Mama Gia Homestay

It’s hard to imagine a better home stay than this one.

We stayed for one night on a through trek and loved every part of it. It’s a traditional home located at the top of a beautiful valley. Mama Gia is extremely cool, speaks fluent English and tells great stories, gives cool context and helpful advice. Gia is also a guide and though we didn’t use her services (we were self-guiding) she would be my go-to guide.

The experience of staying at Mama Gias is that you get wrapped into a really cool, dynamic and welcoming family. They invite you to be “a part of it” while giving you your space as well.

The accommodations are typical for the area, not fancy (no heat etc) but really nicely done and more than anyone needs. The view is spectacular.

The food cooked by Mama Gia’s daughter Du was exceptional!

Don’t hesitate to stay here

Loved loved loved this!!! We spent one night w mama Gia, and in that time she invited us to celebrate for a wedding where we ate and took many drinks of happy water! Learned wonderful stories of her life.. then went trekking in the rice patties or ‘dancing in nature with the happy water’ where she showed the large fields and bamboo forest she and her husband planted. We also walked around to other villages and then got fed a delicious dinner with more happy water (if you’d like). She and her family are wonderfully accommodating and fun! The rooms are comfy and private with a deck to a beautiful view. There’s hot water for showers and more modern sit down style toilet w tissue paper. I’d definitely come back, for a longer visit!

Please note this is a homestay so won’t be the same as a touristy hotel. It is also not in the middle of town and roads can be difficult for drivers to navigate. Suggest you don’t book your own taxi: either choose to trek there (mama gia can come pick you up from town and her family can take your bags there for you by motorbike) or let the family book you a taxi as they know local people who can drive the roads.

Absolutely awersome!! 2 day experience with lots of hiking, discovering nature a culture of real vietnam life. We met Gia at Sapa and dont regret any minute with her. She is so nice and good in english. Homestay is clean and comfy. 🥰🥰

Had a great experience trekking and stayed 2days and 1 night in Mama Gia's Homestay. The family are so welcoming and friendly. Higher recommended to stay here.

Stayed for 3 days/2 night, absolutely amazing experience, MAMA GIA and her family and animals are so welcoming and friendly, food that was provided was really nice, they also took us on a 5-6 hour hike up in the mountains and through the rice fields and salmon farms, it was breathtaking. Would recommend 100% felt like part of the family haha, also dont forget to try her homemade happy juice 😂
Thank you so much.

My boyfriend and I stayed with Mama Gia for 2 nights and really really enjoyed it! They picked us up in Sapa and we hiked to the home stay for about 3 h. The views were incredible, the hikes were amazing, especially on the second day to Ta Van Village! I can highly recommend to stay there if you plan on visiting Sapa and the region, the family is so kind and welcoming, the food was amazing and the cabin was very cozy! We would 100% go back!

We had a wonderful stay at Mama Gia Homestay! The rooms are beautiful with a great view over the village. The provide the nicest trekkings around the area. Most of all Mama Gia and her whole family were such lovely people. We felt at home right away! We definitely recommend it.

We had such an amazing experience on the 2 day 1 night trek tour. They were so informative, and incredibly welcoming into their home and their family life. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough, it’s a must do for anyone going to Sa Pa!

Stayed with my girlfriend for two nights and it was great. Mama Gia picked us up at Sapa and together we walked to her homestay. The trekking routes are breathtaking, the bungalows are very cosy and the view from the balcony outside tops it all. We really enjoyed the food, too! Definitely worth the visit, we’ll come back for sure! :)

So awesome place! The owner family is so friendly - and the view is absolutely amazing! Mama Gia has an authentic mama spirit ❤ We slept a the upstairs room and they had Mosquito nets - very nice! So good food the family made for us! Cold beers. Also met a few others trekkers we had a beer with and trekkers are always nice and friendly (what we have experienced so far). Go to Mama Gia if you have the opportunity 😊

The family running the place is awesome! The son, who leads the trekking, is an awesome fellow and interesting to talk to. The rooms are very unique, nice, and have a great view!

Dinner with the family is also a highlight! The food is delicious, as is the "happy water". Playing cards with the family and other guests afterwards was also a treat. Overall, definitely an awesome experience and a place I won't hesitate to stop by again when I'm back in the area!

Mama Gia’s homestay is a perfect non-touristic getaway, for the traveler that wants to experience the life and nature in Sa Pa. The family is very welcoming and friendly. Mama can tell you everything about the H’mong culture and way of living. Plus the food is delicious and the tours are superb!

Best place for a hiking in Sapa.
Mama Gia and her family are the best, they made us feel welcome, brought us to unique places and made us delicious food.

Amazing visit to this hidden gem! Absolutely will be back. Thanks Sử and his family for your welcome 😍

Séjour exceptionnel en bungalow au Mama Gia Homestay. Les chambres sont confortables, les douches bien chaudes et les repas délicieux. Nous avons fait 2 jours de trekking à travers les villages Hmong accompagné d’un guide de la famille. Mama Gia et sa famille vont nous manquer!

Mama Gia rất thân thiện, đón khách nhiệt tình. Cảnh đẹp và yên tĩnh, rất gần với thiên nhiên. Lần đầu trekking và trải nghiểm bản sắc dân tộc của người H’mong ❤

Esto no es solo un alojamiento, es toda una experiencia. Ellos son una familia encantadora, si te involucras con ellos viviras una experiencia de 10, nos ha contando muchas historia de su pueblo y su cultura que son muy interesantes, hemos jugado uno con la familia....Nosotros reservamos los tours con ellos directamente, ya que ellos te llevan por lugares donde otros guías o turistas no van, nosotros cruzamos arrozales, pueblos, bosque de bamboo, subimos casi a la cima de una montaña con vistas increibles y comimos local. La cabaña es bastante cómoda y original, también tiene unas vistas increíbles, y la comida que preparan ellos deliciosa!! Esta experiencia fue increible.

Mein Aufenthalt bei Mama Gia und ihrer Familie war einfach nur wunder wunderschön und empfehle ich jedem, der ein Homestay in Sa Pa plant! Mitten in der Natur und trotzdem mit allem, was man braucht, ausgestattet gibt es hier noch dazu fantastisches Essen (so einen guten selbst angebauten Reis habe ich noch nie gegessen). Die ganze Familie ist einfach nur super nett und hilfsbereit ohne jemals aufdringlich zu sein, die Tour mit Mama Gia hat uns unfassbar schöne Landschaften gezeigt. Preis/Leistung ist absolut fair. Danke Mama Gia für diese schöne Erfahrung!

We deden een zeer mooie tweedaagse trekking met de zoon. We hadden prachtige uitzichten en kwamen amper andere toeristen tegen. We sliepen in de homestay met een prachtig uitzicht. Het is een heel gastvrije en vriendelijke familie. Onze kinderen speelden met de kleinzoon. We sliepen in een proper hutje met muggennet en kregen heel lekker eten.