The Apsara Rive Droite Hotel

Apsara Rive Droite is a home away from home. Located on the quieter side of the river, the hotel is a sanctuary in Luang Prabang. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable with a lovely Laos aesthetic. And did I mention how comfortable the King size bed was. We had a big private balcony with a day bed for reading on the afternoon. The pool is long enough for a few laps and the breakfast by the pool is delicious. This small hotel has a wonderful team of dedicated staff, led by the incomparable Han, who seems to know what you want before you do yourself. Thank you to Ivan also for his personal driver experience.

Apsara Rive Droite is located across the river from the main town. For older people, getting down to the river via rickety stairs may be an issue so they will not be able to use the cute river boat to cross river to get to the main part of town. The room was clean, quiet: a few things needed tinkering with but eventually worked (safe, warm water from shower). Mr Han, the manger is the nicest manager I've ever met. Once, when kitchen was closed, he cooked a simple dinner for me. Their breakfast was the best I had on my trip : fantastic warm bread, great mangoes. Dont get confused between this hotel and the other Apsara - that one is in the main town and although has better convenience, it was too loud for me and I changed to this one. This one is 4 stars whereas the other one is 3 stars. Christopher, the manager, used his own car to help me move and even let me drop by the ATM to get some money so that was very nice of him. There was construction going on so be aware of that.

Han & staff provided truly excellent service throughout our stay. Rooms are quite spacious, comfortable and very clean. Restaurant staff knew after a single meal what our preferences were, & automatically brought everything we could want the next day. The garden & pool are very lovely. Only negative is the boat ride required to get from the hotel side of the river to the town side. The steps leading to & from the river on both sides are very steep, long and hard. Anyone of age or even slightly mobility-challenged couldn't possibly navigate the stairs; the boat engine also wouldn't start one day. The only alternative is a ~15 minute trip in a van or tuktuk (for a fee). This detracts from an otherwise excellent hotel with extremely good value.

We spent 3 nights at Apsara Rive Droite in early December 2023. The house echoes the typical Luang Prabang colonial style and is located in a very quiet village, just across the Unesco heritage city centre, on the right bank of Nam Khan River, as the name suggests!! It is, in fact, perched on the river bank and is built to make the most of the slope. The small but perfectly cured garden and the inviting pool, complete the scene. With just 9 spacious rooms, all with terrace or patio, you can be sure of a personalised, though simple, and familiar service and total relaxation! The style combines traditional Lao themes with a touch of modern French design. A really tasteful and pleasant atmosphere between colonial and design. Rooms are simple, but with all the amenities you can expect and super comfortable beds! Our River View Room also came with a large terrace and views over the river and the city centre beyond. Breakfast are simple but lovingly and freshly prepared with high quality products. The staff, guided by the lovely Mr. Han, are really nice and welcoming. Reaching the city centre is very easy: a less than 1 minute river crossing on board the Apsara Queen is both a nice and convenient experience! You'll be right in the old town where the sister property, The Apsara, is located. Don't miss the alms giving ceremony, Tak Bat, a must do experience while in Luang Prabang! And here, right in front of the hotel, it's still an authentic one, unlike the very touristy event in the city centre! In fact, you'll most probably be the only foreigners here!! In all, The Apsara Rive Droite is a perfect choice to experience wonderful Luang Prabang in a different way!!!

Lovely peaceful resort with great views over the river, and wonderful friendly, warm staff

We have stayed for 4 nights. This hotel makes you feel like royalty in luang prabang. From the private little boat that takes you back and forth across the river into the main part of town. The attention to detail grounds (like cute hats to use while at the pool), they do it right. The breakfast includes a chicken pho option that was delicious and the coffee is excellent. The staff cater to your every need. Mr. Han, Tick, and the manager Christopher will help you enjoy your time. We would love to come back here again and stay on the 2nd floor so we can see the river.

all through covid incarceration I would dream of being back here and living in luxury again. I managed it and it was as wonderful as I had hoped. The rooms are huge and look great, the gardens are even more lush and the staff just as helpful and welcoming. The small boat was still there waiting to take me across to the temples and back for a long swim with a cool beer.. It was quite simply just lovely.