The River Resort Champasak

The River Resort sits on the banks of the Mekong River in Champasak, southern Laos, amid mature trees, ponds and cultivated gardens. Its low-rise accommodation is arranged in separate villas, with rooms overlooking either the river or the resort’s gardens and rice paddies. Natural bamboo furnishings and open-air spaces reflect the property’s connection to its surroundings, while the riverfront setting brings the rhythms of rural life into view. The UNESCO-listed temple complex of Wat Phou lies approximately 8km away.

 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation

The resort has 28 rooms divided between riverfront villas and pond-and-garden villas. Riverfront rooms have private terraces overlooking the Mekong, while garden-facing accommodation looks across ponds, rice paddies and landscaped grounds. Rooms feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, en-suite bathrooms, minibars, safety deposit boxes and Wi-Fi. Selected bathrooms include both indoor and outdoor showers.

 

 

Facilities and Amenities:

Two infinity swimming pools overlook the surrounding greenery and river landscape. Other facilities include a massage pavilion offering traditional treatments, a riverfront restaurant, a bar and landscaped parkland. The grounds incorporate mature indigenous trees, vegetable gardens and rice paddies.

 

 

 

 

 

Activities and Experiences

Experiences include sunset cruises on the Mekong, Lao cooking classes and visits to local markets. Guests can also explore the surrounding countryside by bicycle, learn about local cultural traditions and visit Wat Phou, whose temple complex reflects the region’s historical links with the ancient Khmer world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dining 

The Riverfront Sala serves Lao and international cuisine in an open-air setting overlooking the Mekong. The menu combines regional dishes with Western favourites, while the bar offers drinks to enjoy as the river changes colour towards sunset. Cooking classes provide a closer look at Lao ingredients and traditional food preparation

Nearby Attractions:

                    • Wat Phou: A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring an ancient Khmer temple complex on the slopes of Mount Phou Khao, reflecting the region’s long religious and cultural history.

                    • Champasak town: A historic riverside settlement with traditional architecture and a slower pace of life along the Mekong.

                    • Bolaven Plateau: A fertile highland region known for coffee plantations, waterfalls and villages, offering a different landscape from the lowland river valley.

                    • Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands): A broad stretch of the Mekong near the Cambodian border, where the river divides around islands, fishing villages and waterfalls.