Cham Island Smiles Homestay

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Cham Island Smiles Homestay in Hoi An offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide comfortable stays for all visitors. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Vietnamese, local, and seafood cuisines with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are available. Leisure Activities: Guests can enjoy yoga and fitness classes, a coffee shop, and a picnic area. Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking enhance the stay. Nearby Attractions: Bai Huong Beach is just a few steps away, while Bai Bim Beach lies less than 1 km from the property. Cham Island is 7 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Frantisek
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“We had a great stay with Mama Kim. She speaks very little English but how much fun we had! Food was great, a proper slow home cooking. Location is perfect. Everything was organized for us - boat ticket and also bike taxi from the harbor into the...”
Fergus
New Zealand New Zealand
“Kim is the absolute sweetest host! Like staying with my grandma. Her English isn’t the best so take it slow and maybe use a translator. Great location away from the chaos of the main town.”
Grainne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mama Kim was so keen to provide for guests. The bed was clean and firm. The island is beautiful and there are lots of cafes to hang out in just around the corner. Most days I had the beach to myself.”
Jonah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Mama Kim, the host is such a lovely woman and did everything to make us feel comfortable. Arranging transport to and from the somewhat remote village was very easy with Mama Kim’s help. We arranged snorkelling through her at a very reasonable...”
Zanbagh
Iran Iran
“The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They have a zero plastic waste policy which shows how careful about the environment they are and they provide you with (almost) free reusable water bottles. They even offer homemade food made by Mama Kim...”
Annouchka
France France
“The place is really nice, peaceful and we felt so comfortable ! The owner, Mama Kim is amazing, she really tried to make our stay the best possible and the food was delicious !! Only one regret, we stayed only one night”
Susanne
Germany Germany
“Mama is very friendly snd cares s lot about her guests”
Leah
Germany Germany
“Mama Kim is the best! We stayed here for two nights to celebrate my friend's birthday. Mama Kim baked a cake and picked some flowers - sooo lovely :) We also got veggie options for dinner!”
Jessica
Australia Australia
“We had a delightful stay! Mama Kim was always looking out for us to ensure we had everything we needed. She was very resourceful in communicating despite our limited Vietnamese. We enjoyed a lovely home-cooked meal & she was able to accommodate...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“In a stunning location Mama Kim is the most welcoming and friendly host you can find. Comfortable beds with good air conditioning we felt at home instantly. Mama Kim cooks amazing food, some of the best we’ve had in Vietnam. If you come to Cham...”

Host Information

9.6
Host review score
About Island Smiles homestay: Located at Bai Huong village, Tan Hiep commune, Island Smiles homestay is overlooked by hills and is adjacent to the sea. It is only 20m (2 minute) to the Bai Huong sandy beach where coral reefs can be found at low tide. In addition, there are colourful fish, crabs, and marine seaweed. The local residents here are warm and friendly. They enjoy a sedate pace of life and create an unhurried, very relaxed village atmosphere. Island Smiles Homestay is the childhood dream of a local girl, a perfect place where our friends from all over the world can experience the real Vietnamese lifestyle. Enjoy local flavours and take tours accompanied by residents to experience the true culture of Vietnam. Then let your heart rest as you relax at the end of the day. Island Smiles is a sustainable property so we say no with plastic bags and one time use plastic bottles so you can borrow the bottle to fill the water at homestay.
I was born in Bai Huong village, where I grew up in a place with a very small school and limited medical facilities. During my childhood I spent all of my time in this small village, so did not have the chance to meet visitors to Vietnam from other countries. In those days, I had little idea who they were! When I entered secondary school I had to leave my parents so I could live in Hoi An with my grandparents near Cua Dai beach. After school every day, I would eat a snack on the beach and listen to English being spoken. I was very curious and wanted to learn to speak with visitors to Vietnam. I thought learning another language would be a great opportunity to make friends and also help my family economically by establishing a homestay on my home island. A plan I have is to give island children the chance to take classes with a foreign teacher in order to learn English.
Cham island is in fact a group of eight small islands recognized as a global Biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The islands offer sandy beaches, beautiful coral reefs, and palm trees. Beautiful hills and blue seas combine to make the islands a paradise location. There are some coffee shop front of the beaches for you to relax and hand out. Close by the beaches and main village so just rent motorbike to discover the island....
Languages spoken: English,Vietnamese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Island Smiles restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • Vietnamese • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Cham Island Smiles Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that currently holders of passports from China or Hong Kong are not permitted to stay overnight on the Cham Islands. This is enforced by the local authority.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Cham Island Smiles Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.