Reviews of Baanrimtaling Home Stay

07 February 2012 Kymberley would recommend this property

Liked: The owner, Maleewan cannot do enough for you. She picked us up from the bus stop, took us to the border and arranged the slow boat for us. She is the friendliest and most helpful lady we have come across. Great for socialising.

Disliked: We got a bungalow with ensuite, the rooms are basic but views to die for. I personally would not have liked the shared bathroom accommodation. About 800m walk to centre but not too much to see anyway!!

07 February 2012 alan would recommend this property

Liked: Lovely situation and charming and helpful staff. Great value for money. I shall certainly come back, and visitors to this area should look no further...you will not find anywhere nicer.

Disliked: I suppose I would have preferred the Dining Room to be non smoking

22 January 2012 john would recommend this property

Liked: Everything! Its a toss up whether the best feature is the superb riverside and rural location or the exceptionally friendly, informative and helpful people who run the place. One of the best places we have stayed in during an extensive travelling career. But a word of warning - most people stay here only one night on their way to Laos - if you don't book more nights you will regret it.

Disliked: On the basis that I never give anything 100 percent, I have to find a niggle and in this case it is that because of the layout of the place it would be possible for someone to get in unnoticed and break the flimsy locks on the doors. But since this appears to be a non-crime area I suppose that is a remote possibilty. The whole place is run on trust. You make out your own bills by keeping a record of what you have consumed and they take your word for it. Brilliant.

08 January 2012

Liked: Very cheap.

Disliked: Food was awful.

07 January 2012 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The owners are super helpful, they take you through all the options for visiting Laos. There is a really relaxed self service and pay later system that makes you feel at home. Considering this is described as a stop over place ee were surprised at the amazing views from the rooms and there is enough to do to stay a couple of days. The owners have told us about many guests staying for up to three months! The town is very sleepy at night though, don't expect a party! There are free bikes to use too.

Disliked: Not much, the beds were a bit hard but definitely not the worst we have stayed in. The sink in the bathroom was a bit grubby but again, not as bad as we have had!

26 December 2011 Hugo would recommend this property

Liked: Everyone is very nice and helpfull. The river view is great and the food was awsome!

Disliked: Hugo left no negative feedback.

13 December 2011 Darryl would recommend this property

Liked: Maleewan (the owner) was incredible. She spoke extremely good English and made us feel very welcome. There was a real 'family' feel to the place. There's free (and fast!) Wi-Fi and a computer for those without a laptop or smartphone. The location of the guesthouse is perfect and they even take you down to the pier in the morning if you want to make the crossing before a ride down to Luang Prabang. Me and my girlfriend had an amazing stay here. It was so peaceful looking out over the river from our balcony (we seemed to have the best room). It was very cheap to stay here and the food/drink in the guesthouse is great (and fairly cheap too).

Disliked: Honestly, nothing at all.

18 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice view of the Mekong. Awesome host who helped us with all of our travel plans to Laos. Good food!

Disliked: Bathroom could have been cleaner

17 November 2011 ABANG FADLI would recommend this property

Liked: Its easy to find if from the bus drop you off in Chiang Kong. The manager, she was really amazing women. She helped me a lot for my fast boat to Luang Prabang. The bicyles is a free ride if you want to explore the town. The dish at the restaurant is delicious. Best place to meet traveler. And its facing the Mekong River, do you need to ask for more?

Disliked: Near from bus stop but far from the center of town (not that far, can cycling - free use of bicyle). Need a tuk tuk to go a border.

31 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: WOW - What a place, one of the best on the trip so far. Our host is amazing, we had booked late the night before but she was there waiting on us coming off us the bus from Chaing Mai with tuk tuks even though its only a 5 minute walk. It is very cheap here both for the room and food (which is very tasty). We loved the honesty system whereby you keep your on tab, very nice idea. The location is right on the Mekong River and is pretty impressive waking upto. We booked our slow boat here too and it all went smoothly, she organised a lift for us to the port and stayed with us explaining everything and even had someone over at the Laos side to meet us, take us in a tuk tuk to the port where we would get the slow boat. All in all a great place to stay and I would love to return someday.

Disliked: Only slight negative is the walls/floors are very thin and the beds are not the softest.

30 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The veiw's the people

Disliked: Nothing

18 September 2011 Rachael would recommend this property

Liked: This place has beautiful views out over the river and the couple that run it couldnt be more friendly and helpful. The food available is really tasy and very reasonably priced; as are the drinks. They pick you up from the bus stop even though its not too far and they also drop you at imigration. Very pleased with the stay all together.

Disliked: I wasnt too keen on the geckos that made there way onto our ceiling at night and started talking to each other.

12 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It had a very relaxing atmosphere

Disliked: Nothing

28 July 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Don is helpful and friendly, you get a lift to immigration/ferry if you are crossing to Laos, nice location overlooking the river, laid-back relaxed atmosphere, food from the restaurant was nice and reasonably priced - especially the pineapple curry

Disliked: Not as modern as some hostels, no air conditioning just a fan but for the price you pay its still brilliant value

21 July 2011 Claire would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly and welcoming. Basic, clean accommodation.

Disliked: nothing

17 March 2011 Mike would recommend this property

Liked: An excellent guesthouse. Situated on the bank of the Mekong and just outside the main town. Rooms are basic but comfortable, same with the bathrooms. The female owner was really nice and helpful, she was able to book a ticket on the boat to Luang Prabang for me, and also dropped us all off at the dock in the morning in her pick up truck for free. There is a seated area overlooking the river, and is a great place to have a beer and they do food as well that is really nice. If you're passing through Chiang Khong on your way to Laos (or vice-versa) then only stay here. Oh, and if you are coming from Chiang Mai, then ask your driver t drop you here rather than in the town as it's a bit of a pain walking with your backpack trying to find it, especially in the dark!

Disliked: Nothing

07 March 2011 Barbara would recommend this property

Liked: I liked everything about Baanrimtaling Guest House. The owners went out of their way to make me comfortable and we chatted through the dinner hour from their open-air deck restaurant as we watched life float by on the Mekong River. The room was comfortable and a good value for the money; especially since it was ensuite. It was an easy walk to town and the owners made a special early morning drive to Immigation so I could cross over to Laos in time to catch my boat tour. The place has a very serene feel to it - so much so that I am considering returning on a long-term basis. With their free, fast wifi Internet available in the room, it may just be the perfect place to finish a book I've been working on.

Disliked: Nothing

31 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Quiet location just outside of the center. The small guesthouse has a very cosy atmosphere because of the house itself and the garden around the house. Staff is very friendly and helpfull

Disliked: Because of the garden, there are a lot of muscitos

29 January 2011 Jill would recommend this property

Liked: Sitting on a balcony overlooking the Mekong with the mist on the river, good food comfy bed and friendly people around. Very kind and extremely helpfull Malaween took care of everything from booking tickets for boat and ahead to Pak beng for overnight stay. Even took us to immigration and sorted some of that . Very basic but the best place we have stayed at in Thailand ( and the cheapest!)

Disliked: Nothing except that the walls are a bit thin and the conversation could be heard from the sitting area. However that all stopped dead on midnight so no real problem

08 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very friendly and helpful owner. She was a delight. Restaurant had good food. Room had beautiful view of the Mekong, got there in the afternoon and it was relaxing to sit on the balcony as the sunset. They give you a ride to the Thai border/immigration, which is great, because it is too far too walk.

Disliked: Room was very basic, but that goes along with the price, so it was just about on par. All rooms pretty much right below/next to the restaurant, so it is pretty noisy until about midnight, when they ask people to settle down. Breakfast not included, but it is only US$2 extra.

05 December 2010 maera would recommend this property

Liked: Absolute favorite place in Thailand so far! we would totally extend our stay if our visa's weren't expiring! we wish we had known of this place earlier, and are planning on returning :) The owner is amazingly friendly - and a free unexpected pick up from the bus stop! Help with everything from where to go and to local customs...Don is also very informative - just love being here. The view is great and the beds comfy....sigh... don't want to leave!

Disliked: nothing

25 November 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Facing the Mekong river. Fantastic.

Disliked: Only one kee per dorm.

01 October 2010 Ferdinand would recommend this property

Liked: It is very nice guesthouse at the Mekong with best view to the river and to Laos. There are wooden rooms and nice balconies to enjoy the life.

Disliked: It is a very nice guesthouse at the Mekong. There are wooden made rooms and balconies. The food is excellent.

21 May 2010 Victoria would recommend this property

Liked: Very friendly and helpful owner; we would definitely recommend this place to anyone going into/out of Laos at this border crossing. :-D

Disliked: Victoria left no negative feedback.

21 May 2010 David would recommend this property

Liked: the place was amazing - such a beautiful setting on the river. the owners were so friendly and really helpful - we didn't know they were going to, but they were waiting at the bus stop when we arrived late at night to give us a ride back to the hostel! any place that has an honesty system for their drinks in this day and age is a really cool reflection on the nature of the people that run it. good food, good atmosphere - thanks so much for a great stay!

Disliked: David left no negative feedback.