Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel stands on Muong Hoa Street on the edge of the town, in the mountains above the valley. It is a five-class luxury property with 223 rooms, an indoor pool, Pao’s Spa, a rooftop restaurant called MK Rooftop, a poolside bar, a garden, a terrace, billiards and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms range from classic categories to up to a Red Dao Suite. Guests rate it highly, and it is a strong choice for travellers who want a full-service hotel with a pool and spa at a more modest price than the very top addresses in town. The trade-off is the location, which is a walk from the centre, with a hill to climb on the way back.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the edge of Sa Pa, about a fifteen-minute walk from the square and the Catholic church, and around thirteen minutes on foot from Sapa Station where the tourist train departs for the Fansipan cable car. Ham Rong Mountain is a short drive. The walk into town is downhill and the return is uphill, which some guests find tiring after a day of trekking, and the access road can be busy at peak times, so taxis are useful.
The rooms and facilities
With 223 rooms the hotel offers a wide range of room types and a long list of facilities. The indoor pool is a welcome extra in cool weather, the spa offers massages and body treatments, and the rooftop restaurant has views over the town and the mountains. A garden and terrace, billiards and a hair salon round out the offering. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are included, and an airport shuttle is available for a fee.
What to know
The breakfast buffet is served in the morning at an extra charge on many rates, so confirm before you arrive. Check-in starts at 2 PM and runs late, which suits evening arrivals, and check-out is at noon. The spa has age rules for young children. Pets are not mentioned as welcome, so ask before you bring one. It suits families, groups and couples who want good facilities and are happy to take a taxi or walk into the centre.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa and massage
- ✓MK Rooftop restaurant
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Billiards
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel?+
A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and it is an extra charge on many rates. Check your rate when booking.
How far is it from the centre of Sa Pa?+
About a fifteen-minute walk to the square, downhill on the way in and uphill on the way back. Taxis are easy to find.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool and a spa with massages and body treatments. The spa has age limits for young children.
