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Mua Caves Ecolodge

3.0 star property
Suburban lodge with sauna and 24-hour front desk
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Property grounds
Deluxe Double Room
Property grounds
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Vietnamese cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Khe Ha Village, Ninh Xuan Commue, Hoa Lu District, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, 430000
  • Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
    1 min walk
  • Hang Múa
    3 min walk
  • Tam Coc Bich Dong
    8 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden
Muong Village Ninh Binh
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Parking included
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4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (25)
The price is NZ$63
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Hoa Lu

A family-friendly stay in Hoa Lu awaits you at Mua Caves Ecolodge. Within steps you'll find Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Hang Múa within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Lac Hong Restaurant, serves Vietnamese cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the sauna along with access to bike hire and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Hoa Lu lodge include Tam Coc Bich Dong and Ninh Binh Walking Street.
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What's nearby

  • Hang Múa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tam Coc Bich Dong - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Ninh Binh Walking Street - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Gate to Trang An Ecological Tourist Area - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Thung Nham Bird Garden - 21 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Ga Cau Yen Station - 11 min drive
  • Hanoi (HAN-Noi Bai Intl.) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Banana Tree Hostel - Kitchen & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Bar And Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aroma - Fine Indian Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Long Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buddha Belly - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Mua Caves Ecolodge

Suburban lodge with sauna and 24-hour front desk
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. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Mua Caves Ecolodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Hoa Lu lodge.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 12 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1997
  • Deli
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Mua Caves Ecolodge offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lac Hong Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mua Caves Ecolodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for VND 150000.0 per night.

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: VND 1500000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: VND 150000.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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 and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Mua Cave Ecolodge Lodge Ninh Binh
Mua Cave Ecolodge Lodge
Mua Cave Ecolodge Ninh Binh
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua Lodge Ninh Binh
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua Ninh Binh
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua
Lodge Mua Caves Ecolodge (Hang Mua) Hoa Lu
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua Lodge Hoa Lu
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua Hoa Lu
Hoa Lu Mua Caves Ecolodge (Hang Mua) Lodge
Mua Caves Ecolodge (Hang Mua) Hoa Lu
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua Lodge
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua
Lodge Mua Caves Ecolodge (Hang Mua)
Mua Cave Ecolodge (Hang Mua)
Mua Cave Ecolodge
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hang Mua
Mua Caves Ecolodge Lodge
Mua Caves Ecolodge Hoa Lu
Mua Caves Ecolodge (Hang Mua)
Mua Caves Ecolodge Lodge Hoa Lu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mua Caves Ecolodge?

Mua Caves Ecolodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mua Caves Ecolodge?

Yep, Mua Caves Ecolodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mua Caves Ecolodge?

The closest beach to Mua Caves Ecolodge is Nha Tho Do - Nam Dinh (40.7 km).

Is Mua Caves Ecolodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare and a playground, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mua Caves Ecolodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mua Caves Ecolodge?

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 Mua Caves Ecolodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Vietnamese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mua Caves Ecolodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Mua Caves Ecolodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Mua Caves Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shulong, Rancho Cordova

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Surprisingly, we were the only couple at their hotel during peak lotus bloom season. The restaurants, bars and shops were empty at night. They planned to be lively at night, but no one was there during our stays. The price of this hotel is quite high when comparing to the price of other hotels in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

duc

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not worth it to stay here over night. Should have done a day trip from Ha Noi only
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Virginija

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property used false photographs to portray itself. In reality, there was nothing "eco" in the lodge: it was in the middle of a very busy tourist spot, and literally, hundreds of people were traipsing thru the property throughout the day. The property's multiple restaurants played very loud music or screamed karaoke so you got headacke just being in the room, with doors and windows closed. Parking was another nightmare since there were dozens of busses and other cars trying to fit into a tiny parking lot. The area, while potentially beautiful, was poorly maintained. The rooms were half the size as they appeared in the photo - one person could barely walk without hitting the furniture. Despite large windows, we had to keep curtains closed because the lodges were set very close to busy pathways full of loud tourists
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Thi Tuong V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
💕 love to stay in here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

4/10 Poor

Adele, Hong Kong

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Review The hotel's selling point is obviously the access to the caves and dragon mountain any time you want. It's not so pleasant however if you go during a big Vietnamese holiday. Local tourists and students trash the area and even attempted to come into our room. If it's low season, it should be tranquil. Having said that, the rooms aren't the cleanest even if housekeeping tried. It's a matter of updating. We were advised to slam the door shut for locking as the only way. The restaurant on site served dishes that tasted like a balloon. The dishes they advertised such as the set wasn't available, and neither was the simple pho bo. They were the more affordable ones as well, so go figure. It also gave us food poisoning which the manager never commented on. So we paid to get sick was his principle. No apologies. They sent breakfast on the go as a gesture but we gave those to the driver instead as they weren't food easily consumed in a car, and it's still food from their restaurant! About airport transfer - they only gave us the most expensive option and the prices changed when my husband and I called in turns to confirm. Later, we found a much cheaper option they had. 2 car changes turned out to be 3. The receptionist failed to pick up for a whole day too. From hindsight, this place is about the scenary, not the service. It doesn't look like management invested in the property anymore, not even on amenities. It's best to stay elsewhere with ethics, and buy the ticket
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the location is prime and beautiful the hotel is severely lacking. The staff was meh at best, but polite so no issues there. Like others have noted there is a lot of construction, but nothing finished so it appears to be a hot mess. We skipped eating at the hotel from reading reviews prior to our arrival and ate at the first restaurant on our left as you come in from the main road called (.... something on the lake). It was good so eat there. Our room was small but not horrid and you can hear everything your neighbors say if you stand in the bathroom which can be amusing and annoying. We liked the idea of FREE entrance to the main attraction but just pay the entrance fee and stay else where.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mua Cave Ecolodge is a great place to stay if you want to relax and connect with nature. The area is beautiful and it was great to be able to access the dragon Mountain anytime without charge. There isn’t much restaurants or shops around since it stands on a remote area but you can easily get to Tam Coc downtown in about 5 min by motorbike.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice location
You wont get a better location in Tam Coc - stunning area. Loads of tourist but its easy to see why, generally staff were friendly. The rooms do however need renovation and freshening up, as they are quite dated and aged. Apart from this, it was a nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One is company, 3 is a crowd.
The only problem is that the ventilation in the bathroom allowed the people in the next door room to sound like they were in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maying, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area
The hotel is in nice and quite area away from all the crazy traffic. Beautiful country side with a 48 min hike to the temple and from hotel. Will totally come back again. Felt safe. Breakfast was delicious with lots of options to choice from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Love the location, beautiful quiet setting
Spacious room, though a/c is not very strong enough for the summer heat. Breakfast is simple but decent. There's bike & motor bike rentals facility on site, which we use. Entrance to Mua Cave was included in room rate. It was a long very steep climb to the top in the scorching early morning sun, though the view was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the best, but not bad either
This hotel was not great. There was a dead mosquito on my pillow, and quite a few more inside the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms and great location, within easy cycling distance from river boat tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

ShiJing, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly reception stuff which help us a lot in term of tourist information.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rita, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
The hotel is a cluster of bungalows nestled in the valley below Hang Mua. You’re actually beyond the ticketing access point to the mountain so you can climb it whenever during your stay. The restaurant serves a good meal (we ate both dinner and breakfast). Staff is very friendly and helpful and arranged a great private tour (Tam Coc-Bich Dong-Hoa Lu) for our group of four. Thuy, the guide is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet at night, very tranquil, good food. Compact room, excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly helpful staff
Had a good stay here; didn't expect it to be so in the 'wilderness' or directly at the foot of the Dragon mountain; added bonus! Stayed one night expressly to climb mountain, so 12pm check out was appreciated. Dinner was a bit of a shame as the food was good but they were out of stock of quite a few things. Breakfast was good. Rooms are basic with hard beds but very clean. Ours was right near the mountain steps all on its own! Super dark on paths but torches are provided. Our friends had a double room which had an external shower and bath made from the cliff/mountain, pretty amazing (they also had an internal bathroom) The service was very good, with one exceptionally helpful lady. The welcome tea in reception is appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Pat, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
Beautiful location. Lots to do. Bike and scooter rental on site. You can hike the 500 steps up the mountain. Boat rides on river close by or at park. Staff very helpful in arranging transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Scenic holiday locale and friendly staff
A scenic location, being surrounded by padi fields and hills. Friendly staff able to advise and arrange various tour options, including rental of bicycles or motorcycles. On-site restaurant serves simple and tasty Vietnamese dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Larstimps, Wellington

Liked: Room comfort
Stunning scenery!
This hotel could be the most amazing place, the location within the Mua caves is stunning. The restaurant staff could teach the front reception staff some lessons in friendliness though. Through out our travels in Vietnam this has been the least welcome we have felt. We stayed for Four nights in two different rooms as there was a mix up with the booking site. I had booked both Superior rooms but they made us change rooms despite the hotel being empty!?! Our second room which the frosty reception said was a deluxe actually turned out to be nicer anyway! Breakfast was ok but not much variety. The fresh juice was the best! Mua Caves eco resort could be so special with a bit of polish it is a bit roughly finished and a friendlier welcome!

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A world of it's own, amongst the rice fields
If you want to get away from the world and into your own cocoon, Mua Cave Eco Lodge might be the best and most scenic place to stay at. It's a 10-12 min ride from the Tac Coc central area, tucked away next to the Mua Cave and temple. After sunset it might take some courage to get onto your scooter and get to town as the road leading to the main road gets really dark as there are no street lights, so bear that in mind. Good thing though that there is a restaurant in the lodge that serves reasonably good food at a reasonable price, phew! Waking up in the morning to amazing views around is the best morning to ask for. Plus you could wake up early and hike up the mountain in the cool weather for amazing 360 degree views of Tam Coc and the surrounding towns. The rooms and washrooms were big, clean and really cozy. We felt really relaxed during our one night stay here :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked staying here. It was quiet and comfortable. My little hut was huge!