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Carambola Bungalow

2.0 star property
Beach country house near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Phong Nha, Bo Trach, Quang Tri
  • Place, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Phong Nha Cave
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dong Hoi (VDH)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Bungalow, Ground Floor

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden view

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Garden view

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Design Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the area

Bo Trach

Phong Nha stay.With a stay at this Phong Nha country house, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Phong Nha Cave. Suoi Nuoc Mooc and Thien Duong Cave are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Phong Nha Cave - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Suoi Nuoc Mooc - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Paradise Cave - 23 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Ga Hoan Lao Station - 32 min drive
  • Dong Hoi (VDH) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Chopsticks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Duck Stop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trung Nguyên E-Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PhongNha Coffee Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thang Nhung - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Carambola Bungalow

Beach country house near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
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 like umbrellas and sun loungers.

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 (free)
  • 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
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Carambola Bungalow offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Shopping center 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

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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

Carambola Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The owner greeted us with hot tea, and gave us an upgrade to river view cabins as they were available for our stay. The food prepared by the family at their restaurant was delicious. Ha had many recommendations, suggestions, and options for us to ensure that we enjoyed our time in Phong Nha
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was impeccable. We stayed there when a typhoon went through. The owner while staying up all night monitoring thé facility still checked our train schedule at 5am to ensure that it had not been cancelled and updated us of the delays, ordered our taxi and had breakfast packed to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inri, Norwalk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. lived up to the picture's expectations. I had a breathtaking view of the landscape. The staff was phenomenal and friendly. Mr. Ha was extremely helpful in assisting me with a tour company and which cave would suit me. Mr. Ha. and his wife and kids are warm and friendly. Thanks for looking out for the scooter and dropping off my USB charger at the bus stop.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my groups favourite accommodation while in Vietnam! The rooms are spacious, well kept, and clean. The owners are what really makes this stay special. They went above and beyond, offering to arrange a taxi pickup at 3am and driving us around Phong Nha at a competitive rate. The bungalow is in a great location, it felt very safe and is walking distance from the main street. The food was also amazing, the included breakfast is delicious and we decided to have dinner at the bungalow both nights because it was so good! I would absolutely love to stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting Phong Nha!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from Oxalis and owner was very understanding of caving adventures, assisted with our laundry over night and the lodge has riverside views, was clean and had comfortable bed. Easy to coordinate a ride with the staff there or using grab or town is about 20 min walk away with stops to eat and watch the river along the way. They offer food for all meals and the breakfast was good, cooked to order :) I would stay here again. Plus everyone in town told me they know the owner and are good friends
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awestruck

Wonderful host and such great food. Amazing value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little older property, but clean and affordable and very helpful staff. A bit far from some things but they have bikes which made exploring easy. Even helped me get a birthday cake for my son while we were there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly good value for very clean accommodation. It is a couple of km outside the main area of Phong Nha, but otherwise great. And the owner offered competitive travel to and from the airport/train station and even to Paradise Cave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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