22 Best Hotels in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

With a prime riverfront position in the heart of Chau Doc, the French-colonial style hotel gives a charming taste of a bygone era, while delivering modern service and a good restaurant; watching the river traffic from your balcony or the pool terrace is a delight. Rooms are spacious, well-appointed, and have a heritage feel, with wood floors, sitting area, and views of the Bassac (Hau) River or Chau Doc's street life—double-glazing keeps it peaceful. The pool is a welcome respite from the Mekong Delta humidity. Bassac Restaurant makes the most of its river outlook and serves a selection of Western and Vietnamese dishes, as well as a fairly generous, varied buffet breakfast included in the stay. The hotel can book boat tours (it has its own pier) and has bicycles to take for a spin.

Halfway up Nui Sam (Sam Mountain), this collection of charming stone cottages is a relaxing getaway from the bustle of Mekong Delta towns, but close enough to take day trips in and around Chau Doc—and it has stunning views over brilliant green rice paddies and flood plains. The large rooms are decorated simply, allowing the views to take center stage, and each has a private terrace. The skypool and pool bar and La Giang Restaurant share the magnificent views. An on-site vegetable garden provides some of the produce for the hotel's restaurant and its cooking courses. Victoria Nui Sam Lodge provides a regular shuttle to Chau Doc, which is only 7 km (4 miles) away.

Anh Nguyet has spacious carpeted rooms with air-conditioning, TV, refrigerator, writing desk, a small sitting area, not-too-hard beds, and slightly grimy bay windows; the staff speak some English. The bathrooms, most with tubs, are looking a little tired. Reception staff can help organize car with driver and boat hire and bus or air tickets.

The first "off-the-grid" and solar-powered resort in Vietnam, Bamboo Cottages has evolved a bit but still maintains a simple, quiet vibe of bungalows set in a wild tropical garden with arguably one of the best views on Phu Quoc. Evolved from a family's holiday home, which still forms part of the property, the eco-minded lodge has a restaurant, daily yoga classes, beach barbecues, and activities available, including massages, kayaking, snorkeling, bicycle hire, cooking classes, and Vietnamese lessons.

The central location and attractive price are the main reasons to choose this hotel, which occupies two wings in a complex that also includes a wedding reception venue, a karaoke bar, and an interesting little outdoor café that specializes in pizza. The rooms are basic, but spacious and clean. However, the lack of English can make a stay here a challenge, especially if you run into one of the more unhelpful staff members.

This three-star hotel is in need of a refresh, but the location is good, the staff are helpful, and some rooms have a balcony and a terrific view of the river.

Small and serviceable, with heavy wooden furniture, Vietnamese-style bathrooms, and a central location, this is nevertheless a generic hotel often used by Vietnamese businessmen (who tend to smoke a lot); do ask to see (and smell) a room before you check in.

With spacious, clean rooms, some English spoken, and a good central location, this five-story hotel, diagonally across the road from the Long Xuyen Hotel, has all the basics covered. Rooms have pine furniture, a writing desk, fridge, kettle, and even a bathtub in the bathroom. The location is great, close to the Co-Op supermarket and the Catholic church.

At this little setup 8 km (5 miles) from My Tho run by a lovely husband-and-wife team, Khoi and Oanh, you'll choose between simple wooden or solid bungalows, both with air-conditioning and an outdated en suite outdoor bathroom, but the big attraction here is the minihobby farm, which is home to chickens, ducks, rabbits, geese, dogs, and cats. Oanh supervises the kitchen, which turns out fabulous Vietnamese home cooking. It's very popular with Vietnamese families on weekends, when Khoi organizes a full itinerary of kids' activities, including tug-of-war, sack races, and fishing (the old-fashioned way, in the water with a bamboo basket).

In a central location, this hotel has clean, simple, and functional rooms that are actually pretty comfortable, with Vietnamese-style splash bathrooms. The furniture is solid-looking wood and the air-conditioning works well, which is all you can really ask for at this price. The hotel is behind the Co-Op Mart supermarket and the only two fast-food outlets in town, and a block from the Catholic church.

The biggest hotel in My Tho has seen better days, but if there's a specific need to stay in the city center, Mekong My Tho Hotel's rooms on the high floors boast views over the river and it has a large outdoor swimming pool and tennis court.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.