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Golden Coast Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Phan Thiet with spa, restaurant

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Aerial view
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Sundeck
Bar (on property)
Hallway

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Beach umbrellas
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 89 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Bungalow, Beachfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 48 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Tien An, Tien Thanh, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, 62000

What's nearby

  • Tien Thanh Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Van Thuy Tu Temple - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Co.op mart Phan Thiet - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Phan Thiet Beach - 22 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Ham Tien Beach - 40 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Tan Binh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) - 163 min drive
  • Ga Phan Thiet Station - 21 min drive
  • Ga Binh Thuan Station - 27 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Quán Bánh Canh Bà Lý - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kem Flan Mộng Cầm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hung Phat 1 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Xuan Hung - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Veranda Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Golden Coast Resort and Spa

Golden Coast Resort and Spa offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll have access to on-site kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials and aromatherapy. Golden Coast Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A free kid's club, a poolside bar and a health club are other features.

Languages

English, Vietnamese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 79 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Free area shuttle within 10 kilometres
    • Free shopping centre shuttle
    • Free theme park shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Kayaking
  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2006
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Health club
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Golden Coast Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of VND 3600000 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for VND 720000.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.

Also known as

Golden Coast Phan Thiet
Golden Coast Resort
Golden Coast Resort Phan Thiet
Resort Golden Coast
Golden Coast Hotel Phan Thiet
Golden Coast Spa Phan Thiet
Golden Coast Resort and Spa Hotel
Golden Coast Resort and Spa Phan Thiet
Golden Coast Resort and Spa Hotel Phan Thiet

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Coast Resort and Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Golden Coast Resort and Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Golden Coast Resort and Spa?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Golden Coast Resort and Spa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Golden Coast Resort and Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Golden Coast Resort and Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is VND 3600000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Golden Coast Resort and Spa?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Golden Coast Resort and Spa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub or go for a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Golden Coast Resort and Spa also has a private beach, a sauna and a health club, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Golden Coast Resort and Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Golden Coast Restaurant.
What's the area around Golden Coast Resort and Spa like?
Golden Coast Resort and Spa is located a short 16-minute walk from Bikini Beach.

Golden Coast Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

4 star wannabe
We got this place for around $40, which was a good deal. Beach was cleaned every morning, clean rooms, tasty meals. Breakfasts were ok but not 4* as well as the pool, nice, children friendly but not 4*. It is far from the city. If you like a quiet place out of reach of bars, clubs and restaurants, it will be the place for you. Also, $70+ you will find a better quality 4* hotel...
Ondrej, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Feeling royal
A wonderful hotel. We felt so welcomed and the special service was tear jerking. Good breakfast and very comfortable rooms. Mostly peaceful, friendly Russian at this hotel . It was a great experience. Quiet and a awesome pool..
kathleen and jeppe, 9-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good for relaxation
Very quiet location, only one shop, one restaurant nearby. Beautiful Resort and Spa, nice staff, full buffet breakfast a lot choice. Nice pool, no hot tub, private beach, warm water but not really clean on Summer season.(They say: Fall will be better). Good price if you book online.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel for quiet getaway
We stayed in one of the bungalows which was great, easy access to the beach and good bathroom. The TV channels weren't that great but that's an incentive to go to the beach. Wifi coverage was limited, we found it only near the main reception/restaurant area. The beach itself was nice, although it was a little rough due to the time of year (Feb) - we still swam though. And the pool is great. I'd recommend this hotel if you want to get away to a quiet spot for a few days, just keep in mind it's a long way from the 'action' of Mui Ne. We went to Mui Ne for the day by catching the Resort shuttle bus, and then number 1 or 9 public bus from Phan Thiet, of course you can just take a taxi but that may be $20 each way. There are 3 local places to eat on the other side of the street from the Resort. Breakfast at the Resort is great!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

good hotel, so-so location
The rooms were very nice. Big, clean, and well-maintained. The staff was very friendly, but communication was pretty basic. The beach was picked up in front of the hotel, but not on either side where it was very trashy, including two hypodermic needles. The trash soon migrated over the hotel beach. Strong afternoon winds brought high surf. It wasn't very swimmable, and the water was murky all the time. (our visit was Jan 31 - Feb 04). Phan Thiết is about 190 km east of HCMC Bến xe Miền Đông bus station - about 4.5 hours with a 20 min break. The hotel is about 15 km south. Take a taxi for about 120,000 VND. Have a printed copy of the name and address, preferably with Vietnamese diacriticals. English isn't so common as in HCMC. There is a local bus that that we didn't try.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice Resort
Beautiful location on the beach near Phan Thiet City. The hotel runs a shuttle back and forth that is very convenient. Our king-size bed was huge and the room was very clean and everything was in perfect working order. Lovely shower and the balcony was very comfortable. The hotel pool was very nice and the hotel restaurant was pretty good and has a great breakfast buffet. The resort is perfectly maintained and quite lovely. Only three things I didn't like: 1. The second night we were there they were hosting some party for Vietnam Petroleum that used the whole pool area and kept us from swimming. They also played music that was so ridiculously loud our waitress couldn't hear us order and it was even obnoxious in our room quite far away (and I'm young). This was probably a one-time thing and it only lasted from 6-9 or so. 2. The ocean wasn't very clean (some sort of algae or something) and smelled kind of bad. Also, fishing boats frequently came into the swimming area, which is pretty dangerous if you think about it. It was kind of interesting to see what they were catching though. 3. The hotel staff's English is pretty limited. We asked for help about train or bus tickets and they could only tell us "one in the morning, one in the afternoon" so we ended up sitting at a bus station for 4 hours. Still, the shuttle bus driver took us to the station (past his destination), and I'd say overall the staff and resort were lovely.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A place to relax - not to party
If you want a place to go party, this is not it. It is located 10-15 minutes outside Phan Thiet, by car. Mui Ne is on the other side of town, about 25 km. There is not much around the resort, just sand and other resorts. My girlfriend and I stayed 6 nights in march/low season. It was really quiet, maybe 20 other people staying there. Mostly russians and scandinavians. At the time we stayed it was some young couples, some families and mostly people over 40. We wanted at place to relax, so it didn´t bother us. We spent the time by the pool, beach, swimming, etc. There are trips to the sanddunes, etc available from the resort. And they have a shuttle bus that goes in to town and back several times a day. Did this once. But really didn´t see much of the town. The resort has it own beach. The big waves was fun, at least I thought so, my girlfriend not some much. And some of the days it was a red flag - because of to much wind. The staff is very friendly and helpful. BUT, some of them speak very little english. One day after the maid had cleaned the room, we couldn´t find a plastic bag thats was on the floor of the bathroom.(contained medicine and various bottles, etc). When we asked the reception about it, in very simple english, they didn´t understand at all. One of them came with a plastic shower cap(!). But some kind of manager came with us to the room, we tried to show her by speaking simple and showing with a bag on the floor, but it didn´t work before we wrote simple english for her on a paper. 20 minutes later they came with our bag that they thought was trash. So if any problem with understanding, try write it down! :-) The breakfast buffet is good. Be sure to be there in time before 10am, because at 10am it is gone. There was wifi, but not in our room. works in the reception area and by the pool though. You can also rent a motorbike there. On the other side of the rode from the hotel there are two small shops, it you want cheaper beer/snacks/wine, etc. This is a place to chill out. Very peaceful.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Hotellet har varit idylliskt för 20 år sen. Generellt äldre möbler, badrummet väldigt slitet. När vi anlände var morgonrockarna smutsiga och fick be om att få de ombytta. Kräver att få pass som depositum. Bra pool med fin utsikt till havet. Frukost okej men restaurangen var öppen utan AC.. Ligger ca 40 min från Mui Ne, ligger avsides så om man ska ha restauranger og caféer skal man till Phan tiet som ligger 14 km bort.. gullig personal men pratade väldigt dålig engelska.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Релакс
Очень понравилось. Релакс. Развлекухи нет. Через дорогу множество кафе по приемлемым ценам, можно там поужинать. На ресепшн есть русскоговорящая женщина Марина, к ней можно обратиться. Остальной персонал говорит только на местном, английский совсем никак. В номере есть зонты на случай дождя. Есть полотенца для пляжа. На территории можно сделать массаж, общий меньше 10 долларов. Завтрак шикарный, огромный выбор. И рыба, и мясо, и овощи, и рис. И разная нарезка и тд.
Evgeniya, 9-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Классная турбаза "медуза"
Очень хороший отель для семейного спокойного отдыха - где можно полностью отключиться от ритма суеты современных мегаполисов - на мой взгляд- идеальное место побыть с родными вместе и просто раствориться в красоте природы вьетнама - да придраться можно ко многому но персонал стараеться и это видно - хоть иногда и хочеться их погонять чтоб неленились
Mikhail, 14-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Gethe, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Отличный удобный отель
Проживание отличное, довольны всем. Огорчил только пляж ( медузы), но на это персонал отеля повлиять не может.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ett helt ok ställe om man är inställd på ingen engelska, massa ryssar ( rysk charter tour område), strand kan vara smutsigt då tidsvattnet tar in på stranden....men hotellets personal städar stranden så gott så möjligt. Blåser en hel del men det är rätt skönt. Poolen är annat allternativ helt ok....Vietnam är under utveckling så man ska inte förvänta total lyx... resturang grill inget speciellt och betydligt dyrare än i bambo restaurangerna i närheten som är goda och mycket billiga. Phan thiet Smog åk inte ditt... sandynor ok.... Frukosten ok speciellt omeletten, frukt, yoghurt...allt annat mindre intressant. I hel het allt ok för att slappa av under parasol och god mat i närheten ( finns ödlor överallt men ej farliga) så stäng dörrarna till rummet. Dom är inte så lätta få ut ur rummet. Service ok, massage billig i närheten
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Do you speak Russian?
Hotel desperately needs western management guidance in every aspect. Breakfast is ok if you can eat cold cuts or mayonnaise besed sauces which are standing on the table for hours with out any cooling. The main line from front desk is "you pay!", probaply their intensions are not to be unpolite but since english is not very good it sounds so. Water bottles are funny, some are complimentary and some are not, in normal hotel they would have "complimentary"-tag. Do not try to get a receipt after your stay "payed by a voucher" because you wont get it! Hotel has potential and local restaurants on the other side of the street make it easy to have dinners outside the hotel allthough one of the restaurants is some how ran by the hotel staff..
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Хороший отель для спокойного отдыха
Нормальная четверка, для любителей спокойного отдыха. Большая ухоженная территория, мебель в номерах и сами номера в хорошем состоянии, хороший пляж (по крайней мере, его чистят). Очень приличные разнообразные завтраки, неплохой бассейн. Дружелюбный персонал. Из недостатков - проблемы со свободными лежаками (особенно у моря), приходилось рано вставать, чтобы занять место. Засилье насекомых (мелкие муравьи) в номере. Дезинсекция проводилась, но не помогала. Не понравилась уборка номера - пыль не вытиралась, не всегда пополнялись бесплатные туалетные принадлежности, приходилось отлавливать персонал и просить, чтобы положили. В целом - отель рекомендуем.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Relaxen pur!
Wir sind in Saigon gelandet, haben da eine Nacht verbracht und sind am naechsten Morgen mit dem Zug nach Phan Thiet gefahren. Das Hotel liegt wirklich weit weg vom Trubel und ist sehr ruhig. Der Strand ist zwar schoen und gut ausgestattet mit Liegen usw., das Meer ist aber nicht so klar und teilweise stark verschmutzt. So sieht es aber am ganzen Kuestenabschnitt aus. Auch am Pool gibt es genuegend Liegen und Sonnenschirmen. Alles ist sehr sauber. Fruehstueck ist sehr gut! Die Anlage wird 24 Stunden ueberwacht und das Personal ist sehr freundlich. English ist ein Problem fuer das Personal....sind mehr auf Russische Urlauber ausgerichtet. Wir haben es aber mit Humor genossen und letztendlich klappt dann auch die Verstaendigung. Es waren auch Russische Gaeste anwesend, aber total ruhig und unproblematisch, viele auch mit Kinder. Weniger ruhig waren da die Vietnamesische Gaeste....teilweise sehr laut und asozial.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

chấp nhận được
phòng ốc sạch,,hồ bơi sạch ăn sáng chán quá,,ít đồ ăn,,8h xuống đã o còn j ăn. phụ thu trẻ em quá mắc mà không ăn đươc gì!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in a remote but slightly dirty location
We (couple) had a very relaxed and mostly nice time at the hotel and its beach. I would recommend the hotel but there are some downsides and some suggestions for the hotel as well. One downside is the remote location of the hotel and that the restaurants that are available in the small town are pretty bad. The hotel offers a shuttle service but I would suggest to make this shuttle service cheaper or for free to reach Phan Thiet easier (because there are better restaurants and some distractions) and to offer one way trips as well, not only two way (like this guests are more flexible). The breakfast was average; it was much better over Vietnamese Lunar New Year, probably due to the higher number of guests but I would have liked to have a bit better food also before (sweeter fruits for example). The beach of the hotel was cleaned regularly but the water unfortunately was pretty dirty sometimes. The rooms were nice and the balconies with the view to the garden were very nice and quiet. The other guests were calm as well, many families, couples, etc. The hotel could also (together with the other hotels in town maybe) keep the town and the beach outside of town cleaner. There was a lot of trash which definitely makes it much less attractive. For a remote location I would expect the nature surrounding the hotel to be more clean.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

fin pool, lite avsides
Bra pool och frukost. Läget är dock lite avsides, så det finns inte mycket att göra på kvällarna.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

주위에 식사 할곳이 30분정도 차량으로 이동 하는것이 문제이나 대체로 시설은 무난 한 편이었고, 단 베란다 문을 열고 바다바람을 맞이 할때 방충망이 없는게 좀 불편 했습니다..벌들이 많아 꼭 필요한 방충망~~~모기,,,등등 그런대로 편안하고 조용하게 가족 여행 좋겠습니다..
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alles okay !
Wir waren insgesammt 18 Tagen in Vietnam Unterwegs und haben uns absichtlich für dieses Hotel entschieden da für uns in dem Moment nur Ruhe wichtig war. Und das haben wir da gefunden.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lugnt hotell
I can recommend the hotel. The staff was friendly and hotel nice. The restaurant was okay, but the price quite high compared to the regular price in VN. For example a bowl of Pho costs 100 000 dong. A club sandwich 150 000. The location is unfortunately quite away from the city, but perfect for the ones that like a calm enviroment. Not much things to do around except to bath and eat. Apparently this hotel use to have lots of Russian guest, but when we were there they were not much of them.
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