5-Star hotels & resorts in Hoa Lu District

"If you're going to stay in Trang An opposed to the city center of Ninh Binh, this is hands down the place to stay! Scenery/landscape was beautiful. There was a large garden and many tables/lounge chairs right on the river. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Free breakfast was satisfactory. Other food items were a little expensive for Vietnam, but the prices were the best in the area. Rooms were very clean, smelled great, and air conditioned. WiFi could be spotty at times. Showers and bathrooms were separate which I loved. Very clean as well with towels and free soap. Free water bottle each day, however I would have preferred a water refill station for my water bottle. Overall I would recommend to everyone, solo travelers or families, had one of my best stays in Vietnam!"

"First of all, I've been in Vietnam for 9 weeks and this has been the best homestay! Secondly, I never write reviews but felt compelled to do so on behalf of the excellent experience I had at this place! Mai, as in the namesake of this accommodation, is the hard working, fun loving, matriarch of the family. Her, along with her two twenty something daughters, keep this place running smoothly. Mai only knows a few words of English but her daughters are fluent! Family dinners were my favorite! I've been to a few homestays where the actual local family doesn't eat with us- just the foreign guests. Here, Mai, both of her daughters, and occasionally her husband, all eat dinner with us every night! (Her husband will probably offer you rice wine!) They have lived in this village for generations so they know everyone! It's not uncommon for neighbors, friends and family members to drop by throughout the day. The dorm room is well kept with huge comfortable bunk beds! The bathroom and shower, just outside the room, are spacious, clean and there was always hot water! (PS. There is a Western toilet and tons of toilet paper available.) I could have easily stayed here for weeks! "