Our Visitors' Comments
What an amazing lodge 😮 more than a hotel this is the experience you wish for. We stopped there between Ha Giang and Sapa and it was way better than just a stop. The family is lovely, the cinnamon farm and tour is so cool, the hike is nice, the food is really good, and the view at sunset!! You need to go there!
Notre séjour au Cinnamon Eco Lodge a été exceptionnel grâce à l'accueil jovial et très attentionné de Gioi, Hue et toute leur famille. Le lodge est au milieu d'une nature magnifique (le point de vue aménagé au dessus des bungalows, dans la chill house, est époustouflant, quel plaisir d'y déguster un smoothie banane cacahuètes 😋), la nourriture est excellente, le bungalow confortable. Gioi a été un guide très agréable lors des 2 treks qu'il a organisés pour nous dans les alentours et nous a permis de découvrir des paysages sublimes, de rencontrer des villageois accueillants et de nous baigner dans une cascade. Certainement l'un des meilleurs moments de notre voyage, assurément le plus en dehors des zones touristiques, un vrai bonheur. Merci encore Gioi et Hue,
Chris et Laeti 🤗
I was lucky to be the only guest during my stay - with the gorgeous guest house to myself. The weather was wet, but the location of Gioi's home is idyllic and so a stroll through the village at rain breaks, a few naps in absolute quiet apart from the birds, and reading by the fish ponds - was plenty to fill a day. That, and eating my belly's full of tasty local food with their family, all produced from the surrounding farm.
Gioi and his family were very kind hosts, and their family splendid. Their English is quite good which was ideal for me - I learned a lot about the cinnamon farm and minority villages surrounding them. If you're looking for a rural and remote homestay - some quiet and stillness this is the place.
Dave
Gioi's family were so accommodating and lovely. I had a wonderful time sharing meals together and they did their best to help me with anything I needed. Lovely home and atmosphere, very helpful and kind. Very nice room and bathroom with hot water. If I come back to Vietnam, I will definitely choose this homestay again.
Iv
I have so many positive things to say about Cinnamon Ecolodge and Gioi, its hard to choose where to start. We chose this place because of the excellent reviews, and we were not disappointed. From the start we found Gioi very communicative and helpful. He arranged our travel from Ha Giang, and even came with the private driver to accompany us to the lodge. We arrived late at night, but were greeted by his family and treated to a delicious home cooked meal. The house we stayed in is tucked away on the property, and is cozy and modern. The front veranda, which was a perfect place to do yoga, read, or watch the rain fall, is surrounded by young cinnamon trees. The beauty of their white trunks was quite mesmerizing. The following day we wandered through the countryside. There's a paved trail that leads you past rice fields further up the remote valley. Staying at this place gives you access to a remote village you would otherwise never see. It started to rain heavily, and we spend the afternoon in the incredibly cozy café that Gioi built, drinking cinnamon tea and playing board games with his charming daughter. As for Gioi himself, he was incredibly helpful. He has a wealth of knowledge regarding northern Vietnam, and was an excellent guide. He helped us decide how to best use the time we had remaining. In addition, he spent a great deal of effort helping us arrange our transportation for several days after we left the lodge. This was far beyond what we expected. When it came time to leave, he happened to be heading on the bus to Lao Cai as well. When we got there, he went out of his way to ensure we found a safe ride to Sapa, at a fair price. We were shown much kindness in Vietnam, but Gioi stood out as being a special host, dedicated to hospitality. He has hustle, in the best sense of the word. He wants to ensure his guest have a good time, and that his lodge succeeds. Furthermore, he has a good heart and is working to turn the lodge into a source of employment for the larger community. If you're in the area, stay here. If you're near the area, make a detour. You won’t regret it. Leave the crowds of Sapa behind and relax in the seclusion of the cinnamon forest.
Caitlin
Very charming hotel in a remote areabeautifully manicured. The family that operates it are very welcoming and helpful.
We spent 1 nights here. The rooms are spacious and clean and everything works as it should. If we ever return to this area we will definitely stay here again.
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