Carambola Bungalow Reviews

The stay was good location was lovey and staff were very friendly. The room was rather unclean with ants all over the place but other then that not to bad for the price There is a church close to the property which played music extremely loud at 6am waking up everyone (Monday) I’m not sure of this is a normal day or week thing but be warned you will not sleep…….

Great experience! The host was helpful and friendly! He helped us a lot.

Very nice cute place on the river. Good quality for the price. We arrived on the sleeper bus at 4 am and the staff picked us up. Very sweet of them.

Location close to the river, cool view

To be clear, I did not stay at the bungalow, I am referring to the services provided by them. I contacted them as I searched for a tour (2 day Ruc Mon cave expedition). They confirmed with me and I was set to go. The morning of the tour at 7am they contacted me and said it was cancelled because there wasn't enough people. I did not know this was possible. I would caution any solo travellers in using them for booking tours. Go direct to the company as they are clueless. They blamed the tour company but surely if you confirm a tour, you should be aware about whether it is ACTUALLY confirmed, and communicate if there is a chance it could be cancelled. I had booked an overnight bus to get there on time, and then had to scramble to find a day tour (not the overnight experience I wanted) as well as change accommodations, buses, and flights because it shifted my itinerary and I did not want to waste a day of my trip. They just kept downplaying the error and saying I wouldn't have issues changing my bus or accommodations because it wasn't busy season - no concern for me losing money or not getting the experience I flew across the world for!!!

Forget about everything just go and *THE HOST* will make your trip as memorable as possible. I have been to many places but this place will always remain special to me. Beautiful views from the room. He arranges everything for you from bus/train,food private tours , you name it I had a wonderful experience and it was budget friendly. A must visit if you are planning a visit to Phong Nha

Ha runs a very tight ship ! He picked us up from the bus stop took care of everything. Nothing was too much trouble. The bungalows overlook the mountains very picturesque. He then sorted us bus tickets for our next destination and drove us back to the bus. Any questions about the area or onwards travel he knows. Thanks Ha for a lovely stay.

Rustic rooms, good location, pretty amazing view over river. Staying here was very convenient as we were able to book train transport, motorbike hire, cave tour and had morning coffee/ breakfast with them. The hospitality was 10/10 and made our stay here.

Mr Ha and his family did a fantastic job to make us comfortable. The hospitality is very warm and they did everything to make us feel at home. Phong nha and the trips to the caves are unforgettable.Thank you

I just visited Carambola Bungalows, we were 9 people and were served excellently. The hosts are so humble and at your beck and call. The rooms are great overlooking the beautiful lake and the food is great also. If you have visited Vietnam you will know that rice and noodles are most of what you will eat, BUT, carambola bungalows offer western dishes such also, as burgers and bbq pork. It is a great place for families and for groups of friends (we were 9 people between the ages of 26-31) The beer is also incredibly cheap :D (less than a euro!) The rooms were great, the AC worked well and the breakfast was top notch. They also offer laundry services (hand washed) for about 1euro per KG, the clothes were extrememly well washed! P.S. They also have the cutest and friendliest puppies you will ever meet!

The staff here are super friendly and helpful. Location is right on the river so breakfast is always relaxing. Nice big rooms, comfortable beds, quiet location and bikes available for free to ride anywhere you wish. I stayed here twice in n a month

Staying at Carambola was a highlight of our trip to Phong Nha and Mr Ha, his family and staff made it feel like home. Welcoming as a host he picked us up at the airport and during our week-long stay, we enjoyed good food, warm and comfortable beds (especially after trekking and camping in the rain for a few days). The food was great and our twins especially liked the iconic pancakes and the unforgettable lemon tea, which they still rave about, just the way Mr Ha makes it! The bungalows are set along the beautiful river and mountain back drop, which makes it a perfect place to sit, relax and paint the natural scenery. We had a great time and made new friends with Mr Ha, his family and staff. I should not forget about the little dogs…we nicknamed them Ding and Dong. They kept us busy watching them play and snuggle up during the cool nights. Thank you again Mr Ha for a memorable time in Phong Nha. See you again. Maurizio and family

We had 3 days at this amazing place. The owner picked us up i Hue and We had a whole day of sightseeing on our way to the Bungalows. At the place he helped us with everything from traintickets, tours, transport and tips. The place itself is so laidback and breakfast at the lazy river is as good as it gets!

A very cute homestay: the rooms are basically spacious, with a balcony, with large glass doors, and located right next to the river. Extremely helpful, sincere and open staff. The owner himself also acted as the chef for our dinner. Besides, he also has a taxi service, which helps us to move quickly and simply. Prices are very reasonable, value for money.