catba island hostel

Hotels
9.7 (488 reviews)
182 Nui Ngoc, Cat Ba, Hai Phong, Vietnam , Cat Ba , vn

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Central location near restaurants and beaches
Excellent value for money / economical
Plentiful, tasty buffet breakfast
Affordable, well-run bus/tour service
Spacious and comfortable rooms for many guests
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in rooms, corridors and bathrooms
Rooms and bathrooms are worn/outdated
Few or loose power sockets in rooms
Isolated reception/service problems (booking cancellation, lost item and poor follow-up)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Multiple reviewers noted average-to-poor cleanliness: stains on walls, hairs and cigarette butts in corridors, shower/toilet corners needing deeper cleaning and generally 'not very clean'.
Service
10
Staff are repeatedly described as extremely friendly, helpful and supportive; the hotel also runs a good, affordable bus/tour service. (A few isolated service issues reported: a cancelled booking and one lost-belongings communication problem.)
Location
10
Centrally located in Cat Ba town with many restaurants nearby and convenient access to beaches and tours; reviewers repeatedly praise the location.
Room Quality
9.9
Mixed feedback: several guests found rooms spacious, comfortable and well-suited for a good night's sleep, while others reported worn/outdated furniture, broken wardrobe doors and an old bathroom. Overall comfortable for the price but shows signs of aging.
Amenities
9.9
Good practical amenities highlighted (air-conditioning working well, affordable bus/tour service, plentiful buffet breakfast), though some guests noted too few or loose power sockets and aging bathroom fixtures.
Value for Money
10
Frequently described as economical and very central; reviewers consider it a strong value choice for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
10
Buffet breakfast is repeatedly praised as plentiful and delicious; food offering is a clear positive in multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
10
Many guests report an excellent or amazing stay, recommending the property for budget travelers despite some wear and cleaning issues; overall sentiment is very positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 14:37

Property Description

Convenient Location: Situated just steps away from the ferry terminal and a short distance from the bus station, Catba Island Hotel offers easy access to transportation and nearby attractions like Cat Ba National Park.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy a comfortable stay in the hotel's contemporary rooms equipped with a cable flat-screen TV, minibar, and safety deposit box. The private bathrooms feature a convenient shower facility, along with complimentary slippers and toiletries for your convenience.

Exciting Activities and Dining: Explore the area with day trips to fishing villages or hiking adventures arranged by the tour desk. After a day of exploration, indulge in a culinary experience with a variety of local Vietnamese and international dishes served at the hotel's restaurant.

Book your stay at Catba Island Hotel for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 488 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.9
Amenities: 9.9
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Fabien • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

The price, the location and the breakfast.

Cons:

Building and room and a little bit old.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • solo_traveller • pt
10
Excelente
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Klaudia • solo_traveller • pl
10
Znakomity
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • it
5
Da evitare
Pros:

Le uniche cose che salvo sono la gentilezza del signore alla reception e la posizione vicina al lungomare.

Cons:

Tutto il resto, a partire dalla camera davvero sporca (anche il copriletto), finestre rotte, mobili molto datati e condizioni ai limiti dell’accettabile.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • solo_traveller • fr
10
Super hôtel
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Oanh • solo_traveller • vn
1
Cons:

chỗ nghỉ để giá thấp xong tự ý hủy phòng

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • au
10
Excellent,
Pros:

The bus service and Lan Ha Bay tour were very good and affordable. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast was especially plentiful and delicious.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Koos Straver • solo_traveller • nl
6
Matig hotel, maar te doen voor 1 nacht
Pros:

De locatie was prima, middenin Cat Ba town, restaurants in de buurt. Airconditioning.

Cons:

Het hotel is verouderd en niet heel schoon. De kamers waren redelijk schoon, maar wel vlekken op muren en stopcontacten. Oude douche en wc. Gang en trappenhuis waren niet schoon met haren, sigarettenpeuken. Ontbijt okee.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Huong • solo_traveller • vn
6
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Nguyễn Trọng Văn • family_with_children • vn
7
Quản lý thân thiện, hỗ trợ tốt. Phòng cũ xuống cấp nhiều và chưa được sạch sẽ lắm.
Pros:

Bữa sáng tốt

Cons:

Hạng mục xuống cấp, quá ít ổ cắm điện

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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DUY HƯNG • extended_group • vn
7
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • couple • fr
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Nienke • couple • nl
10
Uitstekend.
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • gb
10
Absolutely amazing stay
Pros:

Staff are amazing and so helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, the best night sleep I had in so long, I absolutely loved my stay here, I would recommend to everyone! Great location also

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • couple • lu
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Serena • couple • ca
10
Staff very frendly, room clean, good for money.
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Raphael • couple • ca
10
Amazing hotel.
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Schadi • couple • de
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Anatole • couple • fr
10
Excelente.
Pros:

Le service de bus et l'excursion dans la baie de Lan Ha étaient très bons et abordables. Les chambres étaient très spacieuses et propres. Le personnel était extrêmement aimable et serviable. Le petit-déjeuner buffet était particulièrement copieux et délicieux. Je reviendrai sans hésiter.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee