Title: Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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) # Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel Beach hotel with beach bars and health club ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/f26f7100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/587fc11a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/9ae1e859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/87db5070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/25846ae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bai Chay's Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel is a sun-kissed haven with 10 beach bars, a tranquil garden, and a stunning white sand beach. Unwind on the sun loungers or cabanas, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy the convenience of dry cleaning/laundry services and barbecue grills. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Gym - Breakfast available - Room service - Parking included - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 30 - Dec 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=87447924&PinnedHotelID=87447924&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/6e5f28ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Garden View ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Premium bedding Pillow-top bed Private bathroom Hydromassage showerhead Rainfall showerhead - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/d52add74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Premium bedding Pillow-top bed Private bathroom Hydromassage showerhead Rainfall showerhead - 194 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Large Single Beds ![Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/bc99bf1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Triple Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Premium bedding Pillow-top bed Private bathroom Hydromassage showerhead Rainfall showerhead - 323 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Large Single Bed and 1 King Bed ![Panoramic Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87450000/87448000/87447924/6fed132b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Panoramic Quadruple Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning TV Premium bedding Pillow-top bed Private bathroom Hydromassage showerhead Rainfall showerhead - 323 sq ft - Lake view - Sleeps 5 - 2 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHa-Long-Hotels-Passion-Hotel-Halong.h87447924.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHa-Long-Hotels-Passion-Hotel-Halong.h87447924.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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%7C20.94616%2C107.03218&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ozStyM21LS1vDUzDR3Nd9siFwW8=) Ha Long, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, 200000 #### What's nearby - Sun Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Bai Chay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Cái Dăm Market - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Ha Long Night Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Dragon Park - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Ga Ha Long Station - 12 min drive - Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe 86 - ‬15 min walk - ‪Valley Beach Club - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nhà hàng Thủy Chung - ‬17 min walk - ‪Nhà Hàng Hoàng Anh - ‬12 min walk - ‪Pool Bar - ‬16 min walk ## About this property ### Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel Upscale hotel near Ha Long Bay Take advantage of 10 beach bars, a terrace and a garden at Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with beach cabanas, sunloungers and a beach shuttle. 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 dry cleaning/laundry services and a health club. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club and outdoor furniture - A nature reserve, a banquet hall and luggage storage Room features All guest rooms at Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) - Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and bidets - 42-inch TVs with cable channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91360000/91355200/91355120/e17ce802.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE WATSON PREMIUM HALONG HOTEL Bai Chay - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 187 reviews £40 includes taxes & fees 4 Dec - 5 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=91355120&PinnedHotelID=91355120&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32120000/32110500/32110500/54599ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FLC Halong Bay Golf Club & Luxury Resort Ha Long - Pool - Spa - Kids pool - 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Free uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: VND 150,000 for adults and VND 100,000 for children - 10 beach bars ### Things to do - Health club ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Business centre ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach cabanas (surcharge) - Beach loungers - Beach umbrellas - Direct access to the beach - Garden - In a nature reserve - On the bay - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Pillowtop mattress - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Hydromassage showerhead - Private bathroom - Shower - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Late-night room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### 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 1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for VND 250000.0 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately VND 150000 for adults and from VND 100000 for children - Rollaway bed fee: VND 250000.0 per day 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 only accepts cash Long-term renters welcome ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Passion Hotel Halong Ha Long Essence Classic Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel Hotel Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel Ha Long Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel Hotel Ha Long ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel located? > With direct access to the beach, this Bai Chay hotel is in a regional park and within 1 mi (2 km) of Ha Long Bay, Bai Chay Beach and Sun Square. Cái Dăm Market and Queen Cable Car Ocean Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ha Long Essence Classic Hotel Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Erik 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort I visit out of season do hotel was very quiet so was able to get upgrade with sea view. Room had plenty of space, very big bed but look like room was not ready, bedside lights was not connected, tv not connected and when connected no tv station (it was not a problem but why have a tv). Did not have breakfast. ##### Erik Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mornington Hotel Stockholm City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stockholm-Hotels-Mornington-Hotel-Stockholm-City.h15390.Hotel-Information) > > [President Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-President-Hotel.h575859.Hotel-Information) > > [HiltonHotels Hotels in Marne-la-Vallee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marne-La-Vallee-Hotels-Hilton-Hotels.0-0-d10253--bHiltonHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubai-Hotels-Waldorf-Astoria-Dubai-International-Financial-Centre.h33086673.Hotel-Information) > > [The Craigwell Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Morecambe-Hotels-The-Craigwell-Hotel.h19935727.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Borg by Keahotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reykjavik-Hotels-Hotel-Borg-By-Keahotels.h1088087.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleam Collection Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-GLEAM-COLLECTION-HOTEL.h87723866.Hotel-Information) > > [The Queen's Head](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Queens-Head.h15102553.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B HOTEL Pisa Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pisa-Hotels-BB-Hotel-Pisa.h1000797.Hotel-Information) > > [South Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-South-Place-Hotel.h7082613.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Sunlight San Felipe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-De-La-Cruz-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Sunlight-San-Felipe.h912631.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Aldbrough](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aldbrough-Hotels.d6341224.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Dolphin Key Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Dolphin-Key-Resort.h1632691.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Banff Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banff-Hotels-Fairmont-Banff-Springs.h13652.Hotel-Information) > > [MarriottHotelsResorts Hotels in Glastonbury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glastonbury-Hotels-Marriott-Hotels-Resorts.0-0-d180157--bMarriottHotelsResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Fredrick's Hotel Restaurant & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maidenhead-Hotels-Fredricks-Hotel-Restaurant-Spa.h1559069.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Connecting Rooms in Bournemouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Hotel-With-Connecting-Rooms.0-0-d654-thotelwithconnectingrooms.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Princess Theatre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Princess-Theatre-Hotels.0-l6224639-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Heidl Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-Heidl-Guest-House.h3852626.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Coventry South](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Ibis-Coventry-South.h551404.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Seawell (BGI) to Beef Island (EIS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bgi/eis/bridgetown-to-tortola) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ywg/lhr/winnipeg-to-london) > > [Flights from Kraków (KRK) to Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/krk/ncl/krakow-to-newcastle) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Denver (DEN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/den/edinburgh-to-denver) ### Packages > [Saba Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Saba.d11753.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Newark Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newark.d601760.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Clifton Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clifton-Park.dx10233)