Nam Ou Guesthouse and Restaurant, Muang Khua, Laos

Arriving by boat or bus this is definately the place to stay in Muang Khua!

Either way you will be at the bottom of the village, look up to your left for the wooden steps and the guesthouse veranda is there.

Cheap rooms are available with fans (ask quickly as they only have a few), they are clean and secure however the bathrooms are a bit dark and smell somewhat. This is just the way it is here as the heat in unrelenting. Just suck it up for great views, cheap cold beers and tasty budget oriented food.

They are a friendly bunch and are very laid back, not much spoken English though so be patient.

On a practical note there are two banks for currency exchange, no ATM and the boats had south at 9am when full (you may need to wait a day).

Resevations are probably not needed here but you can try to book using the link below.

Rate for a twin room wih private bath, shower and fan was 50,000 Kip (May 2010)
Boat from Muang Khua to Nong Kiaow (also no ATM) 120,000 Kip per person (5 hours)

Book through Hostelworld

Peter J Smith May 2010

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