about the hotel's strengths. First, I think the staff's service attitude is excellent. On the day I checked in, I was greeted by a Lao girl. Her English wasn't very fluent, but she tried her best to communicate with me effectively. She also worked hard to help me with getting a taxi to the high-speed rail station and arranging the day tour. She even upgraded my room. Because I wanted a double room when booking, and that type was already booked when I arrived, she upgraded me to a family room, which was a pleasant surprise. The next day, an Indian guy was also very helpful and allowed me to check out an hour late. He even reminded me to get up 20 minutes before I was supposed to take the tuk-tuk to catch my flight. Of course, I also suggest that the front desk staff improve their English. The breakfast was fairly substantial; at least I found the dining experience pleasant. It was mostly American fast food, which was quite palatable. However, I have a suggestion: the beverage selection could be more varied. Only coffee was offered that day; there wasn't even fresh milk, let alone juice, and like other hotels, it tasted like instant powder. If you're on a budget, I think you could consider booking a hotel near the main road in the city center, but don't have high expectations. Treat it as a short-term stay, as you won't be spending much time in Vang Vieng. If you have a high budget, definitely book the most expensive hotel in Vang Vieng, because in an underdeveloped country like Laos, you have to max out your budget to get a satisfactory experience. Overall, I wouldn't highly recommend this hotel.

It's a new resort with no car parking. They told us to park next to the resort, but it was very dark. We were worried about our car getting stolen, so we parked it inside the resort. We were hoping the staff would ask us to move it, but they didn't, though they seemed a little displeased that we didn't comply. There were no problems with the room itself, as everything looked new and beautiful. We stayed here for two nights. The breakfast was the same both days and was average in taste. The reception staff and restaurant staff seemed enthusiastic about serving us. Our room was next to the road, so we could hear traffic all night.

Very good. The accommodation was clean and the breakfast was delicious. Overall, it was excellent.