Cold River

2.0 star property
Art Deco guest house perfect for exploring Luang Prabang

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Deluxe Balcony TWN | Balcony view
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Deluxe Balcony TWN | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Single Deluxe room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Balcony TWN

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard TWN

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Balcony TWN

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard DBL

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Balcony DBL

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe DBL/TWN room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Family Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Twin Room With Balcony Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Luang Prabang

Heart of Luang Prabang.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Vat Visounarath and Wat Aham. Dara Market and Phousi Hill are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Phousi Hill - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Night Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Morning Market - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Palace Museum - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wat Xieng Thong - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Redbul Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Garden Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Express - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Jam cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪beyond café & restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cold River

Art Deco guest house perfect for exploring Luang Prabang
As a guest of Cold River, you'll find a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game 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 guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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 percent 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 cribs (infant beds)!

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

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, 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
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, 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. 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

How close is Cold River to the airport?

Cold River is 2.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Luang Prabang (LPQ-Luang Prabang Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cold River?

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cold River on Sep 21, 2025 start from $21.16, excluding 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.

Does Cold River have an airport shuttle?

Cold River offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Cold River offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cold River, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cold River?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Cold River?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cold River?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Cold River have a pool?

Cold River does not have a pool.

Does Cold River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Cold River to downtown Luang Prabang?

Cold River is 0.4 mi away from Luang Prabang.