Stunning Homestay is truly stunning but not necessarily in the traditional sense of the word. It is far from the beaten track in a really non-touristy area, and the atmosphere makes it feel like you are in a mountain hut rather than a backpacker hostel.
The Location
First of all, it is important to point out that to access the village in which Stunning Homestay is located, you have to go through a toll gate and pay a fee, which is almost the same amount as the price of your accommodation! Most people end up booking this accommodation after doing a search for Sapa, but it is not actually in Sapa, but more than eight kilometres from there, in the middle of the countryside! This means that it is better if you have some supplies ready even if there are some very basic shops around. In exchange, however, you will be rewarded with some amazing mountain panoramas as well as some views over rice paddies and insight into traditional Hmong culture.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The place offers both private and dorm accommodation. However, the dorm is very basic -- it is basically the corridor area on the upper floor of the traditional building. Having said that, it does have a really nice and cosy atmosphere if you don't mind the guests of the private rooms walking over you in the evenings and mornings. Here, you will sleep on double mattresses. The bathroom is on the same floor and is nice and spacious and has unlimited hot water.
Common Spaces
The common areas are all really cosy. The first floor has a terrace overlooking the mountains, which is a nice place to chill in the morning. The entire ground floor is a common area with a dining hall where breakfast is provided free of charge and where meals can be ordered. Breakfast can be picked from about eight options including pancakes and omelettes. In the middle of this area is a huge billiards table, which can be played free of charge. It is nice to have some indoors entertainment as it rains a lot in this part of the country.
Summary
Stunning Homestay is an excellent choice if you don't mind being slightly further away than with most other accommodation providers. The friendly and cosy environment that turns strangers into friends within five minutes and the traditional atmosphere will surely make this stay a memorable one.
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+4
JudyM
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Published on May 26, 2019
Location and Contact
Location
You can take the bus from Ha noi to Sapa, and from Sapa bus station you can take a taxi down to our homestay or you can rent a motorbike to get there. its around 8 km from the town , if you travel by train when you arrive Lao Cai station you can get a shuttle bus to Sapa with cost 3$/pax and rent a motorbike to our place.
Facilities and Amenities
Digital Nomads
Party Hostel
Solo Traveller
Breakfast
Parking
Towels
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Airport Pickup
Bike Rental
City Tours
BBQ Grill
Bar
Cultural Tour/Class
Currency Exchange
Elevator/Lift
Entirely Non-Smoking
Evening Entertainment
Food/Restaurant
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Laundry
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Movie Library/Rental
Table Tennis
Videogames
Credit Card Payments
Curfew: No Curfew
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
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