Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 124 reviews.
Terence
Australia · Solo · May 2026
+My stay at Baan SamSa Hotel was excellent from start to finish. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming and always happy to help with any request or local advice. The rooms were large, airy and beautifully positioned overlooking the Nam Khan River, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Each morning the delicious breakfast was a real highlight, with fresh and tasty options to start the day. The hotel is also perfectly located near the top end of the peninsula, making it easy to walk to all the major attractions, temples, cafés and markets in Luang Prabang. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the town.
Maggie
United States · Solo · April 2026
“I would stay here again”
+Everything was great, especially the staff. The breakfast was delicious and location perfect
Merran
Australia · Couple · March 2026
+Atmospheric, charming, tastefully decorated. Excellent location
Marie
Thailand · Family · February 2026
“Perfect stay! We’ll be back!”
+The property is beautiful and carefully renovated. The size of our room was perfect and the breakfast was excellent!
−Noise was coming from the street and the shutters weren’t able to block that, but this is to be expected.
Alexandria
United States · Solo · February 2026
“a wonderful stay along the river”
+Wonderful staff from check in to check out. The breakfast was also a highlight of each morning. The location is also perfect for Luang Prabang, and there are tons of restaurant options walking distance from the hotel
Manon
France · Solo · February 2026
“Beautiful”
+The staff is welcoming and always very helpful. The room is lovely - very well decorated with a big bed and a beautiful bathroom. The breakfast is amazing! It comes as a set and then one choice from the menu, with different jams every day. Right in the center of Luang Prabang, 10min away from the night market, next to wonderful restaurants.
Nita
United States · Couple · February 2026
“Baan Samsa felt like home while we were in Luang Prabang.”
+Fantastic location. Max, at the front desk, was a shining star: friendly, kind, efficient and professional. All services were excellent.
−The bed was not comfortable.
Bryony
United Kingdom · Couple · December 2025
“Reliable option in a town with lots of choice”
+The Apsara has been rents refurbished and called Baan Samsa. It’s a lovely old building on the riverside. The rooms are large and comfortable. It’s in a good location. The staff are lovely and really helpful, especially the daytime receptionist (I’m sorry I didn’t catch his name).
−The road is fairly quiet except for river construction along the bank that goes on from about 7.30am-6pm. But that will end eventually. However, lots of tourist buses park on the road outside the hotel at 5.30am to drop off people going to the monks’ Almsgiving. The building is old so windows aren’t that soundproofed - you can hear the stream of engines, doors slamming, people talking. It will go quiet for half an hour then resume but it’s all done by 7am. Take earplugs.
Hilary
United Kingdom · Couple · December 2025
“Lovely location - just avoid the upper floor!”
+Excellent location close to the old town. Now under new and enthusiastic manegment from my previous visit some 13 years ago - but still the place to be.
−There are long term continuing noisy river works taking place just outside the hotel (OK - maybe 30 yeards away). Reckon on another year before they finish. No change in room rates to reflect this continuing racket! Just avoid paying extra for the top floor - noise goes upwards, and its not a river view, just a tree view. Ground floor rooms are slightly larger and very slightly quieter, and $15 a night cheaper.
Nicola
Canada · Couple · December 2025
“A great place to stay in Luang Prabang”
+Very friendly front desk and the location
−No complaints