Alley Garden Homestay Hoi An

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Big rooms, good aircons, pretty comfortable beds. Bottled water and a simple breakfast are complimentary. Bathrooms are big, toothbrushes and toiletries are available. As with all accomodations in Vietnam, everything looks much nicer on the photo`s. I chose this homestay because of the pictures of the garden, but I have to say I was a little disappointed (less greenery and flowers than on the photo`s). The extremely strong mold smell in the room (not the bathroom) made our one week stay there unpleasant. Our children`s room didn`t have this smell, only ours. We had to use 1 towel per person for the entire week. Our children`s bathroom flooded the room because of the clogged shower drain. They had to use our own towels to stop the water stream from reaching the bed. A lot of time went into trying to communicate with the only English speaking person. We experienced too many miscommunication problems, we would not stay there again.

Such a close walk to the centre. Staff helped us organise multiple taxis, collecting us and dropping us to the airport. Very spacious room.

A lot of ants in the room and no fan in the bathroom so we had to keep the door constantly closed to avoid extra humidity. The beds were very hard. The ac was not strong even with an extra fan in the room. A child got sick in the pool, we were not informed of this and I did not witness them cleaning the pool after the internet

Personnel accueillant, disponible, à l'écoute et sympa. Bon emplacement, au calme, à 13 mns à pied du vieux quartier.

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Location close enough to most attractions, though still in a relaxed neighbourhood.

Rooms are and smell moldy, bathroom is non ventilated so it has a strong unpleasant smell. Owners are friendly but also a bit lame, unfortunately. They prefer playing games on their telephone instead of acting immediately. There is a bar with al very limited number of drinks, and in the evening you are not really expected to sit there. Breakfast limited and 50% of the menu is not available all the time, unfortunately it’s tasteless also. This place has so many potential but there’s a huge lack of effort to make it a pleasant place.

The owners are super friendly and helpful! Breakfast was very tasty.

Great location, central but not in the middle of the chaos!

The lady that runs this property is amazing!! It’s such a lovely family vibe, and she was so helpful! We were able to book activities through the homestay as well as get local insights into what events were on!

Spacious rooms, lovely staff, great pool! Location was great, short walk to old town.

Lovely place. Friendly staff. Not a far walk into the old town. Comfortable and spacious room.

The location was perfect, just outside the busy city center but still close enough to reach everything easily. The room was a great size for two people and had air conditioning, which was ideal for the warm weather. The host family was very kind and welcoming.

The breakfast was tasty but a bit small in portion. Also, only some members of the host family spoke English, which made communication a little difficult at times.

location was great, good breakfast and nice shady area at pool to swim and cool off. coffee was excellent and friendly staff. free bikes to explore town. plenty of nice food around.

bathroom a bit cozy and slight musty smell. we could have opened window.

Breakfast was good. Room was spaceous.

Bathroom could be cleaner. Matress was extremely hard.

The bedroom was spacious and clean, with very accommodating and helpful owners and staff, and a nice pool to enjoy.

The host was very kind, the rooms were spacious and nice and the breakfast was delicious, we chose the fried eggs.

Close to Ancient Town and markets. Bikes available to use and we enjoyed riding around Hoi An.

Bathroom not the greatest but was value for the cost of stay

Great location, very friendly & helpful family running the home stay. Also served the best pancakes we’ve ever had & it was included in the price :D

Aircon leaked a bit but wasn’t too much of a problem :)

Staff were incredibly accommodating and prepared. Communication lines were good. Assisted when we had a last minute problem.

Lovely staff, they want to be very helpful. Our bed was comfortable & the shower had amazing water pressure + steamy hot!!! There are free bikes to use (although some of them could use a little bit of repair on the breaks). We especially loved the fried egg for breakfast, very tasty.

We were unfortunate to sleep next to a bunch of very loud chickens (who have no sense of time either). So bring earplugs. The aircon seemed a bit moldy and the bathroom could use a better ventilator.

The location was very good and close to the city center. The pool looked nice, but I didn‘t use it because it was raining. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

The bathroom smelled a bit and had a hole in the wall where cockroaches came through. The bed was quite hard.

Very lovely family of staff

Hard to find in the alley

Lovely staff, very friendly and happy to help you. Free to use bikes to get around Hoi An. Nicely located in a quiet street, 15-20min walk to Old town with restaurants and bars. Laundry good price per kilo. Nice pool and outdoor space to relax in outside of the bedroom. Bedrooms big and roomy. Good breakfast selection with complimentary tea, coffee and water!

Slight musty smell in the bathroom but did not spread into bedroom.

Location was very good, breakfast was good, too.

Amazing place to stay! Super friendly family, amazing food and comfortable rooms! Everything is clean, the pool is perfect temperature and the vibe unbeatable!

Nice pool although it was too cold to use it. The included breakfast is a nice touch although it's very small. The room was spacious, and the cafe/outside area is very nice to hang out at. It's a generally quiet area away from the hustle and bustle of the Old Town but close enough to take a 10 minute walk to the centre.

Unfortunately the bathroom doesn't have a vent and therefore the humidity after showering stayed in the room. We tried leaving all the windows and the door open but it didn't help. Our clothes were damp for three days and started smelling. The matress was very hard. Also, a rooster and some chicken live right outside the window of the ground floor room which means you'll be woken up at 5am. I could imagine the rooms on the top floor to be more airy and quieter.

The room was very big and the location of the homestay is great. Just a 15 minute walk to old quarter. Maii was gave us some great recommendations for dinner and a tailor and every day we got two free bottles of cold water.

The room had a small window next to a chicken coop, which didn’t really ventilate the room. This made the room a bit damp and smelly after a shower. We opened the door to the corridor often to ventilate the room. So a ventilation system in the bathroom would be a great improvement!

Large property in a quiet spot that’s not too far from Hoi An Old town. Free bikes to hire to make getting around easier. Helpful staff and lovely pool. Rooms are huge too!

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Our room was big, clean and warm. We had a hot shower and it only took us a few minutes to get to the old town of Hoi An. Staff were friendly and helpful i.e. helped us with our bus tickets to Hue.

The room was large, clean and comfortable. plenty of towels and changed regularly. Aĺ toiletries supplied and kettle, fridge and hair drier. mUnfortunately couldn't make use of the pool.as.it was raining Breakfast was really good. Choice of fruit and yoghurt and Eggs served on a spicy sauce dish. Bikes for use and Yan helped with tours. The staff were lovely 😍

Nothing. I loved it all.

Lovely staff, very helpful and communicative. Great breakfast - very large clean room & pool. Really enjoyed our stay here. Would definitely go back next time.

Everything was perfect!

Great breakfast, lots of choice. Brilliant clean pool - large spacious bedroom. Good internet and the staff felt like family and were so helpful. Liked the nail bar had a great manicure there. Brilliant communication and helped arranged transportation. Would definitely stay there again.

Everything was just perfect!

Great value for money, quiet location very close to the old town. Helpful attentive staff, offered to book things for us at slightly below market rates. Breakfast included with tea, juice and menu selection. Free pushbike rental!

Room smelled damp with little natural light. Toilet paper bin not emptied for our 3 day stay. No coffee at breakfast!

Friendly staff

Lots of mould on the walls not very clean. Bedding was clean but mattress very hard, not the most comfy

Great home stay with fantastic host. They really want to get to know you and you feel very welcomed. We went for private room, it was very big and bed very comfortable. Good selection of breakfast and it gets freshly cooked for you every morning. WiFi connection is one of the best we had in entire South East Asia

Toilet facility is very dirty and badly kept. it’s a shame, because it would take so little to make it a 5 stars stay.

This homestay was incredible. Beautiful facilities. The pool was so clean, breakfast was so nice. We extended our stay twice! The family are so lovely and you feel so taken care of and safe. Its also really near some delicious street food so that will save the pockets instead of eating in the old town centre!

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On reading past reviews it is pertinent to point out that this is a home stay and not a hotel - it is family run who live on site and they cook for you, tend to laundry and are always around and trying to engage with you. This is their home, so expect to be involved and afforded a lot of care but they’re not butlers/there for your every whim!! That said, they take very good care of you and are extremely helpful and friendly, even with a language barrier. The rooms are large and well supplied with a fridge, hair dryer and TV. They can do your laundry and help with booking local tours. Free bicycles and free breakfast, and the pool is amazing! Again not a hotel but can’t fault it for the price and location, just a short walk to old town and easy cycle to the beach.

Nothing worth complaining about, it was a great stay!

This was one of the greatest accommodations I have ever stayed in! The dorms were incredibly spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The hostel staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. I had a night bus from Da Lat when I arrived and they were kind enough to let me choose my bed, give me a light breakfast and water, and take me to my room and let me rest for the morning! The pool was lovely, the price was great, and the breakfast was just fantastic. I recommend everyone to go stay here because it is just incredible.

Nothing negative to say at all! Fantastic stay.

The free breakfast although I only got to have it once in my two days here. The young woman who speaks English is very nice and prompt on WhatsApp, she helped me settle in too. I loved the free bicycles and cycled a lot just exploring the city solo. The beds in the dorm were super comfy and big and had the best sleep here.

She tried to sell me a bunch of touristy things which I didn't want to do, especially her sister working at a tailor shop which she mentioned a few times. But I guess that's very minor compared to the rest.

Really clean room with plenty of space and the homestay is only a 10 minute walk from the old town. The staff were so friendly with recommendations which was very helpful. We arrived on our first day at 7am after an overnight sleeper bus and a we were allowed to check in at that time too which was amazing as we were so tired!

This homestay is absolutely amazing! I felt like home during my stay, I ended up extending for a full week there. The ladies there are so friendly, welcoming and helpful with all you can ask for. The “dorm” is comfy and clean, you have a personal locker; there is also a pool which can be nice if you want to chill. The location is perfect, either by foot or by bike you can easily get to the old town and have a nice bike tour to the beach (30mn from the hostel). They even lend the bike for free. Everyday they give you a bottle of water. So everything is made for you to have the best stay possible. I recommend 100%!

Free bicycles, bottle of water, towel, and included breakfast. Close enough to walk to the old town, and a nice bicycle ride to the beach. Curtains around beds, no bunk beds. Good sized Lockers. Extended by two nights at reception.

the rooms are clean, and service is kind and friendly

The pool was nice and refreshing.

We booked a pool view room with balcony on booking.com, at the last minute. When we arrived were told there was a broken toilet in that room so we had to take a room at the back (no view or balcony) I assumed it would be less money, but 'No'. It then was apparent that the pool view rooms were all occupied (so broken toilet?). The booking.com site said credit cards accepted, but when i came to pay was told 'No' and taken by motorbike to an ATM, so the booking cost £15 more than I expected. Not great value in the first place. The room could have been cleaner, long black hair on the floor and mold in the bathroom, bedlinen not particularly fresh.

The common area with the dining area and pool was very nice! The staff was super friendly.

The room itself was unfortunately a little bit of a disappointment, didn’t look as in the pictures, had a musty smell but the most disappointing (while also a bit comical) aspect was that the chickens and roosters right outside our room kept us awake during the night. So the quality of sleep was unfortunately lacking due to these neighbours.

I can’t imagine better place to stay in Hoi An. The host family is unbelievably welcoming and cordial! I’ve got a tea and some fruits when I arrived, also my room was ready almost 4 hours before the checkin hour. I could use a bike for free. They serve a delicious salty coffee which is very cheap. Breakfast which you choose is delicious (especially banana pankcases!) Even tough not everyone in the family speaks English they try their best to communicate and make your stay the greatest experience. The pool is clean, room is cosy. Also it was my birthday during my stay. And beside this very tasty dinner I’ve received, I found a small birthday cake on my door handle. I find it very heartwarming since I know it was completely unselfishly. I really recommend this place for a stay. That was the best stay I had in Vietnam.

Seriously do not look for any other place. Go to Alley Garden. This family is the nicest family I have ever met. Very helpful. Very supportive. my wife and I stayed in one of the private rooms. My wife got sick and the family took care of her by making hot pot, hot drinks, and so many other things. The breakfast was delicious. They even invited us to have lunch with their whole family which was so nice. I will come back.

The staff was amazing, helpfull and really nice

It was ok

Excellent place to stay. The owners are superb. The breakfast is very good and fresh fruit is provided all the time Definitely recommend

free bikes and the staff was lovely

All the people in alley garden homestay were so nice, we spent 3 days and we felt really comfortable and welcoming. Free water, free bikes and the breakfast was amazing 🤩 fresh fruits and homemade food 😍

Lovely family, very helpful. Pool and communal areas were great

Very basic room (although some others looked a bit more modern) with quite a hard bed. Bathroom has a few leaky bits.

We got cold water all the time :-)

Great location and very nice homestay! The breakfast was super!

Very friendly family and staff, also helping to book trips, transport, etc. Free rental of bicycles. Nice and calm pool. Very good breakfast with choice from a menu. Drinks, coffee, snacks etc available also during the day. Only minutes walking to the old town. We stayed 3 nights and would come again :-)

Hard bed, relatively noisy air condition, and noisy washing machine(?) running during early night.

Amazing hospitality of the owners. The lady was very sweet and was taking a very good care of us by providing water, fruits and whatever we needed :) Big variety and rich, fulfilling breakfast. Lastly, very clean and cozy rooms.

Nothing particular to mention.

the room was clean and the facilities were much much nicer than what we ever expecting for a home stay since it was in a very twisty back alley. The family was AMAZING. They were incredibly welcoming even to the point of inviting us to their family lunch. We had plans so we first tried to politely refuse but they were insistent and we’re so glad we accepted their offer. The one missing member of their family from the meal was the one who had a little English. Since we’re have no Vietnamese it was a fun experience trying to communicate. on top of all this the matriarch of the family kept giving us little treats every time she saw us over the three days—cold water bottles and little plates of fruit. It was like we were staying at our grandmothers house!

nothing. We’re loved it all.

Everything. One of the best places I have stayed

Nothing. It was perfect

Amazing place, really comfortable and overall clean ! The staff is really nice, caring and brings you fruits and drinks when you’re chilling in the common area. Laundry service available and shuttle to the airport of Danang. Breakfast is nice too ! The location is great : not in the old town but close enough in a calm area !

The bathroom was not the cleanest and smelled a bit.

Lovely homestay with great pool. Great location, walkable to old town. Helpful staff always willing to help out. Nice breakfast.

the roosters next door like to yell at weird hours in the night which could wake you, best to request a room closer to the other side of the building (by the pool)

Lovely and welcoming host, delicious coffee! Really good location.

Everything was lovely, they are very friendly,

Nice staff, good pool and you can use bikes for free.

You can only choose one breakfast from menu, not many options.

This is probably one of the nicest accommodations that we have ever had The lady and gentleman who own the homestay are really friendly and welcoming, The staff are also very friendly and speak good English. The bedroom that we had was large with a large wet room and had a refrigerator and kettle. The pool is set in a lovely area and the bar/breakfast area is always clean and tidy, beer prices are good too. The Homestay is only a short walk to the bustling city and is in a really quiet area. If we come to Hoi An again we will certainly pick Alley Garden as our number one destination. Please note that the wet room can be slippery but appropriate shoes are provided.

Nothing, the stay was just perfect.

A fantastically welcoming family and a perfect place for small children with a huge ball pit and slides and a pool.

The homestay is amazing! Great facilities, nice pool, delicious breakfast, free bikes (New ones). The owners are so kind, they invited us for lunch with them, and always pampered us with snacks and bottled water. It is also a cafe, so you can get delicious smoothies or hot drinks at any time. We definitely recommend it!

Everything was great!

staff were friendly

room smelt very bad… problem with the sewer in the bathroom. ver hard to find property also

The location was great. Going left or right out of the gate takes you to a different part of the city with lots of great food and shops. The staff were incredible. Only one staff member spoke English but he went above and beyond to help us with our questions. The owner was so cute and would always offer us food and drink. She even cooked us a free lunch when we first arrived.

The bed wasn’t very comfortable and bathroom didn’t have great ventilation which made it smell a little. Bathroom was also very small and the whole bathroom would be soaked after a shower. But this shouldn’t deter you.

Lovely place, perfectly located to get to everything, Madame Hung is very friendly and will ply you with fresh fruit anytime you hang around, nice breakfast included with an amazing vegetable noodle dish to die for. Nice big pool if it's hot, rooms are clean and spacious as pictured.

The bathroom wasn't ideal. Combined shower bathroom didn't drain well and so the bathroom was often sitting in water.

The staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. we felt very comfortable.

Breakfasts were delicious especially the house pancakes, our youngest asked for them several times a day! And always made with love. The coffee is also very good. The communal area is relaxing and green and the central pool area makes it easy to watch the kids while having a drink. The main street is just down the lane way and the ancient town is a short walk away.

Tasty breakfast, nice and clean pool, spacious room, helpful staff, just the right location next to the center. We got a bigger room than what we booked. Plus, we forgot a jacket in our room and they shipped it to Hanoi for us. Much appreciated! Despite some shorcoming described below, I would stay again.

Windows in the room cannot open so we had to use AC during the night, although it wouldn't be otherwise necessary. The synthetic bed sheets were not too comfortable. Not sure why the "architect" chose to lower the bathroom ceiling, but I hit my head almost every single time.

Very friendly and jolly staff and it was very close to town. Free bycicle hire and nice breakfast. Pool is cool. Lots of free water and tea. Nice and quiet atmosphere.

Not much choice of breakfast

It was close to the Hoi An old city...

The host didn't have much experience in running a homestay. However they were really nice and helpful. There were no exhaust fans in the bathroom so the bathroom remained wet till night.. The linens were not so clean.. There were no soaps in the bathroom.. Communication was a challenge with host.. The breakfast was only 1 egg and some fruits. Anything extra was to be paid.

Very friendly owners - we got lots of free fruit plates! The laundry service was also great and cheap. For breakfast you have a choice between curry, omelette, pancake and sandwich. Only the young staff speakes english, otherwise you should have google translate ready! Free bikes were good and its only a short walk to the old town.

Bathroom is always completely wet after a shower and water was not really hot. There is also quite a lot of humidity in the room - there were some small traces of mold on the walls. We also did not get any room service.

Breakfast was amazing. Friendly family

Limited English. Slippery allover so be careful.

this place is beautiful and the family are friendly and welcoming. we were greeted by a lovely lady who brought us up fruit and yogurt to our room. it was raining when we were here and we were offered umbrellas and waterproofs.

Amazing homestay in the center of Hoi An, quiet neighborhood, the rooms are big and comfortable, the breakfast is delicious, they let you borrow bikes to visit the area, and the family is very friendly and welcoming! We highly recommend it

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very comfortable,clean and welcoming!!’

nothing, it was a great stay.

location was good. you can take the bike for free a bike in 5 minutes to the old town. nice swimming pool en spacious room

the people who where working there where really sweet (the bring us fresh fruit and water when we where laying at the swimming pool) but they cannot speak English what was hard sometimes (when ordering breakfast). and tip for the accommodation: clean the trashbin sometimes when people staying a couple of days.

Nice place to stay. New and very clean room. Eventhough communication can be a bit difficult, helpfull and kind family. Free bicycle

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Beautiful pool! Spacious/Clean rooms. The family are so welcoming, could not do enough for you. Always providing free water and snacks. They also have free bicycles to use. Would highly recommend!

The whole family was super nice and careful! The breakfast was great, and you can get a bike or a motorbike here. It is a calm and quiet place to stay and you can take a rest near by the pool. I absolutlry recommend them.

This was one of our favourite stays in Vietnam so far. The ladies working here are so friendly and welcoming, they gave us the choice of 3 rooms which we appreciated. The room was spacious and very clean & comfortable. It had a mini fridge, free bottle of water and A/C. The breakfast was tasty although because of the language barrier, we weren't sure what we were having each time. The pool was great, 2 sunbeds and the ladies brought over a table and chairs for people if there was more than 2 people around the pool. They also brought free tea and snacks over! So lovely. The location was perfect for us, nice and quiet but in walking distance of the ancient town and river. They also provide free bikes to use which seem brand new!

Nothing! Just be aware that the breakfast is usually meat that they bring you so if you are a vegetarian, ask for eggs.

the perfect place to stay when in Hoi-an. the price is funny, the rooms are very big and clean. they even have a swimming pool and the whole black looks really good. the location is good and quiet. but the best thing is the staff. one family is running the whole place and they are very nice, welcoming, helpful and always gives extra treats like fruits, cakes and drinks on the house.

the only thing they need to improve is that none of them speaks English. it was hard to communicate at first but it's nothing that Google translate can't fix...