Don Som Riverside Guesthouse

Dans cette guesthouse le temps s arrête. Sander et Tanoi sont de très belles personnes et leur état d esprit est contagieux La cuisine est excellente et les conseils de Sander sur les visites ou les transports grandement appréciables Les villageois sont très accueillants avec les touristes

A lovely place on an amazing island with fantastic hosts. The place felt like it was loved and cared for very well. The beds were comfy, hammocks outside were fun to chill in and the communal areas were very clean. The food was incredible too, highly recommend the yellow curry! In addition to the stay, we had the opportunity to see the Don Som Project and spend time with the local kids playing Football & Badminton. Highly recommend checking this out before you come and stay and support this brilliant project in any way you can. Finally, Tanoi & Sander, thank you so much for having us, keep being awesome and hopefully see you again in the future :).

Besitzer, Personal, Location direkt am Mekong, Essen, einfach alles top. Sehr gut zum ausspannen. Kümmern sich sehr gut um die Gäste. Organisieren die Weiterfahrt überall hin.

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I can't fault the host, she was lovely. If you want a remote relaxing place, this is perfect. It was just a bit too remote for me to stay longer than 2 nights. I'd avoid rainy season as it was too muddy getting there unless you can get a boat directly there. The food was amazing and the best I've eaten in a long time. So so relaxing and quiet. It was a lovely bungalow with hammocks and a sunrise view across the Mekong River.

It was just a bit too cut off for me as I struggled to get a signal. But that's just me.

L' accueil et la cuisine de Tanoi, le charme de l'endroit, un projet touristique responsable, et une ile préservée du tourisme intensif, La seule chose à faire sur l'île : se balader dans les rizières et traverser les hameaux, et c'est très bien ainsi !

Tranquil,peaceful location. Great food. Friendly and engaging hosts.

Don Som Riverside Guesthouse is a little gem of a place on the banks of the river Mekong. Down-to earth accommodation on an island unspoilt by tourism. Owners Sander and Tanoi will give you the warmest of welcomes and make sure you’re always well fed, watered and bedded. They speak English, Dutch, Lao and German. Bungalows (twin, double, single) with comfy beds and mozzie nets available, camping is also possible on the premises. The on-site restaurant has Lao, Thai and Western foods and drinks - the yellow curry and the barbecue are super delicious, as are the breakfast choices! Motorbike rental, cooking classes, fishing trips and travel advice all available. There are shops in the nearby village. The guesthouse can be easily accessed by ferry from the mainland - Sander and Tanoi will help to arrange this. They also run an activity center to support the children of the local village and you can volunteer there. If you’d like to come and stay and have questions, get in touch with Sander on What’s App (+8562097921099) or email donsomlaos@gmail.com

Staying on Don Som was truly an interesting experience — I highly recommend it if you want to see local life untouched by tourism, and (unlike Don Det) enjoy lush green rice fields. The house itself is quite cozy, and it’s clear that the hosts are genuinely trying to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for their guests. There’s no Wi-Fi in the house, but I had a stable mobile internet connection, so just make sure you have enough data in advance. And be sure to bring a bicycle with you from Don Det!

The only downside is the remote location — you basically have no dining options outside the guesthouse, and even reaching a shop can be a bit of a challenge.

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