The peace and seclusion of northern Sapa is quickly becoming a thing of the past. As such, hotels are going further into the hills, seeking unrivaled seclusion for their guests and visitors. Newcomer Topas Ecolodge (tel. +84.20. 387 1331; www.topasecolodge.com) set its beautiful, environmentally-friendly lodge on a hilltop 18km outside of Sapa. Similarly, a new Life Heritage Resort Spa (www.life-resorts.com) will be a multi-villa getaway far away from the crowds. Its opening has been pushed back from 2008 to early 2009.
Source: Frommers.com

