Top Hotels, Resorts, Homestays in North Vietnam selected by BM Travel Adventure [Part 1]

During tours, we will stay in the stilt house, bungalows, homestays, or hotels with mountain, lake, and sea views depending on the locations and your preferences. When traveling in Vietnam, you should be prepared that the hotels and homestays in the places you visit will not be comparable to Western standards. Still, we guarantee they are of good (Vietnamese standards), and your comfort is typically the top priority after a challenging riding day. Comfy and clean mattresses, privacy curtains and mosquito nets, and a clean private toilet with shower are always included. The hosts are very friendly, welcoming, and ready to answer any questions you may have.

1. Top Resort and Homestays in Ha Giang

1.1 Truong Xuan Resort

Truong Xuan Resort, with an area of 2.6 ha, is located beside the dreamy River of Mien, 5 km away to the west of Ha Giang city. After ten years of service (since 2008), the Truong Xuan eco-tourism area has enchanted numerous domestic and foreign tourists who choose this place to rest and relax when coming to Ha Giang. The professional manner in managing tourism affairs and the careful arrangement and decoration have made this place an attractive tourist destination at the entrance of Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark.

Featured Facilities:

• Free Wi-fi
• Free parking
• Bar counters
• Picnic sites
• Good cleaning services
• Spa services

1.2. Homestays at Thon Tha village, Ha Giang

The homestays in Thon Tha are located in the Tay ethnic minority area, far away from the city center. Visitors coming here can inhale the tranquil and fresh air and immerse into the indigenous’s peaceful, modest yet extremely clean and tidy life. At night, there are only sounds of birds, cattle, and the Tay women weaving. The people here are also very friendly and hospitable. As visitors come, they are always welcomed warmly and offered a lodging place and a meal of local specialties.

Featured Facilities:

• Free Wi-fi
• Rooms with sufficient amenities.
• Safe and free parking lot.
• Food, drink and local specialties served

2. Top Hotels and Homestay in Dong Van

2.1. Hoa Cuong Hotel – Dong Van

Hoa Cuong Hotel is located in the center of the Old Town of Dong Van District, at the heart of the Karst Plateau, recognized by UNESCO. The hotel was commissioned and implemented in early 2015 (the largest and most modern hotel in Ha Giang at the time).

Featured Facilities

The 9-story hotel has 82 (58 Twin rooms, 7 Triple rooms, 15 Single rooms, and 2 VIP suits) equipped with modern equipment such as Samsung 40” TVs and free Wi-fi connection. The hotel has two elevators and two staircases, completed with a fire protection system to ensure safety. Additionally, each room features a modern bathroom with glass walls, Korean blankets, pillows, and cushions to offer customers ample and comfortable relaxing time when visiting the Karst Plateau.

Featured Facilities:

• Air conditioner
• Shower with hot water
• Common furniture
• A fridge
• a TV
• Free Wi-fi
• Newspaper
• Large windows
• Balcony toward streets.

2.3. Homestay Nha Co (Old House) – Dong Van

The Nha Co homestay in Dong Van, Ha Giang, is located on the Dong Van Karst Plateau, near the Ha Giang market. It is only 15 minutes away from Dong Van high hill, 24 km from Lung Cu Flag Tower, and 19 km from The House of Vuong palace. Nha Co homestay is an ideal place for tourists to experience the nature around and explore famous landmarks and the life of Northwestern people.

Nha Co homestay is a 200-year-old house built with extremely rare pinewood, with a design rich in the Mong people’s architecture and culture. This homestay was sitting in the area of the Mong people’s residency and preserved a lot of unique cultures and customs of these indigenous people.

Featured Facilities: 

• A clean, green, garden
• Large ground
• Clean, cozy bedroom
• Sunbathing patio
• Outdoor furniture with a good view
• BBQ appliances
• Safe parking lot
• Local food and drinks
• Hot water

3. Top Hotel & Guesthouse in Meo Vac

3.1. Hoa Cuong Hotel – Meo Vac

Hoa Cuong Hotel was built in the heart of Meo Vac town (Ha Giang Province). Meo Vac has its north and east bordering the neighbor giant China; Dong Van and Yen Minh districts to the west, and Bao Lam District of Cao Bang Province to the south. Despite the short time in operation, Hoa Cuong is rated as the hotel with the best service quality in Meo Vac.

With 28 rooms of various sizes, single, double, and triple, the hotel is the number one choice for plenty of tourist groups and government officials of state agencies and enterprises when visiting Meo Vac. With well-furnished accommodation, each room is equipped with modern and highly-qualified furniture. Stay in Hoa Cuong; you can easily go sightseeing at Meo Vac Town, enjoy the mysterious feeling of a night walk or greet an early highland morning. From Hoa Cuong Hotel, the journeys to other famous tourist destinations are relatively short and easy.

3.2. Lo Lo Guesthouse

LoLo is built on an elevated position, with mountains surrounding it. It is quite a large stilt house that can accommodate up to 30 people. Guests of Lo Lo homestay will be provided with necessary amenities and can relax in new spacious rooms. The blankets here are uniquely embroidered in characteristic patterns of the Lo Lo ethnic group. The homestay is not just a tourist accommodation but also a converging cultural point of Lolo people with an exotic cultural impression.

Featured Facilities:

Lo Lo Guesthouse has a restaurant, bar lounge, and guest hall connecting to the Meo Vac district’s spacious and stunning garden. Among other features, it has a 24-hour reception, a conjoined kitchen, and free Wi-fi throughout the inner area. The guesthouse can arrange a private parking area for guests for an extra fee.

All rooms share a bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The guest house serves breakfast in à la carte style and daily typical Asian breakfast. Lolo Guesthouse Meo Vac also has balconies and a porch.

Notes:

In case Hoa Cuong Hotel or Lolo Guest House is full due to the high–peak tourist season or late booking, BM Travel Adventure shall offer to substitute it with another Hotels/ Homestays in Meo Vac with comparable high quality, which is: Mai Dao 2 Hotel, Quy Anh Hotel, Song Gam Hotel, Thuy Anh Hotel 2.

4. Hotel in Yen Minh

4.1. Phuong Dong Hotel

Standard: 3 stars 

Phuong Dong hotel started construction in 2016 at the center of Yen Minh town of Ha Giang province, where it was the first 3-star hotel. As an 11-story building with a total floor area of 5.5 thousand m2, Phuong Dong Hotel has one basement, nine above-ground floors, and one penthouse, 50 rooms with modern furniture and equipment. It has classical flavored architectural features along with thoroughly optimized usable spaces.

The hotel features a full range of services and amenities that meet the 3-star standard, such as Bar counter, reception, event restaurant, cafe, parking area, swimming pool, luxury rooms, etc. It’s wonderful to bounce around freely in the cool water of this swimming pool after a long day of traveling or just relax your body while resting your eyes on the high-raised mountains. It surely is a fascinating and luxurious experience when you choose this place as accommodation for your conquest of Ha Giang Rock Plateau.

4. Top Villa in Sapa

4.1. Golden Villa

Standard: 3 stars

Located in Sapa, 3.1 km from Fansipan Legend Cable Car Station, Golden Villa Sapa Hotel offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar, and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a garden and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, room, and currency exchange services. Accommodations at the hotel are equipped with a desk and wardrobe. Guests at Golden Villa Sapa Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. The hotel has a children’s playground. You can play billiards at Golden Villa Sapa Hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Sapa Lake, Sun Plaza, Ham Rong Flower Garden – Ham Rong Mountain.

Featured Facilities:

•  Free Wifi
•  Airport shuttle
•  Family’s room
•  Free parking
•  24-hour reception
•  Restaurant
•  Bar

5. Hotel in Cao Bang city

5.1. Sunny Hotel

Standard: 3 stars

Sunny Hotel is situated on Kim Dong Str., 150m north of Bang Giang river and bridge, right in the center of Cao Bang city. This is a convenient position for visiting tourist attractions, strolling, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. Sunny Hotel is a large-scale building with 52 3-star luxurious rooms furnished with modern, delightful furniture and various appliances that provide services of international quality and professional assistance.

Featured Facilities:

• Air conditioners
• Minibar
• Hot water system
• Digital TV
• Free Wi-fi
• Currency exchange service

6. Hotel in Nghia Lo

6.1. Muong Lo Hotel

Standard: 2 stars

Muong Lo Hotel is a 2-star hotel located at the western entrance of Yen Bai province, next to the historic Muong Lo field. With rooms open to the view of the Muong Lo field, it has rows of white bauhinia variegata blooming in the fresh air on both sides. The hotel features a large bonsai area, a parking lot safe for customers’ properties, room wi-fi service, cable TV, in-room café service, and a large meeting hall. Rooms are spacious, with fine furniture, and decorated tastefully different from each other.

6.2. Mien Tay Hotel

Standard: 3 stars

Mien Tay Hotel has an airy bonsai yard, luxurious furnishing, and reasonable prices. The dominant white tone is a distinctive feature of this hotel compared to other accommodation facilities in the town. Once coming to this hotel, visitors will receive dedicated, attentive services while taking in the atmosphere of this beautiful northwestern town or enjoying a cup of coffee by the street at night.

7. Top Hotel and Homestay in Bac Ha

7.1. Sao Mai Hotel

Standard: 2 stars

Sao Mai hotel is familiar to tourists in the center of Bac Ha town. As a harmonious combination of modern and traditional indigenous architecture, it is divided into three five-story buildings, including 65 rooms with full furniture and luxurious amenities. In addition, the hotel also owns two restaurants with a capacity to hold 600 people, specializing in European and Asian food and local specialties. On Saturday nights, the hotel regularly holds local ethnic traditional entertainment shows with the participation of young men and women from minority groups of Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, etc.

Featured Facilities

• Bicycles and motorcycles for rent
• Currency exchange service
• Massage service
• Laundry service
• Free room wi-fi
• Air conditioners
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant

7.2. Anh Dao Homestay

Anh Dao homestay is in a quiet area, with a large rooftop and room windows looking out to the garden and surrounding mountains. The host can arrange tours to local ethnic minority villages to enjoy their art performances at a reasonable price. Visitors can enjoy Vietnamese daily food prepared by the host family. Breakfasts are free, while lunches and dinners are served at an affordable price. Guests can stroll around the valleys, streams, or the traditional rooftop. The house is closed yet separated into a residential area of the Nung, the Mong, and the Kinh. Beside the house is a flowing stream and many high mountains far away.

Featured Facilities:

• Cabinets with locks
• Exclusive check-in and check-out
• Exclusive assistance service
• Baggage care
• Ticket service
• Currency exchange service
• Emergency check-in and check-out
• 24-hour reception

8. Top Hotel in Bao Lac

8.1. Duc Tai Hotel

Standard: 2 stars

This 2 – star hotel is located in Cao Bang, offering 24-hour reception, free wi-fi, a conjoined kitchen, and room service to accommodate guests. In the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe and private bathroom, while some rooms feature a balcony and majestic mountainous views. All units come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.

Featured Facilities:

• Open 24/24
• Offers walking tours
• Free room wi-fi
• Air conditioners
• Refrigerator
• Ticket service
• Dry cleaning

9. Top Hotel in Quang Uyen

9.1. Hung Dung Hotel

Standard: 2 stars

Hung Dung Hotel lies in the center of Quang Uyen district. With its favorable location and good security, the hotel is convenient for guests to blow off their minds, do business or go sightseeing. Hung Dung Hotel is one of the beautiful luxurious hotels with a full set of 2-star standard furnishing. The modern seven-story building has an elevator and 26 rooms full of amenities equivalent to 3-star standards and above.

Modern equipment includes:

• High-speed wi-fi internet.
• Air-conditioning system.
• Central water heater.
• A spacious and secure car garage.

Visitors will find staying in the fresh highland air comfortable and relaxed with professionally trained staff’s attentive, caring, and hospitable service.

Featured Facilities:

• Open 24/24
• Free room wi-fi
• Air conditioners
• Refrigerator
• Ticket service
• Dry cleaning

10. Top Hotel in Lang Son

10.1. Muong Thanh Hotel

Standard: 4 stars

Muong Thanh offers modern air-conditioned rooms in the center of Lang Son city, just 10 minutes of driving away from the Night Market. Guests can rest beside the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a massage. The rooms are brightly decorated with carpet or wood flooring and equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, a mini-bar, and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub. Muong Thanh Lang Son Hotel features a gym, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a spa, a sauna, and a steam room. Other customer services include chartered tours, bikes, and room service.

The hotel’s restaurant serves a diverse menu of local and foreign dishes for every meal. From Muong Thanh Lang Son Hotel, it takes just 10 minutes to drive to Dong Kinh and Ky Lua market. The bus stop is 100 m away.

Featured Facilities

• Restaurant
• Laundry
• Gym
• Swimming pool
• Massage
• Free wi-fi
• Karaoke
• Conference room
• Banquet hall

11. Top Cruise and Hotel in Halong Bay

1. An Nam Private Cruise

Standard: 3 stars

The Annam Junk was inspired by the 14th-century wooden ship. Halong Travel has designed five unique Annam Junk cruise ships and had them constructed by hand. Each cruise has luxurious interiors and offers a diverse selection of five to eleven rooms. Floating on the water of Ha Long Bay, immerse yourself in this scenic waterscape’s natural beauty while sipping a smoothie on the sun deck or enjoy the picturesque view of the bay through large bedroom windows.

You can also enjoy activities such as kayaking, cooking class, squid fishing, or visiting the daily life of a floating fishing village. We are always ready to serve all your needs in our luxurious restaurants and minibars right on the boat, and confident that we can satisfy even the most discerning diners. Our guests will be accompanied by our enthusiastic, pleasant, and professional staff and guides. We would deliver a memorable experience of a lifetime.

Featured Facilities:

• Hanoi – Halong pickup and drop-off service
• Kayaking
• Open sea swimming
• Tai-Chi exercise
• Cooking show
• Squid ailing at night
• Exploring caves and fishing villages

12. Top Ecolodge and Homestay in Mai Chau

12.1. Mai Chau Ecolodge 

Just three hours of driving away from Hanoi, Mai Chau is a whole different world with crisp fresh air, wild, naive nature, and interesting tribal culture. Mai Chau Ecolodge is situated in the heart of Mai Chau valley, on the walkway between Lac and Pom Coong villages.

Lies on a private hilltop in Na Phon village, Mai Chau Ecolodge is a heaven in the most far-flung place of Mai Chau with the gorgeous view of lush paddies and emerald mountains covered by clouds. With inspiration from nature, we put up this guesthouse to be the harbor of charms and tranquility where our guests are offered a chance to forgo all that is boring daily life and enjoy all the goodness that Mai Chau could give.

Mai Chau Ecolodge is constructed wholly from a natural material, with its cogon grass thatch, bamboo and wooden furniture, and outdoor shower. Every wooden apartment is immaculately designed to reflect the local style of stilt houses and traditional features of Thai culture. The absence of a TV and other modern entertaining media helps to hold our lodges true to what they represent – a place to get back to Nature.

Featured Facilities:

• 24-hour reception
• Large outdoor swimming pool with children section
• A two-level restaurant and bar with panoramic view
• Cozy massage center with a large view
• Wireless internet connection at rooms and common areas
• Large, well-furnished conference center
• A large stilt house for guides and drivers
• Performing grounds for events & MICE
• Free bicycle
• Free parking lot
• Room service
• Daily services
• Tours and tour guides
• Transportation from Hanoi and around Mai Chau
• Laundry service

12.2. Mai Chau Eco-home

Mai Chau Eco-home is the new definition of homestay, where we organize eco-houses, eco-tours, and eco-farms simultaneously. Our lodging houses are in line with the necessary tourism standards. You are here not only to spend the night but also to have a wonderful adventure and memorable experiences of the life of farmers. Mai Chau Ecohome is placed in Buoc village, 20 km from Mai Chau town and 160 km from Hanoi. The village is famous for the particularly beautiful panorama of mountainous northwestern Vietnam.

Apart from the breathtaking sense of nature, the peacefulness of this village is impressive. It seems that modern life has not reached this place yet. Local inhabitants, the Thai Trang people, still preserve features of the agricultural culture and customs of old. Our famous local cooks shall prepare traditional dishes that would make you happy after a great day of activities and adventures. All the fresh vegetables and food come from our eco-farm!

Featured Facilities:

13. Top Hotel in Moc Chau

13.1. Muong Thanh Hotel

Standard: 4 stars

Muong Thanh Holiday Moc Chau hotel resides on the side of National Route 6 – the principal road into the northwestern region, in the center of Moc Chau town. This is a convenient location to start exploration trips to famous places of interest, the evergreen tea hills or the boundless grasslands. Muong Thanh Holiday Moc Chau is truly the ideal place to rest and enjoy a relaxing time with family and friends.

Each room of the hotel is equipped with air conditioners and TVs. Some rooms have leisure chairs for guests to relax after a busy day, while some have an open view of the pool zone or the mountainous landscape. Each room also has an en-suite bathroom with indoor footwear, a hairdryer, and free amenities to bring satisfaction to our guests.

Featured Facilities

• Currency exchange
• 24-hour room service
• Laundry and dry cleaning service
• Air ticket
• Limousine and vehicles renting
• Souvenir and jewelry
• Photocopy and assistant service
• Offices for rent
• Birthday/wedding services
• Tour services
• Gym
• Swimming pool
• Karaoke
• Spa & Massage

14. Top Hotel in Phu Yen

14.1. Hong Long Hotel

Standard: 2 stars

Hong Long hotel is located in the new urban area of Phu Yen, Son La province. Its convenience for transport position will suit both businessmen and tourists alike. The hotel has a handy garage, large ground, clean, nice, spacious surroundings, and a modern elevator to assist our guests, well-furnished room furniture. The staff serves attentively, and numerous services are available to fulfill your needs. A restaurant offering a menu of Vietnamese cuisines and local specialties will bring you delightful meals and impressive banquets.

Most rooms have a window that would let our guests enjoy the fresh air while watching the lively streets outside. Hong Long hotel also provides relaxing services such as massage-sauna treatment, a billiard club for weekend bunch-ups of friends, a gym club, and karaoke sets.

Featured Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Free parking
• Free wi-fi

15. Top Hotel and Homestays in Ba Be

15.1. Sai Gon – Ba Be Hotel

Standard: 4 starsThe Saigon – Ba Be resort is located inside the Ba Be National Park territory, with 5.2 ha and 54 rooms facing the mountains divided into three components: Pe Lam, Pe Lu, and PeLeng. Each room features large windows for natural light from outside, providing a comfortable and relaxing sensation.

As a spaciously designed complex surrounded by limestone mountains and pristine forests next to the Ba Be lake, the Sai Gon – Ba Be resort boasts a vast array of luxury services and amenities that surely will satisfy its guests.

Featured Facilities:

• Free parking lot
• Conference hall
• Meeting room
• Satellite/cable TV
• Free wi-fi
• Laundry
• Karaoke
• Restaurant
• 24-hour reception
• Hot bath
• Bicycles for rent
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Gym
• Billiard
• Food served at room
• Daily room cleaning
• Free baggage care
• Playground for kids

15.2. Homestays in Pac Ngoi village

15.2.1. HOANG CHUYEN BAC KAN HOMESTAY

The Hoang Chuyen Bac Kan Homestay is situated in Pac Ngoi village in Nam Mau commune of Ba Be district, Bac Kan province, near Ba Be Lake and national park, so tourists can conveniently attend exploring trips. The homestay offers local traditional foods such as smoked wild boar pork, hillside open-ranged chicken, pickled sprats, roasted fish, braised carp with bamboo shoots, woodland star gooseberry, or the distinct drink of corn wine, etc.

15.2.2. MACH THONG HOMESTAY 

Mach Thong homestay lies in Pac Ngoi village of Nam Mau commune closed by Ba Be lake. This homestay has the honor of accommodating many domestic and foreign travelers. With a hospitable and keen host and modest but tidy settings, tourists who come here will have a chance to enjoy the simple life of the local villagers.

15.2.3. BA BE LAKE HOMESTAY IN BA KAN– QUYNH CHI

The Ba Be Lake Homestay is in Pac Ngoi village of Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district. This place is a good choice for people who want to visit Ba Be Lake as it’s only a short walk from here to get to the lake for sightseeing

15.2.4. NAM PE HOMESTAY IN BAC KAN

Nam Pe Homestay is in the Pac Ngoi village, Nam Mau commune of Ba Be district, Bac Kan province. It is a common guesthouse but still meets the requirements in amenities for its customers. Besides, there are many places of interest, such as Ba Be lake (0.7 km away) or Leng market, Cho Leng River, and Nam Cuong River. Tourists can participate in local activities like boat trips and cultural explosions here.

15.2.5. HUYNH HA HOMESTAY IN BAC KAN

The Huynh Ha homestay resides in the Pac Ngoi village of Nam Mau commune, Ba Be district, Bac Kan province. You can enjoy the highland forest specialties and meet up with the villagers and national and foreign tourists when coming here. Visitors who prefer relaxing over exploring can choose a homestay with better services and furnishing.

16. Top Homestay in Thac Ba Lake

16.1. Vu Linh Homestay in Ngoi Tu village

The guesthouse Vu Linh Homestay is located in the center of Ngoi Tu village of Vu Linh commune, Yen Binh district, Yen Bai province, and specializes in accommodating national and foreign tourists. Features a series of traditional stilt houses of Dao people with comfortability ensured furnishing that can accommodate large groups of visitors.

The guesthouse also serves various dishes, especially local cuisines. Coming to Ngoi Tu, you would have a chance to study and mingle with the local community. You are visiting Thac Ba lake, a wonder with mysterious beauty and occupations. Besides, you could also pay a visit to one of the most magnificent caves of Yen Bai province, Thuy Tien Cave.

Featured Facilities:

• Serves relaxing stays
• Serves food
• Arranges sightseeing boats

17. Top Hotel in Sin Ho – Lai Chau

17.1. Thanh Binh Hotel

Standard: 1 star

Thanh Binh Hotel is a well-situated 1-star hotel in Group 5 of Sin Ho town, Lai Chau province, which is easy to spot and get to. The hotel has a highly – professional staff who always seeks to satisfy every customer’s need, following the spirit of its motto “to please ones who come, to satisfy ones who leave”. Thanh Binh Hotel has 25 tidy, well-furnished rooms with hot water and the internet. Couples especially favor this place and would rate a full 3 points after their stays. This lodging place is also considered well worth its price in the area, so you would potentially save more money here than at other places.

Featured Facilities

• Printers
• TV
• Wi-fi
• Laundry service
• Air conditioners
• Elevator
• Parking lot
• Restaurant
• Breakfast
• Telephone
• Wardrobe
• Fire extinguishers
• Cable TV
• Office desk
• Bathtub
• Hot water
• Refrigerator
• Tea table
• Minibar
• Credit card payment
• Hairdryer
• Car and motorcycle for rent
• Tour guide
• Conference Hall

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