TT152, Lao Chải, Sa Pa, Lào Cai, Vietnam, 33000 Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map
A hillside homestay in Lao Chai with valley-facing rooms, family-sized suites, a garden restaurant and outdoor terraces, about 4.7 km from Sa Pa town.
Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay is a homestay in Lao Chai, 4.7 km from Sa Pa town, with rooms looking across the valley towards surrounding peaks.
Set away from the busy town, it combines a garden, sun terrace, balconies and outdoor seating with a restaurant and bar. Accommodation ranges from double rooms and suites to an 80 m² holiday home and a 200 m² apartment; family and group options sleep up to 15. Room features include private bathrooms, fireplaces, private entrances and terraces, while the larger units have kitchens.
Breakfast is available in the room, with several menu styles and a takeaway option. The restaurant serves vegetarian lunch and dinner. Free WiFi and free private on-site parking are provided, and the homestay also offers a tour desk, bicycle hire, cooking classes and walking or bike tours. It suits travellers seeking valley views and village surroundings rather than a base beside Sa Pa’s central sights.
The seven accommodation types range from a 30 m² double room to a 200 m² apartment, with a 60 m² junior suite, an 80 m² holiday home and family options between them. Private bathrooms and outdoor space recur across the range, while mountain and garden views feature in the room details. Some options are arranged for couples; larger suites and whole-unit stays accommodate families or groups, with room capacities reaching 15 people.
Several suites include a separate living room, and the larger homes have multiple bedrooms: the 80 m² holiday home has three bedrooms, while the 200 m² apartment has five. Kitchens are available in the two largest units, and fireplaces, terraces or balconies distinguish different room types. Bed arrangements range from a single super-king bed to combinations with sofa beds or multiple beds.
At 30 m², this double room has a private entrance, a fireplace and a terrace overlooking the garden, alongside mountain views. It accommodates two and has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The garden-facing terrace and fireplace distinguish it from the larger suites.
This 60 m² suite has a living room and two separate bedrooms, giving it more space than the double rooms. It sleeps up to four and includes two super-king beds and a sofa bed. A terrace, garden views and a walk-in shower in the private bathroom complete the layout.
This 80 m² holiday home sleeps up to 15 across three bedrooms and has three bathrooms. Its kitchen and barbecue make it distinct from the room and suite options, while a private entrance and terrace add independent outdoor access. Garden views and a fireplace are also part of the home.
At 200 m², this is the largest option, with five separate bedrooms and five bathrooms for groups of up to 15. It has a kitchen, barbecue, private entrance and terrace, plus a fireplace. The multiple bathrooms and five-bedroom layout set it apart from the smaller holiday home.
This 30 m² junior suite pairs a separate bedroom with a living room and sleeps two. Its super-king bed and sofa bed provide a different layout from the double room, while the private bathroom has a walk-in shower. A private entrance, soundproof walls and garden-facing terrace add to its character.
This 40 m² family room sleeps up to four and has two super-king beds, making it a larger shared-room option than the 30 m² double room. A fireplace, soundproof walls and a terrace with garden views distinguish it. The room also has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.
This 35 m² family suite sleeps up to three, with one double bed and one super-king bed. The mixed bed arrangement differs from the two-super-king family room. A private entrance, soundproof walls and a terrace with garden views accompany its private bathroom and fireplace.
Outdoor space includes a garden, sun terrace, terrace, balcony, patio and picnic area, with outdoor furniture and barbecue facilities. Guests can use bicycle hire, bike tours, walking tours and cooking classes; local-culture tours and themed dinners are also offered. Practical facilities include private check-in and check-out, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry and a 24-hour front desk. Family rooms, heating and soundproof rooms are available.
Food and drink options include an on-site restaurant, bar, coffee house, snack bar and room service. Breakfast can be brought to the room or taken away, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American options as well as a buffet. Free WiFi is available throughout, and free private parking is provided on site without a reservation.
Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay is at TT152 in Lao Chải, within the Lao Chai village area on Sa Pa’s south-eastern valley side, 4.7 km from Sa Pa town. Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 600 m away and Lao Chai hamlet is 900 m away. This is a rural setting of hillside homes, terraced fields and mountain slopes rather than the dense town centre; guest comments particularly praise the views over the valley, rice terraces and peaks.
Sa Pa Bus Station is 4.7 km from the homestay, and the property has a shuttle service as well as free private parking on site; parking reservations are not needed. Direct sleeper buses from Hanoi reach Sa Pa in 5 to 6 hours, while overnight trains arrive at Lao Cai, about 35 km away, for onward travel up the mountain road. The homestay is on the Lao Chai side of the valley, so plan a vehicle for the final connection from town or the station.
The valley’s settlements can be explored on foot or by bicycle; the homestay offers walking tours, bike tours, bicycle rental and local-culture activities. Nhà Thờ Giáo Họ Mường Hoa is 1000 m away, Tả Van village is 1.5 km away, and Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain is 4.3 km away. Rice terraces are green from June to August and turn golden at harvest in September and early October; June to August is also the wettest period. March to May and September to November are generally more settled times for exploring the valley.
Guests often praise the valley, rice-terrace and mountain views, the quiet surroundings and the friendly, helpful staff. Some found the breakfast selection basic, despite appreciating its fresh options; a few also felt food and transport costs were high.
Rates at Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay change with the season, room and dates; view current rates with our booking partners for your stay.
Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay is at TT152 in Lao Chải, 4.7 km from Sa Pa Bus Station. A shuttle service is available for the final leg, and free private parking is provided on site without a reservation. The homestay also offers an airport shuttle service for arrivals travelling by air.
Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 600 m from Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay, and Lao Chai hamlet is 900 m away. Nhà Thờ Giáo Họ Mường Hoa is 1000 m away, while Tả Van village is 1.5 km away. Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain is 4.3 km away, towards Sa Pa town.
Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay offers breakfast in the room and breakfast to go, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, Asian, American and buffet options. The restaurant also serves vegetarian lunch and dinner, though some guests found the breakfast selection basic.
Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay has family rooms and suites, as well as an 80 m² holiday home and a 200 m² apartment. The two larger units have kitchens, and each accommodates up to 15 people according to its room capacity.
Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay has an on-site restaurant serving vegetarian lunch and dinner, along with a bar, coffee house and snack bar. Room service and breakfast in the room are available, and breakfast choices include several regional and dietary styles.
Mường Hoa Hillside Homestay offers bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours and cooking classes. Local-culture activities and themed dinner nights are also available, and the tour desk can help organise excursions around the Lao Chai area.
