The Island Lodge

We were looking for a place to stay two nights to chill out, in between flights, and no surprises, and when we spotted this on Google, it didn't take us long to want to stay here. Indeed, the choice was perfect. The welcome from Michel, the owner, was warm and personal. And, I was sure he knew what guests wanted in their stays. We even took on his suggestion to use the private boat service to "arrive in style", but as luck would have it, our flight was delayed and we wanted to arrive early, which, thanks to Michel, an early check-in was offered. The 12 rooms were set on beautiful grounds overlooking the Mekong. (The noise from the river traffic, mostly in the morning, was not unpleasant, and was even soothing. Our garden room, one of four, was close to the boundary wall, and if we left our bathroom door open, we could hear chatter (and morning cockerill calls) from neighbours, but in the two nights we stayed, we were not disturbed by party noise at all. We ate dinners inhouse, the food - both French and Vietnamese cuisine - was delightful. The breakfast, ala carte, was filling, nutritious and delicious. I liked the hu tiao and pho, as well as the spread of fruits and bread with fruit jam. We were 20 minutes from town, so we managed well using Grab (about VND130,000), and we even ventured out to Ben Tre to try the macapuno coconut - Ben Tre is one of only three places in the world to grow this wax coconut commercially. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to stay again. If there's one suggestion i could offer, it is this: some paths aren't even, especially the stepping pavers leading to our room (#10) aren't flush with the ground. If one is used to standards of safety in one's home country where the edges of steps are highlighted in bright paint, then one should be alert to the risk of stumbling, especially at night. Thanks to Michel and the team for providing this gem of a place and impeccable service!

Everything was perfect: the stuff mostly, the food (we highly recommend the dinner too), the room and the pool. We used the Sauna and the bicycles too and had the most amazing day at this resort. It's extremely beautiful and secluded if you wish to get some quiet time on your next trip to the area.

Beautiful and personalised stay with individual attention to every detail! Especially as it was our wedding anniversary, the staff made us so welcome and made us feel very special! Throughly recommend as a great getaway from hustle and bustle of Saigon!

A wonderful boutique hotel on the bank of the Mekong River. The hospitality is at the top level, attentive and efficient. We booked transportation to/from Saigon as well as local tours through the hotel that were interesting and fun. Our guide, Khai, made the difference. Food is delicious amd served ina very nice atmosphere. The 25m pool oversees the river, is very clean and welcoming. Rooms are large and well-equipped and the bed is super comfortable. This place is one of a kind and cannot be compared with any other resort on the Mekong Delta so if you can afford then do not hesitate.