We chose this hotel based the review in Lonely Planet guide. It is in a good location near the beach and near the heart of town. It was however a bit of a disappointment. The staff are not that friendly, the least friendly we have experienced traveling down the coast, and the rooms are very basic but probably fair for... More

A good value budget choice really near the beach. Our room very clean room was huge (3 double beds!) for $15 with tv (cable), fridge, AC, an enormous bathroom with hot water and a balcony with a sea view. Cheaper (smaller!) rooms are available with the same facilities but without the sea view. Wifi worked in our room and the... More

The Pho Bien Hotel is okay. It is basic accommodation without frills. The air conditioning worked, the bathroom was generous in the room we stayed at and the staff were good. Coming off a night train the staff let us use a room to freshen up in which we were very grateful for and then we could check in at... More

We stayed three nights in this hotel, which is well situated in alley 64, just across the main road from the main beach and a 10 minute walk from the main restaurant / bar area. The room was 12 dollars - great value ! Two beds, small wardrobe ( a little difficult to access ), good size bathroom, tv with... More

The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Room was large and had a balcony with an amazing sea view. The staff helped to plan snorkeling trips and bus tickets and made everything easy. The laundry was done same-day. Bicycle rental was easy from the front entrance. Great location right across the street from the beach and close to many restaurants.... More

Big breezy, clean rooms with aircon, fridge and satallite TV, balcony with sea views. Brilliant location just yards from the beach and exceptionally helpful and generous staff. Motor bikes and cycles for hire at the hotel and free WiFi, and room rates are very reasonable. What more could one ask? Had a fabulous stay at this hotel, right in the... More

Second time and even better. Friendly staff and helpful. Nice size rooms. Will upgrade if not busy. Offer motobike rentals $4/$6 day. I will stay again. Good value

Not a bad place to stay, we turned up without a reservation on a rainy day after flicking through the lonely planet. Took the cheapest twin room they had and yeah, it was basic - linen was threadbare and bathroom had some weird plumbing issue - but it was reasonably comfortable. The staff were quite friendly and booked us a... More

Stay at Pho Bien was fine. Nothing to shout about absolutely fine for backpackers who don't need luxury! Rooms were basic but clean and tidy. Location was fantastic, very near the beach and main strip of restaurants etc. Good wifi in room. They had a room to keep our luggage on our last day and a shower to use, which... More