Bai Dinh Riverside Resort & Spa

We decided to go Ninh Binh to celebrate our kids' birthday and I have to say, by far this is the highlight of our trip. Good point: the room was clean, enough space for kids to walk around, clean air as it's not next to big road and the staff are so very friendly and helpful. They helped us arrange our private trip to the bear reserved center and the Thugn Nham Bird Park, and even better, surprised our kids with a full size birthday cake after we had dinner there. Food was decent too, they have everything we need for both adults and kids. Weak point: the standing shower never have hot water enough to shower eventhough I turned on the heater for ages. It wasn't a problem with my wife and kids as they love the bath tub, but I'd prefer a hot shower after a long day, not to mention the water pressure was quite weak. The place itself is very quiet and not really near any restaurants or stores so be prepared to dine at the place all day, or rent a bicycle to venture .

Incredible resort , the rooms were super spacious and well decorated xx The restaurant had great food Special thanks to Thao who was always helping us and was taking care of all our needs making us feel like home :) I will definitely be back again hopefully soon

The receptionist and staff here are very enthusiastic and friendly. There were a few minor issues that were quickly resolved. I am very satisfied with this experience. We had a truly wonderful 2 days off. It's very peaceful here, the room space is minimalist, and the scent is very pleasant. Dinner and breakfast were served on time and were quite delicious with specialties of goat meat and scorched rice!!! Thank you ! 🙏🏻

We absolutely loved our stay at this resort. We were looking for a clean, more modern place to stay for a few nights while we explored Ninh Binh. We researched quite a bit around Tam Coc but couldn’t find anything that felt clean, hygienic, and modern enough. We finally found the Bai Dinh resort - and while it’s far from Tam Coc and most of the sightseeing we wanted to do - it was truly a wonderful safe haven for us during our trip! A few things we loved: - STAFF: A+ staff. The staff speaks English very well - communication was clear, patient, understanding. They were also very proactive and polite - probably the best staff we’ve encountered across Vietnam. Thai, who I believe manages the property is around all the time, and even available to answer questions and make requests via WhatsApp. He’s wonderful and runs a great, professional operation. He arranged safe and clean taxis for us for getting around Ninh Binh which was great as Grab app is less popular in Vietnam. Though we were able to get a Grab from tam Coc to the hotel once incase you prefer that. Kimmie was also wonderful - super caring, fun to talk to and took requests quickly as well! There was another man at the front desk (I don’t remember the name) and he was really helpful as well helping get us checked in. All spoke really good English so it was seamless getting what we need while staying there. We also had a minor shower leak and they were willing to fix it immediately. - ROOMS: rooms were very clean. Sheets and towels changed daily, all pretty spotless. Bathroom was also nice, clean, and had modern finishes which was good. Very reasonably priced mini fridge too for western travelers. Glass bottle Drinking water provided daily. - FOOD: restaurant onsite came in handy, as the resort is not really walking distance to restaurants or cafes. So while it’s location can feel a bit isolated - know that the restaurant has a diverse menu - vegan and veg options for my wife, as well as western and Asian food. We also have weak American stomachs (haha 😂) and we never got sick from eating cooked food at the restaurant nor at breakfast - a major peace of mind for us. - PROPERTY: small but beautiful resort grounds. There was a nice zen garden + pool that was continuously being cleaned by the staff. We were there mid-week so not many people staying so didn’t see anyone use it, but even so they were constantly cleaning out leaves etc that fall in from all the natural trees etc they have that add to the vibe. - Thai and the staff arranged travel back to Hanoi for us - a local cab to a limousine shuttle with some other folks who were travelling to Hanoi. This was nice as we didn’t need to figure it out on our own. Minor things to be aware of: - this resort is 30+ minutes away from tam Coc and other sights you may be planning to visit, so keep that in mind. If you’re expecting to be able to walk or short bike to sights (other than Bai Dinh Pagoda) this may not be the right

We spent four nights at the lovely Bai Dinh Riverside Resort in Ninh Binh province. The hotel has only been open for a year, but it runs perfectly. The room was large and the bathroom spacious. Lots of room to spread out our belongings and not feel crowded. Thankfully, the king size bed bed was SO much softer than many Vietnamese mattresses!! Everything was scrupulously clean. The staff, especially Thai, Lu, Lan, and Ha (but really ALL if them) are incredible. They make sure everything is perfect for you, and will immediately fix anything that they perceive not to be perfect. Thai’s English is phenomenal! Their breakfast is very good, with buffet options (Try the passion fruit mousse!!) as well as several cooked to order choices. There are several options for vegetarians/vegans to choose from on the full menu for lunch and dinner. Portions are large! The poolside bar is always open for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices, including fresh juices, smoothies, and Vietnamese coffees. The grounds are beautiful. Loads of greenery, a nice garden with a pond (and frogs!), a view of Bai Dinh’s stupa (lighted at night), and a nice pool. You can walk to Bai Dinh Pagoda from here, but not much else, so you will need to arrange for daytrips or the staff will be happy to arrange something if you are looking to explore. Most other sites are within about 20-30 minutes drive from the hotel. They do have bikes you can borrow, but we did not use them. We paid 700K dn for a half day driver to take us a few places arranged by the hotel. The beautiful, quiet, and laid back atmosphere here makes this a great place to decompress after a busy day of climbing hundreds of stairs to a temple or what have you. Cảm ơn. Hẹn gặp lại!