The May Legend Catba

The May Legend Catba is a 5-star resort on Cat Ba Island, 500 m from the centre of Cat Ba town, with ocean-view rooms and two outdoor swimming pools. Guests have access to a private beach area on Cat Co 1, on the island's south-east coast, which suits travellers who want the sea and a quiet setting close to town.

Every room has air conditioning, hardwood floors, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a seating area and a desk, and both room types have a balcony with sea views. The Deluxe Suite Ocean View is the larger of the two at 35 m² and has a bathtub alongside its shower, while the Superior room offers 26 m² with a bath or shower.

Guests can book a massage or other spa treatments, use the hot tub at the day spa, and play tennis or games. Sea Shore Restaurant serves Asian dishes and Vietnamese specialities, and Pirate Bar offers cocktails and other drinks. Staff can help arrange bicycle rental, car hire and shuttle service, and children have a playground.

The May Legend Catba has two room types, and both sleep up to two guests with room for one child. The Superior Double or Twin Room with Ocean View is the smaller of the two at 26 m², with a balcony that looks onto the sea and the pool area. The Deluxe Suite Ocean View is 35 m² and adds a bathtub to its bathroom, which makes it the choice for guests who want to soak after a day on the beach.

Both rooms share the same core equipment: air conditioning, a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bathrobe and a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a balcony. Both have a sea view and a pool view from the balcony. Both suit couples and small families, and the choice between them comes down to floor space and whether a bathtub matters to you.

The May Legend Catba is built around its pools and spa. Two outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a sauna, a fitness centre and massage are on site, and the spa offers hair treatments, beauty services and spa packages. Outdoors you will find a water park with a water slide, sun loungers, beach chairs, sun umbrellas and a BBQ area.

Families will find a kids' club, a children's playground, family rooms and babysitting services. Practical services include a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, a tour desk, currency exchange, car hire and a shuttle service, and room service is available.

Dining is at Sea Shore Restaurant, with Pirate Bar for drinks, and special diet menus can be arranged on request. Breakfast is also available in the room. Free WiFi is available in the rooms at no charge, and free private parking on site needs no reservation.

The May Legend Catba is on the south-east coast of Cat Ba Island, 500 m from the centre of Cat Ba town, with the Cat Co beaches close by. Cat Co 1 Beach is 100 m away, Cat Co 2 Beach 250 m and Cat Co 3 Beach 300 m, while Tung Thu Beach is 1.6 km. The property's private beach area is on Cat Co 1, the closest of the beaches. Cafe Giai Khat is 300 m away, the Cannon Fort, a historic fort, is 600 m, and the Cát Bà bus station is 650 m from the property. Several restaurants lie within 450 m, including Nhà Hàng Phú Thành and Khách Sạn Quang Tùng.

Beo Port, which offers connections to Ha Long Bay, is a 10-minute car ride away, and Cat Ba Main Port is a 15-minute walk. The Cai Beo Terminal For Tourists is 1.7 km away, and Cat Bi International Airport lies 34.4 km away, with Van Don International Airport at 55.6 km. Free private parking is on site, and you do not need a reservation to use it.

Within walking distance you will find the Local Produce Market, 1.2 km away, and the Cat Ba Bay Viewpoint and Monument, 800 m from the property. Cat Ba Climbing lies 800 m away, and Linh Quang Pagoda and Buddhist temple is 2.9 km. For a longer day on the sand, Moody's Beach is 4.5 km away, so a morning on the beach and an afternoon in town fit well together.