Blue Lagoon Cat Ba

This chic-rustic retreat is even more beautiful and more relaxing than we expected after seeing photos and reading reviews online. Five individual cabins of different designs, each separately accessed from an outdoor café/reception area and set in a lush tropical garden and viewing out to (no kidding) a beautiful, secluded lagoon. You feel intimately connected to the natural beauty of Cat Ba island here. Special thanks to manager Mr Hung, who gave us great advice on scooter rentals, boat cruise, sightseeing, and getting to and from Hanoi. We also especially loved the tasteful cool jazz with our morning coffee and playing fetch with Gung, Blue Lagoon’s very friendly golden retriever.

Had a brilliant time here with the family. Amazing staff and ginger the dog was the icing on the cake. Great breakfast and coffee. It was nice to be out of town a bit and taxis were cheap to get around. Thoroughly recommended. If you like big friendly labradors and blind cats then this is for you!

I found Cat Ba Island to be a beautiful place, and Blue Lagoon was my favourite part of it. Kind, attentive and helpful staff, two beautiful dogs, a lovely breakfast, a rich and fertile garden. All of this combined with wonderfully aesthetic, comfortable and clean accomodation, nestled at the bottom of a jungle-covered mountain, down a small laneway next to a lake. The rooms are small, and the accomodation is about a 30-minute walk from the main town, but the warmth, peace and tranquility of this location are well worth it. You simply must stay here if you are spending time on Cat Ba Island.

Amazing stay at Blue Lagoon. Breakfast was delicious and the receptionists were very helpful, including booking transport back to Hanoi. It is a little out of the way (about 20 minute walk), which I actually enjoyed, because you get to see more of the island. If you are a light sleeper - be warned you can hear the bugs/animals outside at night. Gorgeous dogs at the hotel too - a excellent bonus.

Lovely little Homestay in a quiet location right by the lagoon. Motorbikes available for hire, which you will need to get into town. The rooms are set in a fabulous garden. They are basic but clean and comfortable. Staff are fantastic, very welcoming and helpful. If you are a dog lover you will fall in love with Gung (Ginger), a soppy friendly Golden Retriever. Great place to stay, away from town, if you want to explore the island

Can’t recommend Blue Lagoon enough. Just on the outskirts of Cat Ba, it is set in a stunning location, the rooms are clean and comfortable and owners are so friendly and helpful. I can’t decide if the highlight was the incredible coffee (12 different options) or Gung (Ginger) the delightful golden retriever!