Studio, 2BR Ocean View Apartment - The Sapphire Ha Long

Studio, 2BR Ocean View Apartment - The Sapphire Ha Long is an apartment in Hon Gai, 2.2 km from the town centre, with studio and two-bedroom layouts, sea views and a private pool. The units sit in The Sapphire residence and suit travellers who want to cook for themselves and have room to spread out. Every unit has a kitchen with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an electric kettle, together with a washing machine and air conditioning.

The studios measure 55 m² and sleep two, with a single extra-large double bed, a terrace with sea views and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The two-bedroom apartments range from 75 to 90 m² and sleep up to four. Some have a double bed in each bedroom, others add a large bed and a sofa bed in the living room, and the largest unit has two bathrooms, one with a bath.

Reception runs 24 hours a day and offers private check-in and check-out, a tour desk, car hire and an airport shuttle. Free public parking is possible on site, and WiFi is free in all areas.

Accommodation is split between studios of 55 m² for two guests and two-bedroom apartments of 75 to 90 m² for up to four. Every unit has a private bathroom, a kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator and electric kettle, a washing machine, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a private pool and a terrace with sea views.

The studios share the same basic layout, with one extra-large double bed and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. The two-bedroom apartments vary more. Some have two extra-large double beds in separate bedrooms, others add a large bed or a sofa bed in the living room, which suits families and small groups travelling together. The largest unit, at 90 m², has two bathrooms, one of them with a bath, and gives four guests the most space.

Reception runs around the clock, with private check-in and check-out, concierge service and daily housekeeping. Luggage storage, laundry and an on-site minimarket cover everyday needs, and a coffee house, a vending machine for drinks and room service complete the food options, with grocery deliveries also available.

For days out, bicycle rental and car hire are offered on site, along with an airport shuttle and a tour desk for arranging trips. The property also has outdoor furniture, sun loungers and a private pool.

Security covers CCTV in common areas, key card access and 24-hour security. Family rooms and an elevator to the upper floors are also available.

The apartments are in Hon Gai, the older city centre on the east bank of Ha Long, 2.2 km from the town centre. The Công viên Vinhomes Dragon Bay park is 100 m away, so green space is within a few minutes' walk of the residence. The old Hon Gai ferry terminal is 850 m away, and Bai Chay Beach is 1.7 km from the property.

The Ga Mặt Trời cable car station is 550 m away, and Ga Đại Dương, a second cable car station, is 2.2 km away. Sunworld, the theme park with its own cable car, is 2.1 km away on the Bai Chay side of the city. Cat Bi International Airport is 37.3 km away and Van Don International Airport 38 km, both reached by road.

For views and walks, the Cầu Koi viewpoint is 500 m away, and the Tháp Đồng Hồ attraction is 1.5 km. The Dragon's Run attraction is 2.5 km away, the Quang Ninh Museum 2.8 km and the Công Viên Nước Hạ Long water park 2 km. For local shopping, the Chợ Vườn Đào market is 2.1 km away and the Chợ Sa Tô market 2.2 km, with the Chợ Cao Thắng market 3.1 km further on. Cat Ba National Park, 8.6 km away, is the option for a day on the island's trails.