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Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh

4.0 star property
Lakefront resort with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs
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Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh sits by a peaceful lake with a poolside bar and mini golf. La Cochinchine spa offers rejuvenating treatments. Three restaurants serve meals all day, with indoor and outdoor pools available. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Duplex

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Duplex Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Gia Vien, Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh is in the suburbs and on a lake. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Dinh Tien Hoang Square are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Van Long Reserve, Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh

What's nearby

  • Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Bai Dinh Temple Complex - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Ninh Binh Walking Street - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Gate to Trang An Ecological Tourist Area - 20 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ga Ghenh Station - 27 min drive
  • Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nhà hàng Minh Quân Ninh Bình - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Latitude Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Organics - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Truong An Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Nhà hàng Thắng Gương - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh

Upscale family-friendly resort by the lake
A poolside bar, a terrace, and mini golf are just a few of the amenities provided at Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this resort. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, a body scrub, or a massage at La Cochinchine, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A children's club (surcharge), a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
Room features
All 172 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and rainfall showers
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Organic
  • Sen Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 70

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 98 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Emeralda Ninh Binh Gia Vien
Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort
Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort Gia Vien
Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh Gia Vien
Emeralda Ninh Binh Gia Vien
Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh Resort
Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh Gia Vien
Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh Resort Gia Vien

Frequently asked questions

Does Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 98 per vehicle applies.

Where is Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh located?

This family-friendly Gia Vien resort is located on a lake, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and Bai Dinh Temple Complex. Ninh Binh Walking Street and Dinh Tien Hoang Square are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort for family stay. We stayed for 4 nights prior to a 2 week tour of Vietnam that started in Hanoi. Great resort - lovely indoor and outdoor pools, duplex room ideal for family of 4, large leafy site with electric buggies to ferry you between room and reception/restaurants. We ate breakfast at at Sen restaurant, lunch at the outdoor poolside bar, and dinner at Organics restaurant all on site every day. Staff were very friendly and helpful, hotel very clean and well presented, we would definitely stay again. We used hotel car service to transfer from Hanoi airport to hotel, and booked one of the hotel tours for a half day boat ride in Tam Coc - both were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

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

Good

Great spot if you want to be away from the busy Tam Coc/ Tran An. Really great tour options, loved our tour guide Thong. Food was ok. Lots of options but quality was average. Make sure you book a room in a cluster with a pool. The spa facilities are very nice. Staff super friendly, place just needs a slight touch up and a stronger menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Nin Binh and the Emeralda was our favorite hotel… we took 2 tours that we booked directly through the hotel, and they were awesome! Our guide was Dung, for both days, and he was great. We also booked our transportation to Hanoi through the hotel and it was very nice! If you think you want a massage, book early! We only got 1 out of 3 attempts because we tried to book to late.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
i like it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

nomun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were not helpful pool was cold rats were running around
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nguyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kindly note that the glassware provided is not tempered and is fragile; please handle with care or consider bringing your own. The website accessible through the QR Code in your room may not be entirely accurate, exhibiting a poor design as I observed discrepancies during my stay in February, with events from July still visible. Additionally, be cautious of potential inaccuracies in the room service prices listed on the website; a slight deviation may occur. If precision is crucial to you, contacting the Ninh Binh tourist hotline is recommended instead of reaching out to the manager. Lastly, be mindful of mosquitoes and other tropical insects during your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Podría estar más restaurada
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
시설은 훌륭했고 직원들은 친절했습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GILLES

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

Superbe

Superbe hôtel dépaysant au milieu de la nature. Très belle piscine . Le petit déjeuner est formidable,je recommande.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

LEE

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

JUNYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Emeralda resort is an amazing place. Feel relaxed durimg my stay and the place is beautiful and clean as well. Just one thing that I sent them email to possibly request an upgraded room since Im a Gold member. But there was no reply until I visited there neither was upgraded even though there was not many guest without any notice. It would be nice if there was any explanation. Rather than, everythint was.perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

JAEHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

han james

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

RENATO

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

Resort no rústico vietnamita

Resort tem tudo que um 4 estrelas exige. Conforto e limpeza em destaque. Café um pouco aquém do que esperava. Arquitetura do lugar impressiona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Entspannung pur

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt im Emeralda Resort. Besonders hervorheben muss ich die Lage direkt in Nähe Van Longs. Die Bungalows waren in Cluster unterteilt, welche jeweils einen eigenen kleinen Pool besaßen. Die Größe der Zimmer war überdurchschnittlich und sehr komfortabel. Wer Erholung und Ruhe sucht, ist hier bestens aufgehoben. Das Personal am Empfang und die Zimmerfrauen waren sehr aufmerksam und freundlich. Ganz besonders toll war das vielfältige Angebot beim Frühstücksbuffet. Wir waren über die Weihnachtsfeiertage da, darum kamen wir an Heiligabend in den Genuss von einem kostenlosen Willkommensbuffet am Hauptpool mit leckeren Häppchen und Getränken. An sich hat das gesamte Resort ein tolles Flair, allerdings ist es schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und hat dadurch reichlich Verschleiß an der Fassade. Einen Abzug gibt es noch bei dem Frühstückspersonal, es wirkte stets etwas lustlos und desinteressiert.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

SEHEE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

ㅎ

리조트는 고즈넉하고 방도 넓고 좋더군요. 하지만 직원들이 불친절해요.. 택시 콜 부탁했는데 마음대로 물어보지도 않고 외국인과 동승시키려고 하더라구요..직원들 교육이 필요할듯해요..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thuy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities: indoor pool etc. Room was fine but nothing special. Mixed quality breakfast. First the staff seemed friendly and flexible. Then we asked for a chair for the balcony. The only way to get the chair would be to pay for a room upgrade. Anyways they were burning trash outside so no need for the chair after all. Also some dust from the nearby factories. Overpriced tours and restaurant. Luckily some local options available. So overall we were expecting more and Emeralda did not compare very well to the other resorts we stayed during our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

RENAUD

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

très bon séjour

Resort très confortable. Chambre spacieuse et bien équipée. Seul bémol wc dans la salle de bain et produits d'hygiène pas très qualitatif. Les piscines sont très agréables, particulièrement celle couverte et chauffée. Belle salle de sport. Le restaurants est qualitatif avec cependant des prix un peu chers. J'aurais préféré au petit déjeuner moins de choix et plus de qualité . Personnels très attentionnés et parlant le français (réception)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bedrooms was awesome and the bath tub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

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