It offers the unique opportunity to explore Lan Ha Bay on a slower pace and to enjoy the island life in the middle of this breathtaking scenery.
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Every Sunday they have a bbq dinner for 150K vnd per person and if you happen to be there take advantage of it as it will be the best food experience while on the island.ĭespite all the negative aspects if you go to this island with the right mindset you will enjoy the experience. The food in the one and only restaurant is not exilarating either. The limescale in our bathroom has never been removed from the sink and shower, my guess is that they are hoping to recreate a grotto in a few thousands of years. As for the rest, the whole resort is a bit old and rundown. The best part of our bungalow was the big terrace with sunbeds and an unbeatable view towards the bay. In a hindsight I can tell that this wasn’t the first time that someone tried to (unsuccessfully) downgrade us during our trip. The lady from the restaurant will call the resort and eventually they will come for you.Īfter reading the reviews I made sure to book the best room that had which is the Deluxe Sea View Room but upon check in they gave me the keys of the Superior Sea View Room. If this happens to you as well please know that you should go behind the ticket office, where the restaurants are and you will see a sign for Monkey Island Resort. The only problem is that nobody was waiting for us and they were not picking their phone. From there it was just another 15 minutes with a boat organized by the resort. It took us 4 hours and a half to reach Cat Ba Harbor. It took multiple emails and calls to get everything confirmed. There are only 3 hotels on the islands and we chose Monkey Island Resort which is just 2 kms away from Cat Ba.Īfter the booking they sent us an email offering us a transfer from Hanoi (for an additional 15 usd) but then they disappeard. There are plenty of cruises to choose from but we opted for an island retreat as yours truly suffers from seasickness.
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The scenery is the same but without the hundreds of boats getting in the way between you and the beautiful karst formations. The alternative of Ha Long Bay is Lan Ha Bay, which is its expansion but it’s in a diffrent district. Even more when there are equally beautiful alternatives And if there is something I always try to avoid it’s going to places where everyone else goes.
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When we were planning our trip in Vietnam we were thinking of visiting Ha Long Bay but after reading a lot of reviews and blogs it seemed a bit overcrowded and exploited by the tourists. It's the perfect base from which to explore the area or just immerse yourself in history against the backdrop of the delightful village of Bray.I will go straight to the point and tell you that Monkey Island Resort in Cat Ba is not the lost paradise that you’d hope to find on a tiny island in Lan Ha Bay.
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The furnishings juxtapose timeless glamour and traditional features with a modern, countryside style, creating a unique blend of past and present. Set across seven acres, Monkey Island Estate features 40 exquisite guest rooms, and the Grade 1 listed Wedgewood Suite, designed by the award-winning New York-based Champalimaud Design. These have been completely restored and renovated, with beautifully landscaped gardens and picturesque views of the River Thames. The two grade I listed heritage pavilions which form the property were originally commissioned as a fishing retreat in 1723 by the third Duke of Marlborough. The island has a rich history centuries old, and has been the haunt of monarchs, aristocrats and artists, along with writers, famous performers and Berkshire locals and now is home to one of the finest hotels in Bray. Monkey Island Estate lies on a picturesque island in the River Thames in the historic village of Bray, Berkshire. WELCOME TO MONKEY ISLAND ESTATE A LUXURY HOTEL ON A PRIVATE ISLAND ON THE RIVER THAMES