9 Best Hotels in Mekong Delta, Vietnam

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.

The family-run Green Village Mekong offers insight into local delta life (and relaxation time in hammocks) at its two sites with simple bamboo bungalows and lush gardens: Green Village 1 is surrounded by rice paddies and banana trees, while Green Village 2 is on a canal. Guests having access to free bicycles, boats, cooking classes, and traditional fishing equipment, with a housekeeper available to demonstrate how to actually catch fish. Each bungalow has a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar.

This small and charming family-run guesthouse has 10 cute brick and wood bungalows set in an incredible garden, well off the tourist trail, and is an ideal rural retreat for those seeking a glimpse of local life and excellent home cooking. Make the most of the guesthouse's bicycles to explore the area or just lie back in a hammock and enjoy the lush tropical gardens. The homestay is about three hours by local bus from Ho Chi Minh City and only one hour from My Tho by taking the quick Pha Tan Phu ferry.

A boutique hotel on the banks of the Ham Luong River, Mango Home Riverside has comfortable air-conditioned thatch-roof bungalows with en suite open-air bathrooms set in a beautiful tropical garden. There are free bikes for exploring, and the hotel has its own boat for tours and sunset cruises. They can also arrange for pick-up from Ben Tre bus station.

Getting to the eco-conscious lodge requires a quick transfer by boat or if by land, a motorbike (the lane is too narrow for cars), but it’s part of the fun of a riverside retreat where the surprisingly large pool, pathways, and rooms front the Mekong. Activities includes biking, cooking classes, and tours on the river.

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.

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.

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.