Mekong View Bungalow
Warm wood, a high ceiling and a terrace facing the river. A comfortable place to return to after exploring Champasak, or to spend a morning watching the light change over the Mekong.
40 m² · Private terrace · Air conditioning
Don Daeng Island · Champasak · Southern Laos
An island lodge on the Mekong
Arrive by boat on Don Daeng Island, across the Mekong from Champasak. Among the gardens, wooden rooms and suites open onto private terraces facing the river. Beyond them rise the mountains of Vat Phu, where the sun sets at the end of each day. An intimate island lodge, and a place to discover southern Laos at your own pace.
Breakfast and boat transfers are included in your stay. Our team helps coordinate your arrival, with crossings during daylight hours.
Your place by the river
Rooms, with a view
Ban Lao
A traditional Lao house, preserved and relocated to the lodge. A separate lounge area and a broad terrace give this suite its own character.
Suite Mai Sak
A 60 m² suite with a separate living room and two private balconies. More space to settle in, with the Mekong always close by.
The Residence
A private villa with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a generous terrace. A place to share with family or friends, with room to spend time together.
At your own pace
Time to simply be here
Between pool and garden
A swim, a book in the shade, a walk beneath the trees. The garden reveals smaller details too: a bird call, a butterfly, a familiar tree with a story of its own.
A table at La Folie
Lao cooking and familiar favourites, served beside the pool beneath a wooden roof. Stay for dinner as the evening settles over the river.
A little time for yourself
A massage, a yoga practice, or an unhurried pause. Explore the spa and our yoga retreats, and choose what feels right for your stay.
A reason to stay longer
Find your time on the island
Practice and rest
Yoga & wellness retreats
Four, five or six days of guided practice, spa and island life. Retreat packages include a private bungalow, full board and Pakse transfers.
Time together
Romantic Escape
Dinner under the stars, a couple’s massage and time by the river. A stay for a honeymoon, an anniversary, or simply being together.
Explore southern Laos
Southern Laos à la carte
Discover Vat Phu, the Bolaven Plateau or the 4000 Islands. Shape your excursions around your interests, returning to the lodge between days out.
Travelling with children? Discover our Family Escape
Beyond the lodge
An island to explore.
A region to discover.
Follow Don Daeng’s paths by bicycle, passing villages, temples and rice fields. Across the Mekong, Champasak and the Khmer temple of Vat Phu offer another perspective on southern Laos.
Our team can help arrange excursions further afield, including the Bolaven Plateau and the 4000 Islands. There is room to explore, and time to return to the lodge.
Exploring Don Daeng by bicycle.
People and place
Part of island life
Don Daeng is home to members of our team, and to the communities with whom the lodge has grown.
At Ban Simungkhoun, guests’ donations and the lodge helped fund a new schoolhouse after storm damage. It opened in November 2013, one of several local projects supported over the years.
In their words
What stays with our guests
“The staff were attentive, kind and helpful. The rooms were large, very comfortable and very well equipped.”
“We had a lovely time with the available bicycles exploring the many quaint little villages that dot the island. Relaxing by the lovely pool in the heat of the afternoon was wonderful.”
“The food is good, enough variety to please western and local taste. And the aromatic massage is an extraordinary experience, highly recommended!”
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The arrival is part of the stay
Across the river,
onto island time
From Pakse or Champasak, the last part of your journey is by boat. Let us know your arrival details; our team will coordinate the crossing and help arrange any road transfer you need.
The lodge’s boat transfer is included and operates during daylight, subject to river and weather conditions. Road transfers are additional unless included in your package.
Before you arrive
What is included in our stay?
Breakfast and the lodge’s boat transfers are included. Bicycles are available to explore Don Daeng, and guests can enjoy the pool and gardens. Dining, spa treatments, excursions and road transfers depend on the rate or package you choose; check its inclusions when booking.
Can we dine at the lodge?
Yes. Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Lao dishes and familiar international choices. Tell us about dietary requirements before your arrival. For a special evening, ask about dining under the stars and the arrangements available for your dates.
How does the island change with the seasons?
The drier months generally bring lower river levels and a broad sandy beach. In the wetter months, the Mekong rises and the landscape turns greener. The beach is seasonal; ask our team about your dates and the activities you would like to enjoy.
Can we stay as a family?
The Residence has two bedrooms. We can also discuss suitable suites or neighbouring bungalow rooms; neighbouring rooms do not have an internal connecting door. Share your children’s ages so we can help you choose.
Can you help us plan excursions?
Yes. Tell our team what interests you and how long you are staying. We can discuss island activities and arrange excursions around southern Laos, with availability and prices confirmed before booking.
Where can we find payment and cancellation conditions?
Conditions depend on your selected rate or package. Review the terms shown in the booking engine before confirming, or ask our team to explain them when arranging your stay directly.
Your time at La Folie
Stay for the sunset.
A few days by the Mekong, with time for everything you came to find.
