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Carambola Bungalow

2.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, near Phong Nha Cave
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Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View
Point of interest
Restaurant
Balcony
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Phong Nha, Bo Trach, Quang Binh
  • Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
    10 min walk
  • Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square
    3 min drive
  • Phong Nha Cave
    4 min drive
  • Dong Hoi (VDH)
    56 min drive

Room options

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Balcony

Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Terrace/patio

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Garden view

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Garden view

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Garden Area

Terrace/patio

Standard Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View, Garden Area

Highlights

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

View all photos for Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

Balcony

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Bo Trach

A family-friendly stay in Bo Trach awaits you at Carambola Bungalow. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Phong Nha Cave. Highlights at this beach country house include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the country house's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to boat tours, kayaking and scooter/moped rentals. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .With a stay at this Phong Nha country house, you'll be 9.6 km (6 mi) from Suoi Nuoc Mooc and 39.4 km (24.5 mi) from Thien Duong Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Phong Nha Cave - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Phong Nha Botanic Garden - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Suoi Nuoc Mooc - 14 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Ga Tho Loc Station - 30 min drive
  • Dong Hoi (VDH) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Chopsticks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪PhongNha Coffee Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lantern Vietnamese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coco House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Đất Việt - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Carambola Bungalow

Family fun on the beach, near Phong Nha Cave
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the country house's complimentary beach shuttle. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This beach country house also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bo Trach country house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Carambola Bungalow offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Vietnamese

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

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

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • 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
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Carambola Bungalow?

Carambola Bungalow offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Carambola Bungalow?

Yep, Carambola Bungalow has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Carambola Bungalow?

The closest beach to Carambola Bungalow is Bao Ninh Beach (39.4 km).

What makes Carambola Bungalow a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and late-night room service, as well as comfy beds and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carambola Bungalow.

Is Carambola Bungalow family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Carambola Bungalow is a hit with families.

Does Carambola Bungalow serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carambola Bungalow?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carambola Bungalow?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carambola Bungalow?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Carambola Bungalow?

Furry friends are welcome at Carambola Bungalow, with food and water bowls on offer.

Carambola Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quang

Travelled with family
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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

michelle

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Steve, San Jose

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

christian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian

Travelled with group
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

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

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

Travelled with partner
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

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

Andrea

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Anh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect bungalow
The owner Ha picked us up from the station and we received welcome drinks on arrival. Our bungalow was very clean and located right on the river with incredible views. The Lovely family also helped us book a great tour and bikes during our stay. We only stayed 2 nights, I wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this homestay! It was quiet and removed fron town, but still very walkable. The staff was truly wonderful. The food was delicious and well priced. We would reccomend this homestay with the highest regard!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to stay. Beautiful location and the bungalows were very cute. Staff were lovely. Excellent value for money and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding Service
Kudos to Mr Ha, owner of Carambola Bungalow. He has been very polite and prompt with our replies, punctual with pick up (from Dong Hoi Train Station), service rendered by all of his staff was brilliant. We will like to thank him for offering us a shower place (after our cave tour). PS: Our favourite drink at their place is ‘Yougurt Drink’.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

KAren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious lodge overlooking the river
Friendly staff, fab view & soak up the local culture (including the call to early morning mass and night local fishing fascinating). Food typical of Vietnam. For the price this was excellent value for money, staff friendly & helpful. Location 2km out of the main town but we got a lift to the bus and picked up by the tour co for the cave tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fantastic... location was great.. far enough away from the party bars for early sleep, but close enough to easily go to the bars if you wanted...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location on a river bank, helpfull and honest owner, good restaurant with reasonable prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Orly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best
The best spot at Phong Nha. In front the river, nice people very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was great even though the weather wasn't brilliant! The staff were fantastic although we got the vibe that there was an underlying issue going onsomewhere but hey...! Views to die for and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was very pleasant. The owners are more than happy to ensure your stay exceeds your expectations. The property is sited right on the river and the spacious bungalows are really clean and complete. It is very quiet and serene because it is a long walk to central part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners were very very welcoming, helpful and attentive to every need and desire. English was sufficient for clear communications. Breakfast options were plentiful. Bungalows were roomy and quiet and private. Right on the water and a beautiful and serene surrounding. However, central town is quite some distance to walk, about 30 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018