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Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat

Travelers find rejuvenation through body scrubs and hot stone massages at this peaceful retreat, where the pool sits surrounded by natural beauty

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Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat offers a serene escape with lush gardens. Guests can book hot stone treatments at Chi Quan spa or dine at two restaurants. The outdoor pool provides relaxation, while concierge staff assist visitors. Free WiFi is standard in all rooms.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hoa Lu, Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat is connected to a rail/subway station. Thai Vi Temple and Hang Múa are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Thung Nham Bird Park. Ninh Binh Walking Street and Gate to Trang An Ecological Tourist Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring. Visit our Hoa Lu travel guide
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Hoa Lu, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, 08100

What's nearby

  • Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
    Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Thung Nham Bird Park
    Thung Nham Bird Park
    23 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Thai Vi Temple
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hang Múa
    16 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    29 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ga Cau Yen Station
    15 min drive
  • Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN)
    143 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hoang Cuisine
    4 min drive
  • Cozy Garden
    5 min drive
  • Chookie's Beer Garden
    5 min drive
  • Xa Ot
    18 min walk
  • The Long Restaurant
    18 min walk

About this property

Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat

Family-friendly hotel near Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Located close to Thai Vi Temple and Hang Múa, Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, fishing, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a hot stone massage, or a facial at Chi Quan spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, free bicycle rentals, and a gift shop
  • A nature reserve, multilingual staff, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 164 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and composting
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 1.5 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,755 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Telescope
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2024
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport, train station, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for VND 3500000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: VND 2500000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: VND 2500000 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: VND 3500000.0 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of VND 2500000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat located?

This family-friendly Hoa Lu hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Thai Vi Temple. Hang Múa and Thung Nham Bird Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thuong

Had a fantastic stay. Staff and amenities were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is in an amazing location with spectacular scenery. Rooms were wonderful. Pool is fantastic. Only minor comment is poor lighting in the bathroom and fitness area is rustic.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was exceptional. I’ve never seen natural beauty like this in my life. I truly enjoyed the hotel and Ninh Binh and cannot wait to be back. The only recommendation I have is the service was on the slow side. While at the poolside, we’d order food and drinks and it sometimes took up to 30-35 mins to have the items delivered.., same for dinner. Other than that everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and property were stunning. The spa and pool area was such a nice perk. I had the best massage of my entire trip here! Stay here if you are looking for somewhere peaceful with local charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shadin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A truly peaceful and luxurious stay. The resort’s atmosphere and nature are unmatched, with warm, attentive service throughout. Check-in was smooth, and we loved the free shuttle, bike rentals, and the helpful resort app. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel truly cared for. I also had one of the best massages ever, and the gym, pool, and sauna were excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely resort set in a beautiful landscape! The room was very nice and was cleaned at least twice a day. The hosts are incredibly kind and speak very good English. We were also very lucky to meet Phuc, who welcomed us with her kind gestures and warm smile, showed us our room, and surprised us with a honeymoon cake. The resort also has a lovely restaurant that serves delicious food at very reasonable prices. I strongly recommend this resort! !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was exceptional. The property is tucked away in a secluded, peaceful area, yet only a quick 2-minute bicycle or motorbike ride from all the busyness. It was the perfect balance of quiet comfort and easy access to everything we needed. We truly enjoyed the calm atmosphere and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities. Get a motorbike and go exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful resort with lots of nature. The pool is very nice and big. The staff is friendly, but the english level could be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property in a gorgeous serene setting immersed in nature. Intentional design detail that pulls in elements from nature. Beautiful landscape architecture and immaculately groomed gardens. Super sweet and attentive staff. Very nice spa services. Delicious buffet breakfast offering extensive variety of east and west dishes. Very fast internet service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanushri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very relaxing and calm
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had an amazing stay! We were celebrating our anniversary and truly appreciated the level of thought and care the staff displayed to help us celebrate. Not only did the staff place roses on the bed and shaped towels into swans, when we left on our first excursion and came back, we were surprised with a lovely cake in our room. Additionally, the surrounding mountain area of this hotel is beautiful and makes swimming in the infinity-like pool and eating the complementary breakfast all the more enjoyable. The staff were amiable, hospitable, and helpful, and I particularly appreciated their prompt replies on Expedia when I had any questions prior to arriving. We highly recommend staying at Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

loraine

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

Gorgeous

Breathtaking grounds, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hidden gem! Clean new rooms, friendly staff, well maintained grounds, incredible views. Wonderful to bike through the rice patties and into town. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

shinji

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is nice and clean, location is great but not so many staff talks english so better to have translation app.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jiva Hoa Lu was an excellent choice for us to enjoy a few days in Ninh Binh. Firstly, the location is very close to the center of Tom Coc, where there is access to the river boat tours, restaurants and simple shopping. A hotel electric golf cart can drop you off and pick you up via a request on their app. Upon arrival into the Indochine inspired reception area, friendly and helpful staff greet you and take care of luggage. The grounds are set amongst a backdrop of the limestone mountains and create a private space for the resort. The pool is massive and offers cocktails and the main menu. The rooms are spotless with a comfortable firm bed and crisp sheets for a good rest. Each room has its own wireless access to power devices and TV apps. Breakfast offers delicious Vietnamese and Western options. Don’t hesitate to book!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zachary

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

beautiful nature resort with excellent servuce

this place was absolutely beautiful and the service was impeccable. we were there for the soft opening so we felt lucky to sort of have the place to ourselves while they were still doing finishing touches. the property is gorgeous and it’s close to the little town where everything is. they have a free shuttle to the town or nice bicycles you can rent. the rooms were so nice and brand new!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was clean, nice view. But hotel was understaff, and the staff need better training. Especialy restaurant was slow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This may be one of our favorite properties in our honeymoon. It is newer so the gym was not yet ready but that was okay. The pool was so relaxing! They have dining on the property but since it was slow season it wasn’t a buffet breakfast like advertise, again not that big of deal. Highly recommend renting bikes for free from them and just heading into the city to eat! Also they do take you on golf carts to the city for free also! Very very nice resort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is amazing here because they are so hospitable and generous with their time and resources. All that you’ll need is here so you won’t me missing out anything at all. But what we loved most is the serenity and peace of this place. Take a bike ride or simply a stroll around the garden here. It’s so beautiful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ninh Binh is simply EPIC! We have been several times, and love this neck of the woods. Coming from Hanoi, this gem of a destination is the perfect place to rest, recharge, and listen to nature. And there is no better place to unplug than Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat and Resort. The staff are the most professional, the grounds are well kept, and the scenery is second to none. We enjoyed the spa as the treatments were world class and the therapists were so friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was surprisingly delicious, as the breakfast buffet was on point, and the dinner was spectacular. We even celebrated a birthday and the staff was particularly attentive to making sure the celebration was so special. We took part in a private tea ceremony, and I think this was one of the highlights of our stay. They offered an E-Bike private tour which we took advantage of, and it was so fun! The benefit of staying at Jiva Hoa, is that it is off the beaten path, and yet, the staff offer a buggie/golf cart shuttle to town any time that it is needed. The resort uses an app which was a cool feature to communicate with the staff for any needs. There are plenty of hotels and homestays within the Ninh Binh area, however, if you are looking for a luxury stay which will blow you away, look no further than Jiva Hoa. It is worth every VND! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful stay, amenities not yet available

Beautiful and scenic, perhaps the best property in Tam Coc. Nestled between misty limestone mountains, Jiva provides a serene getaway with superb service from employees, a delicious and plentiful breakfast, and beautifully designed rooms each with a Mountain View. It was so beautiful that we extended our stay by a night. While the service and atmosphere were wonderful, Jiva retreat is in a “soft opening,” with spa and sauna services not yet available and ongoing construction of amenities listed online. This information is not on the Hotels.com or Google, and we were not made aware of this until our arrival. This was a disappointing, as we had planned to use these services when we booked. The mattress was also very firm, which affected sleeping comfort. Overall a lovely stay and we would love to return in the future. When the retreat has full amenities, it will undoubtedly be a five star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used the.sauna which was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026