The Postcard Hotel

O so 1, Khu Biet Thu Tuan Chau, Ha Long, Vietnam·View on map

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8.5
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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastFull English/Irish, Asian, American, Buffet

Description

The Postcard Hotel is a 3-star hotel on Tuan Chau Island, 6.3 km from the town centre, with sea-view rooms that have balconies or terraces. The range runs from a 20 m² double with an extra-large super-king bed to a 28 m² family room for four, with twin and triple layouts in between and a single dormitory bed for solo travellers.

Most rooms are air-conditioned and have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and several include a minibar or soundproofing. On site there is a restaurant that serves breakfast and high tea, room service, a garden and a terrace, a tour desk and bicycle rental, and a 24-hour front desk. Free private parking is possible on site, and WiFi in the rooms is free of charge.

Guests describe the rooms as clean and spacious, the staff as friendly and attentive, and the setting as quiet, close to the harbour and the cruises. Many also enjoy the sea views from the rooms and rooftop areas.

Rooms

8 room types · 20–30 m²

The Postcard Hotel offers eight room types, from a single dormitory bed to a family room for four. The sea-view rooms form the core of the range: the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, the Superior Twin Room with Sea View, the Superior Triple Room with Sea View, the Deluxe Family Room and the Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View all look out over the water from a balcony or terrace, and each has a private bathroom and air conditioning.

The Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom and the dormitory bed share a toilet, and both are air-conditioned, while the Superior Triple Room has a bath, a view and a flat-screen TV for three guests but no balcony or terrace. Sizes run from 20 m² for the doubles and twins to 28 m² for the family and triple rooms, and the beds range from single beds and king-size beds to super-king options.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — The Postcard Hotel

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

20 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
BalconyTerraceSea view

At 20 m², this room is set up for two with a single extra-large double bed in super-king size. Its balcony and terrace both look over the sea, and it has a private bathroom and air conditioning. Compared with the sea-view twin of the same size, it suits a couple rather than two travellers sharing.

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Superior Twin Room with Sea View — The Postcard Hotel

Superior Twin Room with Sea View

20 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed
TerraceSea viewMinibar

The Superior Twin Room with Sea View is 20 m² and has two single beds rather than one large bed, so it suits friends or colleagues travelling together. Its terrace has sea views, and the room has a private bathroom, a minibar and air conditioning. Apart from the bed layout, it is the same size as the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony.

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Superior Triple Room with Sea View — The Postcard Hotel

Superior Triple Room with Sea View

28 m² Max. 3 guests 3 Single bed
BalconyTerraceBath

At 28 m², the Superior Triple Room with Sea View is the only sea-view room with three single beds, for up to three guests. It has a balcony and a terrace facing the sea, a bath and a private bathroom. Compared with the sea-view twin, it is larger and gives the third guest a bed of their own.

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Deluxe Family Room — The Postcard Hotel

Deluxe Family Room

28 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
BathShowerBalcony

Designed for families, the 28 m² Deluxe Family Room has two extra-large double beds and sleeps up to four, the only room in the range with that capacity. Its balcony faces the sea, and the room has both a bath and a shower, along with a bidet and free toiletries.

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Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View — The Postcard Hotel

Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View

28 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
TerraceSea viewBath

The 28 m² Deluxe Triple Room with Sea View pairs a king-size bed with a single bed for up to three guests. A terrace with sea views opens from the room, and it has a bath as well as a shower. Unlike the Superior Triple Room with Sea View, it has one large bed rather than three singles.

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Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom — The Postcard Hotel

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

20 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed
Mountain viewSoundproofingMinibar

The Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom is 20 m² with two single beds, a shared bathroom and a minibar. It looks onto the mountains or the inner courtyard, and soundproofing keeps the room quiet. It is the twin option for those who do not need a private bathroom.

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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room — The Postcard Hotel

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

30 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Single bed
Air conditioningSoundproofingMountain view

This is a single bed in an eight-bed dormitory room with a shared toilet, air conditioning, soundproofing and an electric kettle. The room looks onto the mountains or the inner courtyard. The bed suits a solo traveller who is happy to share the room with others.

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Superior Triple Room — The Postcard Hotel

Superior Triple Room

28 m² Max. 3 guests 3 Single bed
BathViewFlat-screen TV

The Superior Triple Room is 28 m² with three single beds and a bath, and it has a flat-screen TV and a view. Unlike the Superior Triple Room with Sea View, it has no balcony or terrace, so it suits three guests who want space rather than an outdoor area.

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Facilities

30 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Room service
Flat-screen TV
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk

The restaurant serves breakfast in its dining room or in the room, with full English or Irish, Asian, American and buffet options, and room service is also available. A 24-hour front desk, a tour desk, bicycle rental, car hire and a shuttle service sit alongside daily housekeeping and laundry, and an airport shuttle is offered as well.

Outdoors there are a garden, a terrace with outdoor furniture and a lift between the floors. Family rooms, non-smoking rooms, luggage storage and grocery deliveries round out the practical side of the stay.

Free private parking is possible on site without a reservation, and WiFi in the rooms is free of charge. Flat-screen TVs and internet services are provided in the rooms.

General

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Grocery deliveries

Food & drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet services

Parking

  • Parking

The Postcard Hotel stands on Tuan Chau Island, which is joined to the mainland by a causeway and lies 6.3 km from the town centre. Tuan Chau Beach is 250 m away and Paradise Bay Beach 300 m, with Bikini Island Beach at 850 m and Marina Bay Beach at 2.1 km, so the two nearest beaches are a few minutes' walk from the hotel. Tuan Chau Park, a theme park, is 950 m away, and the island's harbour is where most day and overnight cruises to the bay depart.

Boat and coach journeys can start from two points close by: the Tuần Châu Ferry Terminal is 1.9 km away and the Bai Chay Bus Terminal is 4.9 km. For a meal, the restaurant 1958 is 1.3 km away and Cua Vàng is 1.6 km, with Southern Hotel, a café-bar, also 1.6 km and Chill Beach Bar only 500 m from the hotel.

For sights, Thien Cung Cave is 3.3 km away and Dau Go Cave 3.5 km, while Bai Chay Beach is 3.8 km and Dinh Huong Islet 4.3 km from the hotel. Fighting Cock Islet is 5.8 km away and Dragon's Run 6 km, and Chùa Minh Tâm pagoda is 6 km. For markets, Cái Dăm Market is 3.9 km and Chợ Vườn Đào market 6.8 km. Sunworld, the large amusement complex on the Bai Chay side of the bay, is 6.3 km away, and the Ga Đại Dương cable car station is 6.4 km.

  • Tuan Chau Beach
    Closest beach, a few minutes' walk from the hotel
    250 m
  • Paradise Bay Beach
    Second beach close to the hotel, on the island
    300 m
  • Tuan Chau Park
    Theme park on the island, under a kilometre away
    950 m
  • Thien Cung Cave
    Limestone cave to visit on a day out
    3.3 km
  • Cái Dăm Market
    Local market for food and everyday goods
    3.9 km
  • Sunworld
    Large amusement complex on the Bai Chay side
    6.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you are travelling as a family, since the Deluxe Family Room sleeps four and family rooms are offered.
  • ✓you want sea views from your room: five room types have a balcony or terrace facing the sea.
  • ✓you are driving: free private parking is possible on site, with no reservation needed.
  • ✓you want the beach close by: Tuan Chau Beach is 250 m away and Paradise Bay Beach 300 m.
  • ✓you want to explore by bicycle or with a tour: the hotel has bicycle rental, a tour desk and car hire on site.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you expect a generous breakfast: guests describe breakfast as mixed, often limited or basic.
  • ✕you need a private bathroom in every room: the twin with shared bathroom and the dormitory bed share a toilet.
  • ✕you want to be in the town centre: the hotel is 6.3 km from it, on Tuan Chau Island.
  • ✕you need a balcony in every room: the Standard Twin Room, the dormitory bed and the Superior Triple Room have none.

What guests say

120 verified reviews
8.5

Guests praise the friendly, attentive staff and the sea views from the rooms and rooftop areas, and they find the rooms clean and spacious. The quiet setting near the harbour is also appreciated. Breakfast draws mixed comments, with some guests finding it limited or basic.

Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Free WiFi9.0
Comfort8.7
Value for money8.7
Facilities8.5
Location7.7

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at The Postcard Hotel cost?

Rates at The Postcard Hotel vary with the season, the room type and the dates of your stay. You can check the current rate with our booking partners for the exact dates you have in mind.

How do I get to The Postcard Hotel?

From the hotel on Tuan Chau Island, the Tuần Châu Ferry Terminal is 1.9 km away and the Bai Chay Bus Terminal is 4.9 km away. Free private parking is possible on site, and no reservation is needed for it. Check-in runs from 14:00 until midnight, so evening arrivals fall within the check-in window.

What is near The Postcard Hotel?

The closest places are Tuan Chau Beach, 250 m away, and Paradise Bay Beach at 300 m. Tuan Chau Park, a theme park, is 950 m from the hotel, and Thien Cung Cave is 3.3 km away. Bai Chay Beach is 3.8 km away, and further out the Cái Dăm Market is 3.9 km and the Sunworld complex 6.3 km away.

Is breakfast served at The Postcard Hotel?

Yes, The Postcard Hotel serves breakfast in its restaurant, with full English or Irish, Asian, American and buffet options, and breakfast can also be taken in the room. Guests' comments on breakfast are mixed, with some finding it limited or basic.

Is The Postcard Hotel suitable for families?

Yes, The Postcard Hotel has family rooms, and the Deluxe Family Room sleeps up to four guests in 28 m², with two extra-large double beds, a balcony with sea views, a bath and a shower. The triple rooms sleep three, and the Superior Triple Room with Sea View has three single beds.

Does The Postcard Hotel have shared bathrooms or dormitory beds?

Yes. The Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom has two single beds and a bathroom shared with other guests, and the eight-bed dormitory room offers single beds with a shared toilet. Both rooms are air-conditioned.

Does The Postcard Hotel offer an airport shuttle?

Yes, The Postcard Hotel offers an airport shuttle, and it also has a tour desk and car hire on site. The front desk operates 24 hours, so late arrivals and early departures can be dealt with at reception at any hour.

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