Fodor's Expert Review Pon Arena Hotel
Ban Kang Khong, Don Khong Island, Champasak, Laos
The enormous Mekong Riverview rooms with terraces are the way to go at this inviting riverside property. All the rooms are modern and well-equipped, with flat-screen TVs, safes, minibars, and other amenities. The beautiful swimming pool, a marvelous place to lounge, edges the river. The hotel arranges afternoon boat cruises to see the Irrawaddy dolphins and Khone Phapheng waterfall, helpful for visitors without the time to head down to Don Khon.
PROS
- large Mekong-view rooms with fabulous vistas
- beautiful riverside pool
- owner speaks fluent English
CONS
- disappointing breakfast
- standard and deluxe rooms lack views
- Mekong-view rooms cost twice as much as standard ones
