Ngọc Anh Hotel is in Hon Gai, the older city centre on the east bank of Ha Long, 3.2 km from the town centre. Within walking distance are the Nhà thờ Hòn Gai church, 250 m away, the Đền Quan Sơn temple and the Tháp Đồng Hồ clock tower, both 500 m away, and Lan Be Park, 800 m. For a meal or a coffee, the Hằng Quán restaurant and the Alamo café are each 50 m from the property, and Sunland Coffee is 100 m away. The Old Hon Gai Ferry Terminal is 1.5 km away.
Bai Chay Beach is 2.7 km away, and the Quang Ninh Museum is 1.8 km. Cat Bi International Airport is 38.2 km from the property, and the airport shuttle is a paid service. If you come by car, free public parking is possible in a nearby car park, with no reservation needed.
For a day out, the Ga Mặt Trời cable car station is 1.1 km away, and the Sunworld theme park is 3 km. The Chợ Sa Tô market, 1.7 km away, sells local food and everyday goods, and the Chợ Cao Thắng market is 2.3 km away. The Công Viên Nước Hạ Long water park is 3 km away, and Cat Ba National Park, 9.1 km away, makes a longer excursion for those with more time.