Homestay · Ta Phin, Sa Pa

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay

Tả Phìn, Sa Pa, Vietnam·View on map

Exceptional139 reviews
9.8
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A Ta Phin homestay with family rooms, garden and mountain views, outdoor dining, cooking classes and walking tours in a Red Dao village near Sa Pa.

Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay is a homestay in Ta Phin, Sa Pa, with rooms offering garden or mountain views. Ta Phin lies 7.2 km from Sa Pa town centre, and the homestay offers family rooms in a village setting. A garden and outdoor dining area provide shared spaces. Activities include cooking classes, local-culture sessions, walking tours and hiking. The tour desk, luggage storage and daily housekeeping cover practical needs.

Room options range from a 9 m² Double Room for two with one single bed and a shared toilet to a 22 m² Twin Room with Balcony for up to three, with two large beds and a private bathroom. The larger room has garden, mountain and city views. The rooms include practical details such as electric blankets, mosquito nets, hypoallergenic bedding, slippers and hairdryers. A shared kitchen, special-diet menus on request, free WiFi and free private parking complete the facilities.

Rooms

2 room types · 9–22 m²

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay offers two room types, with differences in floor area, capacity, bathroom arrangement and outlook. The 9 m² Double Room sleeps two and has one single bed and a shared toilet. It is on the ground floor, with an outdoor dining area, electric blankets, a mosquito net and hypoallergenic features.

The 22 m² Twin Room with Balcony accommodates up to three and has two large beds. Its private bathroom has a bath or shower, while the balcony offers garden, mountain and city views. The Double Room has an additional toilet, mosquito net and electric blanket; both rooms have a socket near the bed, towels, slippers and a hairdryer.

Double Room — May Kim Ta Phin Homestay
9 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Single bed

At 9 m², the Double Room is the smaller option and accommodates two people on one single bed. It has a shared toilet and is on the ground floor, with an outdoor dining area, electric blankets and a mosquito net. Its hypoallergenic bed is another distinctive feature.

Electric blanketsMosquito netOutdoor dining area
Twin Room with Balcony — May Kim Ta Phin Homestay
22 m² Max. 3 guests 2 Large bed (King size)

At 22 m², this room accommodates up to three people with two large beds. A private bathroom with a bath or shower, plus a balcony, distinguishes it from the smaller room. Views take in the garden, mountains and city; towels, slippers and a hairdryer are also provided.

BalconyMountain viewPrivate bathroom

Facilities

36 facilities
Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Free parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Private parking
Hiking
Luggage storage

Outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area open onto the garden, where you can spend time between activities. The homestay offers cooking classes, local-culture tours or classes, walking tours and hiking, with a tour desk and luggage storage for trip arrangements. Daily housekeeping is available, along with private check-in and check-out and dry cleaning.

Free WiFi is available throughout, and free private parking is on site without reservation. A shared kitchen and special-diet menus on request are available. Facilities also include family rooms, non-smoking rooms, facilities for disabled guests and a public bath. Electric blankets, hypoallergenic bedding and mosquito nets are among the room provisions; towels, slippers, hairdryers and clothes racks are also provided. Fire extinguishers and CCTV outside the property and in common areas are also part of the facilities.

General

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric blankets
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Food & drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Parking

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay is in Ta Phin, a Red Dao village north of Sa Pa. The Terrace rice fields shin chai viewpoint is 200 m away, and Tả Phìn village is 850 m from the homestay. Tu viện Tả Phìn, a set of monastery ruins, is 3 km away; Old valley path is 3.4 km away. These nearby stops show the terraced slopes and settlement around Ta Phin, rather than Sa Pa's busier town centre.

The homestay is 7.2 km from Sa Pa town centre. Sleeper buses from Hanoi arrive at Sa Pa Bus Station, 7 km away; HK Buslines and Sapa Express are each 6.8 km from the property. From Sa Pa, the final leg is by road to Ta Phin; allow for a separate local transfer between the bus station and the village. Free private parking is available on site without a reservation, and the homestay asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance.

Walking tours and hikes are offered in the village, alongside cooking classes and activities about local culture. Rice terraces around Sa Pa are green from June to August and turn golden at harvest in September and early October. Sa Pa Lake is 7 km away, Sapa Market is 7.1 km away, and Silver Waterfall is 7.3 km away. Ham Rong Garden - Ham Rong Mountain is 7.4 km from the homestay and rises above Sa Pa centre.

  • Terrace rice fields shin chai
    Terraced rice-field viewpoint overlooking cultivated slopes around the nearby village.
    200 m
  • Tả Phìn
    Red Dao village surrounded by local scenery and terraced countryside.
    850 m
  • Tu viện Tả Phìn
    Monastery ruins offering a heritage stop near the Ta Phin settlement.
    3 km
  • Old valley path
    Old trail tracing a valley route through the surrounding rural landscape.
    3.4 km
  • Sapa Market
    Market with stalls for local produce, everyday goods and food.
    7.1 km
  • Silver Waterfall
    Waterfall stop on the mountain route northwest of Sa Pa town.
    7.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want a village stay in Ta Phin, with Tả Phìn village 850 m away and a rice-field viewpoint 200 m away
  • ✓you value room views: the Twin Room with Balcony overlooks the garden, mountains and city
  • ✓you are travelling as a family or small group: family rooms are available, and one room accommodates up to three people
  • ✓you want to join activities such as cooking classes, walking tours, hiking or local-culture sessions
  • ✓you are arriving by car and need free private parking on site without a reservation

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need a private bathroom in every room: the 9 m² Double Room has a shared toilet
  • ✕you are sensitive to cold rooms: some guests reported feeling cold, despite electric blankets being among the facilities
  • ✕you expect an extensive range of amenities: some guests felt the amenities were limited
  • ✕you want to stay within walking distance of Sa Pa town centre; the homestay is 7.2 km away in Ta Phin

What guests say

139 verified reviews
9.8

Guests praise the welcoming, attentive team, hearty breakfasts and communal dinners featuring local dishes. Reviews also appreciate the family’s cultural warmth and treks. Some guests, however, found rooms cold and the amenities limited.

Staff10.0
Free WiFi10.0
Value for money9.9
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Location9.5
Facilities9.4

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at May Kim Ta Phin Homestay cost?

Rates at May Kim Ta Phin Homestay vary by travel dates, season and room type. To see the current amount for your stay, view live rates through our booking partners.

How do I get to May Kim Ta Phin Homestay?

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay is at Tả Phìn; Sa Pa Bus Station is 7 km away, and the HK Buslines and Sapa Express stops are each 6.8 km away. You can take a taxi from Sa Pa for the final leg to Ta Phin. Free private parking is available on site without a reservation. Check-in is from 14:00 to midnight; share your expected arrival time in advance.

What is near May Kim Ta Phin Homestay?

At May Kim Ta Phin Homestay, Terrace rice fields shin chai viewpoint is 200 m away, and Tả Phìn village is 850 m away. Tu viện Tả Phìn ruins are 3 km away; Old valley path is 3.4 km away. Sa Pa Lake is 7 km from the homestay, and Sapa Market is 7.1 km away. The first two are the nearest village-area stops, while the lake and market are in Sa Pa.

Which rooms at May Kim Ta Phin Homestay have private bathrooms?

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay has a 9 m² Double Room with one single bed and a shared toilet, plus a 22 m² Twin Room with Balcony for up to three people. The larger room has two large beds, a private bathroom with a bath or shower, and garden, mountain and city views.

What dining facilities does May Kim Ta Phin Homestay offer?

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay has a shared kitchen and offers special-diet menus on request. Guest feedback praises communal dinners of local dishes, including spring rolls and stir-fries, as well as hearty breakfasts with pancakes, local honey, fresh fruit and ginger tea.

Can you join activities at May Kim Ta Phin Homestay?

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay offers cooking classes, walking tours, hiking and tours or classes about local culture. A tour desk and luggage storage are available, and guest feedback mentions treks organised by the host family.

What should you tell May Kim Ta Phin Homestay before arrival?

May Kim Ta Phin Homestay asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the special requests box or contact the property through the details in your confirmation; check-in is available from 14:00 until midnight.

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