Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel

Số 172 Đường 1/4. Thị Trấn Cát Bà, Cat Ba, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✓ Allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel is a hotel in Cat Ba town on Cat Ba Island, in Ha Long Bay, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms. It sits in the centre of the town near the square, and the sea is close by: Public Beach Cat Co 2 is 700 m away.

The hotel has four room types. The Triple Room, 30 m², has two double beds and a view. The Deluxe Double Room, 25 m², has one large king-size bed and is smaller than both the Triple Room and the Family Room. At 35 m², the Family Room with Balcony is larger than the other two sized rooms, with two king-size beds and a balcony looking over a quiet street. The Quadruple Room sleeps up to five guests on two king-size beds.

Facilities include a bar, a 24-hour front desk, room service, a tour desk, bicycle rental and car hire, and an airport shuttle. Pets are allowed at no extra charge, and free WiFi is offered in the public areas. Guests often praise the friendly staff, who help with early check-in, tours and transport bookings.

Rooms

4 room types · 25–35 m²

Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel offers four room types, suited to couples, families and small groups. The Triple Room, the Deluxe Double Room and the Family Room with Balcony are all air-conditioned, have a view and include a private bathroom. The Family Room adds a balcony over a quiet street and a desk, so it is the room to choose if you want some time outdoors without leaving the hotel.

The bed layouts differ most. The Triple Room has two double beds for up to three guests, the Deluxe Double Room has one large king-size bed for two, and the Family Room with Balcony has two king-size beds for up to four. The Quadruple Room sleeps up to five guests on two king-size beds, the highest capacity at the hotel. Room sizes run from 25 m² in the Deluxe Double Room to 35 m² in the Family Room with Balcony.

Triple Room — Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel

Triple Room

30 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Double bed
ViewWalk-in showerHairdryer

The Triple Room is the room for three guests and the only type with double beds. At 30 m², it is larger than the Deluxe Double Room, and it has a view, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. It suits three adults or two adults with a child.

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Deluxe Double Room — Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel

Deluxe Double Room

25 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
ViewAir conditioningWalk-in shower

The Deluxe Double Room is built for two, with one large king-size bed. At 25 m², it is smaller than the Triple Room and the Family Room, but it has a view, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. It suits a couple who want a single king-size bed.

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Family Room with Balcony — Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel

Family Room with Balcony

35 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
BalconyViewDesk

The Family Room with Balcony is the only room with a balcony and the largest of the three sized rooms. At 35 m², it has two large king-size beds for up to four guests, a desk, air conditioning and a private bathroom. The balcony looks over a quiet street.

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Quadruple Room — Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel

Quadruple Room

Max. 5 guests 2 Large bed (King size)

The Quadruple Room is the group option at Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel, with two large king-size beds and room for up to five guests, the highest capacity of any room type here. It suits a group that wants to share one room rather than book two rooms.

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Facilities

22 facilities
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Beach
Bar

Shared facilities at Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel include a bar, a 24-hour front desk, room service, a tour desk, bicycle rental and car hire, and an ironing service. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle and internet services, and family rooms and non-smoking rooms are part of the range.

Air conditioning is among the general facilities, and the Triple Room, the Deluxe Double Room and the Family Room with Balcony are air-conditioned. Pets are allowed at no extra charge, and free WiFi is offered in the public areas, which include the bar.

Parking is not available at the hotel, so guests who arrive by car or motorbike will need to find a space elsewhere in Cat Ba town. Guests who want to explore can book trips through the tour desk, hire a bicycle or a car, and ask the front desk about the airport shuttle.

General

  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel stands in Cat Ba town, the main settlement on Cat Ba Island, close to the square in the centre of the town. The Cát Bà bus station is 50 m away and the Hoang Long bus station is 200 m away, so the hotel is a short walk from where buses arrive. Several restaurants and cafés are within 50 to 200 m, and the Local Produce Market is 600 m away, which keeps everyday shopping simple.

The sea is within walking distance. Public Beach Cat Co 2 is 700 m away, and Tung Thu Beach is 1.1 km away, a longer walk that is easier by bike or taxi. Monkey Island Beach is 2.9 km away. Cannon Fort is 550 m from the hotel and Cat Ba Climbing is 250 m, so both can be reached in a short walk. Parking is not available at the hotel, so guests who come by car or motorbike will need to find a space nearby.

For a wider view, the Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument is 300 m from the hotel and looks out over the bay. The Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 2.3 km away, and the Động Minh Châu cave is 5.1 km away, a trip for which a bike, motorbike or taxi is more practical than walking. The Vườn Quốc Gia Cát Bà national park is 8.3 km from the hotel. Cat Ba town itself is small enough to walk around, and the tour desk, bicycle hire and car hire on site can help arrange trips to the farther sites, while the airport shuttle covers transfers to the airport.

  • Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument
    Lookout point over the bay, close to the town
    300 m
  • Cat Ba Climbing
    Rock-climbing site a short walk from the hotel
    250 m
  • Cannon Fort
    Historic fort overlooking the town and the bay
    550 m
  • Local Produce Market
    Everyday market for fresh local produce
    600 m
  • Public Beach Cat Co 2
    Public beach on the Cat Co coastline
    700 m
  • Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple
    Buddhist temple and pagoda on the island
    2.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you travel with a pet: pets are allowed at no extra charge.
  • ✓you want to stay in the centre of Cat Ba town, with Public Beach Cat Co 2 700 m away.
  • ✓you travel as a family or a group: the Family Room with Balcony sleeps four and the Quadruple Room sleeps five.
  • ✓you want help with trips: the tour desk, bicycle and car hire and an airport shuttle are all offered by the hotel.
  • ✓you want air-conditioned rooms with a view: the Triple Room, the Deluxe Double Room and the Family Room with Balcony have both.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you come by car or motorbike: no parking is available at the hotel.
  • ✕you prefer a bath to a shower: the bathrooms have walk-in showers.
  • ✕you want a balcony in your room: among the room types, only the Family Room with Balcony has one.
  • ✕you are sensitive to older fittings: some guests found the balcony fixtures old and rusty.

What guests say

198 verified reviews
8.9

Guests praise the friendly staff, who help with early check-in, tours and transport bookings, and they like the central setting near the square and the beach. Room and tour prices are seen as low. One drawback is that some guests found the old, rusty fixtures on the balconies, though the balcony views are appreciated.

Staff9.7
Location9.5
Free WiFi9.4
Value for money9.2
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Facilities8.4

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel cost?

Rates at Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel vary with the season, the room type and the dates you choose. You can check the current rates with our booking partners for your exact dates.

How do I get to Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel?

Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel is in Cat Ba town, 50 m from the Cát Bà bus station, so the last stretch from a bus is a short walk. Check-in starts at 14:00 and the front desk is open 24 hours. No parking is available at the hotel, so guests arriving by car or motorbike will need to find a space nearby.

What is near Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel?

Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel is close to the Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument, 300 m away, and to Cat Ba Climbing, 250 m away. The Local Produce Market is 600 m away and Cannon Fort is 550 m away. Public Beach Cat Co 2 is 700 m from the hotel, and the Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 2.3 km away.

Are pets allowed at Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel?

Yes, Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel allows pets at no extra charge, so you can travel with an animal without paying a supplement. It is still worth mentioning the animal when you book, so the hotel knows to expect it.

Does Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel have family rooms?

Yes, Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel has family rooms. The Family Room with Balcony is 35 m² with two large king-size beds, a desk and a balcony with a view over a quiet street, for up to four guests. The Quadruple Room sleeps up to five guests on two king-size beds, and the Triple Room has two double beds for up to three.

Can Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel arrange tours and transport?

Yes, Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel has a tour desk, bicycle rental and car hire, and it offers an airport shuttle. Guests mention that the staff help with early check-in, tours and transport bookings, so reception is the place to ask about trips around Cat Ba Island and the bay.

Do the rooms at Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel have a view?

Yes, the Triple Room, the Deluxe Double Room and the Family Room with Balcony at Brother Friendly - Gia Cat Long Hotel all have a view. Each of the three rooms has air conditioning and a private bathroom, and the Family Room's balcony overlooks a quiet street.

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