The Belle Rive Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang

Dining

The Belle Rive Boutique Hotel holds an exclusive license for al fresco dining by the Mekong River, serving Lao and international cuisines at its on-site restaurant. Complimentary breakfast is offered at any time of the day, with a menu that includes freshly baked croissants from a nearby Swiss bakery and Saffron Coffee, the best in Laos. Guests also receive a free hour-long sunset cruise on the Mekong, complete with a complimentary drink.

Rooms

Every room includes a complimentary minibar stocked with local products, such as Lao beer and soft drinks, restocked daily. Accommodations blend traditional Lao and contemporary design, with air conditioning, safety deposit boxes, and handcrafted wooden furnishings. Room categories include Superior Double Rooms, Balcony Maisonettes Duplex, and Standard Double or Twin Rooms with Terrace, many offering river views.

Location & Activities

The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Night Market and National Museum in Luang Prabang's old town, with the Kuang Si Waterfall and Butterfly Park also nearby. Free bicycle and e-bike rentals allow guests to explore the opposite bank of the Mekong via the local ferry. The hotel also provides guided tours of UNESCO World Heritage sites and can arrange boat trips to the Pak Ou Caves and elephant sanctuaries.

Wellness & Relaxation

On-site spa facilities offer a full range of body treatments, including back, foot, full body, head, neck, and deep tissue massage. Treatment sessions take place in thatched huts set within the hotel's herb and vegetable garden, overlooking the river. A relaxation zone with sun loungers and outdoor furniture is also available for guests.

Sustainability & Local Initiatives

The hotel supports socially responsible initiatives that promote local dairy production, including a partnership with the Laos Buffalo Dairy farm. A kitchen garden supplies fresh herbs and vegetables to the restaurant, and water is provided in refillable glass bottles to reduce plastic waste. During the pandemic, the hotel kept all staff employed and used the time to create an illustrated book on Luang Prabang's flora and fauna.

Highlights

Exclusive license: Al fresco dining by the Mekong River

Complimentary: Minibars with local products in every room

Free activities: Sunset cruise, bicycle and e-bike rentals

Dining: All-day breakfast, Swiss croissants, Saffron Coffee

Location: 5 minutes from Night Market, National Museum, Kuang Si Waterfall

Initiatives: Support for local dairy, kitchen garden, glass water bottles

Wellness: Full-body massages in garden thatched huts