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New Daraphet Villa: Traveller Reviews

Ban Hua Xieng, Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
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New Daraphet Villa
3.5 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Night market(13)
  • Very nice(7)
  • Deluxe room(7)
  • Mekong river(5)
  • Great Place(4)
  • HOT WATER(3)
  • Good value(3)
  • Wireless internet(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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watford
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“Nice, comfortable hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2011

The new Daraphet Villa is a typical wooden style hotel that you see a lot of in Lunag Prabang. It is clean and comfortable but don't get too excited about the breakfasts. They were adequate but nothing special. However the hotel is very well situated and close to the night market and main temples. Also make sure you get up early (be out by 6.00am) to see the monks collect food and alms in their begging bowls. Bananas and sticky rice can be bought just at the end of the street

  • Stayed November 2010
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Porto Alegre, RS
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Filthy dirty place”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011

We unfortunately booked five nights in advance via Agoda at this hotel and couldn't cancel.

We booked once of the standard rooms. It was filthy, cobwebs everywhere, bugs in the beg and had dirty sheets. Also the lampshade was cellotaped to the frame and hanging off. When we pointed this out to the staff they just shrugged their shoulders and acted like we were the problem.

There is no space in the room except for the bed, no closet and the shower is right beside the toilet. The rooms make Japanese hotel rooms look massive.

It's a shame really because outside it's beautiful and it could be nice if they had bigger cleaner rooms.

This place is more like a $10 hostel. It's so overpriced even by Western standards.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Perfect place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2010

Absolutly great location, great price and very clean and beautiful rooms!!!!
I will stay again in this place next time!!!

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Brooklyn, USA
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“Very Good Hotel but Time of Stay, Construction/Excessive Noise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2010

The hotel can be described as a glorified guesthouse. The rooms are similar to guesthouses, small rooms, small bathroom but clean finishes; and the area outside of the hotel are spacious with good rest areas. Hotel is on the other side of the night bazaar, in the opposite end from restaurant row but Luang Prabang is only about 2km long so that means you need to walk 5 minutes to get to restaurant row. It may be better for people who like things quieter although Luang Prabang doesn't get excessively noisy. My biggest concern with hotel is that the ceilings are paper thin so try to ask for rooms on the top floor; and during my stay there was a lot of construction in and around the hotel that began before 8am so I hope you are an early bird.

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MyLaoHome, Sales & Marketing at New Daraphet Villa, responded to this review
8 May 2010
Hi there, we are glad that you have enjoyed your stay with us and would like to thank you for putting up with the little bit of convenience during our time of renovations. Our new reception is up and running now to serve our guests better with free wifi for all our in house guests. :)
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An Agoda Traveller
“Mostly good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2010

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  • Stayed January 2010
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ban Hua Xieng, Sisavangvong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos
Price range (per night):* 23 AUD - 36 AUD

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