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( 0979 110 800; [e-mail] ; 45 Ð Muong Hoa; dm US$4, s US$7-10, d & tw
US$10-15; ) Sapa's only true backpacker hostel is this welcoming spot with great
views. Motorcycles can be rented for US$5 per day, and there's a cosy on-site bar with
pool table.

Casablanca Sapa Hotel
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( 0974 418 111; www.sapacasablanca.com ; Ð Dong Loi; r US$22-30; ) One of Sapa's first
boutique hotels has a new lease on life thanks to the friendly family owners. Look forward
to colourful decor and good hospitality from Mr Tom.

BOUTIQUE HOTEL $

Luong Thuy Family Guesthouse
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GUESTHOUSE $

( 020-387 2310; www.familysapa.com ; 28 Ð Muong Hoa; s/d from US$15/18; ) This friendly
guesthouse is slightly away from the hubbub of downtown Sapa. There are valley views
from front balconies.

Cat Cat View Hotel
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HOTEL $$

( 020-387 1946; www.catcathotel.com ; 46 Ð Phan Si; budget r US$10, s/d from US$30/35; )

This excellent spot has 40 rooms over nine floors, many with great views. There's
something for every budget, with homely, comfortable pine-trimmed accommodation; the
cheaper rooms are the best value.

Sapa Luxury Hotel
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( 020-387 2771; www.sapaluxuryhotel.com ; 36 Ð Phan Si; s/d/tr from US$28/28/35; ) One of
the newer hotels has spacious rooms with wooden floors and trendy Asian decor.

HOTEL $$

Hmong Mountain Retreat
( 020-650 5228; www.hmongmountainretreat.com ; 6 Ban Ho Rd, Lao Chai; d/f incl breakfast US$59/

ECOLODGE $$

120) Accommodation in bungalows or a restored Hmong house is simple, but the real
attraction is sleeping above a cascade of rice paddies several kilometres out of Sapa. The
retreat's restaurant (crafted from an 80-year old tribal house) features locally sourced in-
gredients.