10/10 Excellent
Dr Larry
7 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dr Larry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Son River House
2.0 star property
Travelers discover the perfect blend of nature and comfort at this riverside retreat near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, with bicycles ready for adventure
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Son River House, near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, offers a peaceful garden escape. Enjoy local flavors at breakfast before exploring. Free self-parking, bicycle rentals, and staff skilled in arranging tours and concierge services are provided.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Breakfast available
Room options
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Superior Double Room
Highlights
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
- River view
- 54 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Twin Room
Highlights
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
- Garden view
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Large Single Beds
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Family Triple Room
Highlights
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
- Garden view
- 43 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Large Single Bed and 1 King Bed
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Family Quadruple Room
Highlights
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bidet
- Garden view
- 54 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Large Single Beds and 1 King Bed
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About the area
Located in Phong Nha, a neighbourhood in Bo Trach, Son River House is in the mountains and on the riverwalk. Phong Nha Botanic Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square. Paradise Cave and Suoi Nuoc Mooc are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bo Trach travel guide
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Phong Nha, Son Trach, Bo Trach, Quang Tri, 511860
What's nearby
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park2 min walk - 0.2 km- Phong Nha Cave5 min drive - 1.9 km
- Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square6 min drive - 3.4 km
- Suoi Nuoc Mooc17 min drive - 9.7 km
- Paradise Cave21 min drive - 14.2 km
Getting around
- Ga Hoan Lao Station32 min drive
- Dong Hoi (VDH)59 min drive
Restaurants
- Bamboo Chopsticks3 min drive
- The Duck Stop12 min drive
- Trung Nguyên E-Coffee4 min drive
- PhongNha Coffee Station3 min drive
- Thang Nhung3 min drive
About this property
Son River House
Guest house near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Located close to Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square and Hang Toi, Son River House provides an airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this guest house include:
- Free self-parking
- Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Son River House offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
- Bathrooms with showers and bidets
- Separate dining areas, fridges and electric kettles
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
- Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 15 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Free bicycle rentals
- Scooter/moped rentals
Family friendly
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
- Separate bedroom
- Separate in-room dining area
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- In a national park
- In the mountains
- On the riverwalk
- Terrace
Accessibility
- No lift
More
- 1 building
- 1 floor
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Room service
- Separate dining area
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fan
- Laptop workspace
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 stay for free
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 20 for adults and from USD 15 for children
- Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 cash
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Son River House Guesthouse Bo Trach
Son River House Guesthouse
Son River House Bo Trach
Son River House Bo Trach
Son River House Guesthouse
Son River House Guesthouse Bo Trach
Frequently asked questions
Is Son River House pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Son River House?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Son River House?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Son River House?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Son River House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.
Where is Son River House located?
Located in Phong Nha, this guesthouse is steps from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square. Phong Nha Botanic Garden and Paradise Cave are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Son River House Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
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Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Dustin
11 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expedia 9.0+ rating should be removed
DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE GOOD REVIEWS: The Son River House is without question the worst place I’ve stayed. There is no staff on site besides a confused old Vietnamese man that sits in the courtyard sometimes. I tried to check in 3 times and nobody was there. Ended up waiting 2 hours to check in.
In my “suite” was 3 beds, 2 of which had dirty sheets and pillows. The bathroom didn’t work. Shower head only had a few “holes” that sprayed water. Toilet was broke and had previous waste in it.
I booked a new place after one day staying there and when I got to a new place and opened my suitcase (which was open at Son River House) 2 cockroaches flew out that must of got stuck in the bag at some point.
I understand that you can’t expect much out of a $20 hotel but it was competitively priced compared to other options and have over 9.0 rating on Expedia. This home stay isn’t worth being paid to stay in let only paying for it.
Dustin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
21 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually never write reviews for the hotels I stay in.
But my stay at Son River House in Phong Nha was easily the highlight of my trip to Vietnam.
1. It is located just outside the village, so it's more quiet and private than the other hotels that are all cramped up together in Phong Nha. Situated on the shore of the Song River, featuring a breathtaking view of two limestone peaks, a cemetary and a church tower in the distance.
2. The owners are incredibly helpful, accomodating and friendly. When we got there on the first night, they even invited us to their house for Tet, and we drank and sang karaoke with them, which was truly an unforgettable moment. The homestay is manned by a family of devoted, light-hearted people, who make you feel at home. Lucy the owner, is paricularly kind and very dedicated. She speaks english.
3. The food is good, they offer tours and bikes. The homestay is very well decorated, the rooms are clean/come with AC, showers with hot water... they even burned incense before we came into the room to make it smell good. It is possible to pay with credit card.
Son River House is by far the best hotel in the Phong Nha area. It surpasses expectations and I will absolutely return there for another stay. Thanks to the staff and to Lucy!
David
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was so gracious and attentive to making sure my stay and trip went well.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Sabrina
18 Mar 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien
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Sabrina
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 May 2019
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
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22 Jan 2019
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019