Transport

How to get to the hotel from the Luang Prabang railway station?

From the train station, there are colourful shared vans that can bring you to Moonlight Champa Riverview. When you exit the train station, go down to the parking lot and you will find a small tent where you can book the vans. The cost should be about 40,000 kip per person. Otherwise, there are taxis or tuk-tuks that can bring you, the cost is 150,000 to 250,000 kip. You could also try the Loca ride-hailing app.
Note: our location is by the Ban Mueena , Village Chief’s office. Make sure the driver will drop you off at our entrance, not on the main road. You can email us to send our business card written in Lao to show the driver.

How to get to the hotel from the Luang Prabang (LPQ) airport?

 We are happy to arrange a minivan to pick you up.  The cost for 1-4 people is USD $10, over 4 people USD $12. Please pay at the hotel.. When you exit the airport arrivals door, the driver or our staff will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name. It is only about 5 kms drive to the hotel.
Another option you can arrange as you exit the airport is shared minivan transport. The cost is about 100,000 kip per person.

Services

Can we help to book train tickets on the Lao-China Railway

Yes, our staff can help you to book your Laos train tickets.  Reservations only open 2 days before departure.  When you check-in with us, you can  let us know if you  would like our help with this.

Can we help to book tours?

Yes, our staff can help book you to book the popular tours such as visiting the gorgeous Kuang Si waterfalls or a Mekong Sunset cruise.

What are the hours for reception?

There is always staff at the lobby but the main hours of service are 08:00-21:00 . These hours are the best time for you to check-in, settle your bill, enquire about tours, etc.

What forms of payment are acceptable?

Cash payment can be made in $US, Thai baht and Lao kip.  Credit card payments can be made with valid Visa, Mastercard or UnionPay with an additional 3% service charge.

Rooms

Do we have non-smoking rooms ?

Yes, all of our rooms are non-smoking.  If you book a room with a balcony/terrace, smoking is allowed outside on your balcony/terrace. Smoking is also allowed on the main terrace attached to the lobby. Always  use an ashtray.

Is there hot water in the room?

Yes, all of our rooms have hot water, however the water may have to run for 2 minutes before it gets hot.

Festivals

Here are a few of the main festivals and holidays in Luang Prabang

  • April 13-16, 2024 Laos New Year 
  • October 17, 2024 Festival of Floating Boats of Light (Our favourite!)
  • October 26, 2024 Run for Children/ Luang Prabang Half Marathon
  • January 29, 2025 Chinese New Year 
  • January 29, 2025 Merit of Phra Wes Buddhist ceremony.  The monks chant all night for this and it is broadcast throughout Luang Prabang.  If you are a light sleeper, please take note of this.