Windy Homestay

Windy Homestay is a 3-star hotel on Cat Ba Island in Ha Long Bay, with family rooms, a swimming pool with mountain views and a restaurant. Its rooms run from a 26 m² bungalow with a garden view to a 42 m² room with a bunk bed, and the 40 m² Family Suite with Balcony sleeps up to four, with a double bed, a large king-size bed, a balcony and a terrace over the lake.

Air conditioning and a private bathroom come with every room. The swimming pool looks out over the surrounding mountains, and the property has a sun terrace and an open-air bath. The restaurant serves Asian cuisine with vegetarian options, from brunch and lunch to dinner, and cocktails too. Breakfast is a buffet of eggs, pancakes, fruit and coffee, and it can also be taken in the room.

Guests praise the warm welcome from the family-run team and the setting close to Cat Ba National Park. Free private parking is on site, WiFi is free throughout, and bicycle rental lets you explore the island at your own pace.

The five rooms at Windy Homestay share air conditioning and a private bathroom, though their layouts differ. The smallest is the 26 m² Bungalow with Garden View, a one-bedroom bungalow with a single bed and an extra-large super-king bed for up to three guests. The largest, at 42 m², is the Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room, which has a single bunk bed for one guest. The 40 m² Family Suite with Balcony suits families, sleeping up to four with a double bed and a large king-size bed.

The Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony, at 38 m², can be set up with an extra-large super-king double bed or with two single beds for up to four guests. Its private bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the room adds a seating area and lake views from the balcony. The second Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room, at 40 m², is a single-guest room with one double bed and a terrace with pool and lake views.

Windy Homestay has two restaurants, a bar, a coffee house and a snack bar on site, and breakfast can be taken in the room. The restaurant offers kid-friendly buffets, children's meals and special diet menus on request, and wine and champagne are on the menu.

The outdoor side is a real strength: a swimming pool with mountain views, a sun terrace with sun loungers or beach chairs, an open-air bath, a garden, a barbecue and a children's playground. Every room has a balcony or a terrace.

Activities are offered from the property: bicycle rental, bike tours, hiking, snorkelling, diving and canoeing. Heating and air conditioning are both available, free private parking is on site, free WiFi covers all areas, and pets are allowed on request with no extra charges.

Windy Homestay is in Cat Ba town, on the south-east coast of Cat Ba Island, with the Cat Co beaches close by and Lan Ha Bay lying offshore. Cat Ba National Park is directly next to the property, and its forest trails are close to the door. The Bar view point is 600 m off, and the Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 800 m away, a short walk through the town.

Hoang Long bus station is 2.8 km away and the Cát Bà bus station 2.9 km, while the Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists ferry terminal is 3.2 km. Direct buses from Hanoi, ferry included, take 4 to 5.5 hours. By air, Cat Bi International Airport is 31 km away and Van Don International Airport 55 km, and an airport shuttle is among the property's facilities. Free private parking is possible on site, and no reservation is needed.

For a day out, Public Beach Cat Co 1 is 3.6 km away and the Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument 3 km away, with a view over the bay. Cat Ba Climbing lies 2.8 km off and the Cannon Fort 3.4 km, while Halong Bay is 2.9 km away. The Động Minh Châu cave is 2.2 km from the property, and the Local Produce Market, for fresh produce, is 2.4 km away. The property's own facilities include hiking, diving and snorkelling, so trips can start close to home. Nam Cat Island Beach is 3.1 km away, and Tung Thu Beach is the closest at 1.6 km.