The hotel is very simple with photos matching the reality. We stayed two days in the hotel, mainly having breakfast and going out for the day to explore the area and for the boat trips. Breakfast is small but has pancakes, boiled eggs, fresh fruits, veggies and... of course, amazing Vietnamese coffee. The hotel staff was friendly as well. It is within the walking distance to Cat Ba centre but also away from noise and major construction taking place in the centre.

We booked two rooms and the triple room with balcony on 7th floor had very old balcony furniture (maybe new but rusty from the humidity and the sea salt?)

Where to start! We arrived and were quickly greeted with a nice drink and the check in was seamless! The room was clean organized and stocked with essentials like toothbrushes and toothpaste! The beds OMG sooo comfortable and not Vietnam comfortable these were amazing! The water pressure was amazing, the view was great!! Location of this hotel is quiet yet close to everything and super central!! The morning buffet breakfast was over the top! Way more choices than most and the service at breakfast was amazing! I cannot say enough about this hotel and ALL the staff!! Nam the owner/manager was a delight! Nam was so kindhearted that I was filled with tears when we left from his kindness! My husband left his phone on the bus before we boarded the ferry to come to Catba and Nam worked his butt off to make sure we got the phone! The bus was not quick at returning the phone so Nam turned into super man and somehow (we still don’t know how) Nam arranged for our phone to be picked up from bus company and Nam hired a grab bike to deliver my husbands phone to us on the side of the highway while we were traveling on the bus!!!! Because of the language barrier we had no idea this was actually going to happen but it seemed like everyone including our 2 busses and ferry guys all were in on Nams master plan to have the cell phone returned!! We were so shocked when the bus pulled over and the bike driver yelled “cell phone”!! The whole bus was excited and thrilled for us! 3 days after loosing our phone we magically get it back all thanks to Nam our hero!!! I would 100% stay here for the hospitality, cleanliness, location and eagerness of staff to want to make your holiday perfect! Thankyou again to everyone at the Catba View Hotel!!

That we had to leave so soon!

Nam the manager, was fantastic. Cold flannel and cold drink on (early check in) arrival and having mentioned I wanted to rent a motorbike, was given the keys to the hotel rental for only 100,000 VND per day. Room was light and airy and with great air con. I had the best sleep of my entire South East Asia trip. Breakfast was lovely with fresh fruit, coffee and cooked food. I wasn’t expecting it but it was superb. Hotel is well placed to explore Cat Ba and explore I did. If I went again, I would book this hotel without thinking twice. Excellent service and attentive host. Nam is a true gentleman!

I liked everything about the property

Very friendly and helpful staff, they helped us book the tours/taxis without charging extra fees. We booked 3 rooms, 2 double and 1 twin and the double rooms were very nice, spacious and with balconies. You can easily walk down to the main street of Catba, which has plenty of restaurants to choose from, and to the beaches (20min walk more or less). You can also take an electric golf cart (10K per person). Beds are comfortable. We slept very well.

Despite the name, rooms do not have a view... The twin bed room had a small window to an inner patio so I wouldn't recommend it. Breakfast was good but food would run out quite quickly and had to wait for it to be replenished.

I had an absolutely perfect stay at this wonderful hotel. The room was spotless, incredibly clean, and equipped with every comfort. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and always available, ready to meet any need with a smile. Breakfast was a real delight, with a wide selection of delicious options that catered to every taste. The hotel's location is simply ideal, just a stone's throw from the city center and surrounded by the main areas of characteristic bars and restaurants, which made our evenings truly special. I highly recommend staying at this hotel. Every detail is meticulously taken care of, and the atmosphere is warm and relaxing. A 10++++ experience that I hope to repeat soon!

We had a great 2-nights stay at Catba View Hotel. The rooms really nice and well equipped. Both the room and the bathroom were perfectly clean and well prepared for our arrival. The hotel staff was very helpful and kind (by far the kindest hotel staff in our Vietnam journey so far). - the manager recommended us a couple of great restaurants and cafes as well as booked for us the bus tickets to Ninh Binh. The hotel offers also motorbike rental service and laundry service (both at a very affordable price). To sum up, we strongly recommend staying at Catba View Hotel.

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The staff were SO NICE and helpful during our stay. We initially requested rooms close together but our friend's room didn't have a balcony, which we had paid for in the booking. This was rectified and he was moved to a room with a balcony (def get the balcony if possible). The hotel was nice, modern and great value for our stay. The rooms were clean and beds very comfortable.

The hotel was initially a bit tricky to find on foot and was uphill, but this wasn't an issue with us as we were shown a shortcut to the main street where our tour bus picked us up.

The manager is excellent, speaks very good english, and was very attentive with us. The bathroom is very clean The shower has a glass door. The breakfast has a very nice variety of Asian and Western food. Good taste in decoration. Large beds. Aesthetically pleasing rooms. Great price for the quality. We had booked a room in another hotel first but it wasn't good, so we changed or booking to this hotel in a hurry. We were surprised at how this hotel was cheaper and yet so incomparably better.

There was a small stain on the sheets. I'm sure the manager would have changed them if we had told him, but we didn't mind so we just kept them.

Very beautiful bathroom and lighting! Especially in comparison with other hotels in the area. Good location, close to restaurants and nightlife. We were not bothered by any noise (mountain view room). Sweet and savory options for breakfast, which are repeated everyday (ok quality, not extraordinary). Helpful staff. We booked a one day cruise in Lan Ha Bay through them which was affordable and entertaining.

The "mountain view" was not particularly amazing, but we were glad to have a window at all. We were dropped and picked up by cars/buses on the parallel street and had to go up/down a small flight of stairs outside to get to the hotel. This could be an inconvenience with people with mobility issues.

The place is amazing. The staff are great - extremely friendly, welcoming, helpful and attentive. Great help from the owner with arranging transfers and trips. Also very good communication with the owner. The room was clean, comfortable and well equipped! The breakfast was really delicious and varied! The hotel is nice located, close to the main street but at the same time in a quiet and peaceful street. There was also an option to use the laundry services and the clothes were clean and soft. I definetely recommend this place to anyone! Thank you very much for an amazing stay!