Our family have beautiful memories here in June. A nice place with fresh air and away from the noise of the city. Room is not large but clean and comfortable. I'm just not happy with bathroom. It was small and should be more moderned improvements. My kids liked it quiet and private pool. Fool was not much variety that is mainly French cuisine and some local. Feeling a bit of inadequacy when there is no internet and television. But the staff was helpful and fun. A place to come to forget tired of work... just for relaxing.

We have stayed at Ban Su Fa for only one night, based on its many good reviews and the No.2 position in tripadvisor. We have found the place simple & magical. The lady owner is warm and friendly and so is Mr. Boontham, the only staff who seems to be doing anything, including waiting. He is more like your personal butler. The place has five chalet type of accommodations, with no TV, hair dryer, air condition, coffee making, or phone. There is also no internet available and you best come with your mobile switched off and relax in the tranquil surroundings. The chalets are nice and clean. The concept is semi open with mosquito netting, allowing for natural air circulation. In addition, there are ceiling fans, should it get too hot in summer. This place has a nice over grown garden, but forget about your Shangri-La's, we are talking simple and nice. The location is remote and there is a farm nearby as well as a temple, which at times can be disturbing, due to the noise coming from either side. Drums wake at 3am - more for the monks and the rooster goes on all night. But if you like this type of back to basics, which by the way is a global trend, than this is your place. The husband cooks nice food and we did enjoy the great banquette and croissants. However the coffee was poor, simple Nescafe and nothing to do with the good coffee you expect in Laos (Sinouk).

We stayed only one night at Ban Sufa -- we should have stayed longer in retrospect, didn't even get a chance to take a dip in one of the the pools! Great ambiance, quiet, uncomplicated and terrific welcome from the owners (it helps if you speak French). Ms Fafa arranged everything for us, including a taxi pick-up from Vientiane and an early breakfast + tuk-tuk to the bus station the next day (thank you again Fafa for the homemade banana cake, which we enjoyed on our 12-hr ride to LuangPrabang!) The dinner was oustanding -- foie gras, sea bass, etc., all perfectly executed - best we had in Vientiane. Not cheap in total, but well worth it. Basically 5-star quality for the price of a 3-star room & board in central Paris. No TV, no internet -- but then, that's why you come here, to escape! Will come back (for longer) if I get the chance.