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Commander Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Front of property
Son Doong Bungalow is a perfect family base in Phong Nha. Parents can relax by the pool while kids enjoy the playground. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, and the garden offers extra space to unwind. Free self-parking and WiFi keep guests connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Balcony | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Phong Nha, a neighborhood in Son Trach, is home to Commander Lodge. Phong Nha Botanic Garden is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Paradise Cave. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Phong Nha, Son Trach, Bo Trach, Bo Trach, Quang Tri, 510000

What's nearby

  • Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Phong Nha Cave - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Hang Toi - 14 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Suoi Nuoc Mooc - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Paradise Cave - 21 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ga Tho Loc Station - 30 min drive
  • Dong Hoi (VDH) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trung Nguyên E-Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chày Lập Farmstay - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bella Cafe And Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Omar's Namaste Indian Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Commander Lodge

Family-friendly hotel located in Phong Nha
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Commander Lodge. 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 playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Commander Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December

Property is also known as

Son Doong Bungalow Hotel
Son Doong Bungalow
Commander Lodge Hotel
Commander Lodge Bo Trach
Commander Lodge Hotel Bo Trach

Frequently asked questions

Does Commander Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Commander Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Commander Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Commander Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Commander Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Commander Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Commander Lodge located?

This family-friendly Son Trach hotel is located in Phong Nha, within 1 mi (2 km) of Phong Nha Visitor Center and Square and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Phong Nha Cave is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Commander Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loredana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. I really love this place. Nice breakfast and friendly staff. Great customer service from front desk. I will visit again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Clean rooms, relaxing property with a nice pool. I would recommend staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this quiet place

We loved the courtyard and our room walked out to the pool and sitting area. The staff are great they picked us up and dropped us off at the bus station free of charge. Breakfast is included and delicious and the manager speaks great english and is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jens

Liked: Amenities
The staff are very friendly, attentive and doing their best to assist with any needs. We had a good dinner there. In general, the breakfast is sub standard, and nobody seems to really know what is included. The one day out of four where there was a breakfast buffet, it was acceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very friendly staff and good service, helping with laundry, motorental etc. Bikes at your free disposal. Some of the rooms are noisy from the road and hang out area, request a room farther away. Without the rooster from next door waking me up every night at 4am the review would be several grades better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aïlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un bel hôtel pratique avec seulement 12 chambres. La piscine est très bien et grande, mais nous n’étions pas dans la saison chaude pour en profiter. Les chambres sont propres, mais la propreté des tables et des chaises dans les espaces communs laisse à désirer et sont rarement lavés. L’odeur d’égoûts nauséabonde dans la salle de bain est présente surtout en soirée, mais si on laisse la porte fermée en tout temps c’est mieux. Bon petit déjeuner Nous n’avons pas aimé l’odeur du feu en permanence, j’imagine qu’ils font brûler du bois peut-être pour repousser les moustiques, mais cela sent toujours le brulé .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Olle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Väldigt fin lodge med litet eftersatt underhåll. Vänlig och hjälpsam personal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1泊2日の洞窟ツアーの前後に利用しました。 ツアー後は、服も靴も泥だらけだったので、部屋についているパティオのシャワーで泥が落とせたのは、助かりました。ツアーの後に、プールでカラダを伸ばせたのも良かったです。 スタッフはみな勤勉でプール掃除なども頻繁に行っていました。また、朝一番の電車に乗るため、朝食が取れない私たちに急遽バインミーをつくって持たせてくれるなど、ホスピタリティ溢れる対応をうけました。夕食も3人で5品とビールを頼んで600,000ドンと手頃な価格でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Osma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La piscine est très jolie . L'hôtel est très beau et ma chambre était grande. Le seule point négatif, c'était l'odeur d'égout dans la salle de bain
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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