Title: Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment Apartment with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Ha Long Bay ## Photo gallery for Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment ![Terrace/patio - Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41374000/41373981/w940h640x0y0-560ed84b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - evening/night - Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41374000/41373981/w566h755x0y0-fee746be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Apartment | Living room - Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41374000/41373981/f8e882c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Seasonal outdoor pool - Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41374000/41373981/1df433b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Seasonal outdoor pool - Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment (Ha Long)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41374000/41373981/101f9872.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and a hair salon at Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. ## Reviews 2.0 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-24&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=41373981&PinnedHotelID=41373981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Deluxe Apartment ![Deluxe Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41374000/41373981/1eacfe53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon - Bay view ### View all photos for Standard Apartment ![Standard Apartment | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41380000/41374000/41373981/f8e882c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Apartment ### Highlights Furnished balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating - 818 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Futon - Beach view ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHa-Long-Hotels-Zan-Newlife-Halong-Apartment.h41373981.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHa-Long-Hotels-Zan-Newlife-Halong-Apartment.h41373981.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Bai Chay, a neighborhood in Ha Long, is home to Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment. Tuan Chau Amphitheater and Quang Ninh Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Halong Bay Marina and Queen Cable Car Ocean Terminal. Dragon Park and Typhoon Water Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ha Long travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ha-Long.dx6055449) [View more Apartments in Ha Long](https://www.expedia.ca/Ha-Long-Apartments.d6055449-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.95267%2C107.02369&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fPYskU0c17xiVc29XomaOJjOTA8=) No.1 Hoang Quoc Viet, Bai Chay, Ha Long, Quang Ninh, 200000 ### What's nearby - ![Halong Bay which includes a sunset and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024117/1cfab7ff-b4cb-4f26-8dd0-7d6b40129c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ha Long Bay 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Ha Long Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055449/def89e86-999a-4b74-8c40-8c1daed731d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bai Chay Beach 5 min drive \- 2.6 km - Cái Dăm Market 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Ha Long Night Market 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Sun Square 4 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Ga Ha Long Station 7 min drive - Haiphong (HPH-Cat Bi) 49 min drive ### Restaurants - Nhà hàng Thủy Chung 3 min walk - Cafe 86 4 min walk - Sữa Chua Cô Phượng 12 min walk - Ẩm Thực Làng Chài Hạ Long 5 min walk - Bún cù kỳ Hường béo 8 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment Apartment with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Ha Long Bay Along with valet parking, this apartment building has spa services and a microwave in a common area. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and concierge services are onsite. Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave, plus a washer/dryer and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Conveniences include a dining area and a sitting area, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like slippers and children's slippers. Housekeeping is available on request. Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ha Long apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested. Recreational amenities at the apartment include a seasonal outdoor pool. 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Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $71 CA $81 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=111227582&PinnedHotelID=111227582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Seasonal outdoor pool - Spa services ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge - Valet parking on site (VND 75,000 per day) - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Family friendly - High chair ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Dining - Room service (limited hours) ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Children's slippers - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels - Library ### Outdoor areas - Furnished balcony - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Computer station - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 11 lbs per pet - Pets stay free ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ### Services and conveniences - ATM - Blackout drapes - Concierge services - Gift shop/newsstand - Grocery/convenience store - Hair salon - Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee) - Iron/ironing board - Lockers - Luggage storage - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Safe - Tour and ticket assistance - Vending machine ### Things to do - Shopping ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - 10 units - Access via exterior corridors - Connecting units available - Housekeeping (on request) - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Reception hall - Soundproofing - Water dispenser ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: 30 percent of room rate ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets stay free Up to 11 lbs per pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: VND 4 per vehicle (one-way) - Airport shuttle fee per child: VND 1 (one-way) - Valet parking fee: VND 75000 per day - Early check-in fee: 30 percent of room rate (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention The seasonal pool will be open from February to October Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Zan Newlife Halong Zan Newlife Halong Apartment Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment Ha Long Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment Apartment Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment Apartment Ha Long ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment have a pool? ### Is Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment? ### What time is check-out at Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment? ### Does Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Zan- Newlife Halong Apartment Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Amenities ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nhi Aug 7, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is not worth the price. Beds are hard like wood. Blankets, towels have bad smell. 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