Really enjoyed my stay Peace of mind and fantastic food

Gilad Israel

Perfect tranquility, all you can hear is the water in the river…everything spotlessly clean. Great food and accommodating my vegetarian choices… lovely hosts and staff… just perfect to relax and rejuvenate.. rent a moped and go around the local island. Get the ferry to neighbor islands…

Diane United Kingdom

Perfect place for a quiet retreat. Really friendly staff and owners, great food, plenty of opportunities to do things around the island (walk, cooking class, boat trip) or just relax, read, and unwind in a hammock. If you are looking for a place to relax during your travels, this is the perfect place to stay for at least several days if not a week or more. The sunrises are absolutely beautiful. Tanoi and Sander were wonderful hosts and always available if you needed anything. They also checked in to see how I was doing throughout the day, and we had good conversations about Laos history and other topics. The first night I was there was Tanoi's birthday, and all guests were invited to the dinner celebration. Room and bed were comfy. There was hot water in one of the shared bathrooms if needed.

Shaley United States of America

If you are searching for a lonely place on an Island, this is the right one. The bungalows are in good condition and the bed is comfy. You will have a fen in the room (no AC). The owners are very friendly and the food is very good. Try the Lao Breakfast 03: The fried morning glory with sticky rice was one of the best I ever had. I really highly recommend to stay here if you don't want to go the touristy places like Don Det.

Sven Germany

The location is excellent overlooking the river and some of the many small islands located in the river with the small rapids as well. Very good choice on the menu for breakfast and other meals. An added bonus of the area were the beautiful green rice fields fed by the water being pumped out of the Mekong. It is rare to find green rice fields during the dry season. Of course Tanoi and Sander are wonderful hosts.

Susan Australia

Where do i start? Now, sure, you need to find and get on a ferry and move around on an island that doesn't have roads on Google maps - since it has no roads. You'll have great directions and communication with the staff, but you have to figure out. Still reading? Well, then, this is the place you dream of when you dream of visiting Laos. Lay on a hammock and watch the sunset on the Mekong, eat dinner absolutely fantastic food and walk around the footpaths of a farming community. Have the time of your life.

Mika Finland

A place like Don Som riverside guesthouse is probably what you dream of when you think about visiting an island in the middle of the Mekong! The expression "off the beaten path" doesn't even make it justice. Away from the tourist trail and nestled between small villages in the island of Don Som, it gives you the chance to get the true local Lao experience. This is truly a hidden gem. The friendliness, hospitality and generosity of the owners, Sander and Tanoi, are comparable to none. They really do make you feel at home. They took good care of us made our stay at their place an unforgettable experience.  Besides that, what we appreciated the most was how environmentally-conscious they are and how little their footprint and impact on the island are.  All of this adds to the feeling of ease and peace that washes upon you once you set foot on the island.  We would definitely visit Don Som there again if we ever get the chance to visit Lao in the future.

Azar Spain

Fantastic family run guesthouse on less popular island on 4000 islands location on Mekong. You can go to boat tour on Mekong and have cooking lesson with hosts. They are extremly nice and helpful. Food is great. If you are searching something off beaten path - this is the place

Nina Norway

Sander and Tanoi are amazing hosts. The food is excellent. The view of the river and small islands is fantastic. The hosts proactively reached out to me and arranged Tuk Tuk and a local boat in the evening - I would've struggled if they didn't do it. Laundry service was quick. They even arranged a motorcycle for my trip to Don Det and Don Khon. I loved their hammocks. The villagers around the property are very friendly too. Highly recommended!

Krishnam Canada

This place is absolutely amazing, located in a really quiet and beautiful island. If you want to rest and chill, it is the perfect place. Great food ! Sander as all the good advices for you, really helpful :)

Paul Switzerland