LePont Riverfront Nongkhai — An Infinity Pool Facing the Mekong at a Resort That Only Opened in 2025
Nong Khai doesn't get many brand-new hotels at this level. LePont Riverfront Resort Nongkhai opened in mid-2025 — a dark-grey, Modern Contemporary tower sitting right on the Mekong River along Keaworawut Road. The detail guests keep coming back to is the infinity pool that faces straight out onto the Mekong, where you can swim and look across to Laos on the far bank. It has pulled a 9.5 from 97 Trip.com reviews and ranks first among the city's 4-star hotels — impressive for a property less than a year old.
LePont Riverfront Resort opened in mid-2025, which makes it one of the newest hotels in Nong Khai right now. The building is a dark-grey, Modern Contemporary tower with a lit LE PONT sign over the entrance. Inside there are around 70 rooms across 4 categories, from the entry-level Deluxe Room up to the River Suite. Rooms are done in warm tones with comfortable beds, large windows, and brand-new bathrooms with a rain shower and strong water pressure. Several recent guests note that everything still feels fresh and unworn — the upside of staying somewhere that just opened.
The real draw is the infinity pool on the Mekong. The edge is designed so the water reads as continuous with the river line, and you swim looking straight at the Laos bank opposite. Tall palm trees and sun loungers ring the deck, and the sunset behind the river is the shot guests post most often. People who have stayed agree the pool is a sensible size rather than a token plunge pool, and that the view is worth more than the room rate suggests. There's also a poolside bar if you want a drink by the water.
"Got in the pool around 5 in the afternoon — the water was cool, the Mekong was right there in front of you, the Laos bank on the other side, and the sky starting to go orange as the sun went down. The edge of the pool lines up with the river so perfectly you can't tell where one ends and the other begins. I genuinely didn't expect to find somewhere like this in Nong Khai. The room was brand new, the parking was easy, the staff were welcoming — and for what we paid it was far better value than the same setup would cost in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Would go back without hesitation."
The breakfast buffet runs daily from 7:00–10:00 in a warm, wood-toned cafe with open lattice shelving and green velvet chairs. Reviews repeatedly praise the spread for being varied across hot and cold options and tasting better than expected for a provincial hotel. Beyond breakfast, there's a restaurant, bar, and cafe open through the day. Worth flagging up front — à la carte Thai dishes in the restaurant run a little pricey, so if you're watching the budget, a short drive into town finds cheaper food easily.
Beyond the pool, there's a spa offering massage, body treatments, and aromatherapy, with warm, brightly-lit treatment rooms. The gym sits in a glass-walled pavilion that looks striking lit up at night, with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines. The detail many guests single out is the free bicycles — you can ride along the Mekong into town without calling a car. Free self-parking on site makes it an easy pick for anyone driving in.
The location is right on the Mekong but toward the edge of town. Tha Sadet Market is about a 17-minute walk — the well-known riverside market for souvenirs and street snacks — and the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is a 5-minute drive, handy if you're crossing to Vientiane. Wat Pho Chai and the Sala Kaew Ku sculpture park are both short drives away. To be straight about it, the resort isn't in a walkable nightlife district, so without your own transport you'll lean on taxis a little — but in exchange you get quiet and a river view, which most guests find worth the trade.
The overall score sits at 9.5/10 from 97 Trip.com reviews — the highest among Nong Khai's 4-star hotels. Cleanliness scores 9.7, location 9.6, and amenities 9.5, helped by how new everything is. The honest feedback flags a check-in that can run long when it's busy, and some reviewers noting no one helped with luggage on arrival. The entry-level Deluxe Room is fairly compact, so step up to a suite if you want more space. The bottom line: LePont works best for travellers who want a brand-new Mekong riverfront stay with a genuine view pool at a reachable price. If you want a full river view from the room itself, book the River Suite and you won't be disappointed.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Brand new — everything clean and crisp
- ✓ Infinity pool with a stunning Mekong view
- ✓ Varied breakfast that tastes better than expected
- ✓ Free bicycles and easy on-site parking
- ! Check-in can run long when it's busy
- ! Entry-level Deluxe Room is fairly compact
- ! Not in a walkable nightlife district
- ✓ Modern Contemporary design, clean and current
- ✓ Brand-new bathrooms with strong water pressure
- ✓ Mekong views from the pool and riverside rooms
- ✓ Staff mostly friendly and helpful
- ! À la carte Thai dishes in the restaurant run pricey
- ! No luggage help on arrival in some reports
- ! Getting into town is awkward without your own transport
- 💡If you want a full Mekong view from the room — request a river-facing room when booking, or go straight for the River Suite → some Deluxe Rooms face the town side rather than the river
- 💡If you don't have your own transport — the resort is toward the edge of town, a 17-minute walk to Tha Sadet Market → budget for taxis in and out, or use the hotel's free bicycles to ride along the river
- 💡If a slow check-in would bother you — the front desk can back up when it's busy → arrive outside peak times or give the hotel your arrival time ahead so they can prep the room