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
Dong Hoi (VDH) - 56 min drive
Ga Tho Loc Station - 30 min drive
Ga Hoan Lao Station - 32 min drive
Ga Phuc Tu Station - 32 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Train station drop-off (surcharge)
Train station pick-up (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free beach shuttle
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
Located near a train station, Carambola Bungalow is a great choice for a stay in Bo Trach. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, free bike rentals, and a beach shuttle.
Languages
English, Vietnamese
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding, but may not be eligible for free breakfast
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Train station shuttle available 24 hours*
Offsite
Area shuttle within 3 kilometers*
Free beach shuttle
Shopping center shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Free daily reception
Room service (late night)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
Free beach shuttle
Scooter/moped rentals
Kayaking
Canoe
Boat tours
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Ziplining nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Free beach shuttle
Free bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Portable fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Select Comfort mattress
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Shared kitchen access
Free bottled water
Highchair
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 22 per vehicle (one-way)
Train station pick-up and train station drop-off service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Does Carambola Bungalow offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Carambola Bungalow does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Carambola Bungalow?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Carambola Bungalow?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Carambola Bungalow?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 22 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carambola Bungalow?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Carambola Bungalow and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, cycling, and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Carambola Bungalow?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Carambola Bungalow have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Carambola Bungalow like?
Carambola Bungalow is located on the waterfront in Phong Nha, a short 10-minute walk from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Owen
Owen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
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.
Quang
Quang, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2024
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.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2024
Wonderful stay!
Amazing view! Can’t beat it! Wonderful staff! So helpful polite attentive and friendly!
Kim Yen
Kim Yen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Dec 16, 2023
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
michelle
michelle, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 20, 2023
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....
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2023
christian
christian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
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.
christian
christian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2023
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.
Matthew
Matthew, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2023
Best service. Owners are amazing. 10/10
Korral
Korral, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2022
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!
Logan
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2022
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.
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2022
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!
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 20, 2022
Anh
Anh, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2020
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!
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2019
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!
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2019
A wonderful place to stay. Beautiful location and the bungalows were very cute. Staff were lovely. Excellent value for money and would definitely recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2019
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’.
Marine
Marine, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2019
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.
KAren
KAren, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2019
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...
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2019
Chien
Chien, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2019
Very good location on a river bank, helpfull and honest owner, good restaurant with reasonable prices.
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2019
Best
The best spot at Phong Nha. In front the river, nice people very helpful.
Orly
Orly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 25, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2018
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.