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Merry Riverside Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Luang Prabang with free parking

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Family Room with Balcony and River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
King Room with Balcony and River View | Balcony
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
King Room with Balcony and River View | Balcony
Front of property - evening/night
The Merry Riverside Hotel sits along the water, offering guests a pleasant terrace for relaxation and convenient dry cleaning services. Visitors stay connected with WiFi while exploring the area on rental bikes, with knowledgeable staff ready to assist with any travel needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 23 of 23 rooms

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Connecting Room With River View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room with Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Double Room with River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room with River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Room with Balcony and River View | Room amenity

King Room with Balcony and River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room with Balcony and River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room with Balcony and River View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Two-Bedroom Suite with River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Two-Bedroom Suite with River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Room amenity

Luxury Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Two-bedroom Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Camp Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room with Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Family Suite With River View

  • Sleeps 5

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Property grounds

Family Room With Balcony And River View

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Double Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Double Room With River View

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with Balcony and River View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Choxomphou Road, Luang Prabang, 06000

What's nearby

  • Phousi Hill - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Night Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Palace Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Morning Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wat Xieng Thong - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Redbul Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Jam cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Garden Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪beyond café & restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ส้มตำ ห ล ว ง พ ร ะ บ า ง - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Merry Riverside Hotel

Hotel by the river
Merry Riverside Hotel provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-in, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Merry Riverside Hotel include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 30.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 6 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, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Merry Riverside Hotel Luang Prabang
Merry Riverside Luang Prabang
Merry Riverside
Merry Riverside Hotel Hotel
Merry Riverside Hotel Luang Prabang
Merry Riverside Hotel Hotel Luang Prabang

Frequently asked questions

Is Merry Riverside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merry Riverside Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merry Riverside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Merry Riverside Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Merry Riverside Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 6 per vehicle applies.

Where is Merry Riverside Hotel located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Vat Visounarath and Wat Aham. Dara Market and Phousi Hill are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Merry Riverside Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosalinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view of the river and nice breakfast buffet also helpful staff Beds are hard
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson Ao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place ! Clean and spacious. Breakfast is amazing. Nice view. Make sure you buy room with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk workers were absolutely wonderful -- they made our stay special. The property itself is alright -- but breakfast is phenomenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DURO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant is only open for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on river - wonderful service and so quiet, excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Savitta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice views and staffs friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lo at front desk is amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic and the room was clean and quiet. The hotel has a beautiful river view and is very close to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teerawat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, cozy, kind people

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view; we chose a Riverview room. Coffee service setup was provided just outside our room and the breakfast buffet was great in both quality and selections. Very peaceful, and a short walk from multiple dining options. Staff was very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS NUNEZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a 10 out of 10. The location is great as the hotel is located within an easy walk to the centre of the old town with right next to the river. The staff were very friendly and efficient and all times. Both common areas and my room were kept extremely clean at all times and the breakfast was very tasty and consisted of a good selection. Based on my experience here, I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prime location to night market and various attractions. Very nice and accommodating staff. Laundry services were fast, easy and affordable. Very walkable area. Quiet serene location along riverside. Breakfast overlooking the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Laos Hotel

Great hotel in Luang Prabang. Close to old town and super walkable area. Hotel was beautiful along the river. Nice sized rooms with comfortable beds. Free breakfast was a huge plus. Great friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tong Yong

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Double room with balcony and river view right next to river. Quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river view room we had, overlooking the Nam Khan River, was spectacular. The level of cleanliness & layout of the room was superb,

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are big and have everything you need. They are not modern, but they are very comfortable. The WiFi is reasonable. Most rooms have a lovely view of the river. The staff are very helpful. The breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here! Our deck overlooked the river as did the breakfast patio. The staff was the best part! They were able to answer all our questions, book trains and help with bus tickets, offer advice on restaurants and book tuk tuks for us. So friendly and helpful! An easy few minutes walk to small stores and the night market. Close to a lot of temples to visit. Beds were comfortable, hotel was clean, breakfast was good. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

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

Great pateo overlooking river

Nice new hotel by a river that flows into the Mekong nearby. Staff friendly, good free breakfast outside above the river, also evening drinks there. 10-15 min walk to most of the action but some good restaurants and bars nearer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value for money

My stay was pleasant overall. The initial impression of the room was great value for money and good location. The room was looked clean and was a decent size with comfortable beds and pillows. I enjoyed the balcony; minus natures pesky mosquitoes. That can't be helped. The staff were great. The breakfast was enjoyable. I appreciated that the staff stopped refilling food stations about 15 minutes before breakfast service ends. Others may not be a fan but it is a very sustainable and eco friendly move. It minimises the waste. It was unfortunate after some complaints from other guests who showed up later for the breakfast service; the staff prepped a bit more food. I hope it wasn't all wasted. Con: my bed was located under the A/C and it was leaking onto the headboard and hitting me while laying in bed. We did inform staff, they provided towels, and I said it was fine. I just moved my bed away from the leak since I was leaving the next morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and kind. We asked to the staff to get train tickets for us and they got them with additional charge of only 50 thousand kip per one ticket which was reasonable. Restaurant of the hotel facing Khan River was so nice when to take breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

D M

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

Good Place to Stay in Luang Prabang

Great location and this particular room #105 had a nice view of the river and mountains. Friendly staff, adequate breakfast, walking distance or a short tuk-tuk ride to everything in town. The property is a little bit dated cosmetically speaking and the Wi-Fi crashed frequently. Comfortable bed, but the pillows were much too thick.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's within walking distance of the main streets and has an enormous amount of dining options. The room was spotless with a fantastic view of the river through a wall-sized window—plenty of light with comfortable beds. But the service and attention were the best features!

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