Mango Bay

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Rated 4 out of 5

Based on 5 ratings and 5 reviews

• Idyllic place, indifferent staff

  We've just stayed at this gorgeous place and feel like we're staying in paradise. The rammed earth bungalows are just gorgeous, and the outdoor bathroom with solar-hot water heated shower under the cashew trees is heavenly! After staying at Long Beach, which was covered in rubbish, it's so lovely to be able to swim in the crystal-clear, warm water here and lie on the beautiful white-sand, private beach. Unfortunately, we've found the service very much lacking, and the staff indifferent at best, and sometimes rude at worst! After having experienced fantastic Vietnamese hospitality, we've really noticed it missing here! Don't know if they're removed and unfriendly on purpose - maybe some guests don't like to interact as much as we do? Also, the food leaves MUCH to be desired. Huge breakfast is served included in the room rate, but most of the fruit is well past its use-by date! I've always subscribed to the theory that you shouldn't try to eat Western food in Asian countries, and should enjoy their (much better!) food, and the same holds very much true here.

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  Mango Bay reviewed by bretandgerri (Total reviews: 8) on 11th March, 2010
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 3/2010

• Remote, but that's not all good.

  We chose Mango Bay because it is far north away from the strip of hotels south of Doung Dong. This remoteness makes it quiet but it also makes you a captive audience. There are no other services nearby. You must eat at their restaurant (good food), you must rent their bikes, their boat, their snorkeling etc. All of which just raises the total price of your stay a bit. Oh, and there's only one sometimes working computer for internet access. Bring your own computer fir WiFi if that's important to you.

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  Mango Bay reviewed by JohnCotterman (Total reviews: 1) on 1st June, 2009
  Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 5/2009

• Great stay in Mango Bay

  We spent five nights in Mango bay, it was just great. Plantation rooms are amazing, the restaurant was the best of our stay. The beach is just we were looking for: clear water, white sand... Thanks to the staff and to Ronan for their help and this nice time.We will never forget this stay. We will be back!

  Mango Bay reviewed by dacoviet (Total reviews: 1) on 1st April, 2007
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 2/2007

• 9 for Plantation Bungalows and Restaurant/Bar, 6 for Rammed Earth Bungalows

  We thought the website didn't do the place justice. It's much more beautiful in person, and the food and wines were quite good. We were there for Christmas week, and it was beautiful. The most important thing to know about Mango Bay is that they've just added some new bungalows. They're called Plantation Bungalows. All of them have ocean views. They're only $10 ($60) more than the Rammed Earth bungalows, but they just opened in December, they're very private, very quiet, and both the rooms and the decks are very spacious and comfortable. Also, the solar hot water heaters work very well - even late at night. Because we reserved late, we had to move after the first three nights into a cheaper, Rammed Earth bungalow ($50). It was older, smaller, much less private (neighbouring bungalows either share walls or are about 15 feet away) and ours had a view of the restaurant/bar. If you choose a rammed earth bungalow, ask for one far from the bar, and free-standing. The toilets and showers are outside, which is a fun treat in the Plantation Bungalow, but in the Rammed Earth Bungalow, we felt a little shy using the open air toilet with neighbours so close by. I thought that the Plantation Bungalows were fantastic, but that the Rammed Earth Bungalows were a little over-priced. I recommend reserving via-email, their responses were quick and precise.

  Mango Bay reviewed by betsybuford (Total reviews: 2) on 6th January, 2007
  Rated 5 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2006

• Beautiful setting, Work on the service

  Just back from three nights in the low season. Very nice place - great aspect,and love the rammed earth bungalows - watch for bungalow 5 if it is raining though - quite a few leaks! Also be aware that the fisherman's bungalows have water views while the majority of the rammed earth bungalows do not. Food is quite good though not dirt cheap - make sure you check your bills they made quite a few mistakes with our group. Due to the location it can be difficult to eat elsewhere.Overall a good experience despite near constant rain.

  Mango Bay reviewed by chunk79 (Total reviews: 2) on 26th September, 2006
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 9/2006