Travelled North- South Vietnam. Arrived at Emeralda and were very impressed throughout our stay. Room was just amazing, pool area fantastic, food great and the spa/massage complex was a fantasic experience. The only thing we were dissapointed with was we only booked for one night but would have loved to have stayed longer to enjoy all of resorts facilities. Grounds/gardens... More

This resort has the potential to be great but was nowhere near up to the standard you would expect for $220 per night. The rooms were lovely, as were the main swimming complexes. However, the grounds were very, very overgrown - we had to trudge through weeds up to our calves to get to our courtyard shower and all the... More

Four of us spent 3 nights at the Emeralda, and could not have been more pleased with either the property itself, especially the very comfortable rooms, or the staff, who could not have been more obliging. Special thanks to the front office manager, Cristy, who was fantastic, and really made us feel valued. The Emeralda is about a 20-minute drive... More

We stayed here for 3 nights and the room was very clean and comfortable. The grounds are spacious and lovely. It was clear that a lot of thought had gone into the landscaping, but it seems that it has not been maintained very well, as there were weeds growing almost everywhere- leaving a somewhat ungroomed and uncared for impression. The... More

We stayed here for 3 days. The Emeralda is a beautiful complex and a good location to plan some trips. Rather than using the bus trips from Hanoi, you can see the sights early ( ish) in the morning before the crowds arrive. They can pick you up with private transport from Hanoi. Rooms were of the highest quality, we... More

Spent 2 nights at the Emeralda at Ninh Binh and had a really enjoyable stay, though when we booked we didn't quite know what to expect. The room we stayed in was spacious, very comfortable and well designed. The bed was particularly comfortable - very plush and cosy. About 15 steps out our front door was a beautiful pool set... More

Very peaceful resort just north of Ninh Binh, next to the Van Long nature reserve. great for chilling, beautiful backdrop to Van Long. the pools and gym are terrific. Soft comfortable bed and great shower. On the streets is a different world. It's quite a distance to Ninh Binh so you will need a taxi or tour to venture out.... More

This hotel provides the perfect location for a relaxing getaway from Hanoi- it’s a quick 2 hour journey by bus, train, or car. Once at the resort the relaxation really kicks in. There is a beautiful central outside pool as well as several smaller pools scattered throughout the property. If visiting in colder months, there is also a nice indoor... More

A really fabulous hotel and exactly as the professional photos show. We were upgraded on arrival to a stunning room and bathroom which also included an outdoor shower. The beds were so comfortable that it proved tricky to get our 13 year old son out of bed in the mornings! The hotel was quiet so I was able to get... More