The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Lô 9 Đường Hoàng Quốc Việt , Khu du lịch và đô thị mới Hùng Thắng, Phường Bãi Cháy, Ha Long, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 15:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastBuffet, Breakfast to go

Description

The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Hung Thang, about 3 km from the centre of Ha Long, with a rooftop swimming pool and rooms that look out over the city or the sea. It suits couples, families and travellers who want spa treatments, a fitness centre and a restaurant under the same roof, with the beaches of Bai Chay and Marina Bay a short distance away.

The rooms range from double and triple rooms of 32 to 35 m² with a city view to suites of 38 to 100 m², several of them with a balcony or terrace over the sea. The family options include a 38 m² room with two king-size beds and a 42 m² suite whose bathroom has both a bath and a shower. Every room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls and a private bathroom.

The restaurant is family-friendly, with a buffet breakfast, a kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals and special diet menus on request, and the hotel also has a coffee house, a bar and a snack bar. Guests can book massage and beauty services, use the sauna, steam room and hot tub, and make use of the kids' club. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Rooms

8 room types · 32–100 m²

The rooms at The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel start with double and triple rooms of 32 to 35 m² that look over the city, and move up to suites with a balcony or terrace facing the sea. Family options include a 38 m² room with two king-size beds and a 42 m² family suite whose bathroom has both a bath and a shower.

At the top of the range, the Luxury Suite with Ocean View measures 65 m² with a living room and a separate bedroom, while The Watson Diamond and the Presidential Suite each cover 100 m² with a living room and two bedrooms. Every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and soundproof walls, so the choice mostly comes down to the view and the number of bedrooms.

Deluxe Double Room with City View — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Deluxe Double Room with City View

32 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
City viewAir conditioningSafety deposit box

This 32 m² double room has an extra-large super-king bed and a city view. The private bathroom has a shower, bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer, and the room adds a seating area, a wardrobe and a safety deposit box, making it a compact, practical choice for two.

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Deluxe Triple Room with City View — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Deluxe Triple Room with City View

35 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
City viewSoundproofingSeating area

At 35 m², this triple room is 3 m² larger than the double with the same city view. Alongside a large king-size bed it has a single bed, so a third guest can join two. The shower room has bathrobes and free toiletries, and the room includes a seating area, a wardrobe, air conditioning and soundproof walls.

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Premier Family Room with City View — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Premier Family Room with City View

38 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
City viewBath or showerAir conditioning

This 38 m² family room has two large king-size beds and a city view, sleeping up to four guests. Its private bathroom has a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer, and the room includes a seating area, a wardrobe and a safety deposit box. It is the only family room in the range with a city view.

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Suite Double Room with Ocean View Balcony — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Suite Double Room with Ocean View Balcony

38 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
BalconySea viewTerrace

A 38 m² suite with a separate bedroom, an extra-large super-king bed and a balcony over the sea. The terrace has sea views, and the room adds soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The bathroom has a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries, and it is the smallest of the sea-view suites.

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Suite Family Room with Ocean View Balcony — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Suite Family Room with Ocean View Balcony

42 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
BalconySea viewBath

The largest family option at 42 m², with two king-size beds in a separate bedroom. Its bathroom has both a bath and a shower, and the balcony and terrace face the sea. The suite also offers soundproof walls, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and air conditioning.

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Luxury Suite with Ocean View — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Luxury Suite with Ocean View

65 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
BalconySea viewTerrace

At 65 m², this suite has a living room and a separate bedroom with an extra-large super-king bed, so the sleeping and living areas are apart. It has a balcony and a terrace over the sea, a seating area, a wardrobe and a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

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The Watson Diamond with Ocean View — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

The Watson Diamond with Ocean View

100 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) and 2 Double bed
BalconySea viewBath

At 100 m², this suite has a living room and two separate bedrooms, with an extra-large super-king bed and double beds spread across them. The bathroom has a bath and a shower, and the balcony and terrace overlook the sea. The suite sleeps up to four guests.

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Presidential Suite — The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel

Presidential Suite

100 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Single bed and 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) and 1 Sofa bed
BalconySea viewBath

The Presidential Suite matches The Watson Diamond at 100 m², but adds single beds and a sofa bed in its living room. It has two separate bedrooms, a bath and a shower in the bathroom, and sea views from the balcony and terrace.

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Facilities

55 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Spa & wellness centre
View
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Shuttle service
Fitness centre

Dining centres on the restaurant, which serves Vietnamese, Asian and international dishes at a buffet, with breakfast to go also available. There is a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals, special diet menus on request, and a bar, snack bar and coffee house on site.

The spa and wellness centre offers massage, facial treatments, body scrubs, manicure and pedicure, alongside a sauna, steam room, hot tub and fitness centre. By the rooftop swimming pool, sun loungers or beach chairs, sun umbrellas and pool towels are provided.

Practical services include a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk, currency exchange, luggage storage, car hire and a shuttle service. Free WiFi covers all areas, and free public parking is possible in a nearby spot, with no reservation needed. Facilities for disabled guests, wheelchair-accessible areas and a lift complete the picture.

General

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Kids' club
  • Beach
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Sauna
  • Massage

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • View
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating area
  • Desk
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet services

Parking

  • Parking

The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel is on Hoàng Quốc Việt street in Hung Thang, a newer district west of Bai Chay where hotel and apartment towers cluster around Halong Marina. The hotel lies about 3 km from the centre of Ha Long, and Marina Bay Beach is 1.4 km away. Food is close at hand: the Ẩm Thực Làng Chài Hạ Long restaurant is 50 m away and the Cái Dăm Market 200 m.

For onward travel, the Vinpearl Ferry Terminal is 850 m away, the Bai Chay Bus Terminal 2.2 km and the Hạ Long railway station 2.5 km, while Cat Bi International Airport is 32.7 km away.

For sightseeing, the Ga Đại Dương cable car station is 3 km away and the Sunworld theme park 3.1 km, with the Sun World Ha Long cable car as the main draw. Dragon's Run, an attraction 2.7 km away, is a short taxi ride, and Bai Chay Beach lies 1.5 km from the hotel for a walk along the sand. For a longer outing, the Quang Ninh Museum is 8 km away.

  • Cái Dăm Market
    Local market a short walk away for fresh food and everyday supplies.
    200 m
  • Marina Bay Beach
    Beach on the bay, next to the Halong Marina area.
    1.4 km
  • Bai Chay Beach
    The main beach of the Bai Chay tourist area on the west bank.
    1.5 km
  • Bai Chay Bus Terminal
    Bus station serving the city and routes to other provinces.
    2.2 km
  • Ga Đại Dương
    Cable car station for the rides at the Sun World Ha Long complex.
    3 km
  • Sunworld
    Theme park in the Sun World Ha Long complex, reached by the cable car.
    3.1 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want a rooftop swimming pool with views of the bay and city from the roof, and rooms with a city or sea view.
  • ✓you travel with children: there is a kids' club, a kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals and family rooms for up to four guests.
  • ✓you plan a spa day: the spa and wellness centre offers massage, facial treatments, a sauna, a steam room and a hot tub.
  • ✓you drive to the hotel: free public parking is possible nearby, and no reservation is needed.
  • ✓you want more space: the Presidential Suite and The Watson Diamond each cover 100 m² with a living room and two bedrooms.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you want to walk to the city's sights: most of them, such as the cable car station 3 km away, are a taxi ride from the hotel.
  • ✕you plan to eat most meals at the hotel: reviewers find restaurant prices high, even though the rooms are seen as good value.
  • ✕you expect parking on the hotel's own grounds: the free parking is public and in a nearby spot.
  • ✕you want to step straight onto the sand: the nearest beach, Marina Bay, is 1.4 km away.

What guests say

1 101 verified reviews
9.3

Guests praise the friendly, professional staff who help with trips and transfers, and the rooftop pool with its bay views. The buffet breakfast and the views from the rooms and roof come up often. The main drawback is high restaurant prices, although the rooms are seen as good value.

Staff9.6
Cleanliness9.6
Comfort9.6
Value for money9.5
Facilities9.5
Free WiFi9.3
Location8.9

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel cost?

Rates at The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel change with the season, the room category and the dates of your stay, so there is no single price to quote here. You can check the current rate with our booking partners for the dates you have in mind.

How do I get to The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel?

The hotel is in Hung Thang, on the west side of Bai Chay, 2.2 km from the Bai Chay Bus Terminal and 850 m from the Vinpearl Ferry Terminal. For the last stretch from the bus station, a taxi is the simplest option. Free public parking is possible in a nearby spot, and no reservation is needed. Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:30 and checkout is by 11:00.

What is near The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel?

Cái Dăm Market is 200 m from the hotel, and the Ẩm Thực Làng Chài Hạ Long restaurant is 50 m away. Marina Bay Beach is 1.4 km away and Bai Chay Beach 1.5 km. The Ga Đại Dương cable car station is 3 km away and the Sunworld theme park 3.1 km, while Dragon's Run, an attraction, is 2.7 km away.

Is breakfast served at The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel?

Yes, breakfast at The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel is served as a buffet with Asian and Western dishes, and breakfast to go is also offered. The restaurant also has special diet menus on request for guests with particular dietary needs.

Is The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel suitable for families with children?

Yes, The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel has a kids' club, a kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals and family rooms. The Premier Family Room with City View has 38 m² and two king-size beds, while the Suite Family Room with Ocean View Balcony has 42 m², two king-size beds and a bathroom with both a bath and a shower.

What wellness facilities does The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel have?

The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel has a spa and wellness centre offering massage, facial treatments, body scrubs, manicure and pedicure, with a sauna, steam room and hot tub. Guests can also use the fitness centre and the rooftop swimming pool, which has sun loungers or beach chairs and sun umbrellas.

Is The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel accessible for guests with reduced mobility?

Yes, The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel has facilities for disabled guests, wheelchair-accessible areas, raised toilets and toilets with grab rails. Upper floors are reached by a lift, and some units are fully wheelchair accessible.

Does The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel have a rooftop pool?

Yes, The Watson Premium HaLong Hotel has a rooftop swimming pool in infinity style on the 25th floor, with views over the bay. Sun loungers or beach chairs, sun umbrellas and pool towels are provided, and a pool bar is also on site.

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