Short answer
For an easy resort stay, choose a hotel above the Cat Co beaches. For a desert-island feel, book bungalows on Monkey Island or Nam Cat and arrange the boat transfer.
01Resort picks
Hotel Perle d'Orient Cat Ba – MGallery
$$$Cat Co 3 · Boutique luxury resort
The island's most polished resort, set on the cliffside above Cat Co 3 with Indochine styling, terraced pools and wide views over Lan Ha Bay.
Check Availability & RatesWyndham Grand Flamingo Cat Ba Resort
$$$Above Cat Co 2 · Upscale resort & onsen
Spacious sea-view suites, mineral onsen baths and infinity pools perched above the coves, a short electric-cart hop from Cat Ba Town.
Check Availability & RatesFlamingo Cat Ba Beach Resort
$$$Cat Co 1 & 2 · Beachfront resort
Large green-facade towers directly above the Cat Co coves with beach access, pools and family rooms overlooking the limestone islands.
Check Availability & RatesFlamingo Cat Ba Sea & Sand Resort
$$Cat Co cove · Beach resort
Resort rooms right by the sand at Cat Co, handy for families and couples who want the beach and coastal walkway on the doorstep.
Check Availability & Rates02What to expect
Service is friendly but can be uneven, and some facilities close outside summer. The beaches below the Cat Co resorts are public, so expect day visitors in summer. Island resorts rely on boat transfers, which depend on the weather.
?Questions people ask
Are there five-star resorts on Cat Ba?
There are a few upscale resorts, with the MGallery and Wyndham Grand properties offering the highest level of comfort above the Cat Co coves.