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Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Suite, Balcony | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Lobby
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Room service

Room options

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Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Or Twin Room With Mekong Elephant Experience Tour

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Ban Done Khame, Pakbeng

What's nearby

  • Pakbeng Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pakbeng Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Dokkhoun Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sabaidee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Khopchaideu Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hassan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hive Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge

Eco-certified hotel near Pakbeng Pier
Located close to Pakbeng Market, Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall, ATM/banking services, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Balconies, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Lao

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cruise terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
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

A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge
Sanctuary Pakbeng
Pakbeng Hotel Pakbeng
Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge Hotel
Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge Pakbeng
Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge Hotel Pakbeng

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pakbeng Pier and Pakbeng Market.

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Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice Hotel with stunning view- very good restaurant and excellent breakfast. Very helpful and friendly staff.Spacious and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful one night here. We loved our room and the foot massages we got there. Our dinner was great and breakfast too. Lovely staff and all were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Nothing terrible but nothing stood out either. Nice views from the room but not worth the cost compared to the surrounding properties.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great hotel, staff were really helpful and friendly. Lovely view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

It was wonderful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Beautifully furnished, clean room with great views of the river. Staff were excellent, spoke good English and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We got an off season discount. Nice mix of jungle feeling and 3-4 stars service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10

We had a very brief stay at this beautiful hotel. Staff were amazing with a very big welcome from Ben the manager. Rooms were beautiful with all the amenities you need. The view was amazing and the town while very primitive, very interesting. Would have liked to stay another night the appreciate the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

What a fabulous hotel is the Pakbeng Sanctuary Lodge. A stunning view over the Mekong River, beautiful rooms and a lovely bar/ restaurant. There are 2 areas, the lower with superior rooms, a restaurant and swimming pool, and the upper with deluxe rooms and suites, also with a separate restaurant. We were upgraded to a suite and it was luxurious. The food is lovely and the drinks cold. The included breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

They initially had only one of our two rooms booked but sorted it out quickly with no fuss. Setting on riverside was great and watched elephants bathing at breakfast time. Evening set menu was very good. If you wanted an alternative meal then you could walk into the village. Staff helpful and friendly. A good choice for a mid range hotel in Pakbeng.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10

A beautiful hotel on the top of the hill overlooking the Mekong River. They picked me up at the boat and transported me to an oasis. This place was a great way to relax after my 6 hour boat ride to get there. The people that worked there were friendly and the view from my patio was amazing. I loved watching the sun set over the river. I only wish I could have had more time to enjoy this place before starting my second day journey to Luang Prabang.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10

Caution…. The hotel did a bait and switch on me. What you see in the photos on Travelocity isn’t necessarily what you will receive. I booked and paid for a balcony suite. Instead, I was given a ground floor room. “Sorry, it’s already full.” Instead of taking any sort of responsibility, they blamed everyone but themselves. They even had the audacity to say that I was the first booking they ever had off of Travelocity. I would use caution before booking with them.

10/10

Dieses Hotel ist wirklich toll. Gleich nach der Ankunft mit dem Slow Boat am Pier wartet schon der hoteleigene Transfer. Dieser ist kostenlos und muss nicht extra vorbestellt werden. Dann gibts einen Welcome Drink beim Einchecken und für Gäste mit Exclusive Rooms einen erneuten kurzen Transfer zum "oberen" Haus, das im Prinzip eigentlich ein separates zweites Hotel mit eigenem Restaurant ist. Die Aussicht ist grandios, genauso wie das sehr feine Abendessen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Hôtel avec très belle vue sur le Mékong. Pas de restauration autour, il faut manger à l'hôtel (menu à 12$) Piscine très agréable avec vue sur le Mékong. Petit déjeuner servi à table
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Une vue incroyable sur le Mékong. Préférez les chambres à l’étage. Manager français sympa et serviable. Restauration menu unique correct. Un peu éloigné du centre mais tant mieux. Service de navettes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Everything, except breakfast that was average and bellow what to expect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

An absolute marvelous hotel overlooking the Mekong. If you're travelling down by boat either way make the effort to stay 2 nights and not rush off on the next morning boat. Be awakened by elephants trumpeting on the banks opposite. The rooms are plush and spacious the staff are exceptional,big thanks to Fon. Great management team. And Wendy Leggat who runs the elephant sanctuary is a gem. To visit the elephants is a must. Great pool. Very nice restaurant with a fine set menu plus breakfast is great. Highly recommended we didn't want to leave. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10

We stayed at the Sanctuary as we had stayed in the sister hotel in Luang Prabang and loved it. We found this one not to be as polished but still an enjoyable stay. Pakbeng is a 'stop-over' place as the boat cruise along the Mekong stops here meaning there was very little around in the local vicinity meaning we didn't leave the complex. We were upgraded to a 'deluxe' room but felt it lacked that prestige feel e.g. bed wasn't as comfortable as we've had previously and only 1 pillow. The staff were very attentive, including the manager who welcomed us personally. The food was delicious and we enjoyed a bottle of red wine in the room as well as with dinner as it was so good. The view is exquisite along the Mekong and we even saw elephants bathing in the water on the opposite bank at 7am as we left. Amazing. The hotel has it's own private pier to the river so our cruise picked us up there which was a real perk. The team helped us with our bags to the river making the whole process very easy. We requested a breakfast box as we were leaving so early and were spoilt! We had an omelette each, crepes, toast with butter/jam and fresh fruit. Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10

Séjour d’une nuit en route sur le Mékong, hôtel qui donne envie d’y retourner pour un séjour plus long. Avoir la chance de voir les éléphants sur l’autre rive au petit déjeuner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10

Seriously I don't understand how people give this place 10/10 the best thing about the place was the view. The room was ok. The water to the room was intermittent. Twice I was in the shower covered in suds and the water stopped. On mentioning this to staff they seemed surprised although looking at other reviews this has been an issue for 4 years. The menu was limited with only one vegetarian option. The beer was 3 times more expensive than elsewhere. The elephants across the river were about 1 km away. Don't believe the pictures. This place is expensive compared to elsewhere and I certainly wouldn't stay here again. Oh and the WiFi was terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10

Hôtel assez incroyable au milieu de nulle part Impressionnant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

Wendy et Benoit (manager) et personnel très accueillants. Magnifique lieu, repas délicieux, bien situé dans la ville, Elephant park (géré par Wendy) sur la rive d'en face du Mékong, embarcadère privé à l'hôtel. Je recommande +++
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019