Samai Laos Residence

Since there are no Korean reviews, I'm writing one for the public good. I chose this place for its location and cleanliness. It's close to the back entrance of Mount Phousi and has big supermarkets and restaurants nearby, which is great. It's about a 15-minute walk to the night market. The building is clean, probably because it's only about a year old. The breakfast, in particular, was excellent – you choose one of four menus, and it comes with toast, two eggs, a vegetable salad (!!! which I loved and was super fresh), and even fruit, making it a hearty meal. And the owner? Or the person at reception? Their English is fluent. The TV is a smart TV, and the bedding is good too. However, there are some downsides. The biggest one is that only cold water comes out of the sink, and a hot shower isn't really possible… it's more like lukewarm hot water. When I stayed, there was a big temperature difference between day and night, perfect for catching a cold, so I couldn't shower for fear of getting sick. It would probably be better to visit when it's warmer. I also felt the location was a bit cool temperature-wise, haha. Oh, and the stairs are quite steep, but most guesthouses in Laos are like this. Still, it was a good place!

The water pressure in the bathroom was a bit low, but it was clean. Breakfast was a fixed choice of one out of five options. The location is about a 15-20 minute walk to the night market, and there are many tour operators offering day trips near the accommodation.

The accommodation is in a great location, close to major attractions and within walking distance. It's clean, and the staff are welcoming, friendly, and provide excellent service. The breakfast is simple, but we really enjoyed it, especially the salad, which was delicious. In front of the property, there's a Red Blue Bar, so it can be a bit noisy at night, but by 11 PM, it quieted down as it should. The bed was comfortable, making for a good night's sleep. It's a small, cozy place.

Excellent, highly recommended!