Lovely location on the riverside. Great size and clean swimming pool. You can swim in river or use kayaks (after 5pm when there are less boats). Quickly organized free bikes and also good quality scooters for good price. 10 minutes on bike to the main street.

Beds were very hard, we have had much better beds in other vietnamese places. Also the bedlinnen could have been cleaner. The family is helpful but not as welcoming as we experienced in other places. Als food options very limited.

We had such a great time at Restful River Bungalow, situated right by the river. staying for three nights. The owner prior to our arrival confirmed our airport pick up, scooter rental and trip to nearby Dong Hoi. Always providing excellent service, nothing was too much trouble, very helpful and nice. Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean, as the bathroom. The view from our balcony was amazing, as it overlooked the river. Also, could walk down pass the pool, to the edge of the river, where tables/chairs were located, with an awesome view of Phong Nha. There is a large food menu with great prices. We wouldn’t think twice in returning.

Everything, the pool was nice and cool, the whole place was super clean. The food was tasty. The gentleman who was working, Hung, really made our trip, he picked us up from the bus, booked us a trip to see caves and took us to the duck stop as well. It is quite far from Phong Nha town (40min walk) but you can borrow a bicycle for free to cycle in. The distance from the town means that the hotel is super quiet all day long. You can also borrow a kayak to explore the river for free! There are friendly dogs on the property and we really loved being able to stroke them, it made it feel like home. Our bungalow was extremely spacious, the beds were comfortable too. The bathroom was large and very clean and not outdated with a full bath and showers over it. The Aircon works and there was a fan if you needed it as well. The view from the property is incredible, right on the river side and with a view of all the mountains too.

Nothing, it was perfect

I have visited Phong Nha many times previously and usually stay closer to the town centre. I was travelling with some friends and decided to try this hotel. What a great place, beautiful big çlean rooms, lovely pool by the river and the food was excellent. The owner drove us into town for dinner and picked us up after we had too many beers late at night. Overall the 2 nights here were fantastic and would definitely recommend.

A little noisy not from the peaceful surroundings, but from other guests. That's the only negative.

We loved the tranquillity of Restful River Villas. It is super peaceful to relax by the pool and river and only hear birds and the sounds of the locals going about their daily lives. The staff were super friendly and wanted to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The owner is also a Grab driver in his downtime, which was also a bonus.

The only downside (which wasn't a big deal) is that it is a little further away from the restaurants and the main area of town, but Grab is now operational in Phong Nha, which made it quite accessible for quick trips into town. Also bikes are available to use, and it is a nice easy ride into town also.

The place is very well maintained, the owners are always cleaning the pool and keeping the place nice, which you could tell for the great quality of the facilities. The room was huge, the bathroom as well, and the bed was very comfortable. It is located right next to the river which was a huge plus but a bit far from the center. But they offer free bikes for you to go to the center for dinner or for any other activity. Also Hung, the owner, was very friendly and took us to the Paradise Cave himself for a fair price.

The only thing which could be improved is the breakfast. They allow you to choose only coffee or tea and one plate which was a bit small. Maybe adding some juice or fruit could make a great difference!

Excellent location by the river with nice pool and friendly staff. The manager Hung was very attentive and caring. He went to pick our family up at a location away from Phong Nha at short notice at midnight (as the previous tour operator sent us in the wrong bus) to bring us to the hotel. Large family rooms with comfortable beds, mini fridge, kettle, wifi and nice bath. A great base to explore the wonders of Phong Nha. We will be back.

Huge rooms and huge bathrooms. Beds are good. Very clean. Nice and helpful people. I appreciated the direct acces to the river to swim in with stairs made from stone and a table and bench next to it. The hotel is about 2 km from the center of Phong Nha. There are three restaurants within 100m distance including the hotel itself and also many little stores. I really liked the lively atmosphere on the street with not so many tourists but kids playing there.

Location: Unbeatable with the riverfront. Room: Just like the pictures - super roomy and quite clean. The bed isn’t the comfiest but we weren’t expecting luxury either. Bathroom is spacious though there’s no shower curtain around the tub so be prepared to make your toilet wet. Our room is on the top floor with a huge balcony and that was amazing. Hosts: This is a family business with everyone in the family contributes. I cannot praise them enough - just hard working and nice and honest people all around. Everything was super cheap and they just wanted to make sure your needs are met. Extras: They helped me do laundry twice after our muddy and wet hikes and the price was so good to pass up. We also ended up renting their mopeds all 3 nights and the hosts only charged us once since we rode only to the restaurants and back. Overall, would 100% stay there again.

For the price, nothing.

Our stay was amazing in every way. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, making us feel less like guests and more like family visiting a relative. The location is perfect, with the river flowing right in front, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. The food was another highlight—delicious and comforting, just like home-cooked meals. I highly recommend this place!

Can't really complain about anything, but as a improvement idea, the bathroom curtain could be thicker.