Island Smiles Homestay

Location: Bai Huong Village, Tan Hiep, Hoi An, Da Nang, Hoi An, VN

Star Rating: 1 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - Anytime

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Terrace
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Picnic area
• Snorkeling nearby
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Library
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free wired internet
• Free reception
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Free long-term parking
• Mosquito nets

Rooms Available

• Standard Room

  1 Double Bed

  Food & Drink - Room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, slippers, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Roll-in shower

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Room service
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Bedsheets provided

• Family Room

  2 Twin Beds

  Food & Drink - Room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, slippers, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Roll-in shower

  Smoking And Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Room service
  • Smoking and Non-Smoking
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• romuald (10/5): -
• Lola (10/5): Un super séjour dans un havre de paix avec mama Kim aux petits soins et un cadre idyllique ! - L’emplacement, la gentillesse et la nourriture de mama Kim
• ELOISE (9/5): - Mama Kim est un personnage authentique ! L’emplacement est super, un village au calme avec une plage paisible et une eau magnifique. Les restaurants de fruits de mer sont excellents. 10 minutes de scooters pour rejoindre le port
• Sella (9/5): - Kim and Mama Kim were so welcoming and we felt really comfortable. The dinner was so good and the room was all we needed. Bathroom not so clean, hard bed (typical in Vietnam though!)
• Emilie (10/5): Le meilleur endroit sur terre - Nous avons vécu pendant 2 nuits chez Mama Kim, dans un lieu hors du temps et un village plein d’humanité. Le village ne se trouve pas au centre ville de l’île mais dans un village côtier de pêcheur, très facilement accessible grâce au contact de Mama Kim et tres tranquille loin des bateaux de touristes et près des plus belles plages. Niveau logement : calme, tres propre, tres bonne nourriture et possibilité de compléter avec les petits restaurants avec vue sur la mer à 30 mètres. Nous vous conseillerons de manger chez Mama Kim qui cuisine délicieusement bien. Les lits étaient confortables, petit plus pour la chambre Deluxe Clim et salle de bain individuelle. Mama Kim est aux petits soin et c’était un crève cœur de partir, nous avons d’ailleurs toutes pleurer. Niveau activité : tout est possible à partir du village (tour de l’île à moto, location de scooter, pêche, snorkeling, levée du soleil en bateau). C’est toute la famille de mama Kim qui s’occupe de cela, ce qui rend l’expérience encore plus belle et authentique. Que dire de plus : allez chez mama Kim et vous ne serez pas déçu ! Les plages facilement accessibles en grab et magnifique ! Rien
• Veljo (9/5): -
• Abbey (10/5): Me and my friends had the best time! The hosts were do accomodating a went out of there way to make sure we were comfort - Loved the hosts. They were so friendly me and my friends had the best time, the go above and beyond!
• Mathieu (10/5): - Zeer gastvrij en leuke locatie. Eten met liefde gemaakt
• Delaney (5/5): stay elsewhere so you’re actually guaranteed a place to sleep! - run by a very nice lady, bed was comfy, good food made me and another couple staying there leave a day early because somebody else wanted to book. when i was leaving there was another couple that had already booked and paid that weren’t able to check in because the rooms were already full.
• Blenda (10/5): -
• Frantisek (10/5): - We had a great stay with Mama Kim. She speaks very little English but how much fun we had! Food was great, a proper slow home cooking. Location is perfect. Everything was organized for us - boat ticket and also bike taxi from the harbor into the village.
• Feenstra (10/5): -
• ane (10/5): -
• Fergus (10/5): Amazing! Will be back - Kim is the absolute sweetest host! Like staying with my grandma. Her English isn’t the best so take it slow and maybe use a translator. Great location away from the chaos of the main town. Very hot as the windows are always open but it’s Vietnam so obviously it’s going to be hot
• Jacopo (10/5): A casa di Mama Kim! Bellissimo! - Sarete in un vero e proprio Homestay, dormendo a casa di Mama Kim, che vi coccolerà come una classica “nonna italiana”, cucinando per voi e accogliendovi a braccia aperte! La struttura è spartana ma accogliente. La posizione è in nel villaggio più tranquillo tra i due presenti sull’isola, ma perfetto per 2-3 sere di relax totale. Consigliatissimo!
• Grainne (8/5): Lovely little getaway - Mama Kim was so keen to provide for guests. The bed was clean and firm. The island is beautiful and there are lots of cafes to hang out in just around the corner. Most days I had the beach to myself. The bathroom was very basic. I didn't mind this, but others might. I thought it was on the seafront but it wasn't. Very close but I thought from the description that it would be overlooking the sea.
• Jonah (8/5): Simple, great value and very homely - Mama Kim, the host is such a lovely woman and did everything to make us feel comfortable. Arranging transport to and from the somewhat remote village was very easy with Mama Kim’s help. We arranged snorkelling through her at a very reasonable price. She also bought us out some cookies for a treat 😋 Showers were basic but hospitality made up for it !
• Filip (10/5): Exceptional - Mama Kim is the best host and the location is awesome
• Laurien (10/5): Lovely place, mama Kim helped with arrangements for the boat and a scooter to get around the island. I would recommend t -
• Shannon (9/5): A taste of Cham Islands — warm home stay with amazing meals! - What a gorgeous spot to stay! So close to a beautiful beach and SUCH warm and welcoming hospitality! Mama Kim is all love and care and opens her home to you. It’s like staying with a sweet relative (who can really cook!) in their home. One of the highlights of our trip for sure. Mama Kim and her daughter took such good care of us, organizing our transport to the house and a wonderful snorkeling trip. Nothing to complain about at all! Note that beds are a bit hard and rooms are spare but hosts will go out of their way to get you what you need.
• Zanbagh (10/5): Homy, cozy. Friendly - The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They have a zero plastic waste policy which shows how careful about the environment they are and they provide you with (almost) free reusable water bottles. They even offer homemade food made by Mama Kim which is very healthy and nutritious. Vegetarierin Menu is also available.
• Annouchka (10/5): Exceptional - The place is really nice, peaceful and we felt so comfortable ! The owner, Mama Kim is amazing, she really tried to make our stay the best possible and the food was delicious !! Only one regret, we stayed only one night
• B2321BScarolinek (10/5): A major highlight of our Viet trip! - If you're staying in Hoi An, I highly recommend taking the short trip to Cham Island and staying at Mumma Kim's Island Smiles Homestay. From the moment we arrived, Mumma Kim made us feel like part of the family. She treated us to delicious home-cooked meals and ensured our stay was comfortable, and connected us with locals for snorkeling, and if it’s you’re thing, you can do fishing, and other island activities. It’s a super budget-friendly option, and a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the generous Vietnamese culture and island spirits. It’s modest amenities but has everything you need.
• Therese (7/5): Fantastic and kind host that really try to make your stay the best! - The homestay was near to everything. The host tried hard to help out with everything. The communication was hard as the host did not speak much English and we had some misunderstandings. The shower had really bad pressure.
• Susanne (9/5): Superb - Mana Kim is super nice and friendly
• Leah (10/5): Exceptional - Mama Kim is the best! We stayed here for two nights to celebrate my friend's birthday. Mama Kim baked a cake and picked some flowers - sooo lovely :) We also got veggie options for dinner!
• Susanne (9/5): Superb - Mama is very friendly snd cares s lot about her guests
• Kathy (10/5): - A delightful homestay! Mama Kim was so welcoming and prepared lovely meals. We enjoyed chatting with her using Google translate. She helped arrange boats and motorbike/taxis to local bays where we enjoyed snorkelling. It was a short stroll down the lane to the beachfront and cafes.
• Jessica (10/5): Lovely getaway - We had a delightful stay! Mama Kim was always looking out for us to ensure we had everything we needed. She was very resourceful in communicating despite our limited Vietnamese. We enjoyed a lovely home-cooked meal & she was able to accommodate dietary requirements (vegan). Kim also helped us to book the boat tickets - we would recommend this, it was very easy! Nothing
• jamep2024 (10/5): 11/10 super homestay - Mama kim was an amazing host and supplied us with everything we needed to have a perfect stay. Delicious home cooked food, lots of hugs and the most beautiful location. If you are looking to stay on Cham Island look no further than booking a stay
• James (10/5): 11/10 with the best host. So so happy - In a stunning location Mama Kim is the most welcoming and friendly host you can find. Comfortable beds with good air conditioning we felt at home instantly. Mama Kim cooks amazing food, some of the best we’ve had in Vietnam. If you come to Cham Island this is the only place you should be choosing. If I could rate it 11/10 i would.
• Christof (10/5): Exploring island village life with the ineffable Mama Kim - Mama Kim's Homestay is a lovely way of getting out into nature and away from buzzing Hoi An. Mama Kim offers a variety of activities through her neighbors, and there are a good amount of affordable restaurants for lunch right nearby. We learned about village life, made some friends, and had many interesting conversations with the ineffable Mama Kim (with the help of Google Translate, which worked fine). We enjoyed having breakfast and dinner with fellow travelers at the Homestay. We relied on the motorbike drivers who initially drop you off at the Homestay to get around the island (esp. Rāy Ông Bàng, which has great food & coffee and serves as a home base for nicer beaches). Rarely met this many nice people in just 2.5 days, which felt like a lifetime away from stress. We hope to be back one day! There was nothing we disliked about the Homestay. Just book your boat tickets to Cham Island a couple of days in advance--Mama Kim's daughter (Kim) can help via WhatsApp. Otherwise, we just went with the flow and had a great time. Thank you, Mama Kim!
• Sjursen (10/5): An amazing stay - By far the best homestay I’ve stayed at in my entire life. The amounts of love we got from mama kim kept away any trace of homesickness. This truly felt like my new home. She cooked way too much food for us, just like my own grandma. And the food was great. The greatest I’ve had in Vietnam. Everyone should go to Smile Island!
• Kristine (10/5): Stay with friendly Mama Kim that makes awesome homemade food. - To stay with Mama Kim was a part of the holiday experience we will remember forever! She is such a warm person with the best energy. She makes excellent food, and it feels like a home away from home. She barely speaks English, but gestures and Google translate manages almost everything, and her daughter who speaks English is available on WhatsApp. It it was it it, don’t expect any luxury, but the experience is so worth it! Mama Kim will always be in our hearts ❤️.
• Jocelyn (10/5): Excellent - Mama est une femme généreuse, chaleureuse qui fait son maximum pour que nous passions un excellent séjour. C’est aussi une très bonne cuisinière et qui vous propose des repas variés y compris le petit déjeuner.
• Julie (9/5): Superb - The property is in a small cozy village that gives you a very local feeling. The host, mama Kim, is the loveliest lady! She cooked delicious food and was super sweet and helpful always.
• Benjamin (10/5): Exceptional - Very helpful staff
• Friederike (10/5): Exceptional - We had a wonderful time on this beautyful island. The homestay is simple but very charming and Mama Kim does everything she can to help and organize, even though she speaks only a few words english. The dinner was very good. We loved our stay and would highly recommand !
• Olivier (10/5): Wonderful family with excellent dinner - Mama Kim is the best host ever. She does not speak a good English but she understand everything and was of great help to rent scooter or give some infos. Her daughter Kim is always available for you on WhatsApp (with excellent English). Do not miss the breakfast and the dinner: mama Kim is a excellent cook. Just try! I would definitively go back there ! Nothing (although the mattress was really hard)
• Emma (10/5): A little piece of Paradise - Mama Kim is wonderful - Mamma Kim and the Homestay has been the highlight of our one month long Vietnamese trip. Cham island is paradise, like a place time forgot. Mama Kim is just like a mum, so warm and friendly and THE most amazing cook!! Rooms and bathroom spotlessly clean with lovely cotton sheets and good air con. The locals are lovely too. Beaches are like something out of a movie set. Completely deserted with emerald green water. Nothing
• 249Emma (10/5): Nicest most authentic place we stayed at in Vietnam - The nicest place we’ve stayed in on our month trip to Vietnam. Mama is the most incredible host and her food is the best we’ve had. Comfy beds, good air con, spotlessly clean and beautiful location. Her daughter Kim helped us book fishing trips, snorkelling, bikes and even our boat crossing tickets. Highly recommend this little bit of paradise. Such a wonderful Homestay on an unspoilt friendly island with some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll come across.
• Yaar (10/5): Exceptional - Mama kim are amazing ,so nice and funny She coocking very good and taesty,good rooms And her homestay very close to the beach
• Sparrowali (10/5): Home away from - We loved our stay here so much. It’s an amazing location, the village is very calm, safe beautiful and tranquil. Somewhere to lose yourself in a book for a few days of peace and calm. Sitting reading by the waves in the beautiful air. Mama's cooking is amazing, she's very kind and despite her limited English she'll make you feel right at home in her house. The people in the village are all so kind happy and friendly, I cannot recommend a few nights visit here enough. be aware it is secluded and it is a laid back Homestay not the ritz - don't come expecting to much, lean in to the island life and you'll love it.
• Elliott (10/5): Exceptional - Mama Kim is an excellent host! She was always kind and helpful- she helped us rent a bike, and told us the best beaches to go. The homestay offers many activities, and Mama Kim’s excellent cooking made me look forward to every meal!
• Alistair (10/5): Perfect laid back island stay - The amazing location, the village is very calm, safe beautiful and tranquil. Somewhere to lose yourself in a book for a few days of peace and calm. Sotting reading by the waves in the beautiful air. Mama’s cooking is amazing, she’s very kind and despite her limited English she’ll make you feel right at home. The people in the village are all so kind happy and friendly, I cannot recommend a few nights visit here enough. nothing - the property was perfect for us. be aware it is secluded and it is a laid back Homestay not the ritz - don’t come expecting to much, lean in to the island life and you’ll love it.
• Richardson (10/5): Exceptional -
• bernardmR7742MA (10/5): Mama Kim is a legend - Mama Kim is the best host I have ever met in my travels. This is a genuine homestay experience. I cannot recommend it enough. The food was fresh and amazing. The beds were very comfortable. I cannot recommend it enough
• Rene' (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely homestay, very nice owner, very helpfully, Everytime again.
• Helena (10/5): Impossible not to love Mama Kim - Staying at Mama Kim’s house was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. She is super welcoming and sweet, made sure we had everything we needed and more. Her food and tea was excellent and it was so nice coming home to her meals after relaxing on the beach. She also arranged for us to go snorkeling which was a lot of fun. Kim is also very helpful with booking transportation from the mainland to the village on the island. I am very happy we chose to stay with Mama Kim, it has been the highlight of our Vietnam trip! Unfortunately we had to leave early due to bad weather coming up, so I would recommend checking that out beforehand.
• helenan479 (10/5): Impossible not to love Mama Kim - Staying at Mama Kim’s house was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. She is super welcoming and sweet, made sure we had everything we needed and more. Her food and tea was excellent and it was so nice coming home to her meals after relaxing on the beach. She also arranged for us to go snorkeling which was a lot of fun. Kim is also very helpful with booking transportation from the mainland to the village on the island. I am very happy we chose to stay with Mama Kim, it has been the highlight of our Vietnam trip! Unfortunately we had to leave early due to bad weather coming up, so I would recommend checking that out beforehand.
• 759miew (10/5): Best Homestay and host - This stay with mama Kim was amazing. Mama Kim is the most friendly and welcoming host and made me feel home the second I stepped in. On top of this she cooks the best Vietnamese dishes I have had until now. Will recommend this homestay to everyone. Location was perfect and the rooms was really nice, big and clean.
• Thomas (9/5): meet the loveliest woman in vietnam here - A beautiful place and you get a warm and warm welcome from Mama Kim. In the afternoon there was a delicious soup and for dinner spring rolls and fried fish. Unfortunately, I couldn't sleep that night and was very weak the next morning. Maybe I'm a bit too old for the trip. Mama Kim was very sad because I left after just one night. Greetings to dear Mama Kim. the whole house was locked at night, probably so the monkeys couldn't get in
• Lydsy1 (10/5): Wonderful Yoga Retreat in beautiful Hoi An - My friend and I did the 4 day Island Smiles yoga retreat and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Everything was so organized, the tours were high quality, everyone was so friendly, kind and accommodating. The cooking tour was so much fun and the vegetarian cuisine we made was so delicious. The home stay was comfortable, quiet, and accommodating. Exploring Hoi An on the bikes that were provided for us was great, and the best part was the amazing yoga classes let by Rahul, one of the kindest and most skilled yoga teachers I have ever met. He was attentive to each student, approachable, and caring. The whole experience was memorable and I would highly recommend this yoga retreat.
• Martijn (9/5): Superb - Kim was really nice and arranged everything for us. Mama cooked really good, and we enjoyed eating the traditional Vietnamese dishes. The room was nice and clean. The house is located near a beach with lots of fishing boats. From there you can book a snorkling trip which was amazing. First you sup towards a good beach and then you can snorkle there with lots of coloured fish. We had a pleasant stay here
• Mihály (10/5): Exceptional - One of the best host, we have ever met! We hade two amazing day in Island Smiles Home stay this summer. Mama Kim is very nice, and her food is super delicious, there are always vegetarian option too!! The room is cozy and Kim is very healpfull. Without her healp, we could have never visit this beautiful island. They healpd us, in everything from booking the right boat to choose the most beautiful beaches. You can choose some relly good activites here.( The early morning SUP tour was one of our favoutite experience during our full Vietnam trip!) If you are looking for an authentic Vietnamese experience, this is your homestay! Absolutley reccommended
• 73misia (10/5): One of the best host we have ever been! - We hade two amazing day in Island Smiles Home stay this summer. Mama Kim is very nice, and her food is super delicious, there are always vegetarian option too!! The room is cozy and Kim is very healpfull. Without her healp, we could have never visit this beautiful island. They healpd us, in everything from booking the right boat to choose the most beautiful beaches. You can choose some relly good activites here.( The early morning SUP tour was one of our favoutite experience during our full Vietnam trip!) If you are looking for an authentic Vietnamese experience, this is your homestay! Absolutley reccommended
• LizzP97 (10/5): Feels like coming home. - We really enjoyed our stay. It felt like coming home. Mama Kim is really helpful and takes such good care of you. The food, cooking class and yoga was really nice as well. Because of bad weather we had to stay longer, but this was not an issue and they really helped us with everything.
• Honigtau (10/5): Lovely host, super quite and wonderful place to relaxe - Me and my boyfriend went to Cham Island for a relaxed weekend and we had a super amazing time. Wonderful vegetarian fresh food. The mom is super sweet and we felt like home. We spent 4 days there to relaxe and went home with new friends and a happy stomach. Thank you so much to Oanh and her mother. We looking forward to come again.
• cbUSA327 (10/5): Unforgettable - Mama Kim was the sweetest woman and took great care of us. We went to celebrate our friend's birthday and she made us a delicious dinner and set us up on the beach front. After dinner, we still wanted to drink on the beach and she set up chairs and a table for us. She even picked a bouquet of flowers and chocolate wafers for our friend's birthday treat. As we parted the next morning she gave each of us a bracelet. A gem of a woman, looking forward to returning. Thank you Mama Kim! 💜
• sgarvey2791 (10/5): Cham Island Birthday Weekend - We stayed at Island Smiles Homestay with Mama Kim for my birthday a few weeks ago. It was such a wonderful experience. Mama Kim is so kind and hospitable. She went above and beyond to make us feel at home. She cooked us a delicious dinner that we enjoyed by the sea, and she even picked me a bouquet of gorgeous flowers for my birthday! The accommodation is clean, close to the beach, and in a quiet, peaceful part of the island. I highly recommend staying at Island Smiles Homestay on your trip to Cham Islands! Thank you Mama Kim! We will be back again!
• lisabC2413AU (10/5): Amazing time at "Mama Kims" place - We had a really great stay at Island Smiles! If you seek peace its a perfect spot on the island, Mama Kim made our stay very special, she cooked amazing food and helped us with everything, highly recommend!
• Suchla (10/5): Wowzaaaaaa - This place is simply magic from the host, food to the location. Its right by the beach in a little town! Its quiet village life that will leave you feeling at peace.Will certainly be back thank you for everything ❤️😍💙 love Sinead
• W9831EDrichardd (10/5): Mr - beautiful home stay a stones throw from the beach. Excellent food, very friendly hosts who catered for our every need and made everything very easy. Couldn’t recommend this place more. Was hoping they would adopt me so I wouldn’t have to leave. Will definitely be back again soon. Richard
• Odyssey55676 (10/5): Mama Kim is the best - I enjoyed staying 3 days with Mama Kim. She made me feel like home. The food was amazing and a lot. Mama Kim makes sure that you are not hungry anymore :) She showed me her nice village and organized a really nice snorkeling tour for me. Even though she doesnt speak English, just a few words, we could understand each other with translator and body language. Mama Kim is so heartwarming, caring and loving. If you met her you will never forget here!
• CITRUSHOIAN (10/5): Calm and clean - We arrived cham island at early noon then got a motorbike taxi to island Smile homestay. Oanh and her mom are very kind. She is the best chef ever. She cooked for us every meal( breakfast, lunch and dinner) . I will come back to discover more
• NguyenAlisa (10/5): Feel @ Home - We stayed with Mama Kim for longer than expected and they were accommodating, supportive, loving and kind. The house is clean, comfortable and she goes out of her way to make you feel at home. If you are looking for an incredible place to stay on Cham Island, you definitely should stay here.
• Claudine (8/5): Belle étape - Séjour très positif dans cette île charmante idyllique la homestay un peu spartiate mais un accueil très chaleureux et une nourriture excellente nous ont comblés
• Verified traveler (8/5): Lovely host - We stayed with Kim at her Moms place for two nights. Kim took great care of us and helped arrange transport and excursions to and on the Cham island.
• Verified traveler (8/5): buena estancia - Trato inmejorable!!!! la familia nos acogió como de la casa, la isla vale la pena, estas practicamente solo, muy autentica
• Thomas (10/5): - L'accueil et la logistique pour accéder au Homestay sont parfait. Mama Kim est une super cuisiniere, toujours prête à rendre service ! Elle peut vous aider à organiser des excursions (snorkeling, fishing..) moins cher que les tours. Le seul inconvénients est qu'elle ne parle pas anglais, mais fais beaucoup d'efforts pour communiquer (mise en place de tableaux et codes). Au niveau de l'ile, c'est un endroit paisible, on l'on peut essentiellement se reposer car les activités y sont limitées. Nous recommandons fortement ce Homestay ! Merci Kim et Mama Kim !

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