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Sapa is a magnificent town. The end of the year is the most ideal time to travel to Sapa. But perhaps a lot of tourists, especially those who have never been here, will think that Sapa only has stilt houses and a few small homestays that are dilapidated, bringing a bad experience when traveling.
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The fact is that Sapa has many luxury hotels & resorts, beautiful views and service quality sometimes even better than hotels in many other areas. Here are the top 10 best hotels in Sapa voted by a lot of tourists!
Should I stay at a hotel or a homestay when coming to Sapa
A rather difficult question… It depends on each person and their purpose to know whether to choose a homestay or a hotel.
If you want to have a relaxing and comfortable trip in resort style, you should choose luxury hotels.
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If you want to experience and immerse yourself in the lives of the locals, homestay is the perfect choice. For those of you who want to have an economical trip, you should choose a homestay or a cheap hotel.
In short, depending on the purpose you choose a homestay or a hotel in Sapa is more reasonable. But first, let’s find out what are the advantages and disadvantages between the two types to have the best choice!
Advantages of homestay
- Meet and interact with locals
- Cheap
- New exciting experience
- Cozy meal
- Suitable for solo travel
- Learn about the local culture
Homestay is suitable for those who love the natural life, want to experience living like a local, experience the local culture. Especially, if you are a person who likes to travel alone, homestay will be a place where you will not feel ‘lonely’ when you have strange neighbors, living together, eating together.
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It is convenient to go trekking in the morning to explore the roads full of flowers and misty mist. Homestay in Sapa has a lower price than a hotel per night, but there will also be high-class rooms from 160 USD or more.
Disadvantages of homestay
However, if you choose to stay at a homestay in the evening, it will be very sad, there is nothing to play. If you are a person who loves the bustle of nightlife, you should consider choosing a homestay as a stopover for your journey. There will be spa homestays that use shared restrooms or toilets located quite far from your room, which is somewhat inconvenient.
Advantages of hotel
Those who want to experience will choose homestay, and those who want to relax will choose to stay in a hotel. In Sapa, there are many limited rooms and you can choose from cheap standard, 3-4 star hotel or 5 star hotel. Staying at the hotel will be more comfortable in terms of toilets, beds, air conditioning and avoiding insects in the mountains. Convenient in commuting to the town center tourist attractions. In the evening, you can also go out to go for a walk, eat barbecue or drink coffee.
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Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
Disadvantage of hotel
At the homestay, you will go to the market with the host and make a ‘delicious’ breakfast together. But if you choose to stay at the hotel, the alternative will be a buffet with many choices and of course if you want to choose local dishes, you have to wait to order because most of the buffet in the hotel will be served. Traditional European and Asian dishes.
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Below is some Sapa best hotel you should consider:
Top 5 hotels of Sapa you should consider
Hotel de la Coupole – Mgallery
Address: No. 1 Hoang Lien, Sapa town, Lao Cai province
De La Coupole is a Sapa elite hotel. This hotel is about 600m from Sapa bus station. From here, visitors can visit the town’s famous tourist attractions such as Sapa lake, Sapa center, Fansipan mountain, Sapa stone church, etc. easily.
Suppose you are a lover of architectural art. In that case, you must have heard the name Bill Bensley – an American architect named by The Time magazine as the king of the most glamorous resorts on the planet. De La Coupole Sapa Hotel is also a work of this famous architect.
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Inspired by the colors of ethnic minorities, along with the charm of fashion in the 1920s – 1930s with the French Upper Luu style, visitors will enjoy a magnificent space of materials bearing the same sound. The influence of Sapa ethnic people combined with French haute couture, handicrafts or paintings collected worldwide.
Hotel reservations at Hotel De La Coupole – Sapa diamond hotel
Hotel De La Coupole Sapa is like a jewel with sophisticated and high-class design, located in the picturesque landscape of the Northwest region. Hotel De La Coupole has a total of 249 luxury rooms with different room types, top-class restaurants and bars, high-class spa services, etc., promising to be a great resort for a romantic vacation. , cozy, giving visitors the most authentic experience.
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Luxury room class with luxurious design: The rooms at the hotel are designed towards luxury and comfort, with splendid colors and rich artistic details, creating a charming and captivating beauty. What’s special is that each Suite room here is named after a special fabric, used by classic French fashion designers as a way of reminiscent of high French fashion.
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All rooms have windows opening to the balcony overlooking the hotel’s beautiful garden, guests can immerse in the dreamy scenery of the mountains or immense rice fields in Sapa. In terms of utility experience, in each room, guests are provided with modern and luxurious amenities such as minibar, 43-inch LCD TV with high-speed internet, marble bathroom including standing shower and other amenities. High-class facilities… There are 9 room classes for guests to choose from for their stay at the 5-star Sapa – De la Coupole hotel.
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1. Classic Double rooms are painted in French mustard yellow with Indochinese quality combined with stylish interior systems inspired by the ethnic groups of Sapa. The Classic Double room system is located on the 5th, 6th and 7th floors and is very well soundproofed.
2. Classic Twins room has high-class architecture and facilities like Classic Double room, but the room is equipped with 2 single beds instead of 1 king-size double bed. An extra bed can be requested upon request.
3. Superior Double room has an area of 33 square meters. With the same facilities and services as other room types, the modern bathroom with shower, jacuzzi and bathtub brings the most relaxing moments for guests.
4. Superior Twins room includes 2 beds, the facilities in the room are very modern and extremely luxurious. The bold yellow color is the main color along with the marble paving that gives a very cozy feeling.
5. Deluxe Double room has jade green color which is likened to majestic hills and valleys. This room class, located on the 8th and 9th floors, is a fusion of fashion, culture and heritage.
6. Executive Suite with deep pink color reminiscent of French rose, the furniture is also used with attractive and artistic ruby red tones.
7. The Presidential Suite is the pinnacle of luxury, offering guests a perfect stay when coming to Sapa. The large room is well-balanced and sophisticatedly designed with cool blue as the main color.
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To enjoy the dreamlike scenery of the valleys in the golden season, you should choose to stay at Topas Ecolodge Sapa from about August to October, surely you will fully feel the wonderful scenery and atmosphere here.
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Topas Ecolodge is a resort in Hoang Lien National Park, a resort, spa and restaurant complex located on the top of two hills in Thanh Kim commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province. One hill is the parking lot, the reception area, the spa and the swimming pool. The restaurant and 33 rooms are located on the second hill that juts out into the middle of the canyon. Connecting these two hills is a paved road on both sides of the green grass and flowers..
Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
Topas Ecolodge – Botanic Sapa hotel
Address: Lech Dao village, Thanh Binh commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province
Topas Ecolodge Sapa was named in the list of 10 most beautiful eco-resorts in the world voted by National Geographic. It is a Sapa unique hotel, you can also call it a Sapa horizon hotel.
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Coming to Topas, you will be able to live fully with nature in a true way, because it is located in the wild but equally poetic mountains, with a special weather like Da Lat. You will enjoy all 4 seasons in one day: the morning is the fresh spring, the midday is the bright summer sun, the afternoon is the gentle autumn weather, and the evening is the cold winter. Topas Ecolodge is one of the best hotel to stay in Sapa Vietnam.
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Which room types are included at Topas Ecolodge?
Located on the top of a hill with a local stilt house-style design, Topas Ecolodge is a Sapa elegance hotel . It consists of 3 main room categories. The rooms are fully equipped, with minibar, private bathroom, free wifi in public areas. You can choose from a heated room or an air-conditioned room.
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Premium Executive Bungalows with an area of 29m2, overlooking Thanh Kim village and Bac mountain, with private balcony. Suitable for couples or groups of 2-3 or young families with 1-2 small children.
Suit Bungalows is a 2-storey villa with an area of 56m2 with mountain view. It includes living room, bedroom and private balcony which is suitable for groups of 3-4 people or young families with 2 young children.
Deluxe Suite with an area of 60m2 has mountain view. Includes living room, bedroom and private balcony. Suitable for family traveling 2-3 people or young family with 2 small children.
Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel – Sapa panorama hotel
Address: Muong Hoa, Sapa Town, Lao Cai
Nestled on a hillside amongst spectacular mountains, overlooking the poetic Muong Hoa valley and the marvelous Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Pao’s Leisure Hotel of Sapa prides itself on being one of the most luxury and the best hotel in Sapa Vietnam.
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Owned and operated by CTX Holdings, Pao’s Sapa Leisure offers 223 rooms featuring the cultural identity of Sapa, subtly blended with high-class rooms and impeccable facilities. Boasting charming curves in harmony with its natural surroundings, Pao’s Sapa Leisure is unquestionably a fabulous destination for a visit that will awaken your senses
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Which room types are included at Pao’s Sapa Leisure – Sapa centre hotel?
Classic room: With a floorspace of 30m2, Classic rooms offer comfortable space in the heart of the misty town. Each room has its own balcony, where you can enjoy the natural beauty of Tay Bac.
Facilities
- Room size: 30m2
- View:
- Balcony
- Air-conditioning
- LCD television
- Free Internet access
Deluxe garden view room: Located on floors 02 and 03 of the hotel, in addition to modern facilities and furnishings, each Deluxe garden view room possesses a romantic balcony with stunning view embracing the beauty of the Northwest skyline.
Facilities
- Balcony
- Air-conditioning
- LCD television
- Free Internet access
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Deluxe valley view room: Located on floors 02 to 04 of the hotel, in addition to modern facilities and furnishings, each Upper Deluxe Room possesses a romantic balcony with a stunning view embracing the beauty of the Northwest skyline.
Facilities
- Room size: 30m2
- Balcony size: 7m2
- Number of rooms: 60
- View: Valley View
- In-room fresh air system
- Balcony
- Air-conditioning
- LCD television
- Free Internet access
Super Deluxe Rooms honor the minimalist design style with simple yet elegant furnishings.Super Deluxe Rooms are the perfect choice for couples and families. Nothing is more wonderful than waking up early and indulge yourself in complete harmony with nature of where the earth and sky meet.
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Premium deluxe room: Located on the 6th floor to 7th floor, Premium Deluxe rooms appeal to our guests thanks to its contemporary design, tastefully blended with Sapa-influenced decorative details. The room size is 45m2 and looks over the scenic Muong Hoa Valley.
Facilities:
- Room size: 45m2
- View: Valley
- Balcony
- Air-conditioning
- LCD television
- Free Internet access
- Bathtub
H’Mong suite: With a roomy 64m2, 16 H’Mong Suite rooms of Pao’s Sapa Leisure are designed in an impressive way with a separate bedroom, exclusive features and an open balcony. It guarantees to offer you an ideal space for relaxing after a long travelling and shopping day in the beautiful town of Sapa.
Facilities:
- Room size: 64m2
- View: Valley
- Separate bedroom
- Balcony
- Air-conditioning
- LCD television
- Free Internet access
- Bathtub
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Family suite: Located on the 5th, 6th & 7th floor of the property, Family Suites symbolize the estate, comfort and luxury. Positioned to take full advantage of the aesthetics and functionality of our location, the interior details in our Family Suites are highlighted by the refined sofas, 02 bedrooms with comfortable king size beds and subtle bathroom space.
Facilities
- Room size: 84m2 | Balcony size: 10m2
- Number of room: 03
- View: Valley
- Bathtub
Red Dao suite: Located on the hotel’s 6th floor, Red Dao Suite is designed with maximum comfort, luxury & relaxation in mind. Enjoy picturesque view of Muong Hoa valley from your private balcony, refresh in the stylish bathroom with modern bath amenities, unwind in the spacious 84sqm suite that features a living room with elegant sofa and a cozy bed room with king size bed.
Facilities
- Room size: 84m2 | Balcony size: 14m2
- Quantity: 01
- View: Valley
- Bathtub
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Pao’s suite: With an impressive space of 157m2, the Presidential Suite is reserved for those who appreciate luxury and stylish comfort. The Presidential Suite makes an impression of subtle settings in its 02 bedrooms, living room and bathroom.
Facilities:
- Room size: 157m2 | Balcony size: 18m2
- Number of room: 01 | View: Valley
- Total of Double: 01
- Two bedrooms and spacious living room
- In-room fresh air system
- Coffee machine
- Jacuzzi
- Bathtub
Catcat Hills Resort & Spa
Address: 86 Fansipan, Fansipan Ward, Sapa, Lao Cai
Sapa Cat Cat Hill Resort & Spa is a high-class resort villa area, all rooms are designed with a balcony with mountain view to create a comfortable feeling for customers. Located on a high hill, overlooking the entire Hoang Lien Son mountain range and Cat Cat village – The village is known as the most beautiful ancient village in the Northwest. With the ancient architectural style of France, imbued with the culture of the mountainous region of Sapa.
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The villas are individually designed with a distance of 3-5m with an area of 30m2. The room is fully equipped with open space, cool in summer, warm in winter, next to the dreamy marble marble streets. Heated infinity pool with breathtaking view, cozy restaurant with a capacity of 200 people, professional Spa area and skillful hands of the staff
Quantity: 100 rooms
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Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
Bamboo Sapa Hotel – Sapa hotel with infinity pool
Located 1,650 meters above sea level and overlooking the Hoang Lien Mountains, the 4-star Bamboo Sapa Hotel is a resort with modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a bar. big.
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Rooms at Bamboo Sapa are air-conditioned and feature satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Most rooms also have a balcony.
Bamboo Sapa Hotel can arrange tours and provide guests with currency exchange and laundry services. There is also a pick-up service from the train station in Lao Cai city.
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Bamboo Bar is the largest bar in Sapa and offers a variety of drinks, local music and traditional performances.
Which room types are included at Bamboo Sapa Hotel?
Suite
Area: 40 – 45m2
Standard:2
Fully equipped with 4-star standard high-class facilities, the Suite room will satisfy all the different needs of travelers looking for mountain view rooms. Wide glass windows connecting from the floor to the ceiling have a direct view of Muong Hoa valley and Fansipan peak. You will “wake up in a far away place”, enjoy a different sunrise right in your room.
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President suite
Area: 120 – 130m2
Standard:4
This “million dollar” mountain view room class has the highest room rate at Bamboo Sapa Hotel. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a stylish seating and work area. Choosing to stay here, you will feel the cool breeze against the balcony overlooking the endless green, spacious space, renewable energy and source of creative spirit for work.
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Grand Deluxe Mountain
Area: 40 – 45m2
Standard:2
As the name suggests, the Grand Deluxe Mountain room impresses visitors with its unique design, floor-to-ceiling windows, and splendid views. Each Grand Deluxe mountain view room is equipped with a relaxing sofa and spacious private balcony overlooking the wonderful landscape of the high mountains and valleys of terraced fields hidden in the clouds.
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Deluxe Mountain View
Area: 36 – 40m2
Standard:2
Deluxe room attracts guests by its delicate design and decoration with elegant white and light brown color combination and standard light cobalt color of Bamboo Sapa Hotel. This mountain view room has an affordable price but still ensures to enjoy the unique mountain view when staying here.
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Superior Mountain View
Area: 30 – 35m2
Standard:2
This mountain view room class has the most affordable price among the rooms of Bamboo Sapa Hotel. With large windows overlooking the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, Superior Mountain View gives visitors a feeling of absolute relaxation with luxurious and classy amenities.
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Super Window
Area: 26 – 30m2
Standard:2
This mountain view room class has the most affordable price among the rooms of Bamboo Sapa Hotel. With large windows overlooking the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, Superior Window gives visitors a feeling of absolute relaxation with luxurious and classy amenities.
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Family Classic
Area: 70 – 75m2
Standard:4
Room has an area of 80m2, for 04 guests. Room type includes 02 bedrooms: 1 bedroom is equipped with 1 double bed and 1 bedroom is equipped with 2 single beds.
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Family connecting
Area: 80 – 85m2
Standard:4
With an area of more than 80m2, Family Connecting room will be the ideal choice for the whole family. Rooms are connected from 2 separate Grand Deluxe rooms and are located on the top floors of the hotel. Therefore, the light in the room is always flooded by the spacious balcony, overlooking the valley and mountains of Sapa.
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Standard
Area: 26m2
Standard:2
Stand room has an area of 26m2, arranged with 01 double bed or 02 single beds. Room for 2 guests. This room has a window but no view. The bathroom has a walk-in shower.
Sapa has many accommodations to choose from. If none of these hotels convinced you or you are looking for a package tour which includes accommodation, contact us right now!
Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
