This riverside retreat invites travelers to relax in lush gardens, cool off in the pool, savor local breakfast flavors, and explore the region with expert tours.
Tam Coc Bich Dong offers a genuine Vietnamese experience by the river with free breakfast and a restaurant featuring local specialties. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool after exploring nearby attractions like Tam Coc Serene Bungalow, with bike rentals and tour assistance available.
Located in Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Serene Bungalow is on a river. Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Thung Nham Bird Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Hoa Lu travel guide
Tran Hung Dao Street Tam Coc, Thon Van Lam- Xa Ninh Hai, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
What's nearby
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Thung Nham Bird Park
17 min drive - 6.3 km
Thai Vi Temple
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hang Múa
11 min drive - 5.2 km
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
24 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Ninh Binh Station
20 min drive
Restaurants
Chef Hien Restaurant And Coffee
11 min walk
Xa Ot
9 min walk
Hoang Cuisine
8 min walk
Thuy Linh Restaurant
10 min walk
Sisterfields Cafe
7 min walk
About this property
Tam Coc Serene Bungalow
Guest house by the river
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), an airport shuttle and a terrace at Tam Coc Serene Bungalow. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool
Free self-parking
Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Tam Coc Serene Bungalow offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Room service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tam Coc Serene Bungalow have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is Tam Coc Serene Bungalow pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Tam Coc Serene Bungalow?
Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Tam Coc Serene Bungalow?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Tam Coc Serene Bungalow?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Tam Coc Serene Bungalow provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Tam Coc Serene Bungalow located?
Situated on a river, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Temple. Hang Múa is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Tam Coc Serene Bungalow Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
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8.0
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute bungalows close to everything but still quiet.
Jeanne
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with simple rooms. Chairs around the pool need to be replaced.
Jeanne
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Desmond
4 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and always available for help.
Cheap beer always available at front desk. Excellent organization in regards to tours and transportation. All done easily.
It was in a nice location. There were lots of nice trees inside the bungalow with seating arrangement, which was very serene and pleasant. Nice place to relax. Also, the rooms were spacious and clean with large beds.
However, there was a condensation leaking problem in skylight in one of the rooms (we had 2 rooms). In the other room, I left a packet (not sealed) of dried mangoes in my backpack. When I came back at night, the packet was full of ants. I had to throw away the whole thing. So just be careful about that. Amenities could have been better and the staff could be more available. I would have given it a 3.5 rating, but since there is no such option, I am giving 3.
I’d been recommended to stay here by my daughter, who had stayed here six months earlier. It’s very central to Tam Coc, just a seven minute walk to all the restaurants etc.
I’m pleased I took her advice. I had booked a room for myself, but dorms are available.
The Serene family were just gorgeous. They spoke good English and would help you any way they could. The breakfast was great with lots of choice. My ONE piece of advice would be: if you have a bungalow next to the breakfast area , then ask to be moved somewhere quieter.
I had noticed upon arrival a chicken coup near the entrance to the bungalows and was reminded of a previous review about this. As a light sleeper perhaps I should have taken it more seriously. Anyway the first two nights were perfect. We had a room which backed onto a mountain and it was surprisingly very quiet. Great I thought. This is perfect. However, we had to move into another nearby bungalow due to a leaking problem with the toilet. I don't know why because this bungalow was only metres away from the first but around 3am I was woken by the cockerels and they crowed endlessly throughout the rest of the night. This also happened the next night also. Need less to say I got very little sleep. However, to be fair my wife was oblivious to this and said she heard nothing. My advice would be if you are a light sleeper bear this in mind and consider you may be woken up during the night. Everything else about this place was very good and I would consider it very good value for money. The location is very good and the surrounding scenery is quite beautiful, right beside the river. Very pleasant experience eating breakfast in the garden while watching the boats go by. The room and bathroom are very spacious and clean and the bed and pillows very comfortable. The staff were also friendly and helpful and organized our transport at an affordable price which all went smoothly. I liked this place despite the early wake up calls.
La stanza era pulita, come anche il bagno. La verandina molto comoda per stare fuori e godersi il fresco della sera.Le signore sono state gentili e disponibili.Si trova vicino alla partenza delle barche per le escursioni e al centro di Tom Coc.
The Serene Bungalow was a perfect place to stay in Tam Coc! Comfortable rooms, hot showers (hard to come by sometimes in Vietnam,) and wonderful service. Breakfast was free and delicious, and we had laundry done while we were there as well. It’s also right on the river, so it’s perfect for lounging if you need a break from sight seeing.
If you are looking for peace and quite, a place to relax this is it! Friendliest staff ever, surrounded by beautiful scenery. I am definitely coming back!
Dinh, Lake Elsinore, CA
Dinh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
6/10 Okay
Benjie, Hanoi
13 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was really looking forward to staying at a Bungalow as I carefully chose this place. Unfortunately the place was being remodeled and we were sent to a nearby homestay that was cheaper in price. Unfortunately we didn't get the price difference back in refund nor stayed in the type of accommodate we initially chosen for this vacation. Despite this, staff at both places were very kind. Orbitz made it difficult for them to cancel and get me a full refund so I had to come here at the last minute and get sent to another place.
Benjie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
6/10 Okay
Rachel
13 Jul 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok place, great location.
The woman who ran this place was very nice and did laundry for us. However we got the feeling this place isn’t doing that well...almost no one else was staying there and breakfast offering was pretty sparse compared to other homestays we’ve been to. However the scenery was stunning and the location was good, if somewhat hard to find.
The staff at Tam Coc Serene Bungalow made our stay perfect and hassle-free. Motorcycles/bicycles are available for hire/use, and tours and onward travel can be arranged via the reception. The bungalows are in a nice location on the river with a garden for relaxing, close but not too close to the bars and restaurants on the main street. Rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was lovely. Would definitely stay again!
This is a fantastic location, great rooms, super helpful friendly service. Food was superb ( we had breakfasts and dinners). The people who run this ( a family I think) were super friendly helpful and great to deal with. Thoroughly recommended !
We had a very good stay at Tam Coc Serene Bungalow. The service was good. They helped us book a transfer to Halong Bay and provided bottles of water for the trip. They had motorbikes we could rent for the day. They have the perfect deck to sit and watch the boats go down the river. The only negatives were the water pressure was not very good in the shower.
Le personnel était charmant mais ne parlait pas du tout bien anglais. Le petit-déjeuner était très restraint même si c’était bon. Par contre, l’hotel était très joli, les chambres grandes et propres sauf quelques problèmes de fuites au niveau du robinet.