Located on the bank of the Bassac River, the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel is an ideal base to explore the fascinating Chau Doc region. Built in a colonial style with low-rise French architectural design, the hotel offers views to the famous floating fish farming villages, floating markets and Islamic Chancel Cham settlements. Once part of Cambodia, the area is full of outstanding cultural richness and contains an eclectic mix of Cham, Khmer, Chinese and Vietnamese cultures. It is the perfect place for guests to discover the fascinating charm of the Mekong Delta and Chau Doc region. With 93 superbly appointed rooms, guests can choose from 33 Superior Rooms, 57 Deluxe Rooms and three Junior Suites all furnished with graceful traditional Vietnamese handicraft and architecture. On the rooftop of the hotel is the Victoria Spa which offers panoramic views over the Bassac River.
Victoria Chau Doc Hotel
Best time to be there
Regional climate differences mean that there is no best time; try September to December to avoid the humidity in the north, December to April to miss the rains in the south and December to March is perfect for trips to the Central highlands. Catch the Trung Thu Moon festival in September or October for traditional lion and dragon dances.
Fly to
Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi (via Bangkok, Hong Kong or Singapore)
flying time
Approximately 13 hours
time difference
GMT + 7 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificates if arriving from an endemic area
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- KB, Surrey
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