Luc Xoan Hotel

Bai Tu Long Bay


Bright green, brand new and steps from Cai Rong Pier is this perfectly located dockside hotel. 'I think clean is very important,' the friendly, English-speaking owner told us, and we tend to agree. The ground-floor seafood restaurant is handy.


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Nearby Bai Tu Long Bay attractions

1. Bai Tu Long National Park

3.23 MILES

The spectacular islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, immediately northeast of Halong Bay, form Bai Tu Long National Park and are every bit as beautiful as their…

2. Minh Chau Beach

11.26 MILES

The beautiful 1km-long crescent-moon sweep of Minh Chau Beach, 12km from Quan Lan town on the northeastern coast, is the island's main drawcard. Between…

3. Quan Lan Pagoda

13.11 MILES

The only attraction within Quan Lan Town itself is this beautiful 200-year-old pagoda, flanked by the town's communal house and a temple, all of which are…

4. Van Chay Beach

20.05 MILES

Located in the northwestern corner of Co To Island is broad Van Chay Beach. During the summer months it's home to lots of food stalls, as well as kayak…

5. Bac Van Beach

21.12 MILES

Directly north of Hong Van Beach is its slightly scruffier sister, Bac Van Beach. It's quieter, but coarse sand and water not quite deep enough for…

6. Mong Rong Headland

22.66 MILES

For coastal scenery beyond the beaches, head south from town for 3km, bearing left at the pond, to the flagpole and headland of Mong Rong, where walking…

7. Hong Van Beach

22.87 MILES

Most Vietnamese visitors make a beeline for Hong Van Beach – and justifiably so. It's nearly 3km of fine, white sand lapped by blue water and backed by a…

8. Beach No 1

25.4 MILES

This wide and sandy beach offers good sunset strolls and views of the cruise ships and lighthouse. It's accessible behind the massive Sunworld complex.