DON DET Souksan Sunset Guesthouse and The Xisland Riverview Studio

The owner or maybe manger he was very helpful very friendly

Sunset and balcony

The room was a good size, with en suite bathroom. There was an excellent balcony area with a hammock, with a great view and the guesthouse was a minute away from the Don Det ferry.

That place is amazing! The room itself was really nice. The bed was big and comfortable, and the A/C and Wi-Fi were both reliable. The room was also very well equipped, with a fan, kettle, free coffee, soap, body wash, a mini fridge, flip-flops, and a towel. What I enjoyed the most was the balcony overlooking the Mekong River. It had a hammock and a small coffee table, which made it a perfect spot to enjoy a coffee in the morning and take in the view. I was really satisfied with the room and would definitely recommend it. The location is also excellent, right by the pier. You can rent bicycles or scooters directly from the property, which makes it very convenient to explore the island. The host was very friendly and caring. He gave me lots of useful advice and suggestions about things to do and places to visit. Overall, I had a great stay!

Here are a couple of things to note. Ants: There were quite a lot of ants in the room. That being said, ants seem to be everywhere on the island, so I understand that they can be difficult to completely avoid. If I were the host, though, I would still consider putting out some ant traps to help reduce the problem and make guests feel more comfortable. Bed linens: The bed covers and sheets had some visible stains. I think replacing them with fresh, stain-free linens would make the room feel cleaner and more comfortable. That being said, I think it is also important to keep things in perspective when travelling in Laos. This is a developing country, and accommodation standards can be different from what some travellers may be used to in Europe or North America. We as travellers should keep an open mind and adjust their expectations accordingly. I personally don't consider these issues serious enough to take away from what was otherwise a very pleasant stay.

Excellent location a few steps from the boat landing. Bungalow room right on the water, not more than 10 metres from the Mekong Air-con and wifi. Friendly staff, Bicycle rental.

The area behind the bedside table clearly had not been swept in a LONG time. There were cockroaches in the bathroom. I would have liked a breakfast and a pool, but I suppose I could have just dived into the river ...