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With mountain views, JoyStay is located in Cat Ba and has a restaurant, a shared kitchen, bar, garden and sun terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. A buffet, Asian or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Xuan Dam Beach is 400 metres from JoyStay, while Ben Beo Harbour is 9.2 km from the property. Cat Bi International Airport is 43 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ruth
    Australia Australia
    Quaint place with lovely staff. Very friendly, helpful and accomodating - nothing was too much trouble. Great value for money. We enjoyed being out of town and scootering in with bikes from the property. Added bonus to receive breakfast every day.
  • Guillermo
    Germany Germany
    The staff was very helpful (transfer to the airport, information about how to go to the villages, trips), they look after us and took care of us in every moment. The room was very clean and comfortable, breakfast was good and they also had a very...
  • O
    Oliver
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We really loved the out of town location of Joystay! Cat Ba town is currently under massive construction everywhere, so the peace here was amazing. A cheap and easy local bus takes you to town in 15 minutes. The bungalows were cute and cosy, and...
  • Marta
    Germany Germany
    They cabins are really cute and it’s close to the beach
  • Mukherjee
    India India
    Family bunglow was spacious, clean and well kept . Mf. Ming (our host) was great and helped us with all the arrangements .
  • Monika
    Poland Poland
    Super kindness of the host. The service was excellent. Our host made his best to make us feel comfortable. Also he was very helpful.
  • Jonas
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful clean houses, quiet location and cheap scooter rental from the neighbour. The owner was friendly and made sure we are happy all the time.
  • Ellen
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Ming was a wonderful host, very accomodating and helped us get around and explore the area. The beds were really comfortable. Best night sleep we've had in Vietnam so far!
  • Luke
    Australia Australia
    The family at this property were lovely and very helpful and kind. The bungalow’s were clean and cozy. Also the breakfast was really good.
  • Ting
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cute bungalows. The family room is very spacious whilst the deluxe double room will struggle to fit two large suitcases. Minh was extremely helpful and hospitable. He really looked after us, ordering taxis and letting us pay by card...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of JoyStay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese

House rules
JoyStay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 80
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform JoyStay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

FAQs about JoyStay

  • The prices at JoyStay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • JoyStay is 3.7 miles from the centre of Cat Ba. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at JoyStay include:

    • Bungalow
  • JoyStay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Beach
  • Check-in at JoyStay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from JoyStay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • JoyStay has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Guests staying at JoyStay can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Asian
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go