Stone Valley Golf & Resort in Ninh Binh

Stone Valley Golf & Resort is a 27-hole golf complex at Tam Chúc in today’s Ninh Bình Province, south of Hanoi. It is also widely known as Kim Bảng Golf Course, and older addresses still place it in Hà Nam because the administrative map changed in 2025. The course is designed for golfers seeking a full resort-style round in hilly countryside, not for a short practice stop. Its strongest appeal is the combination of elevation, lakes and long views across the surrounding terrain. The main limitation is the road journey from Hanoi, so a visit should be planned as a dedicated golf outing rather than combined tightly with city sightseeing.

The current official website lists 27 holes in operation and credits Brian Curley of Schmidt-Curley Design. It also gives a total project area of about 280 hectares. Recent 2026 golf research notes that the master plan has space for 36 holes but only the A, B and C nines are operating, with no confirmed public opening schedule for the final nine as of mid-2026. Visitors should therefore book on the basis of the existing 27-hole operation rather than assuming that a 36-hole complex is fully available.

Stone Valley uses the natural slope and water system to change the type of shot required from hole to hole. The operator describes fairways moving through mountain terrain with lakes and broad views, and current booking sources list 7,280 yards for the operating course data. The design is not simply long; the more important demand is choosing a line that leaves a manageable approach from uneven ground. Players who enjoy visual drama and course management will generally get more from it than golfers who prefer flat, repetitive target golf.

The official September 2026 price schedule is unusually detailed and confirms active operation. Tee times begin at 05:06. Monday has a long published playing window, Tuesday through Friday extend into the evening, and weekends use more segmented morning and midday slots. The course also markets later golf under lights on selected days. Because the timetable and rate structure are built around specific tee-time bands, visitors should reserve the actual slot they intend to play and should not treat the first and last published times as general gate-opening hours.

Published 18-hole rates vary substantially between weekdays and weekends, and the official schedule includes special categories such as Lady Day, Senior Day and an unlimited-golf offer on selected weekdays. The important practical point is that those are promotions tied to dates and conditions, not fixed admission prices. Current packages commonly include green fee, caddie and a shared buggy, but equipment rental, single-cart surcharges and some meals can be extra. Check the current rate table immediately before booking because golf pricing changes more quickly than the physical course information.

Stone Valley’s current official site lists a pro shop, restaurant and locker facilities as available. It also marks the driving range and lodging service as “coming soon,” which is useful because older or promotional descriptions may imply a more complete resort build-out. Golfers should therefore plan around the facilities that are definitely operating and confirm any accommodation requirement separately. Tam Chúc is the better locality reference for current navigation, while older Ba Sao/Kim Bảng/Hà Nam wording may still appear on maps and booking vouchers.

Allow roughly five hours on site for a typical 18-hole round including check-in and normal pace of play, and more if you are playing 27 holes or eating at the club. This is an estimate and can expand with weather, group pace or weekend demand. The course is around a dedicated golf destination rather than a city-center venue, so private road transport is the practical approach for most visitors. If you have an early tee time, arrange the car in advance and confirm the current administrative address with the driver so that an old Hà Nam label does not cause confusion.

Stone Valley is best for golfers who want a modern, terrain-driven course with the option of playing more than 18 holes in one visit. It is less suitable for travelers who need a quick Hanoi activity or who expect a fully finished resort with every planned facility already open. The current website, September 2026 rate schedule and live booking sources strongly support active operation. The details most worth checking immediately before travel are the exact tee-time window, whether you are playing 18 or 27 holes, current package inclusions and the Ninh Bình/Tam Chúc address now used for the site.

The current official service pages are also useful for avoiding outdated assumptions about what is already operating. The club clearly lists its restaurant, locker facilities and pro shop as active, while the driving range and lodging sections are still marked as coming soon. Visitors should therefore plan the day around the confirmed golf and clubhouse services rather than expecting a finished stay-and-practice resort. Current booking inventories also show extended weekday play, so late rounds may be possible, but the exact final slot should be confirmed when reserving. Older searches may still label the venue Kim Bang or Ba Sao in former Ha Nam; the modern administrative destination is Tam Chuc Ward, Ninh Binh.