Ninh Binh Garden Retreat

The best part of this hotel was the location. It’s in a quieter part of Tam Coc about 10 minutes’ walk from the centre. It’s on the main road, but you are one street back and there are rice fields right behind you. Tam Coc town itself isn’t that nice. Super touristy and tacky but it’s where most the restaurants and shops are so it’s nice being in a spot where it’s accessible, but you can also escape. The hotel itself is nice but definitely 3-star. That’s not a critique as it doesn’t sell itself as higher than that, but I think some of the photos flatter it a bit. The pool area is beautiful, overlooking the rice fields. Rooms are clean and a good size but a little worn. The staff and owner are lovely. English isn’t strong even by Vietnamese standards, so needed to use the translator app a fair bit but was never a problem. They have free bicyles to rent and they are good quality. I was impressed. You can get to most of the main sites from the hotel by peddle bike if you have a basic level of fitness. Motor scooters can also be rented for cheap. A couple of small opportunities for the hotel. It took me 3 days to get hand soap in my room. I did ask and got told it’s on the wall. Only saw body wash on the wall so assumed that’s all there was but the cleaners eventually noticed and put in hand soap. Also, the fridge wasn’t working throughout the duration of my stay. Thirdly, the hotel has those bathtub showers but no curtain or screen so it’s impossible to shower without soaking the bathroom floor. Should put some in. Would be an easy fix. Overall, I would recommend the hotel. It is good value and in a great location. Thanks for having me. I definitely enjoyed my stay!

Clean, comfortable and good breakfast. Rooms really nice. Quiet area. Near lots of restaurants and bars Free bikes were good. Staff friendly and had a nice selfie at the end of our stay ! We saw water buffalo on the road which was an awesome experience for the family. Would definitely recommend.

Staying here for two nights. Nothing was too much trouble. Even down to driving us into main shopping place . Staff beautifully friendly. Pool divine. We were the only guests here but that did not distract from our stay. I'd say still struggling after COVID. Would rate rooms 3 star with an amazing view over rice paddies and mountains

Beautiful hotel with a quaint, home style vibe. Amazing location to the little town around Tam Coc, about a 5 minute walk to restaurants, bars and shopping. Also can rent bicycles free of charge. Rooms were clean and large, comfortable bed and a nice rain shower. Would definitely stay here again! The owners were so sweet, really made you feel at home during the included breakfast.