The Zen House Sapa, Bãi đá cổ, Hầu Thào, Thị xã Sa Pa, Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map
A homestay in Hau Thao, Sa Pa, with valley and mountain views, a garden, local dining, and cooking classes and hikes.
The Zen House Sapa is a homestay in Hau Thao, 6.8 km south-east of Sa Pa town, with rooms looking towards mountain, garden and lake views. Set in the Muong Hoa valley, it offers a quieter rural stay for couples and small groups, with a family room among its accommodation choices.
Rooms measure 8–13 m² and include double, king and twin configurations; the family room has two large beds. Shared bathrooms serve all room types, while balconies or patios, fireplaces, seating areas and minibars appear in individual options. Views include mountains, gardens, the lake, city and inner courtyard. The homestay has a restaurant serving Italian, Vietnamese and pizza dishes, and breakfast options include vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American choices, plus breakfast to go. Free private parking and free WiFi are available. Outdoor spaces include a garden, sun terrace and picnic area, with cooking classes, hikes and local-culture activities also available.
The Zen House Sapa has a mix of double, king, twin and family rooms. Rooms range from 8 to 13 m²; most are compact spaces for two, while the family room measures 13 m² and has two large beds. Bed arrangements vary between extra-large double beds and king-size beds. All room types use shared bathroom facilities, including a shared toilet, shower or bath, bidet, towels, slippers and a hairdryer.
Views are a defining feature, with options looking towards mountains, the lake, gardens, the city, landmarks or an inner courtyard. Some rooms add a balcony or patio, and individual options have a fireplace, seating area, minibar or desk. The King Room with Mountain View choices range from 8 to 12 m² and have different bed configurations.
At 8 m², this is the smallest room in the range. It pairs an extra-large double bed with a balcony and seating area, while lake, garden and mountain views are among its outlooks. A minibar and fireplace are also included, and the bathroom is shared.
This 10 m² twin option has a patio and lake views, with garden, mountain and landmark outlooks also associated with the room. It is arranged with two large beds and uses a shared bathroom with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and slippers.
The Standard Double Room measures 10 m² and combines an extra-large double bed with a desk and patio. It also has lake views and a fireplace, setting it apart from the room options focused on mountain views. Bathroom facilities are shared and include a bidet and shower or bath.
At 10 m², this double room has an extra-large double bed and patio, with lake, mountain and landmark views. A fireplace and minibar are among its features, while the shared bathroom includes a shower, bidet, hairdryer and slippers.
This 9 m² King Room has an extra-large double bed, a fireplace and a patio, with lake views from the room. A minibar and wine or champagne are also available. It shares bathroom facilities, including a shower, bidet, hairdryer and slippers.
At 12 m², this is the roomier king room among the mountain-view options, with an extra-large double bed. It also has a fireplace, minibar and patio, with lake views. A shared bathroom is fitted with a shower and bidet, and includes slippers and a hairdryer.
The 9 m² King Room has a king-size bed, desk and patio, combining a compact footprint with lake views and the mountain-view room setting. A fireplace is another feature, and the room shares bathroom facilities with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and slippers.
The 13 m² Family Room is the largest option in this selection and has two large beds for up to four people. Lake, mountain, garden and landmark views are available, along with a patio, minibar and fireplace; bathroom facilities are shared.
Outdoor spaces shape the homestay’s facilities: there is a garden, terrace and sun terrace, with outdoor furniture, dining space, a picnic area, barbecue facilities and an outdoor fireplace. Kids' outdoor play equipment and baby safety gates are available, alongside heating, electric blankets and a spa lounge/relaxation area.
Activities include cooking classes, themed dinner nights, local-culture sessions, walking tours and hiking; a tour desk and shuttle service are also available. The on-site restaurant and coffee house add dining options. Fruit, wine/champagne and minibars are also available, and breakfast comes in vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American options, plus breakfast to go. Free private parking and free WiFi are provided. A designated smoking area, luggage storage, currency exchange and room service are among the other facilities.
The Zen House Sapa is in Hau Thao, 6.8 km south-east of Sa Pa town, among the settlements and cultivated slopes of the Muong Hoa valley. The setting is quieter than the town, with rice terraces, river scenery and mountain views defining this part of the valley. Carved Boulder Museum is 200 m away; Hau Thao is 950 m away, and Tả Van is 1.1 km from the homestay.
From Hanoi, sleeper buses reach Sa Pa in about 5 to 6 hours; trains arrive at Lao Cai railway station, around 35 km from Sa Pa, for a further uphill journey by bus or taxi. Sa Pa Bus Station is 6.8 km from the homestay, while HasonHaivan Bus is 6.2 km away. The property is addressed at Bãi đá cổ, Hầu Thào, on the valley side beyond central Sa Pa. Its shuttle service is available, and drivers can use the free private parking on site without a reservation.
Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.2 km away, and Hâu Thào village viewpoint is 1.7 km from the property. Lao Chai is 2.5 km away and the Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 2.6 km away, among the villages and river-side terraces of the valley. The homestay offers cooking classes, walking tours and hiking. Rice terraces are green from June to August and turn golden at harvest in September and early October; June to August is also the wettest period, while March to May and September to November are generally more settled.
Guests most often commend hosts Summer and Blue for their welcome and for organising treks and cooking classes. Reviews also value the quiet setting among rice fields, river and mountain scenery, and freshly prepared breakfast options. The views and friendly assistance are recurring strengths.
Rates at The Zen House Sapa change with travel dates, season and room choice. For the current amount for your stay, view available rates.
The Zen House Sapa is at Bãi đá cổ, Hầu Thào, on the valley side of Sa Pa, 6.8 km from Sa Pa Bus Station; HasonHaivan Bus is 6.2 km away. The homestay has a shuttle service and free private on-site parking, with no reservation needed. Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00.
The Zen House Sapa is in Hau Thao, with Carved Boulder Museum 200 m away and the Hau Thao attraction 950 m away. Tả Van is 1.1 km away, Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.2 km away, and Hâu Thào village viewpoint is 1.7 km away. Muong Hoa Valley viewpoint is 2.6 km away.
The Zen House Sapa offers vegetarian, vegan, Asian and American breakfast choices, as well as breakfast to go. Its restaurant serves Italian, Vietnamese and pizza dishes, and there is also a coffee house on site.
Rooms at The Zen House Sapa use shared bathrooms and shared toilets rather than private en-suites. Bathroom facilities include a shower, bidet, hairdryer, towels and slippers; room options also have lake, garden and mountain views.
The Zen House Sapa offers cooking classes, local-culture sessions, walking tours and hiking. Hosts Summer and Blue also organise treks and cooking classes, and the property has themed dinner nights and evening entertainment.
The Zen House Sapa has a 13 m² Family Room with Mountain View, two large beds and shared bathroom facilities. It accommodates up to four people; other room options are smaller, measuring between 8 and 12 m².
