Ha Long: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Ha Long side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Sunland Halong Hotel and Restaurant	Best Value Ha Long Essence Hotel	Luxury The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel
Guest score	8.8/10	9.7/10	9.3/10
Reviews	1,556	1,533	1,105
Stars	★★★★	★★★	★★★★★
Area	Bai Chay	Bai Chay	Bai Chay
Reference price per night	€20	€24	€63
Guests like	Location: Walking distance to the beach and Sun World in a quiet neighborhood. Staff: Friendly team help arrange tours and transport with a professional attitude.	Staff: Friendly, attentive team who speak good English and assist with tours. Location: A quiet spot a short walk from the beach.	Staff: Friendly, professional team assist with organizing trips and transfers. Rooftop Pool: Infinity style on the 25th floor with views of the bay.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Tasty local and Western dishes, though some found choices limited or repetitive.	Breakfast: Tasty options like Pho, though the selection is often limited.	Value For Money: High quality rooms at a fair rate, though restaurant prices are high.
Good for	family, parking, ac, breakfast	beach, family, spa, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Sunland Halong Hotel and Restaurant if price matters most, Ha Long Essence Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.