Do hotels in Da Nang require a security deposit and can you avoid paying it?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 37 days ago
TL;DR
Hotel deposits in Da Nang are often tied to the in-room minibar. Decline the minibar and the deposit is waived. Paying upfront at check-in can also eliminate the deposit requirement.
What the community said
The deposit can be avoided by paying for your stay upfront at check-in — hotels in Da Nang typically offer this option at the front desk.
37 days ago Pay upfront at check-in = no deposit
Hotel security deposits in Da Nang are often charged specifically to cover the paid minibar in the room. Declining the minibar service means no deposit is required.
37 days ago Decline minibar = no deposit
Deposit amounts can be substantial — around 1 million VND per night, which for a two-week stay adds up to roughly 13 million VND (approximately $500). Always clarify deposit terms before check-in.
37 days ago ~1 million VND/night deposit
If the deposit is paid in USD, the refund may be returned in Vietnamese dong. Clarify the refund currency at check-in to avoid scrambling to exchange money before your flight home.
37 days ago Clarify refund currency at check-in