Nearby the center of Bac Ha Market, Sao Mai hotel is a popular place to stay. There are several interesting markets around Bac Ha where plenty of H'mong minority come and exchange agricultural products. With two big, brown wooden houses and a concrete building, the hotel offers 30 rooms with a range of accommodation. The rooms are clean and pleasant. There is a cozy restaurant/bar with outdoor seating under plum trees. All the meals can be served at budget prices of US/pax up.

Sao Mai is in a quiet area within a few minutes walk to Bac Ha Market. A 4 km trek to Ban Pho and about 2 km to the former H'mong king's house. The hotel is 20 km from Can Cau Market and 110 km to Sapa.

Quotation

- All rates are in US$, include VAT & service charges.

- No extra charge for child under 12 when sharing bed with parent.

- At weekend pay more $3 per room

Room

The hotel has three sections but just 2 kinds of rooms with basic facilities

First Class room (New wooden building):
- Quantity: 16 rooms
- Size m2: About 16 m2
- Bed type: 11 double rooms and 5 twin rooms
- Private bathroom with bathtubs.
- Not much decoration but clean and cozy rooms with a large bathroom. Equipped with telephone, television and tea-making facilities.
- Triple occupancy is available.

Second class room (Old building):
- Quantity: 25 rooms
- Size m2: About 22 m2
- Bed type: 21 double rooms, 2 triple rooms and 4 family rooms (4 single beds)
- Private bathroom with bathtubs.
- Very basic room with dated equipment, telephone, television and tea-making facilities

Facilities and Services

The restaurant and bar are in an outdoor setting and serve simple but delicious local cuisine at reasonable prices.

Payment: Cash only