Mai Place Homestay

We had a wonderful stay and an AMAZING hostess! We arrived in Ninh Binh during the Tet holiday and originally planned to stay just one night. When our bus was cancelled, we suddenly needed to extend our stay to four nights—but our previous hostel was fully booked. I found this lovely homestay on Booking.com, and considering the holiday rush and availability, it was very affordable. Almost immediately after booking, I received a WhatsApp message from Anh confirming our reservation and sharing all the information we needed. Because it was Tet, we struggled to find a taxi and waited nearly two hours. Anh truly came to the rescue by arranging someone to pick us up, which was incredibly helpful. When we arrived, everyone was so welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable, with very comfy beds, hot water, air conditioning—everything we needed. On the day we left, Anh sat with us while we tried (again!) to find a taxi to our next hostel. She asked about our travels, where we’d been, and was just so kind and chatty. Grab wasn’t working, and another app she suggested didn’t work either. We were prepared to walk, but Anh knew my friend had hurt her ankle—so she loaded our GIANT backpacks onto her motorbike and personally delivered them to our next hostel. We honestly can’t thank her enough. Such a kind, generous woman and a truly lovely place to stay. We would absolutely recommend this homestay and would stay here again when we return 😊

I’m so glad I found this beautiful place. I booked a private room and it was perfect for me. The bed was incredibly comfortable (I had the best sleep of all my travels). The room had a refrigerator, kettle, and clothing rack, plus a wonderful balcony where I could sit and enjoy the view and fresh air. Everything was very clean, and the bathroom was spacious with a great hot shower. The location was great, close to walk to everything, yet on a quiet street. The family who run this place are so kind, share lots of helpful information, and genuinely make sure their guests have a great stay. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of choices. This is where I will stay next time I visit Tam Coc. Thank you so much!

-Muy amables las personas a cargo -Cama muy comoda -Pequeños detalles que hacen la diferencia (ofrecen aguas gratis, shampoo y body wash, cepillo de dientes)

We had an amazing stay. The owner is one of the kindest people I met in Vietnam — so caring, helpful, and truly interested in her guests. She gave us great tips on what to see, including the best times to visit, rented us a scooter, and helped us with everything. She even accommodated us when we arrived at 5 AM. The room was very clean, the location is great, and we could leave our luggage after check-out and still use the scooter for the the rest of the day. Breakfast was included and absolutely delicious. We felt very welcome and would highly recommend this place.

מיקום מעולה, חדרים טובים ונקיים. אן המארחת מקסימה ועזרה לנו בתכנון טיולים בסביבה. הגענו אחרי נסיעת לילה וקיבלנו את החדרים בשש בבוקר, אפשר לשכור במקום אופנועים ואופניים במחיר מעולה

Las personas que atienden son muy agradables y explican perfectamente las actividades alrededor. El desayuno es perfecto. El lugar es muy silencioso perfecto para descansar, es como tener una pequeña casita con tu llave y ventanas al patio. La ubicación es cerca del centro y actividades. Volveremos seguramente

No hay nada que no nos haya gustado

A lovely, clean, wonderfully placed property. The hosts were so warm and welcoming. They even kindly looked after my bags for the day after checking out as I was getting a sleep train that night.

The only downside was that the water heater is very small so although the water was extremely hot it only lasted 5 minutes. Normally probably not an issue but I visited during a cold spell so a longer hot shower would’ve been welcomed. A small downside to an otherwise really lovely stay.

Very comfortable stay, and the manager (the owner’s daughter) was extremely friendly and kind. She provided helpful information about nearby attractions in Ninh Binh, assisted with motorbike rental, and shared recommendations for local food. The breakfast was simple but delicious.

There was nothing I didn’t like. Everything met my expectations for the price. Breakfast was quite simple, with only bread provided.