Title: Halong Lavender Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Halong Lavender Hotel Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe, steps from Ha Long Bay ## Photo gallery for Halong Lavender Hotel ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Halong Lavender Hotel (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/d334e7dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Halong Lavender Hotel (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/ef86c216.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Halong Lavender Hotel (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/a46a5690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk - Halong Lavender Hotel (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/b6babf5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Karaoke room - Halong Lavender Hotel (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/92212fa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services at Halong Lavender Hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a conference centre. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=101906871&PinnedHotelID=101906871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View ![Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/a11a4658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Heating TV Memory foam bed Blackout curtains - City view - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Honeymoon Suite ![Honeymoon Suite | Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/27deddda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Honeymoon Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Heating TV Memory foam bed Separate bedroom - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room ![Deluxe Triple Room | Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/1b195fee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Memory foam bed Blackout curtains - City view - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Connecting Room with City View ![Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/b555f7c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Connecting Room with City View ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Heating TV Memory foam bed 2 bedrooms - City view - 592 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Family Room with Window ![Memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101910000/101906900/101906871/b555f7c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Family Room with Window ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Heating TV Memory foam bed Blackout curtains - 344 sq ft - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed ### Luxury Family Room with Bathtub ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Air conditioning Heating TV Memory foam bed 2 bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHa-Long-Hotels-Halong-Lavender-Hotel.h101906871.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHa-Long-Hotels-Halong-Lavender-Hotel.h101906871.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Bai Chay, a neighbourhood in Ha Long, Halong Lavender Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Bai Chay Market and Cái Dăm Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ha Long Bay and Bai Chay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Dragon Park and Typhoon Water Park. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Ha Long travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ha-Long.dx6055449) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.94945%2C107.03799&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YyVNHhO3SeWIFR6p66GiQR96LZQ=) Apartment E389, Europe Sun Plaza Grand W, Ha Long Street, Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, 01119 ### What's nearby - ![Ha Long Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055449/def89e86-999a-4b74-8c40-8c1daed731d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bai Chay Beach 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Sun Square 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Queen Cable Car Ocean Terminal 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Dragon Park 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Ha Long Night Market 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Ga Ha Long Station 11 min drive - Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi) 52 min drive ### Restaurants - Nhà Hàng Hoàng Anh 17 min walk - Laika Hạ Long 16 min walk - Novotel Lobby Bar 7 min walk - Nhà Hàng Hồng Hạnh 8 min walk - Hong Kong Restaurant 10 min walk ## About this property ### Halong Lavender Hotel Family-friendly hotel near Ha Long Bay At Halong Lavender Hotel, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free beach club on-site and supervised childcare (surcharge) - Local meal delivery service, luggage storage and concierge services Room features All guest rooms at Halong Lavender Hotel boast thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and printers. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Baby baths, children's slippers and childcare services - Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers - TVs with cable channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and heating ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38780000/38776300/38776257/8c949778.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dragon Legend Hotel Bai Chay - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews £36 includes taxes & fees 11 Feb - 12 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=38776257&PinnedHotelID=38776257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109526100/109526031/7df93a6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peace Hotel Ha Long Bai Chay - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids’ pool [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=109526031&PinnedHotelID=109526031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92380000/92377200/92377136/2b848c0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bao Minh Radiant Hotel Bai Chay - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: VND 1 for adults and VND 50,000 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Free beach club - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Baby bath - In-room babysitting - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms - Supervised activities for children (surcharge) ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Guidebooks - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Turndown service ### Business services - Conference centre (2,153 square foot of space) ### Outdoors - Pool loungers ### Spa - In-room massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hand-held showerhead - Hardwood flooring in room - Height-adjustable showerhead - No lift ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Children's slippers - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Champagne service - Free bottled water - Meal delivery service - Minibar - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Electrical adapters - Fireplace - Free daily newspapers - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Printer - Safe - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately VND 1 for adults and from VND 50000 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include window guards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January ### Property is also known as Halong Lavender Hotel Hotel Halong Lavender Hotel Ha Long Halong Lavender Hotel Hotel Ha Long ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Halong Lavender Hotel have a pool? ### Is Halong Lavender Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Halong Lavender Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Halong Lavender Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Halong Lavender Hotel? ### Where is Halong Lavender Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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