Hoang Long Riverside Homestay

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My experience at Hoang Long Riverside Homestay surpassed all expectations! Situated alongside a tranquil river amidst the mountains, the setting provided awe-inspiring vistas and a serene atmosphere that truly invigorated my spirit. The staff's hospitality was unmatched - from the warm greeting upon arrival to the personalized care throughout my stay, each interaction was filled with warmth and sincerity. The hosts went out of their way to ensure my comfort and satisfaction, treating me like an esteemed member of their family. Moreover, the banana pancakes served for breakfast were an absolute delight, adding a delicious touch to my mornings. I wholeheartedly recommend Hoang Long Riverside Homestay to anyone seeking a peaceful getaway with great hospitality and delectable treats.

Nestled beside the serene riverbanks of Vietnam, this home stay is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. From the moment I arrived, I was enveloped in a warm embrace of hospitality and tranquility.

The setting is simply breathtaking, with the gentle murmur of the river providing a soothing soundtrack to my stay. The accommodation itself is cozy, yet beautifully appointed, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings.

What truly sets this home stay apart is the unparalleled hospitality extended by the gracious hosts. They went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my stay was perfect, from arranging local excursions to recommending the best spots for authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or a cultural adventure, this riverside oasis offers the perfect balance of serenity and excitement. I cannot recommend it highly enough and look forward to returning to this haven of hospitality in the near future.

Perfect place for relax! Owners are really kind and helpful, you can rent scooters and organise tours. Garden looks fabulous during night and it's soo quite you can hear only nature. I would say it's must place to stay in Vietnam! 😍😍I hope we can come back again. We were six of us and all share same opinion! ❤

Such a lovely place, very kind and friendly host. They cook nice local food, and serve you like a king. We love the place, enjoy free kayaking and free bikes. Must come back soon!

We stayed 2 nights there.
We had an amazing stay
The room was comfy and clean. Also the outdoor area is great with a sensational view

The staff is great and helpful they can help you with everything even if they don't speak the same language.
They have a restaurant with great food. I recommend the goat meat.

Also they offer bike for free of charge and scooters for 150000 VND which is a great deal.
The location is great and the owners are really nice.
Thanks a lot 😊

Loved this place so much! Located among the amazing mountains we came to see. Property was just perfect. On the water with incredible views. Many places to enjoy the scenery. Room was modern and comfortable. Restaurant on site was great and we ate here every night. Staff was beyond friendly. Rented scooters for $6 a day which got us to all the sites. Easy taxi ride here for $5. Highly recommend!!!

We loved our stay, the staff was so kind and helpful. The property is also beautiful, there’s a lake and pool and lots to walk around and see. Definitely recommend the food too!

One of best place I’ve been in Vietnam. Really quiet and relaxing! Perfect to have some chilling time. And garden in the night looks absolutely beautiful

Excellent stay at Hoang Long Riverside, the people here are so friendly and will help you with anything.

Such a beautiful location, we had an amazing time using the free cycles to explore around the countryside.

At night when the lanterns are turned on the place looks magical. Really great value for money

Amazing place, so friendly, stayed for 5 nights, must have eaten here on 8 occasions, great food. Used the free bikes and walked around the area lots. It’s beautiful!

Lovely homestay
Beautiful surroundings
Comfy beds
The family are very welcoming and helpful.
Free access to the bicycles and paddle boards
Food was lovely
Allowed to check out late with no extra charge because of the cold

Only negative is the hot water in the showers did not last long enough

Some guests may consider the location as not ideal because it’s a tiny bit outside of the downtown core; however, that was a big plus for us. The main attractions are a 10-15 minute bike ride away or a 5 min drive. The ambience and peacefulness was SO nice. The hosts were awesome!! Bike rentals are free, they let us store our bags all day after letting us check out late for free. They also offered us free bottles of water and chips while we waiting for our taxi. The homestay in beautiful, it’s right beside a river underneath some beautiful cliffs/mountains. If we didn’t have flights booked we definitely would have stayed here for multiple days.

We’ve spent 2 nights at this great place. Although the owners don’t really speak English, they are very kind and helpful! Rooms are cosy, beds are comfy and breakfast is very tasty! :)

We had a short stay at the Homestay and were blown away by the hospitality of the staff. We arrived at 9:30am and didn’t expect to be able to check in until the afternoon but housekeeping quickly got our room ready shortly after our arrival. The room was simple but clean and had everything we needed.

We ended up cutting our stay short because of bad weather. When we told the staff last minute that we were leaving, they only charged us for the time we stayed despite cancelling one night. We didn’t ask for the reduction but we’re grateful that they were so understanding. In addition, my son left behind his lovey and the homestay shipped it express mail to our hotel in Hanoi.

An truly amazing place,so tranquil,and the staff are so friendly and accommodating. I really wish we could stay longer. I would recommend this homestay to everyone who wants a place to chill and relax. I would like to think we would return one day

We had a really nice stay in this cute homestay.
The view from the balcony is amazing and right in front of the mountains.

The staff and the owner off this hotel were very friendly and courteous.

Would recommend it.

13 of us stayed here and had an absolutely wonderful time. The food's lovely, the pool sensational, location perfect and the hiring of scooters was made very easy which is the best way to see the area.

the staff was friendly and attentive. the rooms are really attractive and luxurious. the food was delicious and the views were the cherry on top.

We were referred to Hoang Long Riverside Homestay by another homestay that was full. What a great referral!
Hoang Long is Beautiful!! It is right on the river with water lilies, and view of Karst mountain peaks beyond. They have a lovely garden with flowers and lots of lush green plants, beautiful Vietnamese lanterns around a very nice pool with nice loungers and tables to sit at and take it all in, very peaceful! They light the pool and garden area very pretty at night.
The rooms were spic and span, airy, bright and with lovely views. Quite comfortable king beds with good clean sheets. Nice hot showers, good air conditioning and heating (we had one cold stormy day). The breakfast was filling and made fresh to order. One nice thing is they warm and toast up the baguettes and offer butter on request. We enjoyed the vegetable omelettes and the fresh juice. We didn’t love the coffee, but we got spoiled by excellent coffee in Da Nang.
The use of bikes and helmets, as well as paddle boards for the river is included. We used the bikes which was fun!
They rent motorbikes for a reasonable price.
One caveat: the bikes and motorbikes are well used, so check them out well before leaving, so you can pick out the best available. Having said that, we went to a rental place in Ninh Binh and their motorbikes were well used also. We rented a motorbike from Hoang Long which was adequate for $150,000 Dong which is about $6 USD for the whole day. That is the going price.
The hotel owners don’t speak a lot of English, but there is a young man who works there who speaks a little and is very friendly. We found everyone there was helpful and nice. Use Google translate.
Trang An is more spread out and less developed than Tam Coc, another nearby tourist town. We prefer the quieter serenity of Trang An, but we used motorbikes to go to Tam Coc for their wonderful 1 1/2 hour river cruise which goes into 3 caves. The Trang A river cruises have more people in each boat and are 4 hours long. We rode bikes to Hang Mua (4 miles each way, flat and easy) and made it up to both the Pagoda and the dragon!! Killer climb (we are almost 70 yrs old), certainly not a climb everyone should/can do, but so worth it for the incredible views!! The Bai Dinh Pagoda complex is definitely worth a visit, and within motorbike distance; there are many other beautiful things to see and do in Ninh Binh province.

Oh BTW, the area seems very safe (much less traffic than in the cities and the main roads are wide so biking was easy. The people are wonderful here, as they have been everywhere we’ve been to in Vietnam.

We loved our 5 day stay at Hoang Long Riverside Homestay and would stay here again when we return to gorgeous Vietnam.

In brief:
Our stay here was beautiful; we were warmly welcomed and felt completely comfortable. There was nothing negative to report; we had a great time here. Everything matched the pictures and information online, everything worked without any issues.

Detailed Review:
We arrived at the homestay by night bus at 4:00 AM. Unfortunately, no one was awake at that time, and we didn't want to disturb anyone, so we waited in one of the outdoor pavilions. Around 6:00 AM, the homestay slowly came to life, and we were greeted by the hostess, who promptly assigned our rooms. This is remarkable because we had originally booked for the afternoon/evening of that day, yet we were given our rooms at 6:00 AM! After a few hours of sleep, we were served breakfast, which was also unexpected and not included in our booking since, as mentioned, it was supposed to start in the afternoon. Later, the lady of the house explained that we only needed to inform them, and they would have even picked us up from the night bus, so here's a tip for those arriving by night bus 😉. The homestay also has a restaurant where the owner himself cooks. The food is excellent; we practically tried the entire menu during our stay, and everything we ate was wonderful. All ingredients were always fresh, and the food was prepared to order. We didn't eat out during our stay because there was no need to. All facilities and rooms (that we could see) match what is shown in the online pictures. Everything is clean, all facilities work, and the rooms we had were equipped with both air conditioning and a fan, so you could choose what's more comfortable. Additionally, there are two stand-up paddleboards available for free use on the river.
In the main pavilion, there is a refrigerator with drinks, an ice chest, and a shelf with various chips that you can help yourself to at any time; you just need to inform them so the consumption can be noted. The settlement of all expenses for rooms, drinks, snacks, and meals is done collectively at the end of your stay.
We departed by train, and the owners arranged the train tickets for us through an agency, with payment made directly at the homestay—very convenient 😊. To catch the train on time, the owner himself drove us to the station. Furthermore, on the day of departure, we were allowed to stay in our rooms until our departure (around 9:00 PM!) without any extra charges.
I want to emphasize the hospitality and passion of the hosts. We felt comfortable at all times, and they always took care of us. Here, you get an all-around feel-good package.
In general, we experienced this homestay as a very quiet and relaxing oasis, so it's a better choice for people seeking relaxation rather than those looking for a party atmosphere.