Picolo recommends · Hotel in Ha Long, Vietnam
InterContinental Halong Bay Resort
Wake up on your terrace with the green limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay rising from the water, and a proper bed instead of a cabin.
From the terraces at the InterContinental, the bay unrolls in front of you: grey-green karst islands, fishing boats and the morning haze lifting off the water. The hotel is recent, with modern rooms built to face that view.
It sits in Bai Chay, the resort side of Ha Long city, and has several pools, a spa and a choice of restaurants. You see the bay by day on a boat and come back to solid ground at night.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose InterContinental Halong Bay Resort
We picked it for travellers who want Ha Long Bay without an overnight cruise. You keep the view, sleep well, and choose your own boat trip the next day.
Ha Long city has grown fast and is far from pretty, so do not expect a village setting. The best of the bay is out on the water, and the busiest routes get crowded.
What you get
- Several outdoor pools
- Spa
- Restaurants on site
- Boat trips into the bay nearby
- Terraces facing the bay
A day at InterContinental Halong Bay Resort
- Morning
- Coffee on the terrace as the mist clears off the islands.
- Midday
- A boat out to the quieter waters around Lan Ha.
- Afternoon
- A swim and a spell in the spa after the boat.
- Evening
- Dinner with the lights of the boats out on the bay.
Location
Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Open in MapsQuestions about InterContinental Halong Bay Resort
Is InterContinental Halong Bay on a boat or on land?
On land. You sleep in Bai Chay, on the Ha Long side of the water, and see the islands from a boat by day.
Can I see the limestone islands from InterContinental Halong Bay?
Yes. Rooms and terraces are built to face the bay, so the karst islands are part of the view.
How far is InterContinental Halong Bay from Hanoi?
Ha Long is roughly two and a half hours from Hanoi by road, so most guests come by car or transfer.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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