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Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a steam room

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 72 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Bungalow, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 51.9 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
082 Ban Xieng Lom, Luang Prabang, 06000

What's nearby

  • Elephant Village - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tad Sae Waterfalls - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Wat Xieng Thong - 17 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Phousi Hill - 18 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Night Market - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sushi Box Luangphrabang - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Luang Prabang Bio Bamboo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Viewpoint Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Tea House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Amazon cafe - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort

Boutique hotel near Tad Sae Waterfalls
Located close to Wat Xieng Thong, Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort include thoughtful touches such as furnished balconies and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Lao

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 16 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (from 1 to 6 years old)
  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Zen Namkhan
Zen Namkhan Boutique
Zen Namkhan Boutique Luang Prabang
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Frequently asked questions

Does Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort located?

Situated on a river, this boutique hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tad Sae Waterfalls, Night Market, and Phousi Hill. Wat Xieng Thong is 9 mi (14.5 km) away.

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Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Zen Boutique is a little bit of heaven on earth! The rooms sit up high so when you are on your porch you feel like your in a tree house. In the morning you hear the birds, elephants, and beautiful Lao music playing from across the river. The staff are great! The only thing was that I wish the pool was warmer and cleaner for swimming. Honestly, it was so beautiful we didn’t care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hideaway in the jungle. Lovely friendly helpful staff. Sure the road is a bit rough but what do you expect it’s in the jungle. Food is beautiful as well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A slice of paradise

The Zen is a bit far from town and after making reservations there we wondered if we had made a mistake. As soon as we arrived we knew we had chosen the right place. After a day in the hubbub of charming Luang Prabang it was wonderful to return to a peaceful, tucked in the mountains gateway. The rooms had nice views, were clean and comfortabe, the staff friendly and accommodating,and the restaurant had good food with a view. I swam in the mountain fed pool which was refreshing. I would recommend water shoes though. The only down side, not for us though since we had our own car, is that getting into town requires paying for a shuttle each time. If we had not had a car I would have split my stay with lodging time with staying in the heart of Luang Prabang and a few nights at the Zen.There is plenty to do right there and still leave you refreshed and rested.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Absolutely beautiful!

This hotel is absolutely stunning! The staff is so kind and helpful and the food is fresh and delicious. I only wish we could have stayed longer, will absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Taylor, Wisconsin, USA

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

BREATH TAKING

The view from every location in this resort is absolutely breath taking. I loved sitting in their book room and reading while watching the clouds roll over the mountains. The staff was absolutely incredible. I was the only one staying at the resort when I was there, and the manager invited me to eat dinner with her and her friends. I was blown away by the hospitality, helpfulness, kindness, and beauty of the entire place. If I am ever back in Laos, I will absolutely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Lovely place for a few days chilling

Had a lovely old style room overlooking the river. Great view from room and pool area. Outside of town. But great for a few days relaxing in the hills. Elephant Park and local village within walking distance and local school village festival was great to see. The new bungalow rooms look more modern, but liked the character of those overlooking the river. Staff helpful and even made local food we requested that was not on the menu.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen, USA

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

A Slice of Paradise

This place is AMAZING. Out of town. Unbelievably quiet - just the noise of the cicadas, birds & geckos to relax to. My bungalow was comfortable with a great view. If you want a rowdy party scene - don't come. If you want peace, tranquility & rejuvenation - this is the place for you. The were only 5-10 other guests so it was very quiet. Friendly staff, and very helpful. I had an amazing 90 minute massage. Meals were great & great value. Cant find a bad this to say about the place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Irmi, Austria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heruntergekommen Hotel

Anlage und Unterkünfte alt, schmutzig und ungepflegt, wirkt sehr heruntergekommen Im Zimmer kaum Ablagemöglichkeit, noch nicht einmal irgendeine Aufhängung für Handtuch da, am ersten Tag Dusche kalt und nur getröpfelt, mehrere Lampen im Zimmer nicht funktioniert Essen , Getränke und Tour Angebote extrem überteuert ohne etwas dafür zu bieten (Frühstücksbrot schimmelig, Essen allgemein unterdurchschnittlich)aber durch extrem isolierte Lage keine Alternativen in der Nähe Nächstes Dorf oder Hotel halbe Stunde Fußweg entfernt Müll wurde unmittelbar neben Restaurant, Sitz Bereich und Pool verbrannt, was alles in stinkenden Rauch hüllt Ich würde diese Unterkunft niemandem empfehlen, schon gar nicht zu diesen Preisen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and serene place a bit off from Luang Prabang. Good for relaxing, enjoying peace &quiet and exploring the countryside. No services around (shops etc) so bring what you need with you. The resort restaurant is nice, especially the local food. If you want to explore the city, you can do a day trip or stay there for a couple of nights, it's about 30-40 min drive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lunez, Vancouver

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

Nice eco hotel with view to river and forest

Great hotel for people who wants to enjoy the nature, animals and the jungle with comfort. My husband didn't expect the quality of the hotel facilities.We came with two kids. The breakfast is the best. Also, the lunch is really good. Our experience was even more special thanks to the staff manager, Evelyn. She wasn't just kind and fun. But also, she took the time to make plans for us to enjoy Luam Prabang(the restaurants, the temples, the night market and the National Royal Museum). You feel you are at home and you are being taken care of during your stay. We went to the town one day, and the other day we went to the waterfalls by boat. In the mornings, we were lucky to have one of the suites with best view in the hotel to see the sunrise, the water buffaloes and sometimes to hear in the mornings the sounds of the elephants in the jungle on the other side of the river. The swimming pool is also great for kids. It was a really great experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

リラックスした滞在となりました。

7月の雨季のローシーズンに宿泊しましたが、日中はほとんど雨が降らずカヤックやエレファントヴィレッジなど周辺でのアクティビティを楽しむ事が出来ました。 その上宿泊客が少なかったので、鳥の声、虫の声、そして象の声などを聞きながら食事を 楽しめたのも良かったです。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Runjit, bangkok

Liked: Staff & service

โรงแรมเป็นธรรมชาติมาก วิวสวย อากาศดี

ได้ห้องที่เห็นวิวแม่น้ำคานและภูเขา สวยมาก อากาศดีมาก เหมาะสำหรับคนที่รักธรรมชาติและต้องการความสงบและเป็นส่วนตัว พนักงานเอาใจใส่และบริการดีมาก
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TsJy, Korea

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

따뜻하고 친절했던 그리고 꿈만 같았던 자연적인 휴식처

한마디로 정말 꿈 같던 휴식처였당 자연속에 그대로... 식사는 정말 최고였당 그리고 에블린? 여자사장님의 따뜻했던 배려도 넘 감사했다는 정말 친절했다^ ^ 굳이 단점이라면 처음에 숙소를 찾기 조금 힘들었다는 점? 다른 숙소에 비해 조금 멀리 위치해있다는 점...? 그치만 정말 꼭 추천하고픈 숙소이당 멋진 자연속에 푸욱 쉬다올 수 있당 ^ ^
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Zeer geschikt hotel als je rust zoekt

Volgens internet gegevens is dit hotel gelegen 1 km vanaf het centrum van Luang Prabang.Dit blijkt onjuist afstand is ca. 13 km en gelegen op een berg. Uitzichten zijn de moeite waard. Het ontbijt is goed voor dinner redelijk maar je hebt het wat dat betreft na 1 of 2 dagen wel gezien. Personeel is aardig. Een geschikte lokatie als je rust zoekt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JEAN MAX, hong kong

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

do not hesitate! just book!

I spent 3 awesome days in this resort, without expecting the feeling that just staying there was fully sufficient and just doing nothing. This place would deserve to stay secret but I must share my enthusiastic opinion about this place. Just go! The owners and their team are great people and very helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Adam, Hong Kong

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

Secluded retreat in the hills

Overall, our family of 4 had a lovely time staying at the Zen Namkhan. Our 2 bedroom suite was enormous and beautifully furnished, with a lovely outdoor shower area, and a huge balcony overlooking the Nam Khan River and the mountains beyond. Waking up only to the sounds of birds in the trees and elephants trumpeting from downriver was wonderful, and we really felt the right amount of isolation in nature (though nature was a bit too close once; despite not leaving doors open, we had a big rat sneak into our room at night, and it required the night watchmen's assistance to usher it out... oh well, it's the country!) The food offerings are good, not great. The pool is beautiful, but not large. The cabins are all downhill from the main lodge, and the staff is all women, so be prepared to feel awkward watching them insist on hauling your luggage up and down many winding stairs. I would not say this is a true "resort". Though there are some grounds to stroll, and a very small room for massages, it's really just a very nice guesthouse set in a beautiful location. One big caveat is that it definitely removed from town. If you're looking for seclusion and nature, it's perfect; but if you intend to shuttle in and out of town for meals, shopping, activities, etc., it'll be a challenge (or costly), as most in-town tuk-tuks won't want to take you and you'll have to arrange for pricier private cars for transport.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Brigitte, Horgen, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nicht lohnenswert

Es ist sehr schwierig in dieses Resort zu kommen, wenn man am Busbahnhof von Louang Prabang ankommt. Tuktuk-Fahrer kennen dieses Resort nicht und es geht auch kein Tuktuk (ca. 25 Minuten mit Minibus) dort hinaus. Am besten man ruft das Resort an und sie holen dann einem ab. Jede Fahrt kostet 20 Dollar (160'000 Kip). Die Besitzer sind nicht wirklich sehr nett wie man das eigentlich erwartet in Laos...und auch das Personal könnte freundlicher sein. Aufgepasst auf die Endrechnung...wir mussten sie fünfmal zurückweisen, bis sie stimmte...sehr ärgerlich! Die Preise im Resort sind viel zu hoch!!! Wir hatten das Honeymoon-Bungalow...das war sehr, sehr schön, aber auch da müssen sie sehr aufpassen, dass nicht alles verkommt. Alles in allem würden wir nicht mehr diese Unterkunft wählen, es gibt sooo schöne Hotels direkt in Louang Prabang, die auch sehr ruhig und direkt auf den Mekong Sicht haben. Man ist definitiv viel zu weit weg von der Stadt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

nous, canada

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

Bel hôtel dans la forêt

Endroit tranquille. Loin de la ville. Parfait pour une ou deux journée de repos
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Célibataire, st etienne

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

Un accueil irréprochable !

J'étais pratiquement la seule cliente de l'hotel mais l'équipe était toujours présente pour tous mes besoins. Le propriétaire très sympathique et l'équipe très à l'écoute.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allen, Toronto

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

Fabulous hotel, staff and location

What an amazing hotel - fabulous staff, beautiful hotel and great location. We can't think of anything negative to say as the staff went out of their way to try to make our time in Hanoi a wonderful experience. They were incredibly friendly, ensured that we got the chance to try some of the food they love to eat (eg che) and suggested wonderful places to visit and eat. The buffet breakfast was fabulous and we so appreciated all the complimentary treats throughout our stay. Great hotel. Thank you to the staff for such a wonderful time in Hanoi.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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