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Carambola Bungalow

2.0 star property
Travelers recharge with local cuisine at breakfast and let their worries fade away by the ocean waves at this peaceful retreat near Phong Nha Cave.

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Carambola Bungalow offers a tranquil escape near Phong Nha Cave. Guests can enjoy the beach with kayaking and use the free shuttle to explore. The property features sun loungers on the terrace and a coffee shop, making it an ideal base for visiting Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$41
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

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Balcony

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony

Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden view

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Garden view

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Pillow menu
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Phong Nha, Bo Trach, Quang Tri

What's nearby

  • Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Phong Nha Cave - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Suoi Nuoc Mooc - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Paradise Cave - 23 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Ga Hoan Lao Station - 32 min drive
  • Dong Hoi (VDH) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trung Nguyên E-Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Duck Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tree House Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PhongNha Coffee Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lantern Vietnamese 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 sunloungers, 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 bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Carambola Bungalow feature comforts, such as fireplaces and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Balconies, separate dining areas and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for 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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per vehicle (one-way)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Carambola Bungalow?

As of 21 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carambola Bungalow on 24 Dec 2025 start from NZ$40.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Carambola Bungalow Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! So beautiful a quiet. Super close to anything and everything, overlooking the river. Staff was so friendly and helpful 1000000% recommend. I will be going back here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was impeccable. We stayed there when a typhoon went through. The owner while staying up all night monitoring thé facility still checked our train schedule at 5am to ensure that it had not been cancelled and updated us of the delays, ordered our taxi and had breakfast packed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice owner, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nenad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property,frendy stuff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. lived up to the picture's expectations. I had a breathtaking view of the landscape. The staff was phenomenal and friendly. Mr. Ha was extremely helpful in assisting me with a tour company and which cave would suit me. Mr. Ha. and his wife and kids are warm and friendly. Thanks for looking out for the scooter and dropping off my USB charger at the bus stop.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Staff & service
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly good value for very clean accommodation. It is a couple of km outside the main area of Phong Nha, but otherwise great. And the owner offered competitive travel to and from the airport/train station and even to Paradise Cave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was excellent. The staff is so welcoming and accommodating. The location is great with river access and biking distance to the busy area of town. I would definitely stay here again if I am in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my groups favourite accommodation while in Vietnam! The rooms are spacious, well kept, and clean. The owners are what really makes this stay special. They went above and beyond, offering to arrange a taxi pickup at 3am and driving us around Phong Nha at a competitive rate. The bungalow is in a great location, it felt very safe and is walking distance from the main street. The food was also amazing, the included breakfast is delicious and we decided to have dinner at the bungalow both nights because it was so good! I would absolutely love to stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Phong Nha!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little older property, but clean and affordable and very helpful staff. A bit far from some things but they have bikes which made exploring easy. Even helped me get a birthday cake for my son while we were there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from Oxalis and owner was very understanding of caving adventures, assisted with our laundry over night and the lodge has riverside views, was clean and had comfortable bed. Easy to coordinate a ride with the staff there or using grab or town is about 20 min walk away with stops to eat and watch the river along the way. They offer food for all meals and the breakfast was good, cooked to order :) I would stay here again. Plus everyone in town told me they know the owner and are good friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, very nice and helpful personell that speaks Good English and helps arrange caving trips and transport. Good food!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

christian

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Steve

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

Andrea

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

2/10 Terrible

michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible experiance.

For our visit of Phong Nha, we chose to book 3 nights at the Carambola Bungalow from Hotels.com. After booking, I called the hotel and arraigned pickup from Dong Hoi Train Station. Mr. Ha and his Driver Phong were waiting for us. Once we arrived at the hotel, we received a warm greeting from the Staff, then taken to our room. The Room was very comfortable, with an incredible view of the River and Mountains. A Refrigerator and Hotpot were provided. Wifi connection was good enough for streaming Netflix. We arrived late, so we decided to eat at the Restaurant. In the morning, We enjoyed the excellent breakfast provided by the Hotel at no extra expense. The Hotel provided us with a Driver that took us to Paradise Cave. He stopped along the way so we could take pictures of the jungle and mountains. The Staff at Carambola Bungalow are exceptional. They provide first class service at an extremely reasonable rate. I enjoyed my interactions with them and consider them as friends. I highly recommend this hotel for value, view, cleanliness, aesthetics, and down to earth Vietnamese Hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel simple, correct dans sa catégorie

Hotel simple, correct dans sa catégorie. Les propriétaires sont très gentils et très serviables, ce qui sauve le reste. Petit déjeuner médiocre, diner idem. Trop loin du centre pour aller diner le soir, sachant que les Grab ne répondent plus aux demandes passé 18h30
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025