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Carambola Bungalow

2.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, near Phong Nha Cave

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Point of interest
TV, fireplace
Restaurant
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

8.2 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
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Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Garden view

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Standard Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Garden Area

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Phong Nha, Bo Trach, Quang Binh

What's nearby

  • Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - 10 min walk
  • Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square - 3 min drive
  • Phong Nha Cave - 4 min drive
  • Suoi Nuoc Mooc - 14 min drive
  • Paradise Cave - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Ga Tho Loc Station - 30 min drive
  • Dong Hoi (VDH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Chopsticks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lantern Vietnamese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PhongNha Coffee Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thắng Nhung - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Omar's Namaste Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Carambola Bungalow

Family-friendly country house near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Located close to Phong Nha Cave, Carambola Bungalow provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. With sun loungers, a free beach shuttle, and kayaking, this country house is the perfect place to soak up some sun. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, beach umbrellas, and scooter rentals
Room features
All guestrooms at Carambola Bungalow feature comforts such as fireplaces and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate dining areas, and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

English, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per vehicle (one-way)
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Carambola Bungalow Country House Bo Trach
Carambola Bungalow Country House
Carambola Bungalow Bo Trach
Carambola Bungalow Bo Trach
Carambola Bungalow Country House
Carambola Bungalow Country House Bo Trach

Frequently asked questions

Is Carambola Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carambola Bungalow?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Carambola Bungalow?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carambola Bungalow?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Carambola Bungalow provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 22 per vehicle applies.

Where is Carambola Bungalow located?

This family-friendly Bo Trach country house is located on the riverwalk, within 2 mi (3 km) of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Phong Nha Cave. Suoi Nuoc Mooc and Thien Duong Cave are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Carambola Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ROOM WITH A VIEW
Ok so it wasn’t perfect but it WAS very enjoyable. Room 6 overlooking the river was fantastic. The mountains are beautiful along the river. The staff here is great from the owners to all the staff. The language barrier was a bit of an issue even with google translate and we often didn’t get exactly what we ordered at meal time but everything was delicious. The owner was great to organize everything I needed from taxis to a private guide to the caves. I would return here in a heartbeat and highly recommended.
Room
Bungalow from outdoor dining area
Room
Shower
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Amazing view! Can’t beat it! Wonderful staff! So helpful polite attentive and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

michelle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the property had a drunken party on the deck below our bungalow. It went on from 8pm until 2am. We did not sleep. There is hot water for about 1 minute. The bed sagged and was really old. This is a run down hostel. It shouldn’t be on Expedia. We left 2 nights early but paid for 4 nights
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve, San Jose

Mice were climbing on the roof all night, both nights....hear squealing and running around...difficult to sleep as the roof was a thin metal.... Bed was comfortable....
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Carambola Bungalow were amazing. They went above and beyond by asking someone to pick us up at 4am and bring us to the place we were staying. The location was beautiful, service was great, and food was awesome. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location at the quieter end of town, good swimming, friendly service, nice secluded bungalows, free use of bicycles to get around, great advice on tours and what to see and do. We enjoyed every minute of our stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Korral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best service. Owners are amazing. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Carambola for one night, after our two-day trek with Oxalis tours. It was perfect. The location is very close to the tour company, and the hospitality and friendliness of Ha and his family was genuinely warm. Rooms are super comfortable. Food is delicious. Perfect place to rest and regroup while traveling and after a long hike. Thank you, Ha!

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this stay as it was a lovely atmosphere, well maintained and great service from the family running it. It looked much better than others in the area, its a bit out of town but thats the attraction and its easy to get a cab or ride into town. dining options around this area are a bit limited but the restaurant service on site is pretty good. If your here for the outdoors, this is a great choice. highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the river. We stayed in the river facing bungalow. Woke up to a beautiful view everyday. There is not much around but they had all the necessities. One night we walked into town to have dinner, only about 1km away. We were able to rent a scooter directly from property which was very convenient. The owner organized everything for us, in terms of getting to property, tours and then a drive to airport. It was fantastic! They have a restaurant on site where we had dinner and breakfast. Food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect bungalow
The owner Ha picked us up from the station and we received welcome drinks on arrival. Our bungalow was very clean and located right on the river with incredible views. The Lovely family also helped us book a great tour and bikes during our stay. We only stayed 2 nights, I wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this homestay! It was quiet and removed fron town, but still very walkable. The staff was truly wonderful. The food was delicious and well priced. We would reccomend this homestay with the highest regard!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Beautiful location and the bungalows were very cute. Staff were lovely. Excellent value for money and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Service
Kudos to Mr Ha, owner of Carambola Bungalow. He has been very polite and prompt with our replies, punctual with pick up (from Dong Hoi Train Station), service rendered by all of his staff was brilliant. We will like to thank him for offering us a shower place (after our cave tour). PS: Our favourite drink at their place is ‘Yougurt Drink’.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

KAren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious lodge overlooking the river
Friendly staff, fab view & soak up the local culture (including the call to early morning mass and night local fishing fascinating). Food typical of Vietnam. For the price this was excellent value for money, staff friendly & helpful. Location 2km out of the main town but we got a lift to the bus and picked up by the tour co for the cave tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fantastic... location was great.. far enough away from the party bars for early sleep, but close enough to easily go to the bars if you wanted...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location on a river bank, helpfull and honest owner, good restaurant with reasonable prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Orly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best
The best spot at Phong Nha. In front the river, nice people very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was great even though the weather wasn't brilliant! The staff were fantastic although we got the vibe that there was an underlying issue going onsomewhere but hey...! Views to die for and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was very pleasant. The owners are more than happy to ensure your stay exceeds your expectations. The property is sited right on the river and the spacious bungalows are really clean and complete. It is very quiet and serene because it is a long walk to central part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners were very very welcoming, helpful and attentive to every need and desire. English was sufficient for clear communications. Breakfast options were plentiful. Bungalows were roomy and quiet and private. Right on the water and a beautiful and serene surrounding. However, central town is quite some distance to walk, about 30 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Caroline, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing stay, hotel and staff!
Carambola Bungalow completely exceeded our expectations. The views from our room were incredible, looking out onto the river surrounded by mountains. Our room was lovely and such good condition and facilities considering we were in the middle of a national park. Internet was great too, with a router in our room! The staff made our stay a whole lot nicer. Ha was such a lovely owner and always gave us advice on what to do. We were also invited to a family dinner with the other guests and it was incredible to get to have an evening with them. Finally, we had an issue at the airport with a flight being cancelled, and Ha continued to help us even once we had checked out. He found us a hotel we could stay in and text us throughout the day to check we were okay. Overall an amazing stay and the loveliest people. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much! We only wish our stay had been longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018