After the chaos and noise of Hanoi, Sunrise Resort was an excellent top off to a very pleasant cruise on Halong Bay aboard the Halong Paradise Cruise. Sunrise was like a diamond in the rough. Definitely built and maintained according to high Western standards, this hotel and beach resort was one of a kind on Cat Ba Island. If you're taking a junk cruise along Halong Bay and have the option of staying here, do so.

A night or two on the island is enough, but don't bother scrimping by staying at one of the hotels in Cat Ba town. If you can afford a bit of luxury this is the only place to stay. The food was great, and the hotel's beach is the only one in sight in Cat Ba. The swimming pool is an excellent backup. The restaurant served up some wonderful meals too.

A marvelous end to a wonderful cruise vacation around Halong Bay.