Amari Vang Vieng

We stayed one week (Jan 2025) General location & surrounding: Location is ideal, in the centre of Vang Vieng, therefore walking distance to all restaurants and some attractions (Cave, River). Some rooms have a view over the mountains (not ours). There is a building site on the side of the hotel and that does make some noise (only in the daytime though). Comfort & Bedding & Storage: We had two different rooms, both large, but unfortunately no sitting area except on the balcony. The bed was good (firm) and the pillows large but not too hard. There was hanging space and some shelves for clothing, and a desk. Oddly there was music played in the corridors in the evening, which one could hear from the room. Pool: The pool is quite large, and sufficient for doing laps. It is clean and the water was chilly since it was wintertime. There can be noisy groups splashing around as there are lots of tour operator groups as well as families stopping over. The amount of sunbeds or even sitting around the pool is ridiculously small. Breakfast (& restaurant): Breakfast is a large buffet, with oriental and western options and an egg station. The offer is not quite the same from day to day, which is nice on a longer stay. The staff was very efficient, and the buffet was quickly replenished and tables cleaned up even when a large group had just passed by. We did not try the restaurant as there was no vegetarian options. Condition & cleanliness: The hotel is clean and fairly well maintained, even if not brand new. Wifi: We used mix of Wifi and local SIM. Staff & Service: Staff is present and ready to assist, we appreciated their service attitude and kindness. Train tickets can be booked by the front desk. Value for money: Good.

Everything about our stay at the Amari was beyond our expectations. The check-in process was smooth and the staff were so nice and professional. Everybody greets you when they pass, and that Laos charm is everywhere. When we first walked in the room, the first thing we did was make some TikToks lol ...we were just so amazed. First at the view, which was even better than I'd expected. I guess photos just can't prepare you for a panorama of a mountain range, shrouded in mist, with the afternoon sun glittering off the river that runs in front of the hotel. It's stunning. The room itself is also amazing. It had everything we needed. The bed is super comfortable -- most comfy pillow I've ever slept on. And the shower is a rainforest style with a glass wall facing the balcony so you can see the mountains. (Don't worry, there are blinds in the bathroom for the shy ones). After soaking in the view, we went to the pool, got some drinks and then just floated around the pool looking at the view, which is, as I will continue to mention, amazing. Breakfast was also way better than I'd expected. It's low season now and the hotel isn't even close to full occupancy, yet the breakfast was still complete -- beyond complete, actually. We ate a ton and everything was great. Great bread, fresh fruit, espresso, some hot dishes like stir fried chicken and broccoli, rice dishes, and the omelet / eggs station...amazing. The omelets were cooked perfectly both days. Crispy bacon...yogurt...the list goes on and on. And we tried it all lol Regarding the area, Vang Vieng is not a clean, charming town like Luang Prabang. It's pretty run down. So the Amari is a bit of an oasis after you walk around for a while. In fact, we didn't do much beyond walking around and then sitting at the hotel staring at the mountains. But I'll go again before long to do some kayaking. This trip, we just saw Blue Lagoon 1 and the cave.

The views are jaw dropping and so beautiful they don’t seem real! One of the most comfortable rooms we have ever stayed in, so well equipped. Great shower, super comfy bed and lots of sockets for charging. The breakfasts were superb with a huge selection of delicious food to suit all tastes. Finally the staff were all excellent and we enjoyed a fantastic New Year’s Eve party at the hotel.

This hotel was just perfect. Reading other reviews my expectations were not too high however I had no issues at this stay. It was perfect the room was exactly like photos very clean and very comfortable. The bed was one of the most comfortable of my trip. The location is in the heart of Vang Vieng. The shower was perfect. I have no faults with this stay. For anyone booking this accommodation I would highly recommend and just to note that this hotel is probably the best hotel you will get in Vang Vieng. The area doesn’t have good hotels. I had to move from a previous stay because of a lot of issues. If you want a good stay in Vang Vieng this is your hotel. Other reviews complain about the price but I would say the price is good for what you get compared to the other stays in the area!!

The reception staff at Amari were excellent. Very helpful with advice and making important arrangements for transportation and other necessities. Beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes from the rooms. Excellent pool and small, but adequate gym. Wonderful location