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8.0

Excellent

190 reviews

190 reviews

Breakfast2
Housekeeping2
24-hour front desk1
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7.9

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location - Inside city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Bai Chay Bridge 1.7 km
Dong Thien Cung 6.0 km
Dau Go Gotto 6.3 km
Hon Ga Choi Island 7.8 km
Soi Sim Island 12.1 km
Sung Sot Cave 13.2 km
Luon Caves 14.8 km
Cua Van Fishing Village 18.1 km
Nearby landmarks
Ha Long Queen Cable Car 140 m
Sun World Ha Long Park 160 m
Sun World Ha Long Complex 210 m
BoMi Mart 230 m
Dragon Park 260 m
G7 Mart 300 m
Vinmart+ 330 m
Bai Chay Commercial Center 400 m
Bai Chay Beach 770 m
Viewing Tower 900 m

Alex Ha Long Hotel

No 28A, Anh Dao Str, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Ha Long, Hạ Long, Vietnam, 200000 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Strategically situated in Ha Long, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Sung Sot Cave. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Inside city center

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

170 meters to Sun World Ha Long Park

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Valet parking

Swimming Pool

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Hạ Long every 3 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.9
Distance to city center0.1 Km
Location rating7.9
Nearest airportCat Bi International Airport (HPH)
Distance to airport37.0 km

Rooms available at Alex Ha Long Hotel

Deluxe Double
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 king bed
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Deluxe Quadruple Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 double beds
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Deluxe Twins
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 single beds
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Economy Double Room
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Triple Room
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • City view
  • 3 single beds or 2 double b...
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Triple Room with City View
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 queen beds
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Deluxe Twin Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 double beds
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Superior Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Shower
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Standard Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower
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Frequently asked questions

Are there ATM on-site at Alex Ha Long Hotel?

Absolutely! The perks of staying at Alex Ha Long Hotel include an on-site ATM, providing visitors with easy access point for cash withdrawal and remaining worry-free throughout your trip.

What public parks are nearby Alex Ha Long Hotel?

While lodging at Alex Ha Long Hotel, cherish your early morning or evening walk at nearby park which include Quảng trường Mặt Trời, Sun World Ha Long Park, and Kidoland.

When was Alex Ha Long Hotel built?

Alex Ha Long Hotel was built in 2006.

How many floors does Alex Ha Long Hotel have?

Alex Ha Long Hotel has a total of 3 floors.

How long do travelers generally stay at Alex Ha Long Hotel?

Verified past guests that have stayed at Alex Ha Long Hotel had an average nightly stay of 1 night at this property.

At what time of the year is Alex Ha Long Hotel most popular?

Alex Ha Long Hotel's most popular month where verified guests travelers have stayed the most is in September.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Alex Ha Long Hotel's swimming pool?

100.0% of our past customer evaluations have given an optimistic review and remarks about this property's swimming pool. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Alex Ha Long Hotel down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Alex Ha Long Hotel?

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Alex Ha Long Hotel an average rating of 8.3. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What popular natural sightseeing destinations are close to Alex Ha Long Hotel?

Alex Ha Long Hotel is situated within Ha Long, which makes it effortlessly close to natural sights including Bai Tho Mountain and Hon Ga Choi Island.

Is breakfast offered at Alex Ha Long Hotel?

Customers can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 60000 VND for adults if not included in the room rate. You can save more on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is usually included for less than buying it at the property.

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What people love about Alex Ha Long Hotel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Hotel is in a very good location, clean and pleasant."

    ARUN

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    May 2, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Very very very friendly staff"

    ARUN

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    May 2, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Alex, the owner, Đạt the receptionist and Mrs Thành the house keeper were very kind to me."

    Minh

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    December 17, 2019

Property ranking|Compared to 1,031 Hạ Long properties
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Room comfort score
7.4/10
Room size
27 sqm.
Value for money score
7.9/10
Location score
7.9/10
Better than
94
%
of Hạ Long properties
Bigger than
83
%
of Hạ Long properties
Better than
82
%
of Hạ Long properties
Better than
81
%
of Hạ Long properties
Overall rating:

8

Excellent
190 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6
Facilities
7.2
Location
7.9
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More about Alex Ha Long Hotel

More about Alex Ha Long Hotel

Alex Ha Long Hotel

Be sure to have a more relaxing time while you're in Hạ Long with a stay at Alex Ha Long Hotel, with it location right in the city center that reduces travel and stress.
Alex Ha Long Hotel offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Airport transfer services can be booked before your check-in date, to ensure a smooth and convenient arrival or departure. Exploring Hạ Long is made even more convenient with the taxi, car hire and shuttle services available at the hotel.
For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hotel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
Feel like doing nothing? Available services like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Alex Ha Long Hotel. All your minor, last-minute needs can be taken care of by the convenience stores without having to go anywhere. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All rooms at Alex Ha Long Hotel are designed and decorated to make guests feel right at home. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include blackout curtains and air conditioning. Some rooms at Alex Ha Long Hotel are available with design features like a balcony or terrace. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms.
Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator and bottled water are provided in some guestrooms. Alex Ha Long Hotel also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A number of great dining options at the hotel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hotel's shared kitchen.
Alex Ha Long Hotel offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities. Challenge your travel group members or other guests to competitive fun, with the hotel's dart board and hiking trails. Family time on relaxed evenings is easy with the hotel's shared lounge and TV area.


Around the property

Alex Ha Long Hotel is the perfect spot to explore Hạ Long's fascinating cultural sights and attractions. Don't forget to stop by the most iconic landmark in the area, the famous Dau Go Gotto just 6.3 km away. An island is the ultimate getaway, and you can find yourself on one at Hon Ga Choi Island which is just 7.7 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Find incredible value for money here, which is ranked better than 82% of the city's accommodation.
Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hotel scored higher than 93% of them for food and dining.
According to guests who stayed here, this hotel's room comfort is rated higher than 94% of other accommodations in Hạ Long.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.2

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

4 mentions

Breakfast

2 mentions

Beach

1 mention

Internet

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Japanese
  • Vietnamese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Dart board
  • Hiking
  • On-site entertainment
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hotel room service app
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Happy hour
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurants
  • Room service [24-hour]
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Convenience store
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Grooming service
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Playground
Access
  • Adult-only property
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
  • Shuttle service
  • Taxi service
  • Valet parking
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Shower
  • Toiletries
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • American
  • Asian
  • Full English/Irish
  • Gluten-free
Restaurants on site
Xanh Slow Foood
  • Cuisine: American, Asian
Your Home
  • Cuisine: American, Asian
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

No 28A, Anh Dao Str, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Ha Long, Hạ Long, Vietnam, 200000
Very good
Location

7.9

Airports
  • Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
    37.0 km
Public transportation
  • Halong Train Station
    4.6 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Bệnh viện Đa khoa Vinmec Hạ Long
    2.3 km
Shopping
  • Bai Chay Commercial Center
    400 m
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM on-site

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Bai Chay Bridge
    1.7 km
  • Dong Thien Cung
    6.0 km
  • Dau Go Gotto
    6.3 km
  • Hon Ga Choi Island
    7.8 km
  • Soi Sim Island
    12.1 km
  • Sung Sot Cave
    13.2 km
  • Luon Caves
    14.8 km
  • Cua Van Fishing Village
    18.1 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Ha Long Queen Cable Car
    140 m
  • Sun World Ha Long Park
    160 m
  • Sun World Ha Long Complex
    210 m
  • BoMi Mart
    230 m
  • Dragon Park
    260 m
  • G7 Mart
    300 m
  • Vinmart+
    330 m
  • Bai Chay Commercial Center
    400 m
  • Bai Chay Beach
    770 m
  • Viewing Tower
    900 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-9 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 10 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from13:30
  • Check-out until11:30
  • Reception open until12:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee1600000 VND
  • Distance from city center0.1 Km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)2
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)60000 VND
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of floors3
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 10
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2006
  • Most recent renovation2015

Reviews of Alex Ha Long Hotel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.6
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.2
Location7.9
Room comfort and quality7.4
Service7.8
Value for money7.9
High score for Hạ Long
Rating
9+ Exceptional (21)
8-9 Excellent (7)
7-8 Very Good (19)
6-7 Good (12)
<6 Below Expectation (21)
Time of the year
Mar - May (21)
Jun - Aug (24)
Sep - Nov (21)
Dec - Feb (14)

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6.4
Good
Mark from United Kingdom
Couple
Economy Double Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Nice ”

Nice hotel, location is good

Reviewed September 09, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Minh from Vietnam
Solo traveler
Economy Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Excellent stay at Alex hotel :)”

I stayed one night here. The hotel is closed to Sunworld Hạ Long. And they can help you book cable car tickets with a discount. Alex, the owner, Đạt the receptionist and Mrs Thành the house keeper were very kind to me. I am sure that I'll be back here next time. Thank you very much for such a good time in Ha Long!!!

Reviewed December 17, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Ngoc from Vietnam
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in August 2018

Rất Hài Lòng- vị trí thuận tiện, phòng sạch sẽ và lễ tân thân thiện”

Cảm ơn Alex Hải Ninh đã giúp gia đình mình có kỳ nghĩ trọn vẹn với vị trí thuận tiện để vui chơi ở Bãi Cháy và tham quan Vịnh Hạ Long, khách sạn sạch sẽ và tiếp tân rất thân thiện và hiếu khách. Có dịp trở lại sẽ tiếp tục ở đây!

Reviewed August 10, 2018

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9.3
Exceptional
Ashton from Canada
Couple
Stayed 1 night in January 2016

Much more than we expected! ”

Hospitality, beds, staff

On a backpacker budget we arrived without high expectations. The beds were the softest we've had in SEA, the showers were hot, the AC doubled up as a heater (soooo nice for the cold spell that was going on) and we had a kettle and a mini fridge in our standard room. The staff were really helpful! Hayley spoke perfect English and had a lot of great recommendations for how to spend our day in Halong city. We also booked our 6 hour Halong bay tour, and our overnight bus to Sapa from the downstairs travel desk. Since we checked out the morning before our Halong bay tour, we expected to come back to the hotel and to try and find means to spend the time until our 10 pm bus. The managers allowed us to use a spare room to rest after our excursion, let us use their computer to back up our photos, and when we walked past them eating dinner they even offered it to us, and brought us complimentary tea!!! It was very kind, unexpected and very much appreciated! Definitely recommend!

Reviewed January 30, 2016

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7.2
Very good
Sebastian from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2016

Absolute bargain hotel!”

We booked last minute and chose this place because it was £5 a night! The cheapest place we have stayed so far, so we initially we were anxious as we thought it was gonna be a dump. To start with the staff were very friendly. However the Alex hotel was full which we thought was bizarre as it was still advertised on here so we had to go to the "sister hotel" which was a 2 minute walk away. Again we were apprehensive. The staff did not speak a word of english but the staff from The Alex translated. The room was large with two beds (with extremely hard mattresses) it was very clean. No hot water though and we had tk use hand towels to dry ourselves. Overall for £5 we were very satisfied

Reviewed November 14, 2016

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Hi Sebastian, Thank you for your comment, and we hope to see you at closest occasion.

Responded November 13, 2017
Alex Ha Long Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
GENNADY from Russia
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in July 2012

Nice hotel good location”

Good location

good place to relax after long day. cheap price. many cafe and shops located near hotel. nice personal

Reviewed December 13, 2012

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9.7
Exceptional
John from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in August 2012

very nice hotel.”

high standard room, friendly staff

A very nice hotel, a short tuk tuk ride from the pier where the boats go on their trips to the bay. Hotel is quite high class. Lovely rooms, bed and shower etc. Quiet location but near to the sea front. Halong a bit quiet. maybe better to go back to Hanoi rather than stay the night in Halong city as not much to do, but I cannot fault the hotel.I would stay there again.

Reviewed October 09, 2012

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6.0
Jana from Switzerland
Couple
Stayed 1 night in May 2016

Very basic hotel”

Hotel Alex has very basic facilities, but fair enough it is also very cheap. The main problems are that the hotel is very loud, hotel guests( or the family) were shouting in vietnamese on the corridor tilm late hours. The entry doors to your room are made of glass so you also see all the light from the corridor, which prevents you from falling asleep. There is nothing to do in Halong coty as well, which is not a problem of the hotel. There is a lovely lady on the reception though, which speaks perfect snglish and is very helpful

Reviewed May 26, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
HyunGyu from South Korea
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in June 2015

Friendly staff and not far from harbor”

1) friendly and helpful staff,Loan 2) Near the market 3) Near the harbor

I booked this hotel to experience the life of Halong. Though I arrived after after 6PM after my day trip through a taxi from harbor costing me 40k dong, the shops nearby were opened. Hence I could easily find food and fruits. I booked the transportation back to Hanoi here, it was 7PM but the staff who finished her work even came back who was perspiring because of me which surprised me. She was smiling and kind even I made her come back to work. She kindly talked to me the next day morning as well. It is a good place for you to try after a Halong trip who are not preferring to go back to Hanoi too early. However, it might cost you an extra since you have to book another way to go back to Hanoi.

Reviewed June 29, 2015

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10.0
Exceptional
sam from United Kingdom
Couple
Stayed 1 night in October 2016

Super service”

They were getting work done to the hotel so there was a bit of noise but they were vere sorry. We also left our passports there and they paid for a motorbike to be sent to hanoi with them :). Really enjoyed our stay

Reviewed October 18, 2016

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Hi Sam, Thank you for your comment, and we hope to see you at closest occasion.

Responded November 13, 2017
Alex Ha Long Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
jiraporn from Thailand
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in November 2016

Very very Good”

I love this Hotel very cheap and staff very helpful, so apeceated. Thank you for you kindness. If I have chance I'll be back again.

Reviewed November 15, 2016

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Hi Jiraporn, Thank you for your comment, and we hope to see you at closest occasion.

Responded November 13, 2017
Alex Ha Long Hotel
7.6
Very good
Lena from Germany
Couple
Stayed 1 night in March 2017

Lovely bed”

Very comfy bed, big and light room. We were able to check in at 9am without paying more which was great. There is not much to do in Halong (except a cruise) that's why we relaxed almost the whole day in the hotel, very nice Staff not very good in English but friendly

Reviewed March 22, 2017

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Hi Lena Thank you for your comment, and we hope to see you at closest occasion.

Responded November 13, 2017
Alex Ha Long Hotel
6.3
Good
Ha from Vietnam
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in June 2014

It's good for wallet without high requirements”

Reasonable price, good location, peaceful

I recommend this hotel for people who are easy-going, because this hotel is quite good even though it's only 1 star. The room is clean, the staff are friendly and helpful. It's also near the beach, night market, bus stop and fish market. One pity is that you'll have to take care of your meals, including breakfast. But with such reasonable price, I think it is suitable.

Reviewed June 30, 2014

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8.8
Excellent
Jindřich from Vietnam
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in March 2016

had a good stay”

good budget hotel, near restaurants, great staff helped us manage our tours and flight, recommend

Reviewed March 22, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Christian from Germany
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in November 2016

Cozy hotel”

Friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is very well situated close to the new Halong Park and enough places to eat.

Reviewed November 21, 2016

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Hi Christian Thank you for your comment, and we hope to see you at closest occasion.

Responded November 13, 2017
Alex Ha Long Hotel
8.0
Excellent
Elin
Couple
Deluxe Double
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Very good”

The host is very friendly and you can have help with booking trips and doing the laundrey. Unfortuenly the card machine was out of order so we had to pay everything by cash. Our room was big with a comfortable bed but the bathroom was not very clean, it was a used chewing gum and toothpaste on the shelf.

Reviewed February 20, 2019

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4.8
ThuyDuong from Vietnam
Family with young children
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

not bad”

hotel is too old, poor furniture. room is dark and small. I book room for national holiday so price is more expensive than normal. However, the hotel has position near by to sea, convinient to eat and play and frienly staff. But next time I might not be back here again at this price.

Reviewed April 19, 2016

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8.8
Excellent
Richard from Netherlands
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in December 2017

Good hotel but breakfast was poor. ”

Great location, good room, friendly staff. The breakfast was barely edible, better to eat next door Vietnamese breakfast.

Reviewed December 26, 2017

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7.3
Very good
David from United States
Couple
Stayed 1 night in October 2012

Nice staff and close to water and night market.”

cheap room and close to the city center.

The room was spacious but lacked wifi. also, close to food and shops. Its worth the price for a couple.

Reviewed October 24, 2012

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10.0
Exceptional
Alex from Vietnam
Couple
Economy Double Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Amazing staff, good location”

The staff are what really made this place, so eager to help and make sure our stay was confortable

Reviewed November 13, 2019

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