Auberge Hotel
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7 Muong Hoa, Sapa. Tel: 020 387 1243
Despite being in the centre of town, some of the back rooms offer nice views. There is also a good French-style restaurant downstairs, which is what you might expect considering the décor and name. Prices vary, but a room should generally cost around VND400,000.
Bamboo Hotel
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18 Muong Hoa, Sapa. Tel: 020 387 1075
One of the best things about the Bamboo Hotel is the view, so make sure you check out the room first – some are better than others. There is aircon if needed, but you might want to ask for extra blankets in winter, in spite of electric heaters. Rooms here are between VND700,000 and VND1 million a night. The premium here is on the views.
Cat Cat Guesthouse
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Cat Cat Road. Tel: 020 387 1218
Notable for having probably the best view in town from its bar restaurant, Cat Cat Guesthouse has plain rooms at very reasonable rates. A fairly steep set of steps leads to the block of rooms, most of which have big windows and balconies, and, for the cold winter, log fireplaces.
Hmong Mountain Retreat
$
Km 6 Sapa, Ban Ho Road Sapa, Lao Cai
Tel: 020 3872 130, www.hmongmountainretreat.com
A large stilt house, five clay-clad bungalows and one 70-year-old Hmong House is what waits for you amid the rolling hills of Lao Cai, 6km outside of Sapa. The eco-resort’s team are all local and will help you enjoy the surroundings of the Muong Hoa Valley.
Sapa Rooms
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18 Phang Xi Pan, Sapa. Tel: 020 6505 228
www.saparooms.com
Located in the heart of Sapa town this simple but comfortable boutique hotel occupies an unprecedented corner location overlooking the terraced valleys of Sapa and not far from the energy of the local market. Rooms are decorated with antique hardwood furniture and contemporary artwork from local artists with touches of ethnic minority culture.
Topas Ecolodge
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24 Muong Hoa, Sapa. Tel: 020 387 2404
www.topas-eco-lodge.com
For the environmentally conscientious, the only place to stay in Sapa is the Topas Ecolodge. 25 individual lodges are located on the hills overlooking the valleys. Employing solar technology and a wastewater facility give it eco-cred. Topas also organises treks and bicycle tours. It takes over an hour to get from Sapa to the lodge; transportation is provided.
Victoria Sapa
$$$
Tel: 020 387 1522, www.victoriahotels-asia.com
Topping the list of Sapa resorts, the Victoria is not priced for the backpacker (rooms range from $135 to $250 per night). The many amenities include satellite TV, in-room coffeemakers and safes, and a hilltop health club, tennis court and pool. The entire resort is tastefully decorated with panoramic views of the town below.
