Cat Ba Glow Hotel

Núi Ngọc, Cat Ba, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✓ Allowed
BreakfastAsian, Buffet

Description

Cat Ba Glow Hotel is a hotel in Cat Ba town on Cat Ba Island, with air-conditioned rooms and, in two room types, balconies with mountain views. It suits travellers who want a simple base near the Cat Co beaches, with family rooms, a lounge, a lift and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms are soundproofed and the property is non-smoking throughout.

Every room has a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer, along with a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Breakfast is an Asian buffet with juice, and the family-friendly restaurant serves Asian cuisine, with vegetarian options available. Free WiFi covers all areas, and bicycle rental, bike tours and walking tours can be arranged through the tour desk. Luggage storage, currency exchange and daily housekeeping are also available.

Free public parking is available nearby without a reservation, and pets are allowed on request, though charges may apply. The airport shuttle service runs to and from Cat Bi International Airport, 34.3 km away, and the outdoor seating area and bicycle parking are on site.

Rooms

4 room types · 20–30 m²

Cat Ba Glow Hotel has four room types, all with a private bathroom and shower, free toiletries, a hairdryer, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Two are 20 m² double rooms, one with a balcony and one without, and two are 30 m²: the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and the Standard Family Room, which is the only room sleeping five guests.

The two balcony rooms share mountain views, and the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony adds landmark and city views. Each room has two beds: two double beds in three of the rooms, and two king-size beds in the family room. The range suits couples, friends sharing a double room, and families who need the extra sleeping space of the Standard Family Room.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — Cat Ba Glow Hotel

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

30 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Double bed
BalconyMountain viewLandmark view

At 30 m², this is one of the two largest rooms in the range, with two double beds, a balcony and views of the mountains, the city and the landmarks. The shower room comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer, and the flat-screen TV and air conditioning complete the room.

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Deluxe Double Room — Cat Ba Glow Hotel

Deluxe Double Room

20 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Double bed
FanTowelsHairdryer

This 20 m² room has no balcony, but it adds a fan to the air conditioning and has two double beds. Its private bathroom has a shower, hairdryer, towels and toilet paper, with free toiletries, and an electric kettle and flat-screen TV complete the room. It is one of two rooms in the range without a balcony.

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Double Room with Balcony — Cat Ba Glow Hotel

Double Room with Balcony

20 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Double bed
BalconyMountain viewCity view

Also 20 m², this double room has a balcony with mountain views, plus landmark and city views, making it the smaller version of the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony. It has two double beds, air conditioning, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV, and the private bathroom has a shower with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

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Standard Family Room — Cat Ba Glow Hotel

Standard Family Room

30 m² Max. 5 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
Clothes rackFanElectric kettle

The only room in the range for five guests, this 30 m² family room has two king-size beds and no balcony. Its private bathroom has a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries, and the room has air conditioning, a fan, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV, with a clothes rack for luggage.

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Facilities

39 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Private bathroom
Pets allowed
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Room service

Services at Cat Ba Glow Hotel include free WiFi in all areas, a 24-hour front desk, an airport shuttle, a tour desk, currency exchange and luggage storage. The hotel has a lift, a shared lounge with a TV area, outdoor furniture, sun umbrellas and daily housekeeping. Guests can rent bicycles and join bike tours and walking tours arranged through the tour desk, and laundry is available.

For meals there is a restaurant and a snack bar on site, and the breakfast is an Asian buffet with juice and vegetarian options. Room service is offered. Parking is free and public, available nearby without a reservation. Pets are allowed on request, and charges may apply. The rooms are soundproofed, and the property is non-smoking throughout.

General

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproof rooms

Food & drink

  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Electric kettle
  • Clothes rack

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet services

Parking

  • Parking

Cat Ba Glow Hotel is on the south-east coast of Cat Ba Island, in Cat Ba town. The Cat Co beaches are the closest stretch of sand: Cat Co 2 Beach is 500 m away, Cat Co 1 Beach 700 m and Cat Co 3 Beach 1 km. Monkey Island Beach lies 2.5 km away. Around the hotel the town's eating and drinking places are close at hand: a café is 50 m away, and the restaurants Nhà Hàng Yummy, The Little Leaf and Nhà Hàng Cơm Việt are between 250 and 300 m away.

The hotel sits close to the island's transport links. The Cát Bà bus station is 400 m away, and the Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists is 950 m away, so both are within an easy walk. Cat Bi International Airport is 34.3 km away and Van Don International Airport 55 km, and the hotel's airport shuttle covers the longer trip from Cat Bi.

On foot, Cat Ba National Park begins 50 m from the hotel, with forest trails and limestone hills inland. Halong Bay is 350 m away, the bay of limestone islands that gives the area its name. Cannon Fort, 250 m away, is an old fort with views over the town, and the Local Produce Market is 800 m away for fresh local food. Cat Ba Climbing, 350 m away, has routes on the limestone cliffs.

  • Cat Co 2 Beach
    Public beach beside the town, a short walk from the hotel
    500 m
  • Cat Ba National Park
    Forested national park with hiking trails inland
    50 m
  • Cannon Fort
    Old fort with views over the town
    250 m
  • Halong Bay
    Limestone bay of islands and boat trips
    350 m
  • Local Produce Market
    Market for fresh local food and produce
    800 m
  • Cat Ba Climbing
    Climbing routes on the limestone cliffs
    350 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you travel with a pet: pets are allowed on request, and charges may apply.
  • ✓you want the beach close by: Cat Co 2 Beach is 500 m away and Cat Co 1 Beach 700 m.
  • ✓you are travelling as a family: the 30 m² Standard Family Room has two king-size beds and sleeps five.
  • ✓you plan to explore the national park: Cat Ba National Park begins 50 m from the hotel.
  • ✓you want a balcony with mountain views: two of the four room types have one.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need parking at the hotel itself: the free parking is public and nearby, with no reservation needed.
  • ✕you need a room for more than five guests: five is the highest capacity of any room here.
  • ✕you want a quiet night: the karaoke bar Marigold Karaoke Cat Ba is 250 m away.
  • ✕you want the largest rooms: the two 20 m² double rooms are the smallest in the range.

What guests say

60 verified reviews
9.0

Guests praise the staff, who are welcoming and helpful with local advice, and the value for money. Many highlight the quiet central setting near restaurants and the beach, and the breakfast for its variety. Free WiFi receives the lowest rating of the categories.

Value for money10.0
Facilities9.8
Staff9.7
Comfort9.7
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Free WiFi7.5

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Cat Ba Glow Hotel cost?

Rates at Cat Ba Glow Hotel vary with the season, the room type and the dates of your stay. You can check the current rate with our booking partners.

How do I get to Cat Ba Glow Hotel?

Cat Ba Glow Hotel is in Cat Ba town, 400 m from the Cát Bà bus station and 950 m from the Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists, so both are within an easy walk. The hotel runs an airport shuttle, which is useful because Cat Bi International Airport is 34.3 km away. Free public parking is available at a location nearby, and no reservation is needed. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00, and the front desk is open 24 hours.

What is near Cat Ba Glow Hotel?

Cat Co 2 Beach is 500 m away and Cat Co 1 Beach 700 m, both within a short walk of the town centre. Cat Ba National Park begins 50 m from the hotel, and Halong Bay is 350 m away. Cannon Fort is 250 m away, and the Local Produce Market is 800 m away. Cat Ba Climbing, 350 m away, has climbing routes on the limestone cliffs.

Does Cat Ba Glow Hotel serve breakfast?

Yes. Cat Ba Glow Hotel serves a buffet breakfast in the Asian style, with juice, and vegetarian options are available. The family-friendly restaurant on site serves Asian cuisine.

Can I bring a pet to Cat Ba Glow Hotel?

Yes, Cat Ba Glow Hotel allows pets on request. Charges may apply, so mention your pet when you book and ask about any fee before you arrive.

Is Cat Ba Glow Hotel suitable for families?

Yes, Cat Ba Glow Hotel has family rooms, and the Standard Family Room is the largest-capacity option at 30 m², with two king-size beds and room for up to five guests. All rooms have air conditioning, a fan or a flat-screen TV, depending on the type.

Is Cat Ba Glow Hotel wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The property is entirely wheelchair accessible, and the upper floors can be reached by lift.

Is Wi-Fi free at Cat Ba Glow Hotel?

Yes, Wi-Fi at Cat Ba Glow Hotel is free of charge and available in all areas of the property, including the lounge and the outdoor seating area.

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