The Yacht Hotel by DC

The Yacht Hotel by DC is a 5-star hotel in Bai Chay, Ha Long Bay, 1.8 km from the centre, with a spa and wellness centre, a swimming pool, a sauna and a sun terrace. Its rooms range from 32 m² to a 190 m² suite, and all have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The hotel suits travellers who want a full-service stay, and families will find the indoor play area and kids' club useful.

The hotel has two restaurants: the family-friendly restaurant serves Japanese, Vietnamese, local, Asian and international dishes, and breakfast is a buffet with continental and American options as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Free WiFi and free private parking on site are available, and the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk, bicycle rental and a shuttle service.

Guests praise the friendly staff, the spotless rooms and the buffet breakfast with its fresh options. The hotel suits travellers who put service and comfort first, and the sea is a short walk away for anyone who wants to start the day on the beach.

The Yacht Hotel by DC has eight room types, ranging from 32 m² rooms to a 190 m² suite with two bathrooms. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a minibar, and each sleeps up to two guests. Three of the 32 m² rooms have a mountain view, and the Double Room has two single beds despite its name.

The two 36 m² rooms both have a balcony, a bath and a shower; one has an extra-large double bed and the other two single beds. The larger options are the 55 m² King Room, a suite with a separate bedroom, a seating area and a coffee machine; the 75 m² Executive Suite, with a separate living room; and the 190 m² Suite, the largest room at the property, with a living room, a bedroom and two bathrooms.

The Yacht Hotel by DC has leisure facilities for the whole family: a swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre with a sauna, a steam room, a hot tub, massage treatments and a fitness centre. The sun terrace has a garden, families have a kids' club and an indoor play area, and bicycle rental and a tour desk help with day trips.

In the rooms you will find air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, a bathrobe, a hairdryer and free toiletries, plus a flat-screen TV, a minibar and an electric kettle. The 24-hour front desk, telephone and internet services complete the list.

Dining takes place in the restaurant and bar, with a snack bar and breakfast in the room. Breakfast is a buffet with continental, American and Asian dishes, plus vegetarian and vegan choices. Free WiFi is available in all areas, and free private parking is possible on site without a reservation.

The Yacht Hotel by DC is in Bai Chay, the busiest tourist district on the west bank of Ha Long, with hotels, restaurants and bars along the seafront. The town centre is 1.8 km away, and Bai Chay Beach is 850 m from the hotel, so the sea is a short walk from the rooms. The café Flora Tea Coffee is 100 m away, and the restaurant Biển Việt is 750 m away for a meal out.

The Bai Chay Bus Terminal is 3.2 km from the hotel, while Cat Bi International Airport is 33.7 km away and Van Don International Airport is 41.7 km away. Coming from Hanoi, the expressway takes about 2.5 hours, and the hotel is a short taxi ride from the bus terminal for those arriving by coach.

Sun World Ha Long, the theme park with its cable car station Ga Đại Dương, is 1.9 km away, and the cable car is one of the main attractions of the district. Plan the cable car for a clear day, when the views over the bay are at their best. Cái Dăm Market is 1.2 km away, a local market for everyday shopping, and the Quảng Trường Mặt Trời square is 1 km from the hotel. For a quieter walk, the Zen Garden is 4.1 km away.