48 Best Hotels in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

This simple, rustic lodging offers the chance to experience Mekong island life, where guests can lounge on the overwater riverside deck, rent a bicycle or motorbike to explore An Binh islet, eat fresh fruit from the garden or a home-cooked set dinner (which earns high praise from guests), or do one of the tours and boat trips on offer. The simple, clean rooms constructed of bamboo boast air-conditioning and private bathrooms. The owner can arrange for pick up by boat or motorbike, whether you are coming from the direction of Ho Chi Minh City or Vinh Long.

Expect to be welcomed like visiting family at this friendly homestay, which for generations was a working fruit farm; it may be called rustic, but the bungalows and rooms with shared bathroom all have solid walls. It still has a bountiful orchard, as well as chickens, cats, and dogs. For budget travelers, the rooms with shared bathroom are fine, but the cozy brick bungalows are much more comfortable and private. Spend your time relaxing and soaking up the rustic vibes, exploring the countryside by bicycle, going on a boat tour, and enjoying Vietnamese home cooking.

Belonging to the Vietnamese hotel group Muong Thanh, this tidy hotel is the only branded hotel in town with spacious rooms, understated city-hotel-style decor, great views, a sizeable outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a gym. It's Ca Mau's most upscale option.

This family-run contender is fighting above its price range with large, clean, well-appointed rooms, comfortable beds, bathrooms with solar-heated water, and friendly, helpful staff. A pool table, dart board, and honor-system bar adds to the appeal. Ms. Thanh Can and her staff are also happy to help organize tours and tickets for onward travel.

With only seven suites (the corner suites are particularly delightful), longstanding Nam Bo was the first boutique hotel in Can Tho, and it continues to be a good pick for its prime location, helpful staff, and simple but comfortable accommodation. The ground floor Nam Bo Restaurant and rooftop L'Escale Restaurant are convenient food options, and meals can be delivered to the room.

A large infinity pool overlooking the ocean, an enormously wide beachfront, pathways dripping with gorgeous pink bougainvillea, and a jetty restaurant are a few of the memorable details of Ocean Bay, which makes it good value for the price. The rooms, which are predominantly in two-story bungalows and have outdoor bathrooms, are constructed with wood, stone, and other natural materials.

Opened in 2023, this hotel unleashes French flair, and the decorative details—large French windows and Parisian-style café on the ground floor—all make for a more memorable stay than a generic Vietnamese hotel.

Set on a hill surrounded by tropical jungle and with amazing ocean views, Eco Beach Resort is a small and friendly place, with Balinese-style decor, a breezy open-air restaurant, and a swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. The resort offers free bicycle and kayak hire, and there's also an on-site spa, fitness facilities, and a billiard table.

The big selling point of this generic Vietnamese hotel is the large rooms, which has the mod-cons you'd expect, including air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, kettle, mini-refrigerator, a writing desk, and somewhat oddly laid-out bathrooms. In addition to the pool, there's a café, a karaoke floor, and a wedding reception venue.

Typical of the singular large hotel found in most provincial towns in Vietnam, this one boasts a prime location and generic city hotel rooms with little sitting areas and marble-tiled bathrooms, as well worn down facilities and a feeling that it is well past its glory days. Still, it's an easy pick and the receptionist try to be helpful. Outside of busy periods, you can confidently walk up without a booking and get a room.

It may look like a giant shoebox from the street, but inside it's surprisingly elegant, with an emphasis on incorporating natural elements, such as coconut husks, bamboo, lacquer, and wood, into the design. Rooms are spacious, each with its own balcony, and the grounds are immaculate, with water features, ponds, swaths of green grass, and a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ocean. As is expected in this price range, it has a kids' club, gym, business area, a small recreation area with pool tables, an inviting spa, and a selection of high-end dining options, including Pakka, which serves up some of the best Indian in Vietnam.

Although 750 meters outside the center, this English-speaking family-run guesthouse is the most traveler-friendly option in Ha Tien since they rent bicycles and motorbikes (including automatics), they can arrange Phu Quoc ferry tickets and bus tickets to Cambodia, and the clean, bright, modern rooms have a few warm decorative touches to make for a comfortable stay.

Formerly Vinpearl Can Tho, this 30-story hotel has been given a slick and professional refresh under the Sheraton brand, and guests can expect neat, comfortable city hotel rooms of international standard, great views from the upper floors, a large swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and Thai restaurant. The room rate includes breakfast and access to the sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi.

A basic but immaculate family-owned hotel right in the center of Sa Dec, this is an inexpensive place to stay for a night. The proprietor speaks enough English to help you plan onward travel. Rooms are large and, for the price, well-appointed, though some will find the beds a bit firm. There's Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Although breakfast is not included in the room rate, there are plenty of food options nearby.

Most of the suitable hotels in Soc Trang lie outside its center, so it's worth considering Thien An, located in the outskirts of town, for its large swimming pool (complete with dolphin fountains) and clean modern rooms; the pricier pool view rooms have nicer finishings and glass door windows, allowing for lots of natural light.

Opened in 2022, this hotel has a touch more comfort than an average budget hotel, since rooms have practical details such as desk, mini-refrigerator, bathrooms with countertops, and as an added bonus, a decent-size swimming pool with a few loungers.

A city escape 11 km (7 miles) from Can Tho, this family-friendly lodge offers a rustic feel without sacrificing on comfort: the air-conditioned bungalows, which include triple and family rooms, are solidly made of brick, wood, and bamboo, and are set in a lush tropical garden. Overall, it is a great base to explore the Mekong Delta countryside on the property's bicycles or with the tours offered.

Two blocks back from the river, Visuha aims for a generic city hotel feel with large rooms in a neutral palette, in-built furnishings, comfortable beds, and modern bathrooms that include makeup mirrors and glass shower stalls.