Questions & answers

In the heart of Champasak town (Ban Vat Armat), on the banks of the Mekong in Southern Laos, about an hour’s drive south of Pakse. The UNESCO World Heritage temple of Wat Phou is a short drive away.

Pakse International Airport has domestic flights to Vientiane and seasonal regional flights. From there, Champasak is about one hour by road. We arrange private transfers in a high-end car or minivan: send us a request on our Transfers page. All the options are in our guide How to get to Champasak.

Yes. Ubon Ratchathani airport or train station, via the Vang Tao – Chong Mek border, takes about 3 hours. The Nakasang pier for Don Det and Don Khone, or Don Khong island, takes about 2 hours. We also drive to the Cambodian border and the Bolaven Plateau. Please book at least one day ahead.

14 rooms in three categories: 6 suites (4 Duplex Suites and 2 Mekong-side Suites), 4 Garden Deluxe rooms and 4 Superior rooms (2 twin, 2 double). All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and breakfast is included. See the rooms.

Rooms are available from 2:00 pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 12:00 noon on the day of departure. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged depending on availability: just let us know before you arrive.

Yes. Soum Noum, our restaurant, serves Lao and Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh local produce, and our Sala sits right on the bank of the Mekong.

Wat Phou is a pre-Angkorian Khmer temple whose cultural landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a short drive from the hotel. Our electric vehicle takes you there. Go early in the morning for the soft light and the cooler hours. Read our Wat Phou guide.

Two to three nights let you see Wat Phou, Don Daeng island across the river and the villages around Champasak at an easy pace. Add more days for the Bolaven Plateau, Kiet Ngong – Xe Pian or the 4,000 Islands. See our 3-day Southern Laos itinerary.

November to February has the most comfortable weather: dry, bright and cool at night. Late August to October brings the full Mekong, green landscapes and the best light. March to May is the hottest period, and the Boun Wat Phou festival takes place in February. Month by month in our guide The best time to visit Southern Laos.

Visit Wat Phou, cross to Don Daeng island, cycle the west bank, take a boat on the Mekong at sunset, explore Kiet Ngong and Xe Pian, the Bolaven Plateau waterfalls or the 4,000 Islands, and share village life through our local experiences, such as a Baci ceremony or a Lao cooking class. See also our activities.

Yes. Our four Duplex Suites have the bedroom upstairs and a lounge downstairs, which makes them ideal for families.

Book directly on our secure booking page, or write to resa@residencebassac.com, WhatsApp +856 20 56 326 515 or phone +856 20 96 416 473. We reply within 24 to 48 hours.

Residence Bassac is the personal project of a Franco-Lao couple, like its big sister in the north of Laos, Muang La Lodge. The hotel is a member of Secret Retreats.