Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Tour desk
Ironing service
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Delicious food
Welcoming atmosphere
Great value

Categories

Cleanliness
9.9
While not explicitly mentioned, the overall satisfaction suggests a clean environment.
Service
10
Exceptional service detailed in multiple reviews, highlighting the attentiveness and hospitable nature of Mr. Vu.
Location
9.4
Location is described as tranquil, though a bit off from main attractions.
Room Quality
9.9
Rooms are reportedly well-equipped and comfortable.
Amenities
9.4
Consistent mention of available amenities like bicycles and meal options.
Value for Money
9.9
Affordable pricing for quality service and meals.
Food and Beverage
9.9
Meals are consistently praised as very tasty and homemade.
Overall Experience
10
Overwhelmingly positive experiences shared in the reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 09:47

Property Description

Charming Sao Mai Hotel in Cai Be

Comfort and Convenience: Sao Mai Hotel offers free bikes, a garden, and a shared lounge for guests to unwind. The 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and free WiFi ensure a hassle-free stay.

Cozy Guest Rooms: Relax in well-equipped rooms with a flat-screen TV, seating area, and a private bathroom. The air conditioning and desk add to the comfort of your stay.

Explore and Enjoy: Engage in cycling and other activities in the beautiful surroundings of Cai Be. Visit Vinh Long Museum just 31 km away.

Book your stay at Sao Mai Hotel for a delightful experience in Cai Be.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sao Mai Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 76 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.9
Service: 10
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.9
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 9.9
Food and Beverage: 9.9
Overall Experience: 10
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Ulf couple se
10
A fantastic place to stay
Pros:

A nice hotel by the riverside with a lovely garden full of flowers and trees. It’s run by a very friendly family who helped us with a lot of things. They organized a fantastic boat trip and told us about places reachable with a bicycle. The village is nice and easy to go around by bicycle which we did a lot. The hotel staff cooks delicious meals.

Cons:

They don’t accept credit cards.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Danielle75011 family_with_children fr
10
Un séjour parfait avec une famille formidable
Pros:

La chambre était vaste et confortable avec une belle vue sur le jardin. Les petits déjeuner et les dîner étaient bons et copieux. Enfin j ai adoré cette famille accueillante, généreuse et joyeuse. Quant au patron. Monsieur Vu, il est incroyable de gentillesse, de dynamisme et d humour. J ai fait une excursion formidable avec lui et à un prix très raisonnable

Cons:

Rien

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Hélène family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

L hôtel est très simple et pas trop mal placé dans Cai Bé mais un peu loin du centre. Ce que nous avons vraiment apprécié c est une très grande hospitalité, une extrême gentillesse et très serviables.
Nous y avons pris notre dîner, simple cuisine vietnamienne et bonne. C était comme à la maison.
Nous avons fait une balade sur le Mekong organisée par l hôte. Malheureusement les marchés flottant étaient fermés, sans doute à cause des préparatifs du Nouvel An. Mais là balade était agréable et intéressante.

Cons:

La chambre était très sommaire mais vu le tarif si peu cher, le rapport qualité prix est très correct.
Cela nous a suffit pour une nuit locale.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Thi Mai Huong family_with_children vn
10
2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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giovanna solo_traveller it
10
Weekend fantastico
Pros:

Soggiorno ed esperienza fantastica. Il proprietario dell hotel Vu è stato impeccabile dal primo momento aiutandomi a prenotare il bus per raggiungere l hotel dalla capitale. È stato sempre presente per qualsiasi cosa.
Arrivata lì mi ha accolto subito insieme alla sua famiglia. Stanze con tutto l’occorrente e il necessario.
Ho cenato con loro ( lo consiglio) ad una cifra bassissima ed era tutto eccezionale.
Io non avevo organizzato nulla, lui il giorno dopo mi ha portato sul Mekong per un giro straordinario compreso di pranzo altrettanto buono. Nel pomeriggio giro in moto bike per il villaggio.
La colazione sia dolce che tradizionale, basta chiedere.
Con Vu si vive davvero il Vietnam, percepisci l’amore per la terra e per le altre persone.
Se avete voglia di vivere un’esperienza del genere scegliete questo splendido hotel.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Valls couple es
9
Pros:

Un veritable allotjament en família. El noi que el porta és molt simpàtic i et fa sentir com a casa. Menjar casolà molt bo i bé de preu. Ens ha llogat una scooter i ens ha ajudat a organitzar els bitllets del viatge.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Antoine family_with_children fr
10
Superbe immersion dans la vie du Mékong
Pros:

Accueil et accompagnement exceptionnel pendant 24 h avec Mr. Vu qui a été aux petits soins pour que le séjour en immersion dans le Delta soit parfait : repas très goûteux, découverte de la région de Cai Be et de ses richesses par tous les moyens (scooter, bateau, dégustations), partage sur la culture locale…

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Simon family_with_children fr
10
Belle expérience
Pros:

L’accueil et la disponibilité du personnel, toujours aux petits soins pour leurs hôtes
Dîner délicieux partagé tous ensemble
Merci 🙏

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Laurence family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Accueil chaleureux. Très bien placé. Possibilité de prendre les repas sur place, Très bons et variés. Prêt de vélos gratuits pour visiter les alentours. Nous avons pû visiter le Delta du mekong en barque avec Mr Vu, c'était un super moment. Je recommande

Cons:

Rien

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Gilles Dino couple it
9
Accoglienza calorosa e autenticità dell’esperienza
Pros:

L’ospitalità, la cucina e la gentilezza dell’host e della sua famiglia.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Minh solo traveller vn
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Superb. Friendly isn't enough to describe staff here. They are genuine, welcoming and take care of you as if you are their family member. Location is a bit off but offers great tranquility. It:s walkable to other places around Cai Be. Such a great stay!

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Gregory family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Vu was a fantastic host. For our three day stay, he made us feel part of his lovely family, showed us surrounding villages and the family farm. It was great for our kids (age 8 and 13) as well. They participated in cooking food and shopping in the local market. I strongly suggest saying yes to any tours that Mr. Vu offers. The boat tour was especially wonderful, included a tour on the Mekong proper and little canals, a delicious lunch in a local home on an island in the river, even some theatre performances- and more! We loved our stay here, and our new family. Thank you, Mr. Vu! Highly recommended for those who want to experience the real Vietnam and the warmth of the locals....

Cons:

We loved it!

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
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Daphne solo traveller au
9
Kindest owners you will ever meet!! Good value for money.
Pros:

Great value for money! Mr Vu and his sister are the kindest hotel owners you will ever meet!! They are honest, kind and more helpful than you can imagine. Cai Be does not seem to be a very touristy place and therefore you will not find great restaurants or bars in town. However, if you want to experience the feeling of being in a real Vietnam town, this is the place to be (keep your translator tools at hand)

Cons:

Beds are very springy and there is not much to do in town as a tourist.

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
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Megan young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

The staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful! The place was clean, quiet and an ideal location. We loved the free bikes and breakfast. I so recommend you stay here!

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
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Hilary young couple gb
10
An ideal base to explore the Meekong
Pros:

Sao Mai was an ideal base to explore the Meekong Delta. Vu and his family were the best hosts willing to help arrange tours, transport and cook for us. It's a lovely place to explore and well worth travelling from Ho Chi Minh rather than just doing away trip. The room was spacious and cool. Breakfast was great and the evening meals very delicious and very reasonably priced. They were very flexible and happy to cater for a vegetarian. We borrowed bikes to explore the area and enjoyed a boat trip around the area as well as a trip to Xeo Quyt. Well worth 2 or 3 nights respite from the cities of Vietnam. Thanks Vu and family!'

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
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Roger solo traveller gb
10
Very relaxed and good value for money
Pros:

Good vibe with a relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for short or long stays. The owner was very helpful with organising buses etc which can be confusing for travellers.

Cons:

Property is a bit out of the way but owner will assist with transport to and from the hotel.

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
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Sally group gb
10
We enjoyed our stay very much
Pros:

The family were so welcoming. They cooked a delicious evening meal and breakfast for us.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
J
Joachim solo traveller de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The owner, Mr Vu, is wonderful. When my bus was not stopping in Cai Be, he organized the way back and picked me up with his motorbike the last 5 km at 10 p.m.
The rooms are very large, climatizised, the bed comfortable, the bathroom really fine and clean. It's at least 3*+.
At the other side it's like a homestay. And Mr Vu nd his family help where they can.
So it doesn't wonder, that there are a lot of guests who come here every year. I also will come back.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
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Shalev family with young children il
10
Awesome stay and experience
Pros:

Mr Vu and his family were the perfect hosts. They always made you feel welcome, he showed us around the area on scooters and let us borrow one of the scooters later free of charge. We went on a tour on a boat with him, stopping at all kinds of locations, which was one of the best we had in the mekong delta (he was also the tour guide). We had several dinners with them, helping them a bit with making the meals.
I can say with no doubt this is a must for anyone wanting to experience the delta.
Also the wifi was great, the shower was OK always with hot water, great air conditioning, there was always free water to drink and the location is also really good, right by the river.

Cons:

The facilities themselves, although very large, need some maintainance. The spring bed we slept on was OK but worn out a long time ago (both of us slid into the middle of it), the room itself was big but wasn't clean enough (gums behind the bed head, squashed bugs and stains on the walls etc..). But, all places we stayed in on the mekong delta were similar that way and the value for money is still very high.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michal solo traveller cz
9
Nice, cosy stay in Cai Be with option of half-day tour lead by the owner.
2025-01-16 via Nuitee