Sapa Highland Resort and Spa stands at 7 Thac Bac Street, so close to the heart of Sa Pa that Sa Pa Square is about a two-minute walk away. It is a big hotel, with 185 rooms, and the property class shown on its page is five. Facilities include an indoor pool and a children's pool, a spa offering body wraps, scrubs and other body treatments, a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a garden, along with on-site restaurants and free parking. Guests give it a good rating, and the great strength is the location: you can step out of the door into the town, the market and the cafes, and return to a warm pool at the end of the day. It is a practical choice for families and groups who want resort facilities without leaving the centre.
Location and getting around
You are in the middle of Sa Pa, with the square only a couple of minutes away on foot and the church, the lake and the station for the Fansipan cable car train all close by. This means you can walk to dinner, shop for souvenirs and catch the morning train without arranging a taxi.
Taxis and motorbike taxis are easy to find around the square for trips to Cat Cat, the valley villages and the O Quy Ho pass. A round-trip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, though a normal private transfer from Hanoi may be simpler.
The rooms and facilities
With 185 rooms the resort has a wide range of room types, and free in-room Wi-Fi and air conditioning are standard. The indoor pool is a welcome retreat when the weather is cool or misty, and the children's pool makes it useful for families. The spa offers body treatments, and the rooftop terrace and garden give you places to sit and look at the town and the hills.
Free self parking is available if you are arriving by car. Some guests mention that the breakfast buffet can be crowded and limited in choice at busy times, so if you like a leisurely morning, arrive a little early or later than the peak.
What to know
Check-in starts at 2 PM and check-out is at 11 AM, which is an hour earlier than many Sa Pa hotels, so plan your departure accordingly. Guests rate the property well overall, with the cleanliness and the staff scoring strongly and the location scoring a little lower than some reviewers expect, so read recent reviews for the latest picture. It suits couples, families and groups who want the convenience of a central address and a pool, and who are happy with a large, busy hotel rather than a small boutique stay.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and children pool
- ✓Spa and body treatments
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓On-site restaurants
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Sapa Highland Resort from Sa Pa Square?+
About a two-minute walk, so the church, the lake and the station for the cable car train are all close by.
What time is check-out?+
Check-out is at 11 AM, earlier than at many Sa Pa hotels, and check-in starts at 2 PM. Confirm the times when you book.
Does it have a pool for children?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool and a separate children's pool, which makes it a practical family base.
