Mandala Ou,
Nong Khiaw
Laos, Luang Prabang and The North
Info : Mandala Ou
Mandala Ou was completely revised in late 2013. It's in the stunning setting of Nong Khaiw on the Nam Ou river and just a short 10 minute cycle ride to the centre of this small Laos village, or a couple of minutes by car.
The setting is idyllic and you relax as soon as you enter the grounds. There are 10 rooms, of which 6 face directly onto the river and 4 look over a well maintained garden and pond. They all are similar in size, comfortable and have ceiling fans. There is no AC but for the majority of the year it's not needed in the northern part of the country. The rooms are decorated in traditional Lao style.
The major advantage to this hotel apart from its location, is the small, but perfectly formed infinity pool which is great for the hotter months. The owner has also built a great river deck.
All round this is a lovely hotel; a great place to escape Luang Prabang or, if going northwards, to explore off the beaten track Laos. If you are used to high end luxury then it's not for you, but the setting, food and ambience will appeal to most.
Visited by Matt Brazier, May 2014
Rating
Superior - This is what we would describe as our standard category. These will be decent 3/4* hotels providing a really good level of service. We would generally expect them to be providing a little something extra, in terms of character, guest experience or facilities too.
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Customer Feedback
Everything was fantastic. All the guides were really knowledgeable and helpful, passionate about their countries - they exceeded any expectations we had. We learnt loads about different cultures, religious beliefs and social constructions.
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