Sao Mai

Rooms spartan and not particularly clean. Both the rooms and the local restaurant were soaked in bad smells (mould? Moisture? Smoking?). Not far from the center and the market, otherwise: to avoid.

Having read Tripadvisor reviews, we approached this hotel with some trepidation. It was absolutely fine! The staff were warm and welcoming, our room very clean and spacious. We supplemented the lack of hot water by adding kettle water to the lukewarm bath. How is that a problem? The staff went to the bakery for fresh bread , and we had a simple but very nice continental breakfast. I would return to this hotel without hesitation.

Not many people stay in Bac Ha, and those who do it, rarely stay for more than 1 night. The main attraction of Bac Ha is it's colourful ethnic Saturday market and this hotel is just ok for 1 night. Don't expect more than a bed to rest and a regular meal. It's big, with 2 different type of rooms (and prices) I suggest you check their different options and choose your room before they assign you one. Breakfast is included but again, don't expect much as it is very basic. One good point is it is not far from the market but Bac Ha is a small town and most of the hotels in town are close to everything.