These accommodations might not fit to everyone’s taste and none of them are conventional hotels. From mountain lodge, beach bungalow to local home stay in the isolated corner of Vietnam, this is a good choice for adventurously minded traveler..
Pan Hou Ecolodge, Ha Giang
Ecolodge Pan Hou Village is located in Hoang Su Phi District in Ha Giang. This might be exactly what you are looking for: a lost valley. Pan Hou is hidden at the heart of the Song Chay mountains. The eco-friendly hotel uses solar-powered hot water systems and fans. The 12 bamboo are very simple without TV, internet. The Ecolodge Village is surrounded by mountain jungles and running rivers, with many interesting ethnic minorities living in the area. You can arrange hiking tours with a local guide to explore these areas and to feel closer to nature.
Topas Ecolodge, Sapa
Topas Ecolodge is situated on a beautiful hilltop deep in the mountains of Hoang Lien National Park – 45 min outside Sapa town. They have 25 mountain lodges all built as rustic chalet-style single bedroom houses from local white granite. Each of our bungalows presents a casual style with a private balcony, from there you can enjoy the magnificent view of the towering peaks and endless valleys dotted with ethnic minorities’ villages. A perfect place for touring in the surrounding area or just relaxing from the noisy and busy city life. The lodge was chosen for a retreat of Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook and his girlfriend in 2011.
Mai Chau Lodge, Mai Chau
Mai Chau is a small town in a breathtaking valley in the mountain of north-western Vietnam. Approximately four hours drive from Hanoi, the town is an ideal place to visit if you do not like touristy Sapa. Mai Chau Lodge, situated near the lush tribal villages of the ethnic minority groups in the valley of Mai Chau, is a unique place, offering the paramount in natural relaxation and cultural exploration. The Lodge has 15 well-equipped rooms in a charming building overlooking a lake and its surrounding paddy fields.
Moon Garden Homestay, Hanoi
This fantastic village homestay is about 1.5 hours outside of Hanoi. Moon Garden is in the village of Ky Son; a beautiful rural hamlet with farm land, rivers, temples and churches that is only a short drive from Hanoi. It’s a peaceful retreat, boutique hotel and cultural experience all in one, with a unique and exciting range of activities on offer. Try your hand at cooking Vietnamese classic dishes, take an ox cart ride through emerald rice fields, cycle, hike, traditional herbal baths, tai chi, farming, home visits, fishing, voluntary work and more.
Les Bains de Hieu, Pu Luong Nature Reserve
In the heart of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, nestling in a green setting, between two beautiful waterfalls, the Ecolodge “Les Bains de Hieu” will convince you to live in harmony with the nature. An overnight in traditional bungalows will be a great experience! You will be invited to enjoy meals in the pleasant atmosphere of the “nha san”, the typical family house of “White Thai”. You can join many activities: swimming in the waterfalls, hiking, trekking, cycling or riding horses. All these activities will allow you to discover the daily life of White Thai, the people who live in this Nature Reserves.
Vedana Lagoon, Hue
The resort is nestled on the shore of a peaceful and serene lagoon, with stunning views across one of the largest lagoons in southeast asia. Vedanā lagoon resort & spa is the first over water villas in Vietnam. 10 of the 30 villas sit on pillars directly over the lagoon water itself, while the other 20 are nestled further up in the hillside and trees. The water of the lagoon is not suitable for swimming so Vedana Lagoon has a fantastic large swimming pool (and a children’s pool) with interesting water features and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Whale island, Nha Trang
The Whale Island Resort stands proudly as the only development on a sheltered tropical island 110 kilometres north of Nha Trang. Comprised of 33 simple bungalows on a beautiful sandy cove, the resort offers peace and tranquillity with a great range of water based activities. Whale Island Resort would suit many interests. Great for families, it would also be ideal for any water babies or visitors looking to get away from it all and totally relax.
An Lam Saigon River, HCM city
Reachable in 20 minutes via speedboat from downtown, An Lam Saigon River is the only boutique river accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City. Here, the privacy is of utmost importance. Each of 15 guestrooms has been designed to minimize intrusion from the outside world while maximizing harmony with nature. This isn’t the sort of hotel where you go out for dinner, you’ll eat most of your meals here. The hotel has its own private spa situated in peaceful gardens. This property really is quite unique in southern Vietnam, and will set the trend for future boutique style retreats in off the beaten track locations.
Forest Floor Lodge, Cat Tien National Park
The Forest Floor Lodge offers simple but comfortable accommodation for those looking for a real adventure in Nam Cat Tien, one of Vietnam’s most important and last surviving jungle areas. Surrounded by the sounds of the river and nature the lodge is a great base for excursions into the surrounding area or even to unwind and cut yourself off from the outside world. The Lodge is proud of its eco credentials and is an important contributor to the park’s finances, while its rooms are designed to be low-impact on the environment.
Mango Bay resort, Phu Quoc island
The resort lies on Phu Quoc, an island in the Gulf of Thailand. The construction has been led by a passion for the environment, intelligent use of materials, and strong support for the island culture. Mango Bay is an unusually low density resort, of 40 bungalows, spread along one kilometer of beach, amid twenty hectares of largely endemic forest and gardens. All bungalows, are thatched roofed, and have been constructed using natural materials from the island. Without any air-conditioning or telephones in any of the bungalows, you will enjoy the real hideaway experience.
