Hotels with Pools in Cat Ba

I cannot recommend The Secret Garden enough! This place is truly the heart and soul of Cat Ba, offering the perfect blend of social vibes, comfort, and adventure. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at home. The rooms are spotless, the beds are spacious, and the overall atmosphere is warm and inviting. The toilets are surprisingly spacious, and the showers are incredibly well-designed with travelers in mind—thoughtful touches that make a big difference. But what really sets this place apart is the incredible staff, especially the manager, Easy. He is the heartbeat of The Secret Garden—always leading by example, never just bossing people around. Whether it’s helping with day-to-day tasks or ensuring everyone from guests to staff is having a great time, Easy’s hands-on approach and positive energy are contagious. He’s someone you’ll remember long after you leave. The hostel is packed with activities that make it impossible to get bored. From daily themed nights (quiz night was my absolute favorite!) to the unique herbal foot bath, there’s always something fun to do. I loved the creative opportunities, like painting a mural for a free stay, and the chance to explore the island while earning free drinks and other perks. The boat tour I booked through the hostel was fantastic—well-organized, reasonably priced, and packed with memorable moments. What’s even better is that booking through the hostel costs the same as anywhere else, whether online or with other operators. Plus, booking through them earned me free drinks, which was a nice bonus! The Secret Garden is more than just a place to stay—it’s a community. It’s the perfect spot to meet fellow travelers, share stories, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re looking to explore, socialize, or try something new, this hostel has it all. Thank you, Easy and the entire team, for making my stay so special. The Secret Garden is a gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cat Ba!

Comfortable, clean, convenient, mordent, pretty, delicious food, there is a swimming pool in the rooftop with nice view, has billiards and bar and restaurant, also a room for gym

I really like the hospitality and the behavior of staff.

Very good hostel. Would definitely stay again when visiting.

Beautiful and well maintained!

- clean, beautiful room, - Large garden with many flowers - Restaurant food is very fresh. We rode motorbikes around the island, herry organized a wonderful tour to visit Lan Ha Bay, thank you Herry and family for supporting us with great service during our 1 week vacation at Cat Ba island, see you again

This is an incredible oasis set right in front of a little valley, with grassland and small ponds and hills with caves. It’s stunning in pictures, but even more breathtaking up close. The view from the pool is surreal, and it’s a treat to dine and drink outside. You’re a few kilometres away from town, which is great for disconnecting from the usual humdrum of shops and tourists. Huy took great care of us, helped book a reasonably priced boat tour, and made us feel right at home. Breakfast and the a la carte dinner of Vietnamese fare were both delicious. If you’re in Cat Ba, this is a great place to stay for a different experience than the usual.

Hotel were incredibly welcoming to me extremely comfortable really lovely staff the breakfast was absolutely amazing

New hotel . great location.lovely staff

Beach front - location away from town. Free bicycle available, and scooters rental at the property. Room was very spacious, cleaned daily, with very comfortable beds. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially the manager. Definitely a place to socialise and to bond with fellow backpackers, maybe less suitable for people seeking tranquility.

Lucky was an incredible host. There is a great breakfast. The location is just on the outskirts, but still walkable to all attractions. The courtyard is great to hang out in!

The rooms- bungalows were beautiful and very comfortable. Excellent breakfast, one of the best in Vietnam. The staff were friendly and informative.

We had a really nice experience, room is awesome, bed is comfortable (hard), the place is far from the city centre and we liked it, there are really kind and they make perfect breakfast 🥞🍳

Modern, spacious, clean, excellent breakfast, very reasonable price. Close enough to downtown but far from the crowd of tourists.