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A homestay in Hau Thao, Sa Pa, with family rooms, garden and mountain views, a patio, hot tub and breakfast choices including vegetarian and Asian options.
Mama Chao homestay is a homestay in Hau Thao, Sa Pa, 7.3 km south-east of Sa Pa town, with garden and mountain views.
Set in the Mường Hoa valley, the homestay has a rural village setting among rice terraces and communities of Hmong, Giay and Red Dao people. Its single Double Room has six double beds for up to 12 people in 12 m², with air conditioning, a private entrance and patio. Guests have garden, mountain and landmark views, while the bathroom includes a shower and bidet, with towels and slippers provided.
Facilities include a garden, hot tub, heating and mosquito nets, and free WiFi is available throughout. Breakfast choices include continental, vegetarian, vegan and Asian options, with a tea and coffee maker available. Family rooms are offered, and the property has no parking.
Accommodation at Mama Chao homestay centres on one Double Room type. The room measures 12 m², has six double beds and accommodates up to 12 people. Garden, mountain and landmark views are part of the room, together with air conditioning, a private entrance and a patio. The bathroom includes a shower, bidet and toilet, with towels, slippers and toilet paper supplied. A socket is positioned near the bed.
This single room configuration means there are no separate categories to compare; the main distinctions are the multi-bed layout, capacity, outdoor patio and several outlooks. The room's equipment covers washing essentials and climate control, while the private entrance and patio add features beyond the sleeping area.
At 12 m², this Double Room has six double beds and a maximum capacity of 12. Garden, mountain and landmark views distinguish it, while a patio, air conditioning and private entrance add to its features. The bathroom has a shower and bidet, with towels and slippers supplied.
Mama Chao homestay combines indoor facilities with outdoor areas. The garden and patio sit alongside a hot tub, while air conditioning and heating are both available; mosquito nets are also provided. Free WiFi covers all areas, and family rooms are available. The accommodation has a tea and coffee maker, dining table and dining area, with garden, mountain and landmark views adding to the room's setting.
Bathroom facilities include a shower, bidet and toilet, with towels, slippers and toilet paper. A socket near the bed is available, and internet services are provided. Breakfast choices include continental, vegetarian, vegan and Asian options. There is no parking available at the property.
Mama Chao homestay is in Hau Thao, 7.3 km south-east of Sa Pa town, in the upper part of the Mường Hoa valley. Hau Thao is a rural village landscape of rice terraces and Hmong, Giay and Red Dao communities along the valley. The nearby attraction Hau Thao is 250 m away, Carved Boulder Museum is 900 m away, and Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.4 km away. The surrounding settlements and cultivated slopes give this a village setting rather than a town-centre stay.
Sa Pa Bus Station is 7.3 km away. Direct sleeper buses connect Hanoi and Sa Pa in around 5 to 6 hours; travellers arriving by train reach Lao Cai railway station, about 35 km from Sa Pa, then continue uphill by bus or taxi for around an hour. Hau Thao lies beyond the town, so the final approach continues into the valley. No parking is available at the homestay.
Nearby visits can include the viewpoint at Hâu Thào village, 1.7 km away, Tả Van at 1.9 km, Mường Hoa mountain train station at 2.1 km, and Su Pan at 2.1 km. These villages sit along the valley route amid rice fields and local communities. Terraces are green from June to August and turn golden around harvest in September and early October; June to August is also the wettest period. In Sa Pa town, Ham Rong Mountain rises above the centre, while the Fansipan cable car departs from Sun World station on the town's edge.
Guests rate the staff and value for money most highly, with comfort and the setting also scoring well. Cleanliness is the comparatively lower category, though it still receives a positive score.
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Sa Pa Bus Station is 7.3 km from Mama Chao homestay. From the station, continue by road into Hau Thao in the Mường Hoa valley; the final leg is beyond Sa Pa town. The homestay has no parking available, so there is no on-site space for a vehicle. Plan an onward drop-off to reach the property.
Mama Chao homestay is in Hau Thao, with the nearby attraction Hau Thao 250 m away. Carved Boulder Museum is 900 m away, Waterfall Quy Khach is 1.4 km away, and the viewpoint at Hâu Thào village is 1.7 km away. Tả Van, a village in the Mường Hoa valley, is 1.9 km from the homestay.
Mama Chao homestay offers continental, vegetarian, vegan and Asian breakfast options. A tea and coffee maker is available, and the accommodation has a dining area with a dining table.
The Double Room at Mama Chao homestay accommodates up to 12 people and has six double beds. It measures 12 m² and includes air conditioning, a private entrance, a patio and garden, mountain and landmark views.
Mama Chao homestay has a hot tub, garden and patio. Heating, air conditioning and mosquito nets are also among the facilities, while the room offers garden, mountain and landmark views.
Mama Chao homestay provides free WiFi throughout all areas. Internet services are also available at the property.
