Green Hope Lodge

We spent three wonderful days in Green hope lodge. The room was large and nice. The family was very professional and helpful, for example to organise a tour or reservate a bus ticket. The food was delicious: try sweet potato french fries. And the location was perfect to explore the park.

We spent three nights at Green Hope Lodge and found it to be an exceptional stay from beginning to end. Prior to our arrival, the helpful staff answered all our questions and assisted with booking our tours in Cát Tiên National Park. The warm reception we received upon check-in immediately set a relaxing tone for our visit. Nestled beside the river and offering sweeping views of the lush national park across the water, the lodge has a rustic charm. The property is feels a secluded haven removed from the main road by a long driveway. One of our great moments was waking up early to the sounds of gibbons calling in the distance. The riverside pavilions also provide cozy spots to unwind in the shade. Our 4-person room featured a lovely river view and a large balcony that matched the photos on the website. We appreciated the comfortable beds and modern en-suite bathroom. Although we requested a follow-up cleaning of the bathroom, the staff quickly addressed it, and a simple checklist could help prevent future oversights. Throughout our stay, the staff went above and beyond—from arranging tours and transportation to delivering park breakfasts. When our next ride fell through unexpectedly, they quickly arranged a replacement driver. We enjoyed both breakfast and dinner at the lodge, plus a packed lunch during our excursions. Breakfast choices included baguette and eggs or pancakes, which we paired with a fresh mango smoothie (at additional cost.) Dinner was delicious, with a variety of rice and noodle dishes; the stir-fry fish with steamed rice and green pepper was particularly flavorful. We took two tours—the Crocodile Lake hike and an early morning Gibbon Tour—both of which were unforgettable. We also visited the Ta Lai Cocoa Farm in the afternoon, a real treat for chocolate enthusiasts. In addition to comfort and convenience, we admired the lodge’s commitment to eco-friendly practices. They utilize solar power and solar-heated water, recycle plastic, and actively support responsible tourism by partnering with the national park and a nearby animal rescue center. Overall, the lodge maintains a welcoming, family-friendly vibe that’s perfect for recharging after a day of adventure. We highly recommend Green Hope Lodge to anyone seeking a peaceful, inviting base to discover Cát Tiên National Park.

My adult son and I stayed at Green Hope Lodge May 14th-17th. Booking with Mr. Luan was very easy via Whattsapp. He secured a driver to meet us at HCMC airport. We arrived around 10pm on a Tuesday, had a relaxed morning (Wednesday) in Cat Tien National Park, a bicycle ride that afternoon, the Green Hill jungle tour on Thursday, Primate Center on Friday morning and then private taxi to the sleeper bus stop for an easy ride back to HCMC. The accommodations were rustic, adequate, food was simple and freshly prepared and the rates were reasonable for all. Highly recommended staying here.

We hadden een klein huisje met uitzicht op de rivier die de grens vormt met het nationale park. Aan de rivier zijn meerdere terrasjes met hangmatten en stoelen, allemaal voorzien van een afdakje tegen de zon, maar ook handig als het regent, en een fan. Maar meestal is er een heerlijk briesje. Die hangmatten zijn de place te be om helemaal tot rust te komen, heerlijk. Wat ook geweldig is hier zijn de maaltijden. Lunch en diner bestonden steeds uit 4 onderdelen, maar in al die dagen hebben we geen dubbelingen gehad. Ze maken ook zelf gember en ananas bier, zeker een aanrader. Het hotel ligt niet ver van de pont naar het park, en daar brengen ze je achterop de motor ook heen voor de excursies en tochten door het park. Excursies die ze ook voor je boeken, en je dan aan de overkant bij de juiste gids afleveren. Al met al heel zorgzaam maar bovenal ook heel vriendelijk personeel . Wij vonden het een heerlijke plek, en ik was dan ook wel een beetje jaloers toen bleek dat een van de ander gasten elk jaar voor een maand kwam. Dat lijkt me de perfecte onthaasting.

Lovely atmosphere at lodge - friendly and relaxed and would recommend for solo travellers as well as couple/friends. Luan and his team, especially Tan, were brilliant. Communication via Whatsapp, responding quickly to questions and requests eg. Pick up from Saigon, arranging tours Breakfast simple, but the pancakes are fresh and the coffee is strong. If you want to explore for dinner, there are a few restaurants/lodges within walking distance. Really impressed by quality and value of tours. We did night safari, local village bike tour, and a dawn boat trip. The bike tour in particular was excellent, and a great way to see how people live in a rural area. Our guide had outstanding English, and demonstrated a clear love for his home, rather that just taking us to go buy things from his friends stalls (which can be my experience with these sort of local tours). Boat tour also stunning, with the guide being able to spot a bird or monkey from miles away! It’s a great way to explore the reserve. We also borrowed the Lodge bikes for an afternoon to visit the Crocodile Lake - a great mini adventure on good quality bikes. Luan was really helpful in arranging all tours, including being flexible on time to accommodate our travel arrangements.

The accommodation was fairly basic and comfortable. It's located next to the river and has some great locations to relax. The food was tasty and good value. There were local homemade drinks such as pineapple beer, which were also delicious. Luan and his family were very friendly and organised tours for us in the park and made recommendations for an itinerary and walks. He was also able to organise transport from Dalat and to HCMC which made our trip much more convenient. Luan's English was excellent and he had a good sense of humour. Overall I'd highly recommend if you're thinking of going to Cat Tien. It was much better value for money than an organised tour and is a great place to stay and enjoy the park.