1. Overview of The Coong Homestay & Cafe Sapa
The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa is loved by many tourists. (Source: Collected)
The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa is a unique resort model combined with a cafe, featuring impressive architecture where rooms are built suspended among lush green pine trees. Most building materials are bamboo, wood, and rattan, delicately combined with local ethnic brocade details, creating the characteristic beauty of the Northwest region. The homestay is located within the grounds of the environmental education center of Hoang Lien National Park, nestled amidst green spaces with a cool climate year-round, offering a sense of relaxation and closeness to the natural mountains and forests of Sa Pa.
Regarding its location, The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa is situated at Group 8, Fansipan Street, Sa Pa, Lao Cai, about 1 km from the center, convenient for traveling to famous tourist destinations. From the central bus station, it takes tourists only about 3–5 minutes by motorbike or taxi towards Ban Cat Cat to reach the homestay. When you see the sign for the environmental education center of Hoang Lien National Park, just turn in about 300 m to reach the entrance. If starting from Sun World Fansipan Legend, the travel time is even shorter, only 2–3 minutes by car.
The highlight that makes The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa attract tourists is its majestic panoramic view. From the treehouses or the outdoor cafe space, you can admire the entire Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Muong Hoa valley, and Ban Cat Cat in the distance. The ideal time for cloud hunting is early morning from 5–8 AM or late afternoon from 4–6 PM, especially during the foggy season from September to March, when clouds drift lazily in the valley, creating a scenery that is both poetic and majestic, offering an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
2. Accommodation System and Amenities at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa
The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa offers a complete lodging experience amidst the mountains and forests, perfectly combining relaxation, cuisine, and entertainment. With its unique accommodation system, a cafe with a pine forest view, and lively weekend BBQ – music activities, this place is an ideal stop for those who want to fully enjoy the beauty and peaceful life of Sa Pa.
2.1. Room Types
Various room types at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa. (Source: Collected)
The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa stands out with its treehouse bungalow rooms, offering the feeling of separate wooden houses amidst lush green space.
Each room is suspended high up, equipped with large glass doors facing the mountains and forests, elegant interiors combined with local ethnic textile materials, creating a warm and private space. This is a perfect choice for couples or small groups who want to enjoy peace amidst the nature of Sa Pa.
Additionally, the homestay also offers traditional wooden house-style double rooms with large beds, private bathrooms, and ethnic textile patterns characteristic of the Northwest.
For groups of friends or budget-conscious travelers, dorm rooms with bunk beds for 4–8 people in the same spacious area are an ideal choice to rest and explore Sa Pa together.
Dining and Cuisine
The glass restaurant at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa impresses with its open, airy space, where guests can enjoy cuisine while taking in the panoramic view of Muong Hoa Valley and the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The restaurant's menu focuses on Sa Pa specialties such as salmon hot pot, fresh sturgeon, thang co, grilled free-range chicken, and thit lon cap nach, along with many highland traditional dishes. At the same time, European dishes are also served, meeting the diverse culinary needs of tourists.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner combos are carefully prepared for guests, with breakfast usually included in the room rate. Prices for main meals range from 80,000 to 150,000 VND per serving, with fresh ingredients and prepared to suit tastes. The restaurant staff is friendly, professional, and always ready to serve, ensuring a comfortable and memorable dining experience for all guests.
Coong Cafe
The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa with impressive design. (Source: Collected)
The cafe at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa is designed completely open, blending into nature with a spacious outdoor wooden deck, surrounded by lush pine forests and mountains dimly visible in the early mist. Rustic wooden tables and chairs create a warm, cozy feeling, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Sa Pa.
The diverse drink menu features rich-flavored roasted ground coffee, refreshing Sa Pa honey tea, fresh fruit juices, and warm hot chocolate. Seasonal drinks like peach, orange, and lemongrass tea or Sa Pa avocado smoothies are also served, offering a rich experience for visitors.
The cafe is open from 7 AM to 10 PM, serving both homestay guests and visitors. Drink prices range from 40,000 – 70,000 VND per glass, with some special items around 90,000 VND, suitable for the quality of service and the unique atmosphere of the Sa Pa highlands.
2.4. Entertainment services, BBQ, weekend music shows
The outdoor BBQ experience at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa is one of the most attractive activities for visitors. In the evening, you can enjoy a meal in the airy outdoor space or in cozy glass tents near the campfire. The diverse menu includes grilled meats, seafood, fresh vegetables, and hot pot with the characteristic flavors of the Northwest mountains. To ensure the best experience, guests should book in advance with the reception at least 3 hours prior.
Additionally, the homestay also organizes live music shows on Friday and Saturday evenings weekly at the central outdoor area, featuring acoustic and indie performances from local bands or guest artists. The intimate, relaxing music space offers a wonderful evening experience amidst the mountains and forests of Sa Pa.
3. Nearby tourist attractions and combined experiences in Sa Pa
Exciting experience at Sun World Fansipan Legend when traveling to Sa Pa. (Source: Collected)
From The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa, visitors can easily access many prominent attractions around the center.
Cat Cat Village is only about 300–500 m away, equivalent to a 5–10 minute walk, famous for ethnic cultural experiences, Cat Cat waterfall, and a colorful traditional market.
If you love photo opportunities, Swing Sa Pa is located 1 km away, only about a 10-minute drive, with swings among the clouds and vast valley scenery.
Sun World Fansipan Legend is about 1.5 km from the homestay, about a 5-minute journey, and is the starting point to conquer the roof of Indochina by Vietnam's longest cable car.
Sa Pa Stone Church is about 1.2 km from the homestay, only a 3–5 minute journey, and is an ancient Gothic architectural symbol that cannot be missed when exploring the center.
4. Experience staying at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa
It is recommended to book early at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa. (Source: Collected)
The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa always receives high praise from visitors thanks to its cool green space, fresh atmosphere, and many unique photo spots. Many guests share that any spot at the homestay easily yields impressive photos without needing elaborate poses. Experiencing cloud hunting in the early morning or late afternoon, sitting in treehouses sipping coffee, watching clouds drift lazily through the valley, is an unforgettable moment for every visitor. The rooms are highly rated for their cleanliness and modern amenities, decorated with ethnic patterns typical of the Northwest, and offer beautiful views of the mountains and forests.
To ensure a perfect vacation, visitors should book their rooms at The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa 2–4 weeks in advance, especially on weekends and during peak seasons, as the elevated bungalows and double rooms with nice views tend to be booked quickly. A tip for choosing a room is to prioritize mountain-facing bungalows or double rooms with large windows overlooking the valley for cloud watching.
The best times for photography are from 5 to 7 AM when mist covers the landscape, or in the afternoon with gentle sunlight.
If you are looking for a peaceful retreat that embodies the spirit of the Northwest mountains and forests, then The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa is definitely an unmissable choice. With its unique 'chill in the trees' design, an open space blending with nature, and an amazing cloud-hunting view, this place promises an unforgettable experience for visitors. Come to The Coong Homestay & Café Sapa to fully enjoy the beauty and fresh air of Sa Pa on your 2025 travel journey.
