Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Halong Bay

1. Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long

Vinpearl Halong On a Summer Day (Photo: Vinpearl.com)

Without a doubt our number one is the Vinpearl Resort. This place breathes luxury and will cater to all your needs. Located just off the coast in Halong Bay, you’ll need a boat to get to the resort as it’s located on a private island.

Large pool 

Room with bay view 

The staff is well trained and speak English. The rooms are clean and most have a stunning ocean view. There’s both an indoor and an outdoor pool so you can still swim even if there’s a storm raging outside.

Offering grand bay views in absolute undisturbed peace and quiet, private beaches and wonderfully landscaped grounds, the Vinpearl Resort should be at the top of your list as well.

Resort Details:

• Vinpearl Resort & Spa is located about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Halong train station. 
• Being located on a private island, you will need to take a boat to and from the resort. A ferry leaves roughly once every 20 minutes from both Halong Bay and the resort.
• Free Wifi, indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and free parking available on the island.
• Lavish breakfast buffet. A mix of Western and Vietnamese cuisine.
• The resort has a spa, gym, private beaches and three elegant restaurants of which one is seasonal.
• The resort is very child friendly.
• Every room has a balcony with an ocean view.
• It is an all inclusive resort (all meals included).
• Check in at 2:00 p.m. and check out at 12:00 p.m.
• Close to Sun World theme park.
• Wheelchair accessible.

Price

The price for a double/twin room starts at around $175 USD a night.

Contact Information:

• Vinpearl Halong, Đảo Rều, Halong City, Quang Ninh (Map and directions)
• (+84) 1900 636 699 - (+84) 243 974 9999
• https://www.vinpearl.com/resort-spa-ha-long/en/

2. Wyndham Legend Halong

Number two on our list is the 5-star Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel. This luxurious and beautiful hotel is located over half a mile (one kilometer) from the Sun World theme park. The distance from the Halong train station to the hotel is roughly 5 miles (around 8 kilometers).

Twin room size is 33 m² 

The rooms are modern and the windows of the room go from the floor to ceiling offering either city or bay views. With 24/7 room service and private lounge access for suits and club rooms, this hotel is ideal to kick back, relax and enjoy your privacy.

Double room with Sunworld theme park view 

With clean spacious rooms, an outdoor pool, a gym and several wonderful restaurants and bars for you to enjoy, the Wyndham Hotel definitely deserves your consideration.

Hotel Details

• Wyndham Legend is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Halong train station.
• It’s close to the beach and Sun World theme park.
• Free wifi, outdoor pool, hot tub, spa, gym and free parking available at the hotel.
• Free breakfast buffet.
• The hotel boasts fancy Japanese and French/Italian restaurants. You can also find two sophisticated cocktail bars and a cafe at the hotel. The hotel is child friendly.
• Modern rooms with large windows offering city or ocean views.
• Check in at 2:00 p.m. and check out at 12 p.m.
• Wheelchair accessible.

Price

The price for a double room starts at around $100 USD a night.

Contact Information:

• 12 Bãi Cháy, Halong City, Quang Ninh, Vietnam (Maps and directions)
• +84 203 3636 555
• https://www.wyndhamhalong.com/

3. Royal Halong Hotel

Located in a magnificent green and leafy residential area about 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) away from the ocean and 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Halong train station we find the stylish Royal Halong hotel.

Large room with bay view 

Decorated in a warm fashion featuring beautiful wooden floors, all rooms offer maximum comfort. The upgraded rooms offer a view of the bay and the villas have balconies with a pool view. Some of the more expensive villas have separate living rooms.

Royal Halong Restaurant 

There’s a relaxed buffet restaurant located at the hotel and some of the other amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a salon and a casino.

Hotel Details

• Royal Halong Hotel is located about 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Halong Bay train station and 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the beach.
• Free wifi, outdoor pool with sun loungers, indoor pool, salon, spa, gym and even a casino can be found at the hotel.
• Free parking is available at the hotel.
• Free breakfast buffet.
• Offers a great variety of rooms including villas overlooking the pool and rooms with an ocean view.
• Warmly decorated rooms.
• Child friendly.
• Not all inclusive.
• Check in is at 2:00 p.m. and check out is at 12:00 p.m.
• Wheelchair accessible

Price

The price for a double room starts at around $110 USD a night.

Contact Information:

• Royal Hotel Halong: Bãi Cháy, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh
• +84 203 3848 777
• http://royalhalonghotel.com

4. Royal Lotus Ha Long Resort & Villas

Located on the coast of Halong Bay this classy hotel is 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the QL18 main road and about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from Tuan Chau island. Tuan Chau island is a popular tourist destinations with beautiful beaches and lots of entertainment.

Royal Lotus Ha Long : Reception Desk 

The tasteful rooms of the hotel have balconies and the villas each have a little kitchen and a living room. The more luxurious rooms of the hotel offer a view of Halong Bay.

Outside Pool 

Besides a free breakfast that is offered, some of the other amenities at the hotel include a bar, an event center, an outdoor pool bar with sun loungers, spa, restaurant and an area for children to play.

Large family suites 

Details

• Easily accessible as it’s located about 1.5 miles (2 kilometers) from the QL18 main road. Around 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the popular tourist destination Tuan Chau island.
• Free wifi, outdoor pool bar with sun loungers, spa, gym and a playing area for children.
• Free parking available at the hotel.
• Free breakfast buffet.
• Child friendly.
• Offers a great variety of rooms including bay view rooms and villas with living rooms and a little kitchen.
• Modern rooms.
• The hotel is child friendly.
• Not all inclusive.
• Check in at 2:00 p.m. and check out at 11:00 a.m.
• Wheelchair accessible.

Price

The price for a double room starts at around $75 USD a night.

Contact Details

• Bán Đảo, 2, Đường Hùng Thắng, Thành phố Hạ Long, Quảng Ninh 200000
• +84 203 3593 999
• http://royallotushalongresort.com/

All of the hotels mentioned above offer an airport bus shuttle service.

5. Paddington Hotel Halong Bayview

Whether you arrive in Halong for business or leisure, Paddington Hotel Halong is among sophisticated selections with high-quality facilities to boost your stay. 145 spacious guestrooms are complete with contemporary interior decor and state-of-the-art furnishings. 

The hotel offers a delightful culinary journey that combines authentic flavors with modern twists. In a luminous, neon-lit setting, Dynasty Restaurant satisfies Cantonese-cuisine enthusiasts. Meanwhile, Blue Lagoon Restaurant kicks off your day with an extensive breakfast menu. After meals,  sip a favorite cup of coffee at Hideout Cafe or a glass of cocktail in Glow Sky Bar.

First-rated wellness amenities include an Oval Blue Pool, a high-end Pump Fitness, and a sumptuous 700-m Serenity Spa. You'll find here a wide range of facilities such as a Jacuzzi, snow sanctuary, sauna and hot steamed rooms, and deep-tissue massages.

Why we love it: Paddington Hotel Halong consists of various room categories and sizes for different types of guests. It is especially best-suited for business travelers. Also, the 5* hotel provides exclusive dining experiences and airport shuttle service to Noi Bai, Cat Bi, and Van Don International Airport. 

Luxury features: cutting-edge event and meeting facilities that can accommodate large-scale events up to 2000 guests, an oval-shaped freshwater swimming pool with natural lights flooded through the glass ceiling.

Price: Starting at US$110

6. Muong Thanh Luxury Quang Ninh Hotel

Situated on one of Halong City's most picturesque corners, Muong Thanh Luxury Quang Ninh Hotel is a top pick for tourists. This luxurious hotel comprises an impressively large collection of 508 well-appointed rooms. An indulgent night's sleep is just right here, snugging up in glow brown color and leather furnishings.

Multi-functional Van Xuan Restaurant is reputable for an ideal banqueting spot. The maximum capacity is 600 guests. For casual meals, head to Thien Cung Restaurant offering a la carte, set menu, and breakfast buffet. Regarding beverages, Minh Chau Lobby Lounge is fully stocked with mixed cocktails. If you're looking for a cooler space for parties, don't hesitate to come to Ha Mai Poolside Bar with an abundance of snacks and cocktails.

Regalis Spa & Massage is perhaps the hippest place in Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel. It is full-on seduction mode, well-appointed with a sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi, and new massage facilities.

Why we love it: you can contemplate panoramic bay and city views from this high-rise hotel. There is a variety of relaxing activities including Karaoke, playing tennis, working out in the fitness center, and indulging in Regalis Spa & Massage.

Luxury features: gleaming and sumptuous furniture in the rooms, an international-standard tennis course, a fitness with the latest equipment.

Price: Starting at US$120

7. Novotel Hotel Halong Bay

At first glance, Hotel Novotel Halong Bay boasts a contemporary, curved-shaped property, just facing Halong Bay. Its prime location enables guests to walk directly to Bai Chay Beach. The hotel's design features a perfect mix of European grace and Vietnamese touches showcasing in gleaming white exterior and intimate interior decoration.

Generously spreading across the hotel are 225 standard rooms and upscale suites with sweeping windows and spacious balconies viewing Halong Bay and lush mountains. Hotel Novotel Halong Bay emphasizes gastronomic diversity with a collection of international and traditional Vietnamese specialties. There is also a grilled corner with high-quality wines. If you're yearning for a romantic space to admire magnificent sunset, the Lobby Lounge Bar is a great option. For meeting and banqueting, the hotel accommodates 7 meeting rooms with a capacity of 300 guests.

Why we love it: you will be able to access the beach and nearby recreational amenities within a short walking distance. The hotel is not only a glamorous spot for big spenders but business travelers and families alike.

Luxury features: a mosaic-tiled outdoor swimming pool, large meeting rooms with state-of-the-art amenities, In Balance Spa by Novotel with sumptuous treatments.

Price: Starting at US$64

8. Dragon Legend Halong Hotel

Operated in 2019, the newly-built Dragon Legend Halong Hotel offers 4* accommodations and services. With a favorable location in the city center, guests will not only have easy access to the beach but also nearby well-known restaurants and bars.

Dragon Legend Halong Hotel proudly features neo-classic architectural design. Its exterior is luminous with golden lights. Inside, the hotel hosts a large collection of 135 tastefully-decorated guestrooms. A fine breakfast buffet is served daily. You can also look for indulging moments in the spa and wellness center with sauna and massage services.

Why we love it: Dragon Legend Halong Hotel boasts a brand-new 4-star hotel in the heart of Halong City. It takes only 2 minutes to walk to the nearest beach. A variety of recreational amenities bring exciting experiences to fun-seekers.

Luxury features: a relaxing swimming pool on the rooftop, a modern gym and spa, cutting-edge meeting and conference facilities.

Price: Starting at US$50