108A Vuon Dao - Bai Chay, Ha Long, Vietnam·View on map
The Light Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Bai Chay, Ha Long Bay, about 600 m from the town centre, with air-conditioned rooms that include sea, mountain and city views. It suits couples, small groups and families who want a base close to the beach and the cable car, with room sizes from 20 m² to 38 m² and a choice of single, double and family layouts.
Every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a refrigerator. Shared spaces include a rooftop swimming pool, a sun terrace, a garden, a lounge and a shared kitchen. The 24-hour front desk, tour desk, bicycle rental, luggage storage and room service are all offered by the hotel.
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00 and check-out is at 11:30, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Bai Chay Beach is 1.3 km away and the cable car station 550 m, so the beach is a short walk from the hotel.
The Light Hotel has eight room types, all between 20 m² and 38 m², and each has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The three Superior rooms measure 20 m² and offer a city view, a mountain view or a patio, while the Deluxe rooms start at 25 m² and run up to 38 m².
Families have two options: the Deluxe Family Room, at 35 m², sleeps up to four in two large king-size beds, and the Deluxe Family Suite, at 38 m², adds pool and mountain views and a bath. For three travellers the Deluxe Triple Room has three single beds in 30 m². The sea-view option is the Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View, at 27 m².
Measuring 20 m², this room for two has a large king-size bed and a patio, which sets it apart from the other 20 m² rooms. It has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and free toiletries.
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This 20 m² room looks out over the city and has its own private entrance, a wardrobe and an electric kettle. It is set up with two single beds, and the private bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.
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At 25 m², this room is larger than the Superior rooms and has mountain views, a sofa and two single beds. It has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer.
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The largest of the twin and double rooms at 27 m², this is the only one with a sea view. It has two single beds, a sofa, a private entrance, a wardrobe and an electric kettle, with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and bidet.
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Sleeping up to four guests, this 35 m² family room has two large king-size beds, mountain views and a sofa. It has a private entrance, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer, and is slightly smaller than the Deluxe Family Suite.
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Built for three guests, this 30 m² room has three single beds and mountain views, with a sofa and a wardrobe. It suits three travellers who want separate beds rather than a double, and has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.
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The largest room in this range at 38 m², this family suite sleeps up to four guests in two large king-size beds, with pool and mountain views. Its private bathroom is the only one with a bath, alongside a walk-in shower, bidet and slippers.
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At 20 m², this room has a private entrance, a refrigerator and heating, on top of air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Its private bathroom has a shower, a bidet and free toiletries, and the room is set up with two single beds.
See pricesShared spaces at The Light Hotel include a rooftop swimming pool, a sun terrace and a garden with outdoor furniture, along with a lounge with a TV area, an outdoor seating area and a shared kitchen. Daily housekeeping, laundry, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk cover the practical side of a stay, and a lift serves the building.
Bicycle rental and an airport shuttle make it easier to get around, and the tour desk can help you arrange excursions. Each room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a wardrobe, and bathrooms come with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. Free WiFi is available in the rooms, and heating is provided for the cooler months.
The Light Hotel is on Vuon Dao street in Bai Chay, the main tourist area on the west bank of Ha Long, about 600 m from the town centre. The Chợ Vườn Đào market is 250 m away, a short walk for everyday shopping. Bai Chay Beach is 1.3 km away, roughly a 19-minute walk, and the nearest places to eat are Nhà Hàng Tiên Long and the Hoai Huong café, both 200 m from the hotel.
The Ga Đại Dương cable car station is 550 m away, and Sunworld theme park and the Dragon's Run attraction are both about 850 m off. A second cable car station, Ga Mặt Trời, is 2.2 km away, and the Cái Lân railway station is 1.6 km. For boat trips, the Cảng tàu khách quốc tế Hạ Long passenger port is 950 m from the hotel. Parking is at a private site nearby, which needs a reservation and costs VND 50,000 per day, so drivers should book it before arriving.
Ha Long Bay's limestone islands are the main reason most visitors come, and a boat trip is the best way to see them. On land, the Zen Garden is 2.3 km away, the Temple to King Lê Thánh Tông is 2.9 km, and Nhà thờ Hòn Gai, the church in the older Hon Gai centre across the water, is 3.4 km away. Lan Be Park is 4 km from the hotel, and Cat Ba National Park lies 8.9 km away, a forested area popular with hikers.
Guests praise the friendly staff, who help with tours and transport, and the central setting within walking distance of restaurants and the port. Value for money is also well regarded. A few reviews mention bugs, odours and dirty linen in some rooms.
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The Light Hotel is on Vuon Dao street in Bai Chay, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle. From the hotel, the cable car station is 550 m away and Bai Chay Beach is 1.3 km, about 19 minutes on foot. Parking is at a private site nearby, which needs a reservation and costs VND 50,000 per day.
Within walking distance, the Chợ Vườn Đào market is 250 m away and the Ga Đại Dương cable car station is 550 m. Sunworld theme park and the Dragon's Run attraction are about 850 m away, and the Cảng tàu khách quốc tế Hạ Long passenger port is 950 m. Further afield, the Zen Garden is 2.3 km away, and Cat Ba National Park lies 8.9 km away.
Yes, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required at The Light Hotel. The property contacts you after you book to send the transfer instructions, so you know how and when to pay before you travel.
Check-in at The Light Hotel runs from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 11:30. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, and guests are asked to let the property know their expected arrival time in advance.
Yes, WiFi is available in the rooms at The Light Hotel and is free of charge. The hotel also offers internet services, and the shared lounge has a TV area for guests.
Yes, The Light Hotel has two family options. The Deluxe Family Room, at 35 m², has two large king-size beds for up to four guests and mountain views. The Deluxe Family Suite, at 38 m², is the largest room, with two large king-size beds, pool and mountain views and a bath.
Yes, the Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View at The Light Hotel is 27 m² and has a sofa, a private entrance and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bidet. It is set up with two single beds, and it is the only room in this range with a sea view.