Breakfast was limited, but good pancakes. Was in a natural setting. Room was too dark, not enough lighting. The staff was very helpful in arranging local tourism and transport to and from the hotel. It's a bit off the beaten track. To get there we took a bus from Hanoi about three hours to the ferry point. From there a bus and then dropped off on the side of the road and picked up soon after by a taxi. Our trip out was good, door to door in Ninh Binh via taxi, bus, speed fury and mini-van

After two weeks of traveling through Vietnam, Cat Ba Eco Lodge was exactly what we needed to unwind. Peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by nature – we loved just sitting on the veranda and listening to the sounds of the forest. The whole place is beautifully designed, and our bungalow was clean, cozy, and perfect for relaxing days. The team was super friendly and attentive. Especially a big thank you to CG at the reception for taking such good care of us! We did some hikes straight from the lodge, rented a scooter to explore the island, went kayaking, and just enjoyed the calm atmosphere. The food was really tasty, and the family dinner on our last night was such a lovely experience! And of course, the adorable dogs and puppies totally stole our hearts. We had a wonderful time and would love to come back someday!

After a week in Hanoi, this location was perfect. The forest and chalets were so beautiful and peaceful, I immediately asked to stay an additional night. I happily ate every meal there and, although it was 20 minutes from towns/harbors, the staff was extremely helpful in arranging transport and tours (including special requests). I appreciated the sustainability ethos, especially as my main goal on the island was seeing the critically endangered langurs. It also couldn't have been easier to get there from Hanoi -- they arranged one bus/ferry/bus trip that included hotel pickup and dropoff. I enjoyed meeting the other guests as well. Just a truly wonderful stay thanks to the skillful and generous Kien, Hieu, Cuong, Hằng, and Aye.

This was a wonderful, quiet place to stay away from the noise and bustle of the village. I had some wonderful, quiet evenings sitting on the deck of the cabin, watching the sun set with a glass of wine. The food was excellent! The staff went above and beyond to help me plan my stay on the island, organizing tours and transport for me. With their help, everything went without a single problem, and I had a wonderful time! A huge thanks to everyone who helped me during my stay and were just so wonderfully kind and accommodating. Nice birding and wildlife watching nearby! Thousands of butterflies, if you go at the right time of year.

Lovely peaceful environment. Good staff . They arranged scooters and booked our onward bus tickets which was useful. Food can be got at the resort but there are good and varied options in Cat BA town. Internet quality in the chalet I was in was not very powerful but worked well in the main reception area. My chalet needs a little bit of maintenance ( cracked bathroom tiles) and the bedding had holes in the cotton covers (moths?) My chalet had two double beds in it which took up most of the space. For two people it would have been too small. We enjoyed our stay

The Eco Lodge was our favourite stay in Vietnam! The staff Kian, Cuong and Thai were exceptional - they were friendly, funny and kings at karaoke. The food was amazing, the eggplant tofu and the passion fruit margaritas were my favourite. Also beautiful scenery, clean rooms, just everything was SO GOOD! Thank you for having us from Kayleigh, James, Kerstin and Axel ❤️

The chalets are beautifully furnished, very quiet, and idyllically located, with plenty of activities nearby. The food and service were consistently excellent, and we received great advice and support with our planning. Highly recommended!

The only downside is that the chalets are somewhat poorly soundproofed, so noise from neighbors can be an issue if you get bad luck. Additionally, some minor renovations could be beneficial. Otherwise, they are absolutely fantastic!

CG and the rest of the staff are absolutely amazing. They went out of their way to ensure I had a great stay — not only at Eco Lodge but on the island of Cat Ba. The lodge has great recs about restaurants, scooters to rent, and is near a lake and the national park. Additionally, I loved CG’s dogs! Highly recommend this beautiful oasis as a place to get to know Cat Ba and other travelers. Would 10/10 stay here again and/or recommend to friends/family.

you get your own little cabin surrounded by nature, not too far nor too close from downtown.

the cabins and overall property is a bit run down and needs some fixing up. a window in my cabin had a major gap that you couldn’t close, and hot water didn’t come out. but when I talked to the staff they quickly moved us into another cabin so that they could fix the broken water heater.

We had a wonderful time at Cat Ba Eco Lodge and this was, first and foremost, due to the wonderful staff, their friendliness, their support and their warmhearted hospitality! They supported us with organising the trips and tours we wanted to take and helped us with the transport to and from the eco lodge. The lodge itself is located in a beautiful scenery and equipped with all necessary amenities. Definitely worth a visit!