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Cold River

2.0 star property
Riverside guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Lobby
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Balcony TWN

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$51
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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1/5 Ban Meunna, Town Center, Luang Prabang
  • Place, Phousi Hill
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Night Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Morning Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Balcony DBL

Standard Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Balcony DBL

Deluxe Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard DBL

Standard DBL

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Deluxe room

Single Deluxe room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe DBL/TWN room

Deluxe DBL/TWN room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard TWN

Standard TWN

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Balcony TWN

Standard Balcony TWN

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Balcony TWN

Deluxe Balcony TWN

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room With Balcony Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Luang Prabang

Cold River places you in the centre of Luang Prabang, within a short 5-minute stroll of Vat Visounarath and Wat Aham. Highlights at this Art Deco guest house include free in-room WiFi. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Luang Prabang guest house include Dara Market and Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Phousi Hill - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Night Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Morning Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Palace Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wat Xieng Thong - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Redbul Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Jam cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Garden Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪beyond café & restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ส้มตำ ห ล ว ง พ ร ะ บ า ง - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cold River

Riverside guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
As a guest of Cold River, you'll find a library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Cold River.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Luang Prabang guest house.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Cold River offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 5 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property is also known as

Cold River House Luang Prabang
Cold River House
Cold River Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse
Cold River Guest House Hotel Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse
Cold River Luang Prabang
Cold River Guesthouse Luang Prabang

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cold River?

Cold River offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cold River?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cold River on 12 Nov 2025 start from NZ$51.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Cold River?

Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Cold River a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cold River.

Is Cold River family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Cold River is a hit with families.

Does Cold River serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cold River?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cold River?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Cold River?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cold River Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had many large bugs and geckos, including the biggest cockroach! When we told the staff, they just offered to kill the insects, and didn’t offer for us to switch rooms or any other services. The place feels run down. The shower is in the same area as the toilet with nothing separating them, so the toilet gets wet when you shower. One big perk is free drinking water.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

aled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, people and rooms Breakfast was great Beds very hard
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj Harish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff who make you feel at home, good breakfast, and a no fuss french couple who run it with a light touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast, really love and quiet property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

SANG EUN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Location: far away about 1.7 km. Breakfast good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely small and bathroom was terrible. After first night we requested a different room. Staff was very accommodating and we gladly paid for the upgrade to a little larger room with a decent bathroom and better WI-FI signal. The beds are very firm
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John

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

Good value stay lovely staff

Nice hotel in a good location near the river. Lovely staff, great breakfast with generous portions. Rooms are nice and clean, good restaurants and coffee shop just a short walk as well as supermarket. Easy 15m stroll to the Main Street.
View from balcony room 18
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

RATTANAPHONE, Portland

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it the location is close to everything people are very nice The place is very nice and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quaint, Good Breakfast

Staff were helpful, owners served breakfast each morning, which was AMAZING! I stayed on the second floor, room #5. Hotel was quiet because all the guests (except 1) made an effort to be quiet and respectful (walls are thin). It was a basic hotel, cute balconies, bathroom light didn’t always work and the bed was hard as a rock but otherwise I liked the place and would recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cold River is a warm place to stay.

Great hosts/managers and a great staff. We were there for 4 nights and would liked to have stayed longer. Nice rooms with nice exterior seating areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for mid range. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Serena

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great guesthouse in a good location. It's very quiet, with spacious rooms and a small balcony. This was the first place I stayed in Luang Prabang and the staff were very helpful and always available. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet location short walk from town. Large comfortable rooms. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for a stay in Luang Prabang

Great service, helpful staff, wonderful room, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious, the rooms were very clean and the staff were very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

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

Highly recommended.

Wonderful owners and staff who have a wealth of knowledge about the area. Great breakfast and comfortable bed. My only complaint is how thin the walls are meaning you can hear what is happening in surrounding rooms. Definitely better than 2 stars. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Agne

Very quirky little place , amazing people who are prepared to help you st any point. We were upgraded to a delux room with a balcony and views were just outstanding of the river - very relaxing to have a cup of coffee in a morning. It’s a little walk of 15min to the night market. To get to hotel from airport we would recommend capturing the tuk tuk for 40KIP (around $4) Great breakfast ! Cooked to order and fruits , pancake , good strong coffee. If only one down side we just couldn’t get WiFi connection in a room I would definitely recommend and be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Dan, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service - downside was alot of mosquitoes in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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

Excellent two-week stay!

My husband and I stayed at Cold River for two weeks while I caught up on some work during a year-long trip. I cannot recommend it enough. The hotel is lovely, the rooms are comfortable, the breakfast is nice, and the hosts are incredibly helpful and kind. They helped us arrange at tuk tuk for the day to tour the waterfalls and graciously kept our bags for us while we went to the elephant center. If you're looking at a lot of options, close the other windows and book it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

mike

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My advices to those who wish to stay in this Cold River hotel better to check clearly with the hotel owner. A lot of restrictions with the hotel operator. Very disappointed to stay in this hotel and my holiday mood is affected by them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
convenient for city...excellent breafast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We felt very welcome here. They were very helpful and when our flight was a late flight they allowed us to do late checkout. No extra fee because it was low season. They were very accommodating. We appreciated their help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018