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Vanhaus vs Laxsik Ecolodge

Both are in Sapa, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Inn★★★★★Tả Van

Vanhaus

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
3.2
Score by category
5 of 14
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Inn★★★★Lao Chai

Laxsik Ecolodge

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
2.1
Score by category
5 of 14
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The short answer

Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 5 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.2 km apart.

Choose Vanhaus if you want

  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Laxsik Ecolodge if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Vanhaus better than Laxsik Ecolodge?

  1. 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  2. 214 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+14
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 39 vs 10)+29
  4. 4Earlier check-in (0:00 vs 15:00)−15h
  5. 5Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h

Why is Laxsik Ecolodge better than Vanhaus?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
  2. 22.1 km closer to the city centre−2.1 km
  3. 3More guest reviews (1,389 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×198

All compared facts

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

VanhausLaxsik Ecolodge
Score by category
Guest rating 8.6 9.0 +0.4
Location 3.2 +1.1 2.1
Facilities – 10.0
Families – 1.0
Spa & wellness – 7.0
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 9.0 +0.3
Guest rating 8.6 9.0 +0.4
Number of reviews 7 1,389 +1,382
Rank in Sapa top 63% top 26% +37%
Location
Location score 3.2 +1.1 2.1
Distance to the centre 6.1 km 4.0 km −2.1 km
To the airport 135 km 136 km
Restaurants within 500 m 15 +14 1
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 14 30
Floors 3 3
Listed amenities – 26
Policies
Check-in from 0:00 −15h 15:00
Check-out until 14:00 +2h 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Free parking – ✓
Airport transfer – ✓
Shuttle – ✓
Car hire – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Laundry – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Free breakfast – ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Bar – ✓
Room service – ✓
Swimming pool – ✓
Spa – ✓
Massage – ✓
Gym – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Minibar – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children – ✓
Couples – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Location

      2.2 km apart

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      Vanhaus or Laxsik Ecolodge: common questions

      Which is better, Vanhaus or Laxsik Ecolodge?

      They are evenly matched. Vanhaus is stronger in location score, restaurants within 500 m, star rating; Laxsik Ecolodge is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.

      Which is cheaper, Vanhaus or Laxsik Ecolodge?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Laxsik Ecolodge is closer: 4.0 km from the centre, against 6.1 km for Vanhaus.

      How far apart are Vanhaus and Laxsik Ecolodge?

      The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

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      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