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RESORT Riparian luxury meets Lao hospitality down south. TEXT BY JASON ROLAN
PHOTOGRAPHS BY THE RIVER RESORT
GETTING THERE The River Resort is just outside of Champasak town, 30 km south of Pakse city. Lao Airlines flies from Vientiane to Pakse daily, and flies from Bangkok four times per week.
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n the right bank of the Mekong, just north of Champasak town, sits a hidden treasure in Laos: The River Resort. Formerly a royal orchard, the 30,000 square meter area is teeming with green space for travellers looking to get away into nature and affordable luxury. I had heard of The River Resort for quite some time and that it was a not only beautiful, but had a holistic attention to detail. People often remarked that it was
a highlight of Southern Laos. I needed to find out for myself. Cheerful Mr Ton, the General Manager, greeted me at reception and walked me through the property to my room. I learned that the resort itself is comprised of 28 Deluxe Guestrooms, 20 two-storied villas; and 8 adjoining rooms in two-storied structures. Each room has a splendid Mekong River view or Pond/Garden view, which can be enjoyed through large panorama windows.
