24 lô 2 Núi Ngọc, 187300 Cat Ba, Vietnam·View on map
CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel is a 3-star hotel on Cat Ba Island, in Ha Long Bay, with direct beachfront access and sea views. Set in Cat Ba town on the island's south-east coast, it has a garden, a sun terrace, a bar and a restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine in a traditional setting, which suits families, couples and travellers who want to spend their days on the water.
The rooms range from a 25 m² King Room with a balcony to a 45 m² Loft apartment for up to ten guests. Family rooms have large beds for four, and the Family Suite also has a balcony. Each room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and family-friendly features include a kids' club and a children's playground, while the tour desk and concierge service help with excursions.
Breakfast options include American, buffet and Asian styles, as well as vegetarian and vegan choices. The Cat Co beaches, Cannon Fort and the Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument are all within a few hundred metres, which makes the hotel a practical place to start exploring the bay.
CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel has four room types, from a 25 m² King Room for two guests to a 45 m² Loft apartment that sleeps up to ten. Every room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and the rooms differ mainly in size, view and bed layout.
The two family rooms take up to four guests each. The Family Room with Mountain View, at 25 m², has garden and mountain views and a patio, while the Family Suite with Balcony, at 30 m², has two extra-large super-king beds and a balcony over the city. The King Room with Balcony is the compact option for two guests, with one extra-large bed and city views from its balcony. The Loft, at 45 m², is an apartment with a living room, separate bedrooms, a minibar and an electric kettle, suited to larger groups.
At 25 m², this family room has two large king-size beds and a patio, which sets it apart from the King Room. It shares the garden and mountain views only with the Loft, and it has a bathroom with a bath or shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar.
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At 30 m², this family suite is larger than the King Room and sleeps four on two extra-large super-king beds, the family choice among the balcony rooms. Its balcony looks over the city with landmark views too, and it has a bathroom with a bath or shower, cable channels and air conditioning.
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At 25 m², this double room has one extra-large super-king bed for two guests and a balcony with city views. It is the compact option among the balcony rooms, with a private bathroom, free toiletries and a bath or shower.
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At 45 m², the Loft is the largest unit, an apartment with a living room, separate bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, and an electric kettle. It has five beds in total and sleeps up to 10 guests, with garden and mountain views and a minibar.
See pricesFree WiFi is available throughout the property, and the restaurant serves Vietnamese cuisine in a traditional setting. Breakfast options include full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, Asian, American and buffet styles, along with breakfast to go. A bar, a coffee house and a snack bar complete the dining options on site, and room service is available.
For families the property has family rooms, a kids' club and a children's playground. The garden, the sun terrace and the beachfront give outdoor space, and there is a tennis court on site. Air conditioning, private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV are standard in the rooms.
For days out, the tour desk, concierge service, luggage storage and bicycle rental are available. Activities on offer include diving, snorkelling, canoeing, hiking and a cooking class. An airport shuttle is offered, while there is no parking at the property.
CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel stands in Cat Ba town, on the south-east coast of Cat Ba Island, with the Cat Co beaches next to it. Cat Co 2 Beach is 500 m away, and the Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument is 200 m, so the bay views are a few minutes on foot. The Cát Bà bus station is 400 m away and the Hoang Long bus station 450 m, so buses are a short walk from the door. Lan Ha Bay lies offshore and Cat Ba National Park inland.
Cat Bi International Airport is 34.3 km away, and Van Don International Airport is 55 km. The property offers an airport shuttle, which is useful given the distance. There is no parking at the property, so guests who arrive by car need to arrange where to leave the vehicle before they reach the hotel. Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and your arrival time must be sent to the property in advance, which matters if your bus or boat arrives late.
Within walking distance you will find Cannon Fort at 250 m, the Cat Ba Climbing area at 350 m, the Local Produce Market at 750 m and the Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists at 1 km. Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 2.4 km away. The Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 3 beaches lie along the same shoreline, so a swim needs no transport. For hiking, Cat Ba National Park is the natural choice inland, while the limestone cliffs of the Cat Ba Climbing area suit climbers who want to practise on rock.
Guests most often praise the friendly staff, who organise tours, transport and local advice, and the central position near restaurants and the beach. Value for money and the breakfast selection also come up often. One drawback that recurs is that the mattresses are very hard and firm.
Rates at CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel vary with the season, the room type and the dates of your stay, so there is no single fixed price. Check the current rates for your dates with our partner sites.
CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel is in Cat Ba town on the south-east coast of Cat Ba Island, and the Cát Bà bus station is 400 m away. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00, and you need to tell the property your expected arrival time in advance. The property offers an airport shuttle, and Cat Bi International Airport is 34.3 km away. There is no parking at the property, so guests arriving by car must arrange where to leave the vehicle.
The Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument is 200 m from the hotel, Cannon Fort 250 m and Cat Ba Climbing 350 m. The Local Produce Market is 750 m away, and Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 2.4 km away. Cat Co 2 Beach is 500 m from the property, and the Cát Bà bus station is 400 m away.
Yes, a damage deposit of VND 1,000,000 is required on arrival and is collected by bank transfer. It is refunded by bank transfer within 7 days of check-out, in full if the property finds no damage after check-out. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is also required, and the property sends instructions after you book.
Breakfast at CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel offers full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, Asian, American and buffet options, along with breakfast to go. Guests mention a daily selection of pancakes, banh mi or pho, served with coffee and tea.
Yes, CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel has two family rooms that take up to four guests: the Family Room with Mountain View, 25 m², with two large king-size beds, and the Family Suite with Balcony, 30 m², with two extra-large super-king beds. The property also has a kids' club and a children's playground, and the 45 m² Loft apartment sleeps up to 10 guests.
Yes, WiFi at CATBA PANDORA Hotel & Travel is available in all areas of the property and is free of charge. The coverage extends to the rooms, the restaurant and the garden, so you can stay connected throughout your stay.