Areca Bungalow

Nice and spacious room, friendly and helpful staff. We stayed here after our 2d/1n trip with Oxalis, and the location was awesome -- just next door! The two staff ladies there when I arrived didn't speak much English, but they video-called someone who spoke perfect English (and helped us the next morning). We asked if they had somewhere we could wash our muddy shoes and they took them and cleaned and dried them for us overnight for a very reasonable fee. Breakfast was excellent.

Nice family run place directly overlooking the river. Organised our ongoing trips and a couple of local ones too. clothes washed and dried over night. All happy to help. About 15-20 minutes walk from the centre but well within easy reach of alternative bars and restaurants.

Really enjoyed our stay for the most part, nice bungalows and friendly people, breakfast was good too.

This was a beautiful, quaint little place just outside the main part of town, yet easily walking or biking distance. There was a beautiful view from the patio to watch the sunset over the mountain and right on the river. The bungalows were cute, adequate space, comfy beds, hot shower. We arrived late in the evening, but they were able to arrange comfortable private transport from the airport, and then serve us dinner. The included breakfast was delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Phong Nha was a mid-point in our trip and they were able to wash and dry our laundry. Yen also arranged a motorbike for us to use one day (when the key fell out somewhere on our ride, she was able to get a new one to us - we found the key on the road on the way back though!). Bicycles were provided so we could ride through town. They also arranged our departure bus ahead of time and drove us to the bus stop at 6:45am, grabbing us fresh baked bread for breakfast on the way. The price is very reasonable, for a private, quiet place on the river - and once again - the staff is exceptional. Great respite from the craziness of the bigger cities.

This was a great spot to spend a night before and after a cave tour with Oxalis! The views are INCREDIBLE and can't be beat and the family that runs it is very kind! The bungalow was clean, had a good amount of space, and powerful AC. We enjoyed many meals here and the pho was delicious and the coffee was nice and strong! They only accept cash, so come prepared so you don't have to quickly bike down the street (they have some free bikes) to the ATM to get cash before your car to the airport leaves (they helped us arrange this)!