Commander Lodge
- starting point to the world largest cave

It is located on the riverside of the Son river near Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. The lodge design is a combination between luxurious, modern and local traditional beauty. The whole campus is surrounded by majestic landscapes of rivers, jungles and mountains. It has been chosen by Oxalis Adventure for the first night’s stay of the Son Doong Expedition.

Commander Lodge from above.

Location of Commander Lodge

Located in the center of Phong Nha village, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam, Commander Lodge is around 500m away from Oxalis Adventure Head Office and 1,5km from the center of Phong Nha town. This place is considered a prime location in Phong Nha-the kingdom of caves. It welcomes you to the indigenous culture of the friendly, hospitable local people.

Tourists can walk along the riverbank or cycle (free of charge) to explore the Phong Nha area, visit traditional craft villages, and see fish farming on the Son River. Commander Lodge also organizes daily join-in tours to popular attractions in the area, such as Phong Nha Cave, Paradise Cave, Dark Cave, or cycling tours to discover the charming countryside of Chay Lap village.

Some activities organized at Commander Lodge.

Room amenities

There are twelve rooms in rustic style but still modern and fully equipped. The outside walls are painted with vivid frescoes of famous caves in Quang Binh. Inside the rooms are equipped with a two-way air conditioner, for both warming in the winter and cooling during the hot summer, and a private bathroom. Commander Lodge also provide free internet, along with an airy and comfortable space.

Refreshing green spaces and a swimming pool at Commander Lodge.

There are two regular type of rooms:

  • DELUXE room: spacious and comfortable room with an area of 35m2. The room is equipped with two beds (one double bed and one single bed), both indoor and outdoor bathroom, providing full facilities (hair dryer, free internet, swimming pool…)
  • SUPERIOR room: each room also has a spacious and comfortable area, around 35m2. The room provides one Queen size bed (1m6x2m), suitable for a family with two adults and one 6-year-old child. Each room is fully equipped with amenities, ensuring the guest’s experience.

Room’s facilities.

Swimming pool

Commander Lodge has a long swimming pool, running along the rows of rooms. Two sides of the pool are decorated by six Rangoon creeper trusses. They entwine, blending into the background of undulating limestone mountains to create a poetic landscape, bringing you an unforgettable swimming experience.

View of the swimming pool.

Restaurant

There is a restaurant inside the hotel's campus serving guests with breakfast (included with the room), À la Carte lunch and dinner with a local speciality menu, free pool table. At night, guests can enjoy the peaceful Phong Nha right here under the shimmering lights.

Restaurant area.

Commander Lodge is the ideal starting point of your journey to discover Quang Binh. With promises to bring you closer to nature, modernity and convenience, yet still exude the unique beauty of the Phong Nha local traditions.

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