“Staff were exceptional service impeccable. Very very helpful with baby needs. Food was good and fairly priced. Fresh bread and home made pasta lovely. Hotel helpful arranging everything at reasonable rates. Boat driver, airport pickup, all flawless.”

“Beautifully decorated, large room, rooftop patio, next to the river but the rooms were sound proof so you couldn’t hear the noisy boats.”

“Beautiful, romantic, and Fantastic boutique hotel that is a work of art and love. Every detail at the hotel has been well thought out. The food is spectacular with both Asian and authentic French options; the location is excellent and along the water; there is even a swimming pool where one can swim laps; the immense top floor of the hotel has open air terraces as well as an indoor game room with books, games, projection screen tv area; environmentally-conscious hotel; top-notch staff that truly care about the guests. This is the #1 hotel to stay at at Inle Lake. The owners have created a masterpiece and oasis with their hotel and it is a true passion for them to run this hotel. The intimate hotel operates like a Five Star property.” Read more

“The staff were super helpful, extremely well trained and attentive. The grounds were quiet and serene (despite being near the river with noisy boats). The rooms were well appointed and well insulated. Absolutely nothing I would change (or could ask for). Oh - also - fantastic roof top bar/area” Read more

“Here are many little details that make your stay comfortable. It has very nice entertaining area on the rooftop with amazing sunset view, lots of secret places to sit with the book and glass of wine. I guess this is thanks to French management and ownership of this place. The place itself is well hidden and pieceful, while its quite close to everything and easy to get whereever you need. My kid was happy about the set of table games and other small entertainments they offer. Rooms are comfy, airy and well designed. I really enjoyed sleeping there.” Read more

“So much attention is given to the details as well as sustainability. Loved the decor and the fact that is right on the lake - with sound proof windows so you actually cannot hear the boats traffic. ”

“the staffs was friendly and helpful, let’s me me check in half a day early half due to arrival was a awkward hour 4am in the morning without charging extra. the manger was nicely drop me off to the bus station when the bus company didn’t arrange the right transportation to pick me. i absolutely enjoyed my stay there and would love to extend the day if the time allow me.” Read more

“Lovely garden & restaurant view of canal. Spacious room with big window views to mountains at sunset. Small but refreshing clean pool. Free bicycle into mainn town & night market”

“Very good value hotel with a lovely riverside location - the rooms are well soundproofed so we couldn’t hear the boats going up and down the river in the mornings (the are pretty loud). The restaurant has a lovely balcony overlooking the river which is great for people watching over breakfast. Breakfast itself was really great - good variety of food. The pool was refreshing (if not a bit cold) but there are very limited sun lounging options (a total of 6 loungers which are mostly in the shade in the afternoons). The staff were really helpful and very friendly.” Read more

“Our stay at Thanakha hotel was perfect in every way. We felt so relaxed and at home. The staff was wonderful - they put up with my many tour-related questions, offered us free use of their bicycles, and even brought a birthday cake (no cost!) to our room in celebration of my partner’s 30th. The breakfast was delicious and varied (perhaps too much so - we ate several servings each morning!) The location is also excellent. When we went on our boat tour, we needed only to go downstairs and hop in. We made use of the bicycles and enjoyed touring around the little town and eating at some great restaurants. We were initially torn between staying in a resort directly on the lake or staying at Thanakha on the river with access to Nyaung Shwe, but in the end we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Great job!!” Read more