The Namkhan,a Small Luxury Hotel of the World Reviews
The Namkhan,a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Donkeo Village, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, 06000, LaosSee Hotel Details
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Mike
Explorer Glamping
Stayed in Jun 2025
Solo traveler
20 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jul 12, 2025
You come to this hotel to stay at the Explorer Tents. They really are a one-of-a-kind accommodation experience. Air-conditioning in the tents is very powerful, so no problem at all. The toilet area is outside but it's the glamping experience. There are two pools, one at the spa which is just magical and one Main infinity pool. There is a sauna at the spa centre, all free for use. There is a so-called beach where you can actually stand at the banks of the Namkhan River. There are other outdoor activities dotted around. The breakfast options are small but should be enough to satisfy. The location is very secluded, so when you do get to the hotel, you won't be coming out to the old Town, despite having free shuttle services. I opted to book a transfer with the hotel to the airport as I didn't want to risk missing my flight, with no LOCA cars willing to enter this area.
I stayed at Explorer Tent No. 2
6/10
Response from Property: Sabaidee Mike, a pleasure having you stay with us last month, and thanks for the kind words shared, including that you enjoyed our Explorer Glamping concept and all that we offer within the resort. Regarding the shuttle, always well received by guests, and Loca does drop off/pick up, however maybe depending on the driver? Do come back and visit us again. Carl & the team
Patcharin Changchai
Explorer Glamping
Stayed in Apr 2025
Couple
2 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jun 3, 2025
Absolutely loved our stay at The Namkhan! The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, and they truly went above and beyond by surprising me with a thoughtful birthday celebration - the effort that Carl and the team went to prepare for my birthday cake was so thoughtful. Beautiful setting, peaceful vibes - felt at peace and calm here. Highly recommend! Slept so well each night.
Response from Property: Sabaidee Khun Patcharin, it was a pleasure having the two of you with us, and very pleased we were (with Mr. W's assistance) surprise you on your special day..... come back for more good sleeps in the future..... Carl & the team
Gary Dvorchak
Explorer Glamping
Stayed in Jan 2025
Couple
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 12, 2025
Outstanding experience, the resort was stunning, the ambience so relaxing, and the service great. Would be easy to stay here for a long time! Only negative is that its not super close to the center of town (with a bit of a rough road as you leave the resort), but it works out fine. HIGHLY RECOMMEND it!!
Response from Property: Sabaidee Gary, great meeting you both during your time with us, hopefully you had fun exploring Hanoi on the way home too. Look forward to welcoming the two of you back when your schedules permit. Wishing you a fabulous 2025 ahead. Carl & the team
Sesamechangm
Sunset Namkhan River Villa (two Bedrooms)
Stayed in Apr 2024
Traveling with friends
7 review
7.0/10
Posted on May 22, 2024
The resort is a new yet nice one. Although its rather far from town centre, still worth a visit.
Response from Property: Sabaidee Seasamechangm, and belated thanks for the stay May last year. I've recently joined the team, and now catching up on some past reviews. Pleased to read you enjoyed your time with us, For the complimentary shuttle to/from town, we now offer 6 a day/evening, for the 15 minute ride to/from the Post Office/Night Market. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Carl - General Manager & the team
Stephen
Art Deluxe Room
Stayed in Feb 2024
Solo traveler
3 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 7, 2024
Excellent hotel in the heart of the town and with great staff friendly and always eager to help highly recommended will certainly return
Great views and great sunset
Response from Property: Dear Stephen, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent stay with us and that our central location, friendly staff, and breathtaking views left a lasting impression. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay. Until then, safe travels! Best regards,PannReservations Manager
Riquelme Espinosa
Art Deluxe Family Room
Stayed in Jan 2024
Family
5 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 12, 2024
LOOK NI MORE for where to stay in Luang Prabang.
Amazing hotel with great service.
Marvelous rooms. Yoga, cooking class, weaving class, massage, and more than you can imagine.
We stayed with our children and they had tons of fun same as us. They solved and paid attention to every need we had. All rooms are build separately so we would come back here as a couple most definitely.
Response from Property: Dear Sir/Madam,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing stay with us in Luang Prabang. It's fantastic that you enjoyed our great service, marvelous rooms, and a wide range of activities including yoga, cooking, weaving classes, and massages. We're delighted that your children had a fantastic time too! We look forward to welcoming you back as a couple in the future.Best regards,Pann
Weaver328442
Riverfront Glamping
Stayed in Jan 2025
Traveling with friends
44 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 1, 2025
Although this hotel is not located in the town of Luang Prabang, it takes 20 minutes by tuk-tuk (the road is not very good), this should be the most special hotel in the world. I especially experienced the tent room, and it was definitely a unique experience to fall asleep every day listening to the sound of the river. The food in the hotel comes from its own organic farm, and there are many projects to experience. This is definitely a good place to escape from the world. The hotel has a shuttle bus to the center of Luang Prabang.
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Response from Property: Sabaidee Weaver, lovely to have had the two of you with us, and xie xie nin for sharing the kind words above. We will be further enhancing our Organic Farm over the summer and yes, the sounds and silence of the Khan River from #10 is special. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Carl & the team
Buhaorenvshi
Riverfront Glamping
Stayed in Apr 2025
Traveling with friends
63 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on May 7, 2025
How should I put it? Everything was as expected, but it didn't surprise me. And some things were unexpected. I could only see half of the river view in the river view tent room I booked. The toilet in that tent was outside. Every time I went out of the tent to use the toilet, it was like going through a tribulation. It was too hot and there were a lot of mosquitoes and ants. The service attitude was very good, but the management needs to be improved. You can say it's wild and luxurious, but it's not very wild, but it's really hot even if it's not wild. In short, you can only experience it for one night at most. For someone like me, whose life is given by air conditioning, I will not go there a second time.
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Response from Property: Sabaidee Buhaorenvshi, firstly thank you for your stay with us, and the kind comment noting our team's efforts. Well noted regarding your other comments relating to our Riverfront Glamping category, offering a combination of the sights, sounds, and silence of what being alongside the Khan River has to offer. May is definitely one of our hotter months, and yes, mother nature is warm this time of year, one of the reasons for the air-conditioning within the tent itself. We will definitely review the mosquito and ant comments, thanks for sharing. We would certainly welcome you back if you change you mind -one option being over the winter months where the temperature is more welcoming or maybe one of our Riverview Suites - a more traditional accommodation option, with all facilities inside, plus a bath on the terrace. Buhaorenvshi, thank you again for your stay, comments, and as noted, all going well we will see you return to The Namkhan again. Wishing you wonderful travels throughout the rest of 2025.Carl & the team
Xiaoyuzizizi
Riverfront Glamping
Stayed in Sep 2024
Traveling with friends
57 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Oct 6, 2024
Wonderful small luxury resort hotel, experienced two styles of tent and room. The tent is very unique, but the toilet is not well dewormed and there is no hot water. The room is very luxurious and the overall experience is very good. The tent has room for improvement, but it is still a very good experience. The hotel has a downtown shuttle bus, and the airport drop-off service costs 20 US dollars.
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6/8
Response from Property: Sabaidee Xiaoyuzizizi, and belated thanks for the stay October last year. I've recently joined the team, and now catching up on past reviews. Pleased to read you enjoyed your overall experience with us. Regarding our accommodation options we are always looking to enhance our guest experience, including both our Explorer and Riverfront Glamping - which i can assure you have hot water and improved lighting. For the complimentary shuttle to/from town, we now offer 6 a day/evening, for the 15 minute ride to/from the Post Office/Night Market. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Carl - General Manager & the team
Guest User
Riverfront Suite
Stayed in Aug 2024
Family
16 review
5.5/10
Posted on Oct 1, 2024
In terms of selling price, it is wild enough but not luxurious enough, and the hotel investment is insufficient during the off-season.
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Response from Property: Sabaidee Guest User, and belated thanks for the stay September last year. I've recently joined the team, and now catching up on past reviews. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back to see and experience The Namkhan spirit we are delivering now. Carl - General Manager & the team
Anonymous User
Riverfront Glamping
Stayed in Jan 2024
Other
21 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 23, 2024
Staying at this resort was the last stop of our Laos trip and we spent a very unforgettable two nights. We liked it here better than the hotels in the town. Room equipment: We stayed in a tent by the river. We had to zip it up when entering and exiting to prevent mosquitoes. In addition to asking for a toothbrush, we had to ask for it from the front desk. There is no phone, all communication relies on the resort's own app, and other facilities are complete.
Activity experience: During the stay, I paid to experience kayaking, sunset cruise and massage. The experience of kayaking is great. The guide is very professional and the scenery along the way is beautiful. It takes two hours in total and the price is 25$/person (excluding service fee). The sunset cruise is a long-tail boat. There are only guides and boatmen, and there are no other tourists along the way. The scenery is quiet and beautiful, about 45 minutes, 18$/person, including a cocktail. We also experienced the 42$/person boat ride on the Mekong River. In comparison, each boat has its own characteristics.
Catering: The vegetables are all grown by ourselves, the prices are reasonable, the taste is very good, and the Western and local cuisines exceed expectations.
Travel: The resort is close to the airport, a ten-minute drive from the town, and a 20-minute drive from the train station. There is a free tutu bus to pick up and drop off. The frequency is not too many, and there are also motorcycles for rent (of course the price is much higher than in the town).
In short, if I come to Luang Prabang next time, I will still choose this place.
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Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for sharing your detailed experience of your stay with us! We're delighted to hear that your time at our resort was unforgettable and surpassed your expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding the room equipment and amenities. Your comments are valuable to us, and we'll certainly take them into consideration to further enhance our services. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the various activities offered during your stay, from kayaking to the sunset cruise and massage. We're glad our team could provide you with memorable experiences, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to our guides and staff.Regarding dining, we're thrilled that you found our cuisine to be delicious and that the locally grown vegetables exceeded your expectations. Providing high-quality and reasonably priced meals is a priority for us, and we're pleased that you enjoyed the variety of Western and local dishes.Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Luang Prabang in the future! If there's anything we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable, please don't hesitate to let us know.Warm regards,Pann Reservations Manager
Guest User
Riverfront Glamping
Stayed in Apr 2024
Couple
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 9, 2024
The hotel is in tent style. It is equipped with air conditioning, fan, mini bar and safe. The service and environment of the whole hotel are very good. There are various recreational facilities - spa, sauna, swimming pool, gym, swing... 🌟🌟🌟The most recommended one is their farm table. The vegetables and fruits on our table are all from the hotel's own organic farm. But the mango and watermelon are really a little sour hahaha! If you come to Luang Prabang, it is really necessary to stay overnight by the Nam Khan River far away from the city, feel the breath of nature, and escape from the city. 🤸🏻♂️❗️ps: It is recommended to drive to the hotel by yourself. It is really remote, in a small village. The hotel has free tutu cars to and from the city, but you need to make an appointment in advance on the hotel's own app.
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Response from Property: Sabaidee and belated thanks for the stay May last year. I've recently joined the team, and now catching up on some past reviews. Very happy to read your stay was an enjoyable one and also pleased to advise our Organic Farm is providing our Roots Restaurant & Terrace with wonderfully fresh ingredients. For the complimentary shuttle to/from town, we now offer 6 a day/evening, for the 15 minute ride to/from the Post Office/Night Market. Looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Carl - General Manager & the team