I loved my stay here. I highly recommend it and will def come back The location is paradise, 360 degress nature and only 30 mins away from town. The pool area itself deserves 10 points, i never expected a steam bath in SE asia, it was perfect. The staff has been great, always ready to help and have a little chat. Breakfast and food options were plenty, fresh and delicious. Room was simple but great comfort which i only used to sleep as there plenty of chilling and social areas around the property. Never needed the airconditioning, and the room was quiet except one day i had VERY noisy neighbours which is not the lodge fault.

I gave 10 points, so i will be picky, the matress was a bit soft for my taste. Honestly i cant think of anything i didnt like.

We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of this hotel, the clouds moving through the nearby mountains and beautiful landscaped gardens helped us relax. The hotel staff and family who manage accommodation all welcomed and made sure we were comfortable throughout. We would recommend to any traveller and / or family wanting a balance of adventure and peace. It is close to luang prabang, however has the natural edge which can't be faked. The amenities are clean and safe and there's many places to relax aswell as many things to do which keep you occupied and curious.

Our family had an excellent time at Hillside.

Very nice place, very nice host Holger : ). He really makes you feel welcome and provides exhaustive and very exact information about the place and surroundings. It was cold, but the AC was really working as a heater (unlike at many other places in Luang Prabang), so thank you Holger for this ).

The staff seem to exist independently of the guests. They just get on with their lives, mostly eating or simply idling, and one feels like an unwelcome intruder - no-one is interested in you, no-one smiles at you, they just sit in your way without paying any attention and eat or browse in their phones. Very strange feeling for an hotel. If it were a homestay, maybe, but this is not advertised as one

Great location inmidst of the forest and mountain area outside of Luang Prabang. Very quiet (the noisiest were our kids...) and tranquille. About 20 minutes walk from the national park which is also nice with numerous waterfalls and a scent garden. The communication with the staff (especially Holger and Mr. Khan) was excellent, they did everything to make our stay really comfortable. Free water in different temperatures always available, so were coffee and tea. The dinner and breakfast was excellent, a combination of both local (not too spicy, "unfortunately") and Western food, the drinks were fresh and delicious. Plenty of games and books available. The pool has a decent size and a nice big hut at the side. The transportation to and from the hotel was also arranged and without anything to complain.

It was rainy season and quite a number of mosquitos; but I would guess this is not the lodge's fault...! Horse-/pony-riding doesn't seem to be possible any more since Covid-times.

The food and views were excellent. The staff was extremely helpful in sharing information on the National Park and various activities we could do during our stay. There are games and books to borrow in the main house. We loved the "serve yourself" water bottles and tea. It is an excellent place to go and be as active as you wish or as calm as you need. There are no shops or restaurants, so it is what you make of it.

The beds were very, very hard, so be prepared for that. We were pretty sore after two nights. Also, I am an animal lover, and while the animals at the property seem well cared for, I noticed the sweet ponies were left on their own a lot and were wanting attention. One of the two dogs has a sore leg that nobody was addressing. I hope it is soon cared for.

Had a wonderful 3 night stay at Hillside. As mentioned in their write up, it is quite far out of town so would be best to spend some time staying in town and then some time here relaxing. Khan was wonderful and helped us with anything we needed. We tried many things on the menu and they were all amazing. The pool was a great temperature, not too cold. My outdoor massage was amazing!! There is a village 15 minutes walk up the road to gather snacks and drinks if you want to and a small adventure park with some activities. There are boardgames and cards games available to use as well as petanque and table tennis. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this resort! So relaxing!

They have wifi but it doesn't work and there is no reception. You can walk to the road to get reception if needed but we actually enjoyed it being off the grid for 3 days. It was nice to unplug.

The bungalow was very simple but really clean, a little bit dark for my taste . The beds are comfortable.We had a quite night after banging on the walls at 10 pm to ask for silence by the neighbors ( ABSOLUTELY LACK OF SOUNDPROOF, YOU CAN THE NEIGHBOR HEARING BY BREATHING ) who luckily cooperated. The sounds of nature was a bless . The pool was clean, I just used it to swim and then left because 2 families with children (a bunch) were monopolizing the scene , shouting and running around in circles while the parents were occupied by themselves . So: if you are looking for a peace spot , consider that such places set in the nature unfortunately in Asia ( we are often there, traveling for months ) nowadays tend to attract families who leave their children playing like savages just because “ they are in the nature “. The dinner was yummy , opposite we found the breakfast set very poor and absolutely super expensive for the local standard (more than 5 US dollars for an omelette, 1 coffe and one baguette with butter ). From the set we chose the orange juice never make it to the table and when I asked for explanation the employee ( the one who never smiles) told me that “ they were all very busy (5 tables ) and we left ( actually after 30 minutes we had breakfast we left , yes)”. Never apologized. Breakfast starts at 8. I gently asked the previous day if we could have it 15 minutes earlier because we had to give the car back in luang at 9. The employee agreed after being reluctant for a while , let s say he is not the warmest. But the following day we only could order from 8.05 am…Prices in the menu are in US dollars (?!) . In a place that claims a self local production of vegetables , you expect usually to have lower prices then the usual , especially in a country where taxes are extremely low . The road to get to the accommodation is bumpy and super dusty ( we had a car). Nice touches like refill water and free tea .

Such a wonderful place to relax and get into nature. The staff are amazing and the food delicious. A very quiet place. The pool is lovely and our kids loved Buddy the dog, playing pétanque and table tennis. A nice walk down the road to Nahm Dong Park, where we did zip lining, an amazing cooking class and swam in waterfalls.

Just something thing to be aware of is that you are staying in the jungle, so you will encounter jungle creatures everywhere - spiders, geckos, lizards, ants, bugs, even snakes. It’s all part of the rural Laos experience.

What a beautiful and safe haven. It was a pleasure to stay in such a lush place with a friendly, polite vibe and excellent, cheaply-priced meals made by the staff. Holger was there as a cheerful and helpful presence basically 24/7. Thank you so much Holger, Aloun (I hope I have spelt her name correctly), Khan and the rest of the team. Genuine interest and effort made towards every guest. My daughter Greta felt completely comfortable and at home lounging by the pool all day! Also we appreciated the lack of endless plastic bottles and plastic bags.

Only aspect is that the walls were so thin. This was only really an issue at night when trying to sleep, or if having to get up early and not wanting to disturb the neighbours...

Fantastic scenic view and location, away from the city. A daily shuttle to Luang Prabang is available. Very warm and welcoming staff. The restaurant is exceptional, we stayed there 4 nights and did not eat the same thing twice. A vast array of walks and hikes around the lodge, followed by a hot steam bath and massage on site, it's a treat! Excellent choice for hikers and nature lovers, the self-guided GPS trek to a hidden cave is well worth doing to discover the beauty of the region. Shuttle was available from the airport and the driver dropped us at the train station at the dnd of our stay. Holger, the owner was extremely helpful and accommodating. He helped us secure train tickets for our journey forward and put forward a range of activity and tours.

Some tours are a bit pricey and the dirt road up to the lodge makes for a bumby ride. Don't book if you plan on staying within the city, as the lodge is 10km away from Luang Prabang.