Sapa Mountain Eco Lodge — Hotel in Ham Rong Ward

Most unexpected luxury on the trail to Ta Phin: brand new and lovely en-suite cottages, built with style and intelligence, with the assistance of a famous Vietnamese architect. The restaurant attached is simple but authentic and works from locally sourced ingredients. The whole operation is co-owned by Hmong social entrepreneur Shu Tan from Sa Pa, who started the now famous Sa Pa O’Chau school for minority youth. In other words, instead of supporting entrepreneurs from outside the region who have shallow roots in the highlands, this is also an opportunity to promote locally rooted indigenous...

We were fortunate to spend a night in this brand new Eco lodge in Ta Phin recently. Beautifully constructed and decorated with ethnic finishings, the views over the valley are simply stunning and one can see Sapa in the distance. The peace and tranquility are easily and rewardingly absorbed. Phuong’s dinner followed by breakfast in the morning are among the best in Vietnam. Phan and La La at reception are very friendly and will offer you a warm welcome, their english being a big help. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will return. Highly...

The Eco lodges have only been opened recently. Each wooden lodge is beautifully decorated and the balconies have great views across the valley - even with all the cloud we had! We walked around the local paths and the village and then had a delicious family style dinner, followed by a warming traditional herbal foot bath. The transfer from Sapa town was easy and arranged for us by them. They offer other tours as well and are really friendly and helpful. It was a great experience - a really peaceful retreat! Highly...