Are you planning to spend some time in the unique Mekong Delta or heading into Phnom Penh Cambodia via the Mekong River?
Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam is where you need to base yourself for one of the easiest border crossings in Southeast Asia to Cambodia. Most travellers, when considering an itinerary for Vietnam or Cambodia, only give it 24 hours, a quick in and out, before heading up the river to Phnom Penh.
We feel, based (on our experience) that visitors who give it only 24 hours miss out on the highlights of the local markets in the heart of the city, a visit to the Tra Su Floating Forest, the Ba Chua Xu Pagoda and the Cham village across the river from the city of Chau Doc.
We found staying at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel a great location to explore one of the most beautiful places on the Mekong River. Chau Doc is a bustling, vibrant little city, ideally located for scenic bike rides through the countryside and hikes up Sam Mountain.
The Victoria Chau Doc Hotel is located on the Bassac River, a Mekong River tributary. The beautiful French colonial-inspired hotel is a 6-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City and a 3-hour drive from Can Tho, one of the largest cities in the Mekong Delta. If you are taking the speed boat from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh or from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc the port is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Just imagine sitting by the swimming pool overlooking the Bassac River, drinking one of their signature cocktails, or lazily reading a book on the balcony outside the Tan Chau Bar.
The Victoria Chau Doc Hotel hosted our 2-night stay. As always, our opinions are our own.
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Our Experience at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel
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After a very scenic 3-hour drive from the Victoria Can Tho Resort, we arrived at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel to a lovely welcome from the staff, a refreshing drink and a very relaxing neck massage whilst we were checked in.

Our very comfortable Deluxe Room with the unique Victoria Hotel touches was a joy, and we looked forward to spending the next 2 nights there. We love the touches in each of the Victoria Hotels we have stayed in throughout our 3 months of travel in Vietnam from top to bottom. The French Colonial-inspired decor and the use of the local traditional weaving to complement the decor are special touches.
More articles on Victoria Hotels throughout Vietnam to inspire you:
Sapa – Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa
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Location of Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

Location:
Address: 1 Le Loi Street, Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, Vietnam
Reservations:
Accommodation at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

The luxury Victoria Hotel Chau Doc has 92 rooms:
- 48 Victoria Superior rooms – 25 sqm with sitting area, low table and desk
- 40 Victoria Deluxe Rooms – 32 sqm with sitting area, low table and desk
- 4 Victoria Suites – 42 sqm – large balcony, sitting area, low table and desk and complimentary refillable Mini Bar daily (except for check out day) and complimentary four pieces of laundry
All rooms have:
- Private balcony or terrace
- Cable TV
- Air-conditioning
- International direct dial telephone
- DVD player
- Safety box
- Coffee and tea-making facilities
- Mini-bar
- Hairdryer
- Bathroom with shower only
Restaurants and Bars at Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

The Bassac Restaurant, with views over the Bassac River, is open from 6 am to 10 pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bassac Restaurant offers Vietnamese, Asian and Western cuisine and caters to vegetarians. You can’t go past the Bassac Restaurant for that breakfast with a view. Don’t forget to try their Pho for breakfast!

The Tan Chau Bar is open for light food and drinks from 6 am to 11 pm. They also offer games such as Chinese Chess, Backgammon, and a billiard table.
Our favourite time of the day was spent at the Tan Chau Bar, sipping cocktails and enjoying the sunset. You must try their Cocktail of the Month.
Other Facilities

The Victoria Chau Doc Hotel also offers:
- Kid’s Club
- Babysitting
- Swimming Pool
- Table Tennis
- Fitness centre
- Spa & Beauty is open from 9 am to 9 pm for body massages, reflexology, facials and more.
- Speedboats for rent
- Gardens
- Activities on demand, such as Tai Chi and cooking classes
- Free WiFi
- Business Centre
- Library
- Meeting and Conference Facilities
Things To Do in Chau Doc

Journey With Victoria Speedboats from Chau Doc to Phnom Penh and Phnom Penh to Chau Doc

A scenic and easy way to enter Cambodia from Vietnam is via the Mekong Delta and the Victoria Speedboat service. They offer either a 7-seat or a 22-seat speedboat where you can enjoy the 5-hour journey winding your way up the river, passing the local fishing villages, markets and stilt homes. The river is a hive of activity, from local wooden fishing boats to large container ships and cruises.
You must have a valid Vietnamese Visa if you travel from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc. You can apply for your Cambodian Visa at the border unless you have to apply beforehand. Check here for more details.
It was a very easy border crossing, much less stressful than land border crossings. It takes an hour to arrive at the border crossing from Chau Doc. On average, the time spent at the two border crossings is 1 hour, then a 3-hour journey into Phnom Penh.
The reverse journey from Phnom Penh to the Vietnamese border is 3 hours, one hour spent at both border crossings and then 1 hour to Chau Doc.
WiFi, toilets and complimentary drinks are included.
Timetable:
From Victoria Chau Doc Hotel to Phnom Penh, depart at 7 am
From Phnom Penh: Phnom Penh Port, Pier 103, Sisowath Quay to Victoria Chau Doc Hotel depart at 1.30 pm.
Essential Information for Visiting Vietnam
Getting Into Chau Doc
The closest airport to Chau Doc is 109 km away at Can Tho or 122 km to Phnom Penh Airport.
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