Maida Lodge

The view and pool were nice, but the breakfast had little variety and I had to ask for utensils or bowls for the cereal every day. One day had a buffet, the next day breakfast was by pre‑order. Juice and water were billed for breakfast even though they were included in the buffet. Dinner had to be ordered two hours in advance. Prices were high for Vietnam, and the transport to the hotel by boat was charged without prior notice. The online description said a child’s stay was included, yet it was billed. Nobody at the pool asked if we wanted a drink, and in the restaurant they didn’t check if the glasses were empty.

Nicoletta·Een maand geleden

“J'espérais mieux”

The lake is beautiful, the cuisine is excellent, and the staff are also responsive and discreet; however, the local weekend clientele do not respect the hotel’s quiet policy, which the staff failed to enforce, and everything is charged at high prices because the hotel is in an isolated location.

David·3 maanden geleden

The road was terrible and it took hours to get there.

Hoang·4 maanden geleden

“Inoubliable, à visiter absolument.”

We stayed as a couple at Maida Lodge and loved the experience so much that we extended our stay once on site (5 nights in total, end of May 2026); having read the few negative comments, Maida Lodge is not a “tourist activity resort” but an authentic immersive experience in the nature of Northern Vietnam by the water, a magical place to let time pass, read, swim, rest, paint, and especially taste the incredibly tasty local menu; again, don’t expect anything flashy or artificial, the products are chosen for freshness and local proximity, and the entire menu may not be available all the time; letting the host guide you is the best experience, and giving a bit of advance notice of desired meals so the teams can stock up is part of the experience; after a long stay in Northern Vietnam and being adventurous with meals, the cuisine at Maida Lodge was undoubtedly the tastiest food of our trip; it’s possible to come by road, but we recommend arranging a transfer from Hanoi through Maida Lodge to enjoy the breathtaking boat shuttle; the place, both the scenery and the architecture and design, is of exceptional quality, which initially drew us here, and later the slow life on site won us over; the vegetation is lush, the outdoor facilities are very well designed, and the viewpoints are exceptional; it’s true that you should expect some insect encounters, after all it’s a lodge in nature!

Marianne·5 maanden geleden

The food was tasty and the staff were enthusiastic and very attentive to guests, with no complaints.

Tdq·6 maanden geleden