The Best Hotels and Crusies in Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Halong City located in the Vietnamese province of Quảng Ninh is one of the most popular touristic destination in Vietnam because of the Halong Bay a spectacular natural site declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Finding a good place to stay in Halong can be difficult because of the large number of options available. Here you’ll find the review of the best hotels and cruises whatever your budget may be.

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Reviews of Luxury (5 star) hotels in Halong

Vinpearl Ha Long Bay Resort

Offering gorgeous sea views, the Vinpearl Ha Long Bay Resort is a beautiful beach resort with 384 guestrooms and exceptional facilities. The hotel is located in the Quang Ninh area of Vietnam, 9 km away from the city center. Since it is located right on the beach, it allows guests to enjoy the most of the beach away from the city’s hustle-bustle. The Ha Long Night Market and Cho Bai Chay is only 32 minute walk away. Some of the top facilities at the hotel include free Wi-Fi across the property, free buffet breakfast, and airport transfer. In addition, free shuttle service, child-friendly services like babysitting, children’s pool, free cribs and pet lodging further add to its exceptional services. The private beach, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court, spa, BBQ facilities ensure the guests have a great time at the hotel in addition to staying in comfy and luxurious rooms. English speaking staff makes the stay for guests from Western countries even more comfy at the hotel.

Muong Thanh Luxury Quang Ninh Hotel

Muong Thanh Luxury Quang Ninh Hotel is a chic hotel with 508 guestrooms with contemporary décor. The rooms come with TV, en suite bathroom with free toiletries and whirlpool bathtub. Guests will find free Wi-Fi access in all the rooms and public areas. The hotel is conveniently located close to tourist’s points of interest, making it only 2 minute away from Ha Long Night Market and 5 minute away from Cho Bai Chay. Other attractions like Long Tien Pagoda, Halong Bay Marina and Nha Tho Hon Gai Temple are within 7 km from the hotel. The hotel is family friendly and provides services like babysitting service and family room for the young guests. Valet parking, airport transfer, car park, currency exchange, express check-in/check-out are some more convenient services provided. For business travellers, the hotel features a conference room and business center. The hotel staff is fluent in English, friendly, and always geared up to delight the guests.

Novotel Ha Long Bay Hotel

Located in Halong, the Novotel Ha Long Bay Hotel is a 225 guestroom hotel, closely located to some of the popular tourist attractions. The hotel is close to the beach with Ha Long Night Market and Cho Bai Chay within 15 minute walk away. At the hotel, guests will enjoy free Wi-Fi in all the rooms and lobby, free car park onsite, airport transfer, BBQ facilities, facilities for disabled, and 24 hour front desk. The hotel also features an ATM, currency exchange, shops, smoking area, luggage storage, kids swimming pool, fitness center, terrace, outdoor pool, and fitness center. For western travellers, the stay at the hotel gets even more convenient and comfy as the staff not speaks English but also French. The food at the restaurant offers a variety of choices to satiate people from across the world with a variety of tastes and preferences.

Reviews of Luxury (5 star) Cruises in Halong

Signature Halong Cruise

Experience Halong in a unique way with the Signature Halong Cruise, which comes with 12 beautiful guestrooms offering a memorable experience to guests. The rooms come in the category of Interconnecting Suite, Senior Suite, Family Suite, and Junior Suite that are gorgeously designed with ceiling to floor windows and private balcony. The private balcony offers breathtaking views and each room is decked up beautifully in light furnishings and traditional furniture, offering a plush feel. Guests at the cruise enjoy free Wi-Fi and free full breakfast in addition to services and facilities like free childcare, airport shuttle, concierge services, rooftop terrace, spa, and free grocery service. It is barely 9 minute walk away from the Ha Long Night Market and about 14 minute walk away from Cho Bai Chay. The staff speaks fluent English and goes out of the way to make the experience at the boat life-long memorable.

Paradise Luxury Cruise

Enjoy relaxing cruises along the lovely Halong Bay with the Paradise Luxury Cruise. The cruise boat features a beauty salon, spa, sauna and library as added facilities. it has a design of a traditional Vietnamese junk. The property is reachable within a 1 minute walk from the beach. A large sun terrace onboard is another attraction of it. Each air-conditioned cabin of this property features chic dark wood furnishings and come equipped with a flat-screen television/ DVD player and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy an array of thrilling activities during their cruise such as kayaking, snorkeling and squid fishing. They serve Asian and continental buffets onboard.

Reviews of mid-range hotels in Halong

Paradise Suites Hotel

Paradise Suites Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel set on the beautiful banks of the Halong Bay. Guests can reach the beach within a 3 minute walk from this hotel. Located on the panoramic Tuan Chau Island, guests can reach the Hai Phong Domestic Airport within a 2-hour drive. The famous Noi Bai International Airport is almost 3 ½ hour’s drive away from this accommodation. The spacious suites of this luxury hotel are air conditioned and come equipped with free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen television, large windows that overlooking the street and elegant dark wood furnishings. The en suite marble bathroom comes with free toiletries and a walk-in rain shower. The English-speaking staff arranges tours for their guests, which add to their convenience and enhance the experience.

Halong Plaza Hotel

Halong Plaza Hotel is an opulent hotel at the World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay that offers comfortable accommodation to travellers in their stylishly appointed rooms and modern and luxury facilities. This centrally located hotel features facilities like an outdoor swimming pool, and a restaurant that serves European, Japanese, Thai and traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Besides, it has a French Bakery and a Bamboo Bar with varieties of beverages. The rooms are air conditioned with modern facilities. They come equipped with a television with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee maker and en suite bathroom with bathrobes. Visit the fitness and massage center of the hotel for relaxation. Approach the English speaking staff to organize sightseeing trips and overnight cruises along the Bay.

Ha Long DC Hotel

Each traveller to Vietnam would appreciate the well furnished rooms and modern amenities of the Ha Long DC Hotel, which are way above the ordinary. This pretty luxury hotel has spacious and air conditioned rooms, which come equipped with a satellite television, free Wi-Fi, safe and private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and souvenir shop. Approach the English speaking staff at the 24-hour front desk with any inquiry and they will be glad to help with their courteousness. It has 2 dining options from where guests can taste delicious Vietnamese and Western cuisine. This hotel is almost 4-hour drive from the Noi Bai Airport.

Reviews of mid-range crusies in Halong

Syrena Cruise

Enjoy high-standards of luxury cruises in the elegant Ha Long Bay with the Syrena Cruise. The cabins of this boat are air-conditioned and come equipped with a balcony that offers wonderful sea views. Each cabin also has en suite bathroom that is fitted with a hairdryer, shower and free toiletries. It has a restaurant that serves a wide range of Vietnamese and international delights while visit its Sunset bar to enjoy a variety of drinks and snacks. This cruise is almost 3.5 hour drive from the Noi Bai International Airport. The English speaking staff of the boat makes your cruise an enjoyable experience.

Luxury Imperial Cruise Halong

Discover the picturesque coastline of Ha Long Bay and indulge in varieties of activities from the coziness of the Luxury Imperial Cruise Halong. It is a good recommendation for people who wish to explore the lovely Ha Long bay with friends or a loved one. The cruise will take the guests to the astonishing Surprising Cave where they can see the Floating Fishing Village Islet, Stone Dog Islet and Fighting Cocks Islet. The boat Features a sun terrace in addition to its well furnished cabins. Guests can enjoy delicious cuisine at the on-site restaurant. The friendly and English-speaking staff helps the guests to do various outdoor activities like kayaking to make their stay even more enjoyable.

Reviews of budget hotels in Halong

City Bay Palace Hotel

The City Bay Palace Hotel is a beautiful hotel with 58 smoke-free guestrooms offering comfort at monetary worth. The rooms are stylishly decked up and come equipped with minibar, coffee/tea maker, blackout drapes, LCD/Plasma TV and well-fitted private bathrooms. The convenience services offered at the hotel include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, room service, currency exchange, shuttle service, family room, express check-in/check-out, concierge, and luggage storage. Guests can relax at the hotel’s nightclub and coffee shop. For getting around at one’s own pace, the hotel provides bicycle rental. The staff is warm and speaks fluent English to respond easily to the inquiries raised by western guests. Additionally, popular tourist attractions like Long Tien Pagoda, Halong Bay Marina, Nha Tho Hon Gai Temple are accessible on foot within 8 minutes only.

The Light Hotel Halong

Ideally situated just 2 minutes away from the beach, The Light Hotel Halong is a value for money hotel providing the guests with good customer service and satisfactory amenities and services. The hotel is clean, has friendly and English speaking staff in addition to services like express check-in/check-out, airport transfer, shuttle service, car rental. The entire hotel is equipped with free Wi-Fi to keep the guests connected with the world throughout their stay. Bai Chay Pier, Bai Chay Beach, souvenir shops, and many seafood joints are located in close proximity.

Halong Cheers Hotel

The Halong Cheers Hotel is a comfy hotel located in Bai Chay District with fast access to Ha Long Night Market. The hotel features comfy rooms spread over three floors that can easily accommodate couples to families. Some of the conveniences at the hotel include airport shuttle, family rooms, interconnecting rooms, free toiletries, a shared lounge, and 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, guests will have the opportunities to enjoy various outdoor activities like fishing, cycling, and hiking. The hotel also provides car hire and bike hire for guests to enjoy the city at their own pace. The only downside of staying at the hotel is that it does not provide Wi-Fi in rooms. The staff is friendly, warm, and speaks English, French, German, and Russian to attend to guests from western countries effectively.

Reviews of budget cruises in Halong

Halong Annam Junk

Enjoy exceptional customer service and facilities at the Halong Annam Junk. The cruise boat offers 28 guestrooms arranged over two floors with free Wi-Fi, large windows, and private decks. The boat features 24 hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry service, smoking area, coffee shop, and restaurants. For the kids along, it offers a spacious family room to keep the kids at ease. Popular attractions like Long Tien Pagoda, Halong Bay Marina, Nha Tho Hon Gai Temple are within easy reach on foot as they are located at a short distance from the boat. Multilingual staff at the boat is friendly and always ready to go extra mile to make the guest’s experience truly memorable.

Imperial Classic Cruise Halong

Enjoy a luxurious stay with plenty of leisure facilities at the Imperial Classic Cruise Halong. The cruise boat comes with 12 guestrooms with some of them offering gorgeous sea views. It is conveniently located close to popular tourist attractions like Tuan Chau Beach, Dolphin Club, Tuan Chau Amphitheatre, Dau Go Cave, easily reachable within 15 minutes on foot. The guests at the boat will enjoy free Wi-Fi in all the rooms, free parking, free full breakfast, free area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. To keep the guests entertained during the stay, it offers activities like fishing, boating, karaoke, and massage. The staff here speaks English to communicate easily with the guests coming from different parts of the world.

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