West Water Hostel

Vang Vieng · Laos

West Water Hostel

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53% SHIT
Medium confidence 97 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast ♿ Ramps ♿ Wider Doorways
Other facilities (53)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Nightclub Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Smart TV Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Filtered Water Dispenser Minibar Recycling Bins Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Paid Security Lockers Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Hot Showers Massage Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Panoramic Views Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $3 / night
Privates $10 / night

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Worst reviews

England MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Jan 31, 2026 2.0/10

It’s cheap here but you can get similar priced accommodation in the area that isn’t so bad. We got taken to a 20 bed dorm when we’d booked 3 beds in a 6 bed room and got moved to an empty 10 bed after complaining. The bedding in our room was really dirty and stained, and I found fleas in my bed. The aircon was broken and the window onto the balcony was broken so didn’t feel secure. We checked out 2 days early. They offer free beer in exchange for positive reviews which is a red flag...

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Germany MALE 25-30 May 18, 2025 2.0/10

The guy working there couldn’t speak English and yelled at people. Very unfriendly and our room wasn’t even available so we had to leave. Don’t recommend!

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Australia ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 May 18, 2025 2.0/10

If I could I would give this hostel 0 stars. We arrived to the owner fighting with a guest, and had to wait 40min to be told that there were no beds. He then said we could sleep on the top bunks which had no mattresses and only cardboard. We decided to leave and asked for our deposit back but he refused saying that it is an imposter on hostel world and not him. He just had overbooked the hostel and refused to give us the deposit back.

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Wales MALE 18-24 Jan 9, 2026 4.0/10

No WiFi, cold water, rationed breakfast.

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Belgium FEMALE 25-30 Dec 15, 2025 4.0/10

L’hostel est apparemment en rénovation, je pense que c’est une bonne chose. Le personnel est très sympa et rend service. Par contre, ma chambre est restée ouverte en permanence, et mon lit n’avait ni prise ni lumière… il n’y avait que deux toilette/douche pour tout le grand dortoir.

Translated to English

The hostel is apparently under renovation, I think that's a good thing. the staff is very friendly and helpful. however, my room remained open permanently, and my bed had no outlet or light... there were only two toilets/shower for the whole large dormitory.

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Nov 19, 2025 4.0/10

Overall, the hostel is acceptable, but I think the beds are really terrible. There is basically no mattress, it’s extremely thin and very uncomfortable. I slept really badly. For one night it might be fine, but if you plan to stay longer, it becomes a big problem. The beds are something basic that should be done well. At the very least, the bed should be comfortable, and in this case it really isn’t.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Nov 13, 2025 4.0/10

Very strange hostel I’m not sure why the reviews were so high. The mattress is the thickness of a short book and is on a wooden plank. The bunk beds felt very unstable. The male worker kept coming in unannounced to female dorm to ‘check’ on bed availability? No plugs except from an extension cord on one persons bed and one lamp but in someone’s bunk. Just go somewhere else and get a proper bed.

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 15, 2026 6.0/10

Un peu déçu de cette auberge, très peu social car aucun lieu commun disponible, piscine partagé avec un autre hôtel et aucun transat pour s'installer au bord de la piscine. En comparant les prix des activités et services proposés c'est un peu plus cher qu'ailleurs. Dortoirs simples, propreté ok. Le seul plus est lebalcon

Translated to English

A little disappointed with this hostel, very little social because no common areas available, pool shared with another hotel and no sun lounger to set up by the pool. comparing the prices of the activities and services offered it is a little more expensive than elsewhere. simple dorms, cleanliness ok. the only plus is lebalcon

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England COUPLE 25-30 Jan 30, 2026 6.0/10

They give you a free beer or discounted extended stay if you leave a good review which is kind of telling. We were in a bungalow and it was pretty grim - they moved us to a different room which was better. We had 3 different towels during our stay, all of them were filthy, one of them was just a fleece blanket. There were ants everywhere and our stuff on the balcony nearly got nicked by 2 baby monkeys so watch out for that. The main guy at reception was nice though.

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Jan 13, 2026 6.0/10

The hostel position is good, quiet and everything in vang Vieng is super close. The staff has been ok and supported me in buying the ticket for minivan to go to Vientiane. I found the room not that clean - sheets with stains, hair everywhere on the bathroom floor,..for the price I could have booked a better accommodation somewhere else

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Recent reviews

USA MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 60%

Possibly the best hostel bed I've ever slept on.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 80%

Chill and good breakfast

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France MALE 31-40 Mar 15, 2026 Atm 40%

Un peu déçu de cette auberge, très peu social car aucun lieu commun disponible, piscine partagé avec un autre hôtel et aucun transat pour s'installer au bord de la piscine. En comparant les prix des activités et services proposés c'est un peu plus cher qu'ailleurs. Dortoirs simples, propreté ok. Le seul plus est lebalcon

Translated to English

A little disappointed with this hostel, very little social because no common areas available, pool shared with another hotel and no sun lounger to set up by the pool. comparing the prices of the activities and services offered it is a little more expensive than elsewhere. simple dorms, cleanliness ok. the only plus is lebalcon

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 26, 2026 Atm 20%

This hostel is cheap and includes free breakfast. That being said, I booked 3 nights and left after 1. I booked an 8 bed dorm but there were 10 beds crammed into the room with only a thin curtain/tarp separating what were practically attached beds. The beds themselves were extremely creaky and unstable, they were so noisy that you couldn’t move without the dorm hearing about it, the pillows were lumpy and flat. We told the staff and they said they’d give us a refund if we left a good review.

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Scotland MALE 25-30 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place in great location, breakfast included is also very good

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Poland FEMALE 18-24 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

It was amazing! Great hostel

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Bonne auberge, petit déjeuner compris ça c’est super !!

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Good hostel, breakfast included it's super!!

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China FEMALE 18-24 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The location is great and easy to get around, and the atmosphere is super friendly and relaxed. The staff were helpful and the place was clean and comfortable. The rooms have balconies with amazing views. It’s a nice spot to meet other travelers and feel at home while traveling. Highly recommended!

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Denmark FEMALE 18-24 Feb 10, 2026 Atm 80%

Helt fint hostel, og godt til prisen. Sengene var gode og alle værelser har altan med flot udsigt!

Translated to English

The hotel was very nice and all the rooms have balconies with a view of the sea!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 8, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing place here in van vieng! Highly recommended!

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France ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Endroit calme, piscine au top, petit-dej en buffet Dortoir ok

Translated to English

Quiet place, swimming pool or top, small-dej and buffet Dortoir ok

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel of my travels in Laos!! Very clean, good and very helpful staff and the breakfast buffet is insane! It is very central and offers many services!! Perfect!! Worth the price!!

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France FEMALE 25-30 Feb 4, 2026 Atm 80%

Hostel calme et tranquille, confort rudimentaire mais excellent rapport qualité prix

Translated to English

Hostel quiet and quiet, rudimentary comfort but excellent price-quality ratio

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 3, 2026 Atm 40%

For £5 a night this hostel was fine however we did have some issues. We booked a 8 person dorm but were in a 20 bed room that connected into another 20 bed room and only had 1 toilet/shower. The toilet and shower are in the same room so only 1 person can use both and the toilet gets soaked whenever someone showers. Breakfast was available but it was pretty miserable and rubbish if you’re veggie. You can book tours which is good. The hostel give free beers for good reviews so don’t trust the...

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Switzerland MALE 18-24 Feb 2, 2026 Atm 60%

Central location, good price, decent breakfast, spaceous, good laundry service No lockers (unless you pay for them…), not suitable for socializing

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 2, 2026 Atm 60%

Everywhere was constantly kept clean and bins emptied, balcony out back was lovely for watching sunset and balloons, beds were very spacious😁

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England MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 20%

It’s cheap here but you can get similar priced accommodation in the area that isn’t so bad. We got taken to a 20 bed dorm when we’d booked 3 beds in a 6 bed room and got moved to an empty 10 bed after complaining. The bedding in our room was really dirty and stained, and I found fleas in my bed. The aircon was broken and the window onto the balcony was broken so didn’t feel secure. We checked out 2 days early. They offer free beer in exchange for positive reviews which is a red flag...

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 31, 2026 Atm 60%

Great hostel, very clean and good location. Staff are happy to help with any queries/ booking activities and good breakfast

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England COUPLE 25-30 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 20%

They give you a free beer or discounted extended stay if you leave a good review which is kind of telling. We were in a bungalow and it was pretty grim - they moved us to a different room which was better. We had 3 different towels during our stay, all of them were filthy, one of them was just a fleece blanket. There were ants everywhere and our stuff on the balcony nearly got nicked by 2 baby monkeys so watch out for that. The main guy at reception was nice though.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 29, 2026 Atm 60%

Nice enough for the price, and the balconies in the rooms are nice. The beds aren’t great and breakfast isn’t the best. Not very social