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.

This is a incredible place to stay. So calm and peaceful! The views on Mekong and the mountains are beautiful. The bungalows are cosy . The staff is so welcoming and always available. Mr. Sam , duty manager is very professional and polite. You can rely on him for any activities you want to book. A place to go to and enjoy. Some improvements that could benefit the place - mosquito net ( although this was not a problem)

Our most unique experience in Laos. From check-in to departure, the service, the rooms, the gardens, the VIEWS on the Mekong, the food and most importantly, the experience of being completely absorbed in the peaceful purely rural life of the Island, where time seems to have stopped , were among the best we’ve had in all our travels In terms of location, a much better option than Pakse. The experience of living on a tiny island completely cut off from the rest of the world, taking part in the everyday life of fisherman, rural life, enjoying the most beautiful views on the Mekiong and the mountains behind, is very special. The hotel provides for boat trips whenever needed to go to Champasak (10 minutes boat ride and the views are amazing), and from there, you can drive wherever you wish to very easily. The hotel is simply amazing: the people are extremely welcoming, helpful, efficient and very thoughtful. The rooms are ever so comfortable and luxurious without being too much. Simply elegant, just like the gardens and the restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious, all in finesse. They support many inhabitants as well as various projects on the Island.

What a fab hotel! The whole experience was amazing, from being collected in the hotel boat to transportation over the sandy beach by local vehicle to the door of the hotel. The staff are exceptional, from Sam and his co front of house colleague (sorry I forget his name) to the restaurant staff and cleaners, who quietly and efficiently kept our room and the hotel in pristine order. The staff are warm, friendly and professional and genuinely care about their hotel guests. Our room overlooked the Mekong and we watched the wildlife and water buffalo parading close by, from sunrise to sunset. The pool and lounging deck were a haven but if relaxing isn't your thing, no matter the hotel bikes are great fun to explore the island. We also walked and ran around the island to get a feel for the beauty of the place. The spa was also excellent and recommended for the ultimate relaxation. The food was delicious and although the wine list was limiting (typical for Laos) the cold local BeerLao did the trick after a thirsty day exploring the island or on one of the organised tours on the mainland, booked through the helpful and obliging hotel staff. We have travelled all over Laos and its neighbouring countries and this was a real gem to stay at. I can't recommend it highly enough

We spent 8 nights here. It was a welcome place to relax after touring Laos. We chose to enjoy the island - cycling, morning yoga, swimming in the Mekong, ending the day with a beer Lao watching some of the best sunsets we’ve ever seen. The semi detached beach facing huts are comfortable, clean and authentic. At times you can hear the guests next door. Hotel food is good yet we enjoyed cycling to Mr Mee’s a couple of evenings (head torches essential). This is the only other restaurant on the island. As independent travellers, there were days when large touring groups dominated the hotel but the staff coped well and service never suffered. The hotel organised a trip to 4,000 islands for us. Dolphins haven’t been spotted in this area since 2019 and the building of the dam. It was a long drive and we were happy to arrive back to the peace of the hotel and another beer Lao!

What to say about this perfect place? The position is enchanting along the shore of the Mekong river, the bungalows are furnished in a sort of old colonial style providing comfort and great views, the staff is utterly kind and attentive to every request and desire; you can even enjoy yoga group or single lessons. It is a dreamy venue where to regenerate body and soul.

An elegant, and charming resort destination. Our family of four took two rooms for four nights. The rooms are very comfortable and immaculately clean with new mattresses. The pool is a photoshoot fantasy. But it's for real. Watch the cows with newborn calfs and small herds of water buffalo wander the beach for a morning bath in the river. We rode bikes around the island. We took a sunset boat ride. We travelled to the area of a thousand islands for kayaking. Visited the spectacular ruins. Took the Russian abandoned jeeps (leftover from the IndoChina war) to the waterfall and tour of an indigenous owned coffee plantation with the most amazing dogs. The people were consistently wonderful. The food was delicious and plentiful. Highly, highly recommend this gem. It was the highlight of our Laos vacation.

Excellent accommodation, excellent food, attentive staff. The location is unique. The shuttle boat is also an experience. Peaceful place!! We have not seen much of the surroundings yet, because it was dark when we arrived. The garden is very nice!

La Folie Lodge is on a small island on the Mekong River. To reach it, you take one of the hotel boats, which is all part of the charm. The island can be explored by bike and on foot ; the local villagers are smiley and seem unfazed by curious tourists. Staff are mostly from the island, the food is good (expect to eat in most nights, as other options seem limited) The spa staff were running impromptu yoga classes every morning at 7am, partly for their own training. Hopefully these will become a more formal part of the hotel offer.