🇻🇳 Da Lat, Vietnam
Golf 3
📍 4, Da Lat
Your stay — Golf 3
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The Property — Golf 3
Stepping into the lobby of Golf 3, you get a calm, mid-century feel with dark wood, open spaces, and a small golf course outside – a quiet niche in the city’s busier hotel strip. It suits couples or older travellers who want a relaxed base, not a party scene. Rooms are spacious, the staff are efficient, and the restaurant does solid Vietnamese pho without fuss. The USP is the tranquil setting with its own well-kept putting green, rare for a four-star in central Da Lat.
Chronicles of Da Lat
Da Lat was founded by French colonial authorities in the 1890s as a hill-station retreat, partly to offer a cool escape from the lowland heat. Its architecture evolved as a mix of French villas, Swiss-chalet influences, and later Vietnamese adaptations, earning the nickname 'City of Eternal Spring'. After the 1975 reunification, it became a honeymoon destination and agricultural hub for flowers and vegetables. Today, its identity balances a romantic, garden-city aesthetic with growing tourism – cable cars, Xuan Huong Lake, and coffee culture define the contemporary vibe.
Best Time to Visit
Full Da Lat guide →Best months
December to February: dry, sunny days (18-22°C) with cool nights, perfect for exploring pine forests and waterfalls, and crowd levels are manageable outside Tet.
Peak / festival surge
Tet (late January/February) plus July-August summer holidays drive peak crowds; hotel prices jump 30-50%. Christmas and New Year also spike as domestic tourists flood in for the cool weather and festive decorations around Xuan Huong Lake.
Budget shoulder season
March-April and September-October offer the best balance: still relatively dry, fewer tourists, and hotel discounts of 15-25%. Light rain possible but not disruptive.
Weather & packing
Da Lat’s climate is famously fickle – sunny one hour, drizzly the next, thanks to its 1,500m elevation and afternoon convection. Pack layers: a light waterproof jacket for sudden showers, plus a thin fleece or jumper for evenings, which drop to 15-18°C even in July.
Live City Briefing — Da Lat
- The Da Lat cable car to Truc Lam Pagoda reopened in February 2026 after a two-month maintenance shutdown; check for any last-minute schedule changes in July.
- A new night market opened in May 2026 on Nguyen Van Troi Street, serving street food and local handicrafts – expect crowds until 10pm but less chaotic than the main market.
- The city has been trialling one-way traffic on Tran Phu Street from June to reduce congestion, so allow extra travel time from Golf 3 to the central lake area.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Golf 3, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3-5 facing away from the main road (towards the back of the building). These offer the best balance of view, light and minimal street noise from the four-lane road out front.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms and any room directly above the lobby/restaurant area – corridor noise from breakfast prep and check-in shuffling carries. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Back-facing rooms on floors 4-5 overlook the hotel garden and surrounding pine-covered hills (typical Da Lat). Front-facing rooms get a view of the street and opposite buildings – less appealing.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 are the quietest. High enough to escape street-level hum, low enough to avoid roof-top equipment vibration.
🔊 Noise notes
Da Lat’s main roads are narrow and busy with taxis, motorbikes and tourist buses. The hotel’s position on a through-road means early-morning street cleaning, construction, and honking are common. Weekend evenings can bring louder traffic and bar noise from nearby venues.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on floor 4 or 5, backside, during booking – call the hotel directly rather than using OTA notes, as they’re often ignored. 2. If you’re driving, ask about their limited off-street parking – Da Lat’s street parking is tight and your car will sit on a slope.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Golf 3
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, 15 Mbps down/up; no login required, one device per room
One elevator serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via QR code in lobby; no printed newspapers
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of daily rate; after 16:00 full night charged.
Free luggage storage at concierge for same-day check-in/check-out; long-term storage negotiable with fee
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door; ground-floor rooms can be requested; lift is 80 cm wide (standard wheelchairs fit); no dedicated accessible bathroom
Free on-site parking for 20 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park at Da Lat Market 500 m away, VND 10,000/hour, VND 50,000/night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% VAT and 5% service charge included in room rate; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking channel; VND 500,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Giáo sở Salêdiêng Don Bosco (136 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Tâm Ấn (324 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Hoi Thanh Tin Lanh Viet Nam Chi Hoi Da Lat (635 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Linh Sơn (936 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Go — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Công viên Golf Valley — 310 m · ~4 min walk
3D World — 400 m · ~5 min walk
Khu Vui Chơi — 646 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
LienVietPostBank — 112 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacity — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Cua Hang 144 — 582 m · ~7 min walk
Trạm xe buýt tuyến ngoại thành — 561 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Exchange money at gold shops or banks in the city centre – avoid airport or hotel exchange desks which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger hotels and supermarkets; cash is essential for markets, street food, and small shops.
Tipping is not expected but small change is appreciated. Round up taxi fare or leave 5-10% in nicer restaurants.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A traditional Vietnamese iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) from a street-side stall: 10,000–15,000 VND.
A bowl of phở or bánh mì from a local eatery: 25,000–35,000 VND.
A simple rice dish (cơm tấm) or noodle soup at a bình dân (budget) restaurant: 35,000–50,000 VND.
Head to the night market area on Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai or the central market for cheap bánh tráng nướng, grilled skewers, and fruit shakes.
Winmart and Bách Hóa Xanh are common budget supermarkets in Da Lat.
Da Lat Central Market (Chợ Đà Lạt) sells affordable local clothing and woollens – bargain firmly.
Rent a motorbike (100,000–150,000 VND/day) for maximum flexibility. From Lien Khuong Airport, take the yellow public bus (20,000 VND) to the city centre.
1. Eat at stalls with plastic chairs and locals; avoid tourist strips. 2. Buy fresh produce at the central market rather than convenience stores. 3. Negotiate a daily rate if renting a motorbike for more than one day.
Emergency Contacts
Da LatInternational tourists can call the Da Lat Tourist Information Centre at +84 263 3822 590 for assistance. For consular help, contact your embassy in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Save these numbers before you travel.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Da Lat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Golf 3
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · LienVietPostBank — 112 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacity — 604 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Da Lat (including airport or city) → Binh Yen Hotel or any local point
💡 Download the Grab app in advance and link a card — data signal can be spotty in the hills. From the city centre to Binh Yen, expect about 25–30,000 VND. For airport trips, Grab is often 30% cheaper than street taxis, but wait times can be 10–15 minutes if the driver is coming from the city.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Binh Yen Hotel, Da Lat city centre
💡 Use Mai Linh taxi (green) or Vinasun (white) from the official rank. Avoid drivers who quote a flat rate without the meter — typical metered fare runs 160,000–200,000 VND depending on traffic. Airport pick-up area is small, so walk to the rank if you can.
Da Lat Airport (DLI) → Da Lat city centre (Nguyen Van Troi roundabout)
💡 The bus drops you at the roundabout near the market, which is a 10–15 minute walk to Binh Yen Hotel uphill. If your flight lands after 5 pm, take a taxi — the bus stops running. Cash only, exact change if possible.
Da Lat bus station (Ben xe Da Lat) → Any central stop near Binh Yen Hotel
💡 Routes 1 and 3 pass near Binh Yen — ask the driver to let you off at 'Cau 2' (Bridge 2) stop. Buses are cramped and often packed with students, so avoid peak hours (7–8 am, 4:30–5:30 pm). Have small notes ready.
About Da Lat
Wikipedia ↗
Da Lat, or Dalat (Vietnamese: Đà Lạt; Vietnamese pronunciation: [ɗâː làːt̚] ), is a former city in Vietnam and the former capital of Lâm Đồng Province. It is the largest city of the Central Highlands region in Vietnam but ceased to exist as a municipal city on 1 July 2025, following the elimination ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Golf 3?
Request rooms on floors 3-5 facing away from the main road (towards the back of the building). These offer the best balance of view, light and minimal street noise from the four-lane road out front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Golf 3?
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms and any room directly above the lobby/restaurant area – corridor noise from breakfast prep and check-in shuffling carries. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Golf 3 noisy?
Da Lat’s main roads are narrow and busy with taxis, motorbikes and tourist buses. The hotel’s position on a through-road means early-morning street cleaning, construction, and honking are common. Weekend evenings can bring louder traffic and bar noise from nearby venues.
Which rooms have the best views at Golf 3?
Back-facing rooms on floors 4-5 overlook the hotel garden and surrounding pine-covered hills (typical Da Lat). Front-facing rooms get a view of the street and opposite buildings – less appealing.
What are insider tips for staying at Golf 3?
1. Request a room on floor 4 or 5, backside, during booking – call the hotel directly rather than using OTA notes, as they’re often ignored. 2. If you’re driving, ask about their limited off-street parking – Da Lat’s street parking is tight and your car will sit on a slope.
What time is check-in at Golf 3?
Check-in at Golf 3 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Golf 3 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, 15 Mbps down/up; no login required, one device per room
Is there a city or tourist tax at Golf 3?
10% VAT and 5% service charge included in room rate; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Golf 3?
A bowl of phở or bánh mì from a local eatery: 25,000–35,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Golf 3?
Rent a motorbike (100,000–150,000 VND/day) for maximum flexibility. From Lien Khuong Airport, take the yellow public bus (20,000 VND) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
December to February: dry, sunny days (18-22°C) with cool nights, perfect for exploring pine forests and waterfalls, and crowd levels are manageable outside Tet.
Top Attractions in Da Lat
💡 Head to the back alleys for cheaper banh trang nuong (Vietnamese pizza) – look for the ladies working over small charcoal grills, not the touristy stalls. Bring cash, small denominations.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light on the buildings and fewer crowds. The food court inside has clean toilets and free wifi – useful for a pit stop.
💡 Visit during mass on Sunday morning (around 7am) to hear the organ and choir – it’s open and welcoming. The small garden behind has good views of the city rooftops. Closed 11am–2pm.
💡 Go early morning before 7am to see mist rising off the water. Rent a swan pedal boat for 50,000 VND (around £1.60) if you want to get out on the lake.
💡 The museum is free but unstaffed – ask at the guard gatehouse for the key. The campus canteen serves a decent bowl of pho for 20,000 VND (65p). Weekdays only.