La Folie Lodge

We stayed at this really nice resort on the island. It was a great place to come back to after sightseeing in Southern Laos, especially the swimming pool which had a great view across the Mekong and the sunset. The meals were a mix of Lao and French influence and really enjoyable. The island is also something you may wish to explore using the bicycles provided by the (you get the chance to see the local villages and also do some exercise). there was a family with two children who spent a few days exploring the island and just relaxing. To get there you travel in a long boat on the Mekong River. Highly recommend.

Great hotel to unwind and get away from it all. The rooms are rustic so don’t expect 5* luxury but they are very comfortable with good a/c. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The restaurant and pool area are beautiful and the most amazing place to sit and watch the sun go down over the Mekong.

La folie Lodge is like a little village on an island. It is integral as part of the island community. There is a swimming pool and all in one bar/restaurant. All guests have their own lodge. A boat picks you up for a 10 minute boat ride to the island. We couldn’t fault anything at the lodge. It is a great base when you are sightseeing but equally would be a great place for a relaxing break. Lots of old fashioned touches mixed with modern comforts.

We arrived in Done Daeng under the midday sun and our ferry was waiting for us on the bank of the River We were offered an umbrella to shelter us from the sun and from that moment we began our wonderful stay of relaxation and nature on the island. We were pampered with a massage on arrival, the welcome of Mr. Halon (hotel manager) the smile of Sam and the attention of all the staff. One of the best experiences in Laos and much of the other place we visited in the World. We would definitely like to come back and would recommend it to our friends .

the lodge offers a boat pick-up from the edge of the river. even though we called the same day to reconfirm pick-up time, they forgot to pick us up. the sun was burning hot on this beach where we carried around our bag, desperately trying to find our boat which only showed up 2 hours late! so when we finally arrived, we asked for the manager. he first denied that we had arranged a pick-up and then spent some time finding the culprit within his team. when he could not deny it anymore, he apologized and offered us a beer as a compensation. we were surprised that this was his only offer and pointed out very friendly that we would have expected a bit more. he got annoyed and asked us what we expected. we suggested a free dinner. then he really lost it and started yelling, accusing us of being in a bad mood and demanding too much. admittedly, we were annoyed, but who wouldn't after being scorched in the Sun? the whole scene got pretty intense and we got into a bad argument - all this in front of other guests and staff. in the end he offered a ten percent reduction (16 dollar) on the room rate but he never apologized for his behavior. we are not upset about the Mistake in the beginning - mistakes can happen - but about the way the manager handled the situation very poorly and unprofessionally. unfortunately, this spoiled our stay there from the beginning. in other tripadvisor reviews we read that we were not the first ones to have troubles with this guy. on the upside, the lodge is in a really good location, the rooms are very clean and well maintained. however, the walls are very thin and you can here every word your neighbors say. the pool has a decent size and was very clean. beds are very comfortable. also, the staff was very helpful and friendly. in the evening, the friendly deputy manager came to apologize for the inconvenience.

The hotel is beautifully located on the banks of the Mekong. It was a wonderful experience to be on the very efficiently run La Folie boat that ferried us to and from the hotel. What made our trip truly special was the hospitality and warmth of Mr Sam, and the team at La Folie. They served with a smile, were always willing to help and do whatever they could to make our stay super comfortable. It was truly 7 star service! The rides and walks around the island were wonderful and the sunsets were glorious. La Folie is a haven of peace and tranquillity, highly recommended!