Sipanya Guesthouse

Nice view of a village and small dam where people go fishing (you can walk around it). Staff were friendly and one of them spoke good English - they were very helpful and kind. The owner wasn't there when we stayed but he communicated with us via WhatsApp and organised a scooter for us to use for two days (250k kip/day). You can refill your water bottles from a water filter they have in the office.

CENTREPIECE OF MY ASIAN ADVENTURE Sensational stay in a very historic location. All staff at the guesthouse were attentive and friendly, and willing to assist in many different ways. Mr Souk (driver and tour guide) with whom I spent two days is devoted to his community and country, and is a font of knowledge when it comes to Laos history, and is fun to be with. I have to admit a bias…I have travelled within Asia quite a few times, but my primary goal this time was to fill in gaps of my local knowledge, and to reach and experience the Plain of Jars. The staff at the guesthouse all go out of their way to assist and answer any question you may have.

We enjoyed two nights in this guest house which is the perfect location to visit the three main sites of the Plain of Jars. It is also walking distance to the town should you wish to explore, need an ATM or try some of the local restaurants. The owner, Abay, is extremely helpful and is very good at responding to messages, giving advice and generally making sure his guests get the best out of their stay. They offer a free pick up service for those who require it. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable with AC if you need it. The breakfast provided is excellent. The reception area has tea and coffee facilities and you can also but cold drinks and we enjoyed an evening in this area playing cards and talking with other travellers. There is a wide selection of tours that are offered by the guest house and we were so glad to have had Abay with us as his local knowledge and information gave us a real insight and a deeper understanding of this area. WE had a fabulous stay and would highly recommend this guest house for a short or long stay.

Very clean hotel with nice view from upstairs room and balcony across the town and to the distance. Pickup waiting at bus terminal after a long and quite difficult journey was wonderful.Tea and coffee and water are always available in reception which is run by extremely friendly, helpful, and caring staff with good English. Close walk to main Street with tourist sights and restaurants. During my stay the weather became really cold with a freezing wind but I was offered a blanket and given a heater. The biggest asset for my stay was the guide attached to the hotel Mr Souk who is a knowledgeable lifetime local of generations, and has exceptional English. We took a tour of the Plain of Jars and Old Capital and his guiding and ability to pass on so much information and experiences of his family really completed our stay. He was patient, and adapted to our interests and because the weather was so cold and I had bought nothing warm to Laos he even went to his house and loaned me his spare puffer jacket letting me keep it for the remainder of my stay. Thank you so much Souk!

We loved our stay at this guesthouse! The family that run it are really nice and were so helpful. The free pick up from the bus station was much appreciated after a very long journey from Luang Prabang and they kept the restaurant open to cook dinner for us too. The room is big and comfortable, as well as clean. The bed is big and comfortable, with soft pillows. We highly recommend staying here, it is excellent value for money and a lovely place to stay to explore this area of Laos!