I visited The Golden Sands Hoi An, last year, and enjoyed it so much decided to go again this year ( 2008) and to have a party there with invited friends. Im all 13 friends turned up from various places around the world. The hotel was the perfect choice in every way. Not only was the weather, beach and local... more

Had a 4 night stay at the Golden Sand and yes we were a bit wary after a few of the reviews here but we were very pleased with our time there. The rooms (Garden Deluxe) are HUGE and great just to spread out in and relax. Pictures of the pool speak for themselves. Magnificent. Pool service might be a... more

Already before arriving I had second thoughts since the selection of reviews here was less than inspiring for a 5* hotel. Unfortunately my concerns were right: the place reminded me of a 3* mass tourism hang-out on the Costa Brava in Spain. The room was ok, no more. Trying to secure breakfast required a fundamental knowledge of martial arts and... more

We are a family of four (kids aged 2 and almost 6), and we´ve just come back from a ten day stay at the Golden Sand. I´ll keep my review short this time: 1) This is a 4 star resort, I can´t see how it deserves 5 stars. However, it is a very good 4 star property. 2) The rooms... more

Stayed 5 hot nights, but the rooms were comfortable and cool. Pool is the dominating feature running right along the beach front with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas - all very clean and nicely gardened. Beach clean and provided with shades and sun lounges along hotel frontage. Rooms relatively large in 3 storey blocks, clean and well appointed. Breakfast area... more

We have just been to the Golden Sands. We were travelling with our teenage daughters and took up their summer special - garden view rooms. The hotel was fairly empty because of the time of year - absolutely wonderful swimming pool, gorgeous beach to lazy on. The staff were very helpful - always ready to bring you anything - but... more

We have just returned from 5 nights at the Golden Sands resort and agree with many of the comments here that it is not a 5-star resort as we would have expected. Food is lousy, staff don't speak English well, not enough activities you would find in a resort, inattentive and disinterested staff, mediocre rooms etc. The whole resort lacks... more

We wanted a week of relaxing after touring the North of Vietnam and we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Although the hotel looks a little tired in some places (as mentioned in many reviews), we could not fault the beach, pool, friendliness of staff or the cleanliness of the room. We stayed in a huge beachfront room (for... more

My husband and I had 11 nights at the Golden Sands. I would agree that it is not a 5 star as we know it. Our room was clean and we enjoyed lazy days on the beach. It is worth while going into Hoi An town to eat. The restaurants are lovely. We found the breakfast average, and were very... more