Tam Coc Garden, Ninh Binh

Grade - Boutique Medium class

Overview

Maximising its idyllic location, Tam Coc is a delightfully informal boutique hotel that’s nestled amongst limestone hills in a peaceful rural setting with beautiful views of the surrounding rice paddies, farms and resort garden.

Facilities

Based on a Tonkinese village with typical stone houses, tile roofs, bamboo groves, gardens and orchards, the hotel has a restaurant, pool, bar and garden that you’re encouraged to explore and provides the hotel with most of their vegetables. Bikes can be borrowed to explore the countryside.

Rooms

8 independent bungalows, each of which is divided into 2 spacious bedrooms. With an area of 38 sq.metres every room has a private terrace that opens onto a panorama of the gardens, rice fields or limestone peaks. All are air-conditioned with WiFi, safety box, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms have bath / shower and hairdryer.

Emeralda Resort & Spa, Ninh Binh

Grade - First Class

Overview

The limestone hills of the Van Long Nature Reserve provide a beautiful backdrop to this luxury resort that offers easy access to Hoa Lua (ancient capital), Van Long Reserve and Cuc Phuong National Park. The ideal choice if you want to explore the dramatic and varied landscapes that make this area famous but then enjoy a bit of holiday indulgence. The facilities, rooms and location is so good that it really warrants an extra night or 2.

Facilities

The hotel boasts 3 restaurants, Spa La Cochinchine, outdoor and indoor pool, gym, mini golf course, kids club and bike rental.

Rooms

The 172 guest rooms are very spacious (50sq m+) and as they are grouped in clusters you don’t get a feeling of overcrowding. The duplex rooms are particularly good for families. All rooms have natural wood furnishings, complimentary hi-speed internet access, mini bar, safety deposit box, tea / coffee making and TV. The ensuite bathroom has separate bath and shower plus hair dryer.