Reviews of Tamcoc Catalina Hotel
Văn Lâm,Ninh Hải,Hoa Lư,Ninh Bình, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
#6 of 267 hotels in Ninh Binh
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 540 hotel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.9
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.8
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Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: September 16, 2025
George
United States11 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect location and service”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That i didn't stay longer .
It was everything the reviews said it was. I also stayed at another hotel close by with higher ratings, and it was not even close to the Catalina. Can't say enough about this place. Great location in Tam Coc
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 12, 2025
Adam
Spain42 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom is a wetroom but shower floods entire bathroom despite being a glass screen.
Welcome was great... breakfast tasty... staff super friendly... room great size... location perfect.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: September 9, 2025
Živa
Slovenia2 Reviews10“Enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was really nice and very responsive. They also helped us plan the trip with their suggestions and got us drivers. Room was clean and they changed our towels every day without our request. Our stay was extremely enjoyable and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Howard
Denmark9 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quiet and clean accommodation. The host was very helpful supplying information and helping organise onward transportation.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Farah
Indonesia4 Reviews10“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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The location was fantastic, just a short walk to the Tam Coc boat ride, with many restaurants, convenience stores, and spas nearby. It’s not on the main road, so it's nice and quiet for resting. The host was extremely friendly, responsive, and always ready to help. The room was spacious and very clean. Even though there was no divider between the toilet and shower, the bathroom stayed dry and tidy, so it wasn’t a problem at all. The laundry service was quick, and everything came back spotless. I also borrowed an iron, and the host kindly let me use it for free during my stay. He arranged transportation to and from Hanoi, which was super convenient
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Claire
Australia12 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Felt like home!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ideal location, easy walk to mart, restaurants and lake. Host was super helpful, friendly with organising activities and a bike. Room was very clean. No complaints 🌞😀
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Tuyen
United Kingdom3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent service and hospitality. Very clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Mullin
United States5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything. The staff was very nice and helpful. Room is big, clean and beautiful!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 18, 2025
Coye
New Zealand5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staffs went beyond to be helpful, especially the front desk staffs.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Robert
Israel44 Reviews11 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
The owner is very helpful and friendly. The hotel is excellently located and serves as a great base for exploring the area. Ask ChatGPT
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 8, 2025
Seana
Ireland28 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location was very central to all facilities and restaurants. The owner was very friendly and accommodating in helping transfers to and from Tamcoc. Breakfast was also available every morning.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Moultrie
Germany5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely room, very clean and comfortable. The staff were super friendly and let us check in early after our overnight bus. Great location close to everything you need in Tam Coc.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Toan
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I think I could've request it, but I feel each room should also come with a standing/ceiling fan. We stayed during the hot and humid weather and the mounted AC fan is too weak to spread the cool air around the room quickly. Also, not sure why it's not more common in places we stayed in Vietnam but having a small mirror located anywhere outside of the bathroom would be quite useful.
Nam was very accomodating and helpful during our stay. You can ask him for anything and get a response pretty quickly. The room are quite spacious even with 2 full beds. Things were clean and tidy. Location is walkable to Tam Coc and also with hole on the wall places around to eat/drink by the hotel.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Tero
New Zealand14 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff was very helpful, we were offered really early check in at 5 am! many thanks.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Muammer
New Zealand16 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Perfect location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location was perfect and little walk you are on the main street of Tam Coc. very quiet rooms. Last day we were leaving early to go to halong bay . They left us some food from supermarket on the door because we were missing the breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Sarah
New Zealand9 Reviews10“Great location and helpful staff!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Easy check in and great breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Polian
Australia5 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Comfortable, clean and convenient accommodation in Tam Coc”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
On a small street and some taxis might not be able to drive down the street. If you have luggage you may need to walk a couple minutes after being dropped off.
Small hotel with a friendly and helpful owner. Rooms were very large, clean and very comfortable. Convenient location - two - minute walk to the main street and 5 minutes to the lake. Close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Frank
United Kingdom16 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great little hotel Ms Lily Tran sorted everything out for us. Great help”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Central location Pleasant staff Clean room
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Julie
United Kingdom2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent clean hotel good location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 11, 2025
Cho
United Kingdom11 Reviews9.0“Value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff and clean.
Spacious with comfy bed.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Matthew
United Kingdom9 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Nice rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Nice rooms.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Ritsuko
Japan12 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location was great, good breakfast, room was spacious, very nice staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Sazonova
New Zealand15 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Great location,they supplied everything that was needed for s great stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, easy access, clean.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 3, 2025
Iaroslav
Ukraine12 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean and spacious room in a great location. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful
Stayed in May 2025
