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title: "Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa vs Vanhaus: which hotel is better?"
description: "Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa or Vanhaus in Sapa? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sapa-riverside-ecolodge-spa-sapa-vs-vanhaus-sapa/
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# Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa vs Vanhaus

Both are in Sapa, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn · ★★★★ · Tả Van
## [Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sapa-riverside-ecolodge-spa-sapa/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2061896/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★★★★ · Tả Van
## [Vanhaus](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vanhaus-sapa/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 13

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2265523/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 680 m apart.

### Choose Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (5.5 km / 6.1 km)

### Why is Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa better than Vanhaus?

1.  More guest reviews (93 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×13)

### Why is Vanhaus better than Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa | Vanhaus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 93  (+86) | 7 |
| Rank in Sapa | bottom 40% | bottom 40% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Distance to Tả Van centre | 280 m  (−240 m) | 510 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 15  (+4) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 10 | 14 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sapa-riverside-ecolodge-spa-sapa/prices/)

## Location

680 m apart

Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa: city centre: 5.5 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

Vanhaus: city centre: 6.1 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m.

## Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa or Vanhaus: common questions

### Which is better, Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa or Vanhaus?

They are evenly matched. Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa is stronger in guest rating, number of reviews, distance to Tả Van centre; Vanhaus is stronger in restaurants within 500 m, star rating, check-out until.

### Which is cheaper, Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa or Vanhaus?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 510 m for Vanhaus.

### How far apart are Sapa Riverside Ecolodge & Spa and Vanhaus?

The two hotels are 680 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/sapa-riverside-ecolodge-spa-sapa-vs-vanhaus-sapa/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/