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Accommodations in Vietnam

Victoria Nui Sam Lodge

Chau Doc

Some distance up the side of Sam Mountain is the hotel Victoria Nui Sam Lodge. Its location guarantees the very best view of the Mekong Delta, with its green rice paddies, canals, as well as the mountains in the background by the Cambodian border.

Here there are 26 bungalows. They are built from stone, allowing them to almost naturally blend in with their mountainside surroundings. All rooms are modern and feature minimalist interiors, making particular use of stone and wood in their decoration. The colours are muted to fit the contrasts found outside the windows. All rooms feature their own bath and toilet, TV, mini bar, hair dryer, tea/coffee facilities and terrace access. Both sunrise and sunset are magical experiences from the hotel. The lodge has a pool and its own restaurant.


Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

Chau Doc

Victoria Chau Doc Hotel is located on the banks of the majestic Mekong River in southern Vietnam. This magnificent hotel is scenically situated in an area that oozes natural beauty and cultural heritage.

The hotel’s rooms are elegantly appointed in a traditional style and offer spectacular views of the Mekong River or the surrounding countryside. Every room has all you need for a comfortable stay, including Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a minibar. The rooms have either a balcony or a terrace, which invite you to relax and immerse yourself in nature.

Victoria Chau Doc Hotel also has a lovely outdoor pool with a panoramic view of the river, a gym and a day spa where you can enjoy one of the relaxing treatments.

The hotel’s restaurant, Bassac, offers both indoor and outdoor dining, and serves delicious local and international dishes.

The hotel bar is the perfect place to relax with a refreshing drink while enjoying the view of the Hau River.

Price for upgrade from Victoria Nui Sam Lodge, per night:
Superior Room Per person from:  £14

Mila Cruise

Ha Long Bay

Experience Ha Long Bay from the elegant wooden junk, Mila Cruise. With just 22 cabins here, the atmosphere on board is always cosy and intimate.

The cabins are tastefully appointed with beautiful wooden floors, as you would expect on board a ship, and large beds. All cabins have air conditioning, a safe and an en suite shower and toilet with toiletries, a hair dryer and slippers. It almost feels as if you are staying in an elegant floating hotel room!

At the top of the ship is the sun deck, from which you can enjoy the sun and the view of the scenic surroundings during the day, and a nice drink in the evening while the sun sets over Ha Long Bay.

The ship offers various activities, such as kayaking, Tai-Chi on deck or short demonstrations of how to make real Vietnamese food.

Meals are enjoyed in the restaurant, which serves a good selection of both Vietnamese and Western dishes.


Paradise Sails

Ha Long Bay

On the 5-star ship, Paradise Sails, you get the chance to experience the magical nature of Ha Long Bay from the water.

Paradise Sails has 16 cabins, all of which have large windows and a small private balcony, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular surroundings to the fullest. The cabins are elegantly appointed in traditional Vietnamese style, with air conditioning, a safe, a telephone and ample wardrobe space.

In addition to enjoying the scenic surroundings, there are a whole host of different activities for you to try on board Paradise Sails. Whether you’re into kayaking between the limestone karsts, a cookery class, Tai Chi in the glow of the sunrise and pure relaxation on the sun deck, there is something for everyone.

In the ship’s restaurant, you can enjoy the view while savouring your meal. The restaurant serves a mix of Asian and European dishes, which in the evening can be supplemented with a good selection of wines and cocktails while the sun goes down behind the breathtaking limestone karsts.

Price for upgrade from Mila Cruise, per night:
Deluxe Balcony Cabin Per person from:  £93

Thang Long Opera Hotel

Hanoi

Thang Long Opera Hotel is located in the vibrant district of contrasts, Hoan Kiem, where you’re surrounded by historic buildings and modern high-rises. The neighbourhood is best known for the old quarter, where, among other things, you’ll find shops selling Vietnamese handicrafts, chilled bars and small local eateries. The location offers every opportunity to explore the city.

The hotel has 101 rooms, decorated in natural, light colours. All rooms offer air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, a safe and tea and coffee making facilities.

There are plenty of options to satisfy your hunger at the nearby restaurants in the city, but you can also visit the hotel’s own restaurant Lam Dien, which serves international and traditional Vietnamese dishes – both as a buffet and à la carte.


Grand Cititel

Hanoi

This modern 4-star hotel is located in the heart of Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district. The neighbourhood is home to both the old historic district and more modern buildings with banks and offices. A large number of the city’s restaurants are also to be found here. In other words, you are bang slap in the middle of the city’s happy place!

The hotel is spread over 10 floors and offers a total of 98 rooms. All rooms are modernly appointed in light colours and feature air conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning, a safe, a TV, slippers and free Wi-Fi.

Breakfast is enjoyed in the hotel restaurant and at the end of a day of sightseeing, the bar is there to tempt you with its excellent drinks.

There is a lift at the hotel.


May De Ville Premier Hotel & Spa, Hanoi

Hanoi

Situated in the heart of the old quarter of Hanoi is the beautiful 4-star May De Ville Premier Hotel & Spa, which, with its majestic white façade, is easily recognisable from the outside. Here, from the buzzing metropolis, you step directly into a small oasis of calm and luxury.

Oozing elegant Asian style, the hotel has 65 rooms, each with their own unique character. All rooms offer Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a TV and an electric kettle so you can start the day with a cup of tea or coffee. Toiletries, bath robes and a hair dryer are provided in the bathroom.

When a little R&R is called for after a full day of sightseeing, you can head up to the roof terrace for a refreshing dip in the pool or to enjoy the view of the city from one of the sun loungers. If a little extra pampering is the order of the day, you can book an appointment at the hotel’s day spa.

And when it’s time to eat, you have all manner of options right on the hotel’s doorstep. You can also visit the hotel’s own restaurant, where exciting, traditional Vietnamese cuisine is served.

Price for upgrade from Thang Long Opera Hotel, per night:
Deluxe City View room Per person from:  £24

Sleeping car on the night train from Hanoi to Da Nang

Hanoi - Da Nang

The Damitrans night train takes you from Hanoi to Da Nang. You will sleep in a shared, 4-berth sleeping car. The train will make stops at several stations on the way to Da Nang.

In the sleeping car, there is a small welcome pack containing fruit, snacks and water. There is also a trolley on board where you can buy snacks and drinks. If you would like additional refreshment, you will need to bring something with you for the train ride.

It is possible to arrange a private sleeping car.

Supplement for private use of the 4-bunk sleeping car, per unused bunk:
Per person from:  £86

Sleeping car on the night train between Hanoi and Lao Cai

Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hanoi

The Damitrans train transports you between Hanoi and Lao Cai. You will sleep in a shared, 4-berth sleeping car. The train will make stops at several stations on the way to Lao Cai/Hanoi.

In the sleeping car, there is a small welcome pack containing fruit, snacks and water. In the morning, a little food will be served to start the day, such as bread, eggs and fruit. There is also a trolley on board where you can buy snacks and drinks. If you would like additional refreshment, you will need to bring something with you for the train ride.

It is possible to arrange a private sleeping car.

Supplement for private use of the 4-bunk sleeping car, per unused bunk, return:
Per person from:  £85

Edenstar Saigon Hotel

Ho Chi Minh City

The 4-star Edenstar Saigon Hotel is located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, just a 5-minute walk from the famous Ben Thanh market, where you can buy everything from cool cucumbers to tiger balm.

The hotel has 129 spacious rooms fitted with all modern conveniences such as a flatscreen TV, WiFi, air conditioning, minibar, safe and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

The hotel has its own restaurant where the breakfast buffet is presented. Other facilities include a fitness centre, conference room, spa department, bar, coffee bar, and a swimming pool on the 12th floor, which provides a wonderful view out over the bustling metropolis.


La Siesta Premium Sai Gon

Ho Chi Minh City

La Siesta Premium Sai Gon is a luxurious and stylish hotel in the heart of the vibrant metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City. Its location gives you easy access to the city’s landmarks, shops, restaurants and nightlife. It is also just a short walk from the historic Ben Thanh market.

La Siesta Premium Sai Gon is an oasis of elegance and comfort, which is reflected in the hotel’s 91 beautifully appointed rooms, where warm colours help to create a calm atmosphere. All rooms offer Wi-Fi, a fridge and minibar, air conditioning, a safe, a TV, a telephone, an iron and ironing board and tea and coffee making facilities. The inviting bathroom is equipped with a shower and offers complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer and bathrobes.

If you need a day of relaxation after all the experiences, you can spend the day by the hotel’s lovely rooftop pool. From the sun lounger, you have a view of the modern, bustling metropolis and palm trees swaying in the light breeze. You can also book an appointment for a facial or body treatment at the hotel’s day spa, and if you want to stay in shape, you can enjoy an hour’s workout in the gym.

When hunger strikes, the chefs at the hotel’s exquisite restaurant, Cloud Nine, are ready to serve tasty local and international dishes.

Round off the day at the hotel’s Twilight Sky Bar, where you can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the illuminated skyscrapers while sipping a refreshing cocktail.

Price for upgrade from Edenstar Saigon Hotel, per night:
Deluxe Room Per person from:  £25

Boutique Hoi An Resort

Hoi An, Cua Dai beach

The charming Boutique Hoi An Resort exudes French-inspired colonial style. It is situated right on its own private beach at Cua Dai, a mere 5-minute drive from Hoi An city centre. The resort is one of the few that is not affected by erosion in the area and thus enjoys year-round popularity.

The resort consists of 110 rooms and villas of at least 31 m2. All rooms are light and airy with dark wood furniture and offer everything you need for a comfortable stay – Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, free bottled water, a safe, a telephone and a TV. The bathroom offers bathrobes, a hair dryer and toiletries. From your private balcony, you have a view of the garden and the many palm trees swaying gently in the breeze.

In the middle of the palm-filled garden is the resort’s pool with sun loungers and parasols, where you can enjoy the baking sun and the peaceful surroundings.

The resort’s main restaurant, Le Café, serves a delicious breakfast buffet and à la carte dishes for lunch and dinner. Both international and authentic Vietnamese dishes are served. Le Salon in the lobby serves tea, coffee and cake as well as wine and cocktails. The pool bar, La Piscine, serves refreshing drinks and snacks, while at the beach bar you can enjoy a light lunch and a late afternoon drink while looking out over the beach with the waves gently lapping against the sand.

Additional facilities include a gym and day spa area, where you can treat yourself to a relaxing massage.

As a guest staying at Boutique Hoi An Resort, you can also make use of the shuttle bus service to Hoi An city centre, which is illuminated by the most wonderful lanterns in the evening.

Price for upgrade from SIlkotel Hoi An, per night:
Superior Room Per person from:  £33

Silkotel, Hoi An

Hoi An

Close to Hoi An’s charming city centre with its winding streets – between the coffee bars and tailors – is where you will find the four-star Silkotel.

Breakfast is enjoyed in the hotel restaurant, which also serves a wide range of Vietnamese classics and Western dishes throughout the day.

It is possible to borrow bicycles from the hotel (subject to availability), allowing you to get around the city easily or perhaps head off on a trip to the beach. After sightseeing, you can look forward to jumping into one of the hotel’s two pools and enjoying a drink at the pool bar.

If your legs are aching from all that exploring, the hotel also offers massage and spa treatments.

The hotel has 92 rooms, all with a flat screen TV, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, a minibar, a safe and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are large and classically appointed.


EMM Hotel Hué

Hué

EMM Hotel Hué, with its charming location, is a gem in the imperial city of Hué. Here, you are within walking distance of several of the city’s attractions, including the Perfume River and Hué Citadel, giving you the ideal base from which to explore the city’s rich cultural heritage and beauty.

The hotel’s rooms are furnished with convenience and minimalism in mind. All rooms offer facilities to help ensure you enjoy a comfortable stay, including Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

EMM Hotel provides the optimal setting for relaxation after a long day of sightseeing. Choose between soaking up the sun in the hotel’s outdoor pool area or relaxing with a refreshing drink at the pool bar.

When hunger strikes, you can treat yourself to an exquisite meal in one of the hotel’s two restaurants, where you have a choice of local and international dishes, prepared with fresh ingredients from the local area.


Silk Path Grand Hotel Hué

Hué

In the heart of the imperial city of Hué, you’ll find the unique and elegant Silk Path Grand Hotel, which exudes luxury and traditional Vietnamese culture. The hotel is ideally located for exploring the city’s attractions, including Hué Citadel and the Perfume River.

The hotel’s 198 rooms all offer modern facilities that tastefully incorporate the local aesthetics. All rooms afford breathtaking views of the city and have free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar, electric kettle for tea and coffee and desk/make-up table. The bathroom has a bathtub with a shower and complimentary toiletries.

The Silk Path Grand Hotel offers a host of facilities that you can make use of after a long day of exploring the city’s sights. You can, for example, relax by the lovely pool area, where there are sun loungers and parasols. Or how about a facial or massage at the luxurious Chi Spa? There is also plenty of opportunity to keep fit at the hotel gym, where you can, among other things, run on the treadmill overlooking the pool area.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy local snacks or a good cup of Vietnamese coffee in the hotel’s outdoor area while enjoying the view of the courtyard.

The hotel’s two restaurants offer ample opportunity for you to tantalise your taste buds, with culinary experiences from both Hué and the Mediterranean. However, you will also find Western favourites on the menu.

Price for upgrade from Emm Hotel Hué, per night:
Classic room Per person from:  £33

Mai Chau Lodge

Mai Chau

Mai Chau Lodge is a special place, providing both cultural delights and pure relaxation in the heart of an area of magnificent countryside. Simply put, Mai Chau Lodge is a little piece of paradise among ethnic minority villages in the Mai Chau Valley.

The special mix of history, culture and countryside – combined with a suitable helping of luxury and modern conveniences – allows you to brush off the stresses and strains of everyday life and slip into the gentle rhythms of another part of the world. The lodge stands in singular majesty overlooking the valley and comprises 16 rooms fitted out in modern, international style. They have their own shower room with a hair-dryer, and in-room conveniences include Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a telephone and facilities for making tea and coffee. The lodge has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and restaurant.


Mai Chau Mountain View

Mai Chau

Mai Chau Mountain View is a true gem located by Mai Chau’s green mountains. Offering a unique combination of comfort and natural beauty, this charming hotel is the ideal retreat for those seeking authentic experiences and a refreshing contact with nature.

Mai Chau Mountain View offers tastefully appointed rooms with light walls and attractive dark wood furniture, embracing the Vietnamese aesthetic. Each room offers Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a TV, a telephone and a kettle so you can make yourself a cup of tea or coffee. The bathroom offers toiletries, a hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers. From your balcony or terrace, you can admire the wonderful view of the surrounding rice fields and mountains.

The hotel has a number of facilities designed to make your stay unforgettable. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s large and inviting pool overlooking the landscape, or treat yourself to a relaxing massage at the day spa.

The on-site restaurant serves a range of delicious Vietnamese dishes and international favourites.

Price for upgrade from Mai Chau Lodge, per night:
Deluxe Mountain View Per person from:  £5
Luxury Bungalow Per person from:  £17

Forest Floor Lodge

Nam Cat Tien Nationalpark

Forest Floor Lodge is a unique ecological hotel and resort located in the outskirts of Nam Cat Tien National Park. The lodge has everything you need for a thoroughly pleasant stay. Facilities include a fine restaurant, a bar and a vantage platform from which you can admire the view out over the river.

Accommodation is in luxury tents specially designed for tropical conditions. The tents are raised above the ground on a wooden platform and command an excellent view of the Ben Cu rapids. The tents are linked to the main building at the lodge by a network of walkways. All tents are equipped with either one double bed or two singles and have their own bathroom, air conditioning, a fan and a minibar. In front of each tent there is a charming balcony furnished with a couple of chairs – perfect for admiring the sunrise over the river and listening to the call of the gibbons.


Tam Coc Rice Fields Resort

Ninh Binh

Situated in the scenic countryside south of Hanoi, nestled between the rice fields and limestone mountains, is the quiet and peaceful Tam Coc Rice Fields Resort.

Relax in and around the tropical bamboo houses and enjoy the view of the rice fields, the beautiful garden and the wonderful mountains. The same view can be enjoyed while you have breakfast on the balcony or in the resort’s outdoor restaurant.

All of the resort’s 19 bungalows are divided into two luxurious, spacious rooms and have an en-suite bathroom and terrace overlooking the garden. The rooms are tastefully decorated using local woods, stone, ceramic and tiles with traditional patterns, giving them a refined charm.

The resort also has a lovely swimming pool overlooking the countryside, and free Wi-Fi. If you wish to explore the scenic nature of the area, free bicycle rental is available in reception.


Tam Coc Garden Resort

Ninh Binh

Situated among lush rice fields, limestone karsts and rippling rivers is Tam Coc Garden Resort, where you can retreat and enjoy the unique scenery of Ninh Binh, which is guaranteed to take anyone’s breath away.

Tam Coc Garden Resort is a cosy, little resort with just 16 rooms. They are all stylishly and rustically appointed, and blend perfectly into the surroundings by virtue of their natural materials such as wood, stone and bamboo. The rooms offer air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar, a mosquito net, a safe, a yoga mat, and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom has a bathtub and rain shower, as well as complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. Each room also has its own terrace, and what could be better than starting the morning right here, watching the rays of the morning sun embrace the surrounding mountains and rice fields? If you are used to doing yoga, you can, if you wish, take the yoga mat under your arm and find your favourite spot in the resort, where you can bring your body into balance, completely undisturbed while the sun slowly rises.

The resort generally offers ample opportunity for relaxation. You can, for example, lie down on a sun lounger by the lovely pool, which has three depths, making it perfect for children and adults alike. Or how about relaxing in the jacuzzi, while enjoying the view of the scenic, mountainous landscape? You can also treat yourself to a relaxing foot massage or full body massage at the resort’s day spa, which uses soothing, essential oils and lotions selected according to your skin type.

If you need to get out and exercise, you can borrow one of the hotel’s bicycles and explore the picturesque area on your own.

Culinary experiences await you morning, noon and evening at the restaurant, Citronella, where the chef conjures up dishes using fresh mint, coriander, ginger, cardamom, turmeric, star anise and many other exotic spices from the resort’s own vegetable garden. He is brilliant at finding the right balance between local and western tastes. Enjoy!

Price for upgrade from Tam Coc Rice Fields Resort, per night:
Deluxe Tonkin Garden Bungalow Per person from:  £85

Blue Ocean Resort

Phan Thiet/Mui Ne

The 4-star Blue Ocean Resort is located in Mui Ne, approx. 15 km from Phan Thiet and around four hours by car (approx. 230 km) from Ho Chi Minh City.

The hotel is set in a tropical garden, right next to the beach. Facilities include a restaurant serving both European and Asian cuisine (and a special children’s menu), a lounge area where refreshments are served, a café, a swimming pool, and sun loungers on the beach. For an additional fee, you can enjoy spa treatments and activities including cycle rides and kite surfing.

The hotel has around 80 rooms, all with a balcony or terrace. The rooms are furnished in modern style, with light, golden and ochre/orange colour schemes. All rooms have free WiFi, air conditioning, cable TV, a safe and minibar, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Accommodation in bungalows for an additional charge.

Price for extra night:
Standard room Per person from:  £52
Price for upgrade, per night:
Beach Side Bungalow Per person from:  £46

Sailing Club Resort

Phan Thiet / Mui Ne

Situated in the midst of a large tropical garden with direct access to the long, white sandy beach is the fabulous 4-star Sailing Club.

The resort’s 30 rooms are located in bungalows spread throughout the lush garden, with its rippling water, colourful flowers and small shady corners where you can laze.

The pool area offers sun loungers with a view of the sea and the shade of the palms, and there are also sun loungers on the beach from which you can watch all the kitesurfers zipping around on the water. A couple of times a week, there is free yoga at sunset, and at the resort’s day spa, you can enjoy massages and spa treatments.

The restaurant and bar overlook the pool and the beach. The restaurant serves both Vietnamese and Western dishes – all with a local, sustainable touch. There is something for everyone here – vegetarians and vegans included.

The rooms are tastefully decorated in an attractive combination of natural colours spiced with pops of contrasting colour on the pillows and bed covers, for example. The bathrooms are partially open to the outdoors, so you can feel the breeze and smell the garden. All rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe, Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, a mosquito net and a private veranda.

Price for upgrade from Blue Ocean Resort, per night:
Sapa Garden View room Per person from:  £47

The Anam Mui Ne Hotel

Mui Ne

The Anam Mui Ne Hotel is located right on the beach, overlooking the glistening, azure waters of southern Vietnam. With Mui Ne’s famous sand dunes on one side and its honey-coloured, sandy beach on the other, the location couldn’t get much better.

Constructed in an aesthetically inspired colonial style, you are immediately transported back to ancient Indochina upon entering the lobby of this unique hotel. The style is romantic and charming with a modern touch. Local artists have created 250 unique oil paintings which adorn the light walls around the hotel.

The Anam offers 127 extremely stylish rooms that transport you back to a bygone era. The rooms feature beautifully detailed tiled floors, stucco ceilings and the finest carved wooden furniture. They all have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar, a TV, a safe, tea and coffee making facilities and a bathroom with rain shower, bathtub, hair dryer and various toiletries. From your private balcony, you can enjoy your afternoon coffee while digesting all that you’ve seen and done during the day.

In addition to having direct access to the beach, the hotel also offers two lovely swimming pools – one with salt water and the other with fresh water. Lounge on a sun bed under a palm tree while enjoying some light refreshment or a good book.

There are various water sports activities on the beach, so you don’t have to look far if you’re in need of a little adrenaline rush. If a more peaceful pursuit is more you, you have the option to start the day with a yoga class at the hotel. Afterwards, you can treat yourself to a relaxing massage in the luxurious day spa.

When hunger strikes, you can awaken your senses with a culinary experience at one of the hotel’s two restaurants. Restaurant Indochine offers international gourmet dishes, and at Lang Viet, you can enjoy traditional specialities from recipes passed down through the generations. After dinner, you can round off the evening with a drink in the Saigon Bar, which serves a wide selection of cocktails, wines, whiskeys, etc.

As a guest staying at The Anam Mui Ne Hotel, you can also make use of the free shuttle bus service from the hotel to the charming port of Phan Thiet.

 

Price for upgrade from Blue Ocean Resort, per night:
Deluxe Room Per person from:  £29
Premium Ocean View Room Per person from:  £35
Grand Premium Room Per person from:  £116
Private Pool Suite Per person from:  £139

Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort & Spa

Phu Quoc

Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort & Spa is located at one of Phu Quoc’s best beaches on the western side of the island. The resort is situated in beautiful natural surroundings with a wealth of green vegetation, gardens, vegetable gardens, a dam, palm trees and a panoramic view of the Gulf of Thailand.

The resort is environmentally friendly and is built from natural and sustainable materials, and most of the interior of the resort is built from nice, dark wood at the resort’s own workshop.

That beautiful, natural and rustic design can be found in the big, spacious rooms of at least 70 m² as well. All the rooms feature Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, mini-bar, safe and a big, lovely bathroom with a hair dryer, bath robes as well as a shower and bathtub. From the terrace, you can enjoy the calm and the green surroundings.

Green Bay has 2 swimming pools, both with a view of the ocean, and continues down to a private sandy beach with reclining chairs, where you can enjoy the glowing red sunset.

After a beautiful day in the sun, you can treat yourself to a relaxing treatment in the spa department, which is divided into small pavilions with partitions.

The resort has 3 restaurants. The main restaurant, Green Bay Restaurant, is an outdoor restaurant that all day serves dishes from both the East and the West, as well as delicious fish and shellfish dishes. The restaurant is also where the lavish breakfast buffet is served. Coral Bay Restaurant sits by the water’s edge and offers snacks and small, healthy dishes made with local ingredients. This is also where you can enjoy the sunset with a “sundowner” drink on the porch, and when dinner is served in the evening, the emphasis is on the Vietnamese kitchen. At the water’s edge, you will also find Rock Bay Restaurant and Bar, which focuses on fish, shellfish, global gastronomy and cocktails. What all the restaurants have in common is that they use organic ingredients, including herbs and vegetables from their own gardens.

The resort also offers various activities such as yoga and cooking lessons, and you can rent kayaks and mountain bikes on site. The other facilities at the resort include a fitness room.

Price for extra night:
Garden View Bungalow Per person from:  £84
Price for upgrade, per night:
Beach Front Bungalow Per person from:  £37

La Veranda Resort

Phu Quoc

La Veranda Resort sits on the Long Beach on western Phu Quoc. Nearby, you can find restaurants and beach bars. The night market in Doung Dong is 10 minutes away by taxi.

The resort is constructed in an elegant French colonial style and is surrounded by tropical gardens. This elegant French style can also be found in its 70 tastefully-decorated rooms, all of which feature Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, TV, refrigerator, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities as well as a bathroom. From your balcony, you have a view of its beautiful gardens.

La Veranda has a private beach including loungers, where you can laze about and enjoy the view of the sea. There is also a wonderful pool area for children and adults.

The resort has two eateries. Aside from the main restaurant, The Pepper Tree, there is also the restaurant Le Jardin, which is an outdoor restaurant with an impeccable view of the sea. Here you can enjoy your breakfast, an afternoon snack or a drink to the enchanting sunset. After sunset, the lounge bar opens, and many colourful drinks are available for purchase.

If you should need to spoil yourself a little, you can book time in the spa for a relaxing treatment.

Other facilities include a fitness room, a children’s club and a souvenir shop.

Price for upgrade from Green Bay Quoc Resort, per night:
Deluxe Garden View Room Per person from:  £39

Muong Thanh

Sapa

Muong Thanh Sapa is located right in the heart of Sapa, close to a wide variety of eateries and just a 7-minute walk from the town’s cathedral and night market.

The hotel has 103 rooms, all of which overlook Ham Rong Mountain and Sapa Lake. They are modernly appointed in calm colours and offer air conditioning, a TV, Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, a dressing table/desk and a kettle for tea and coffee.

If you need a spot of self-pampering after a long day and walking many miles, you have the option of getting a relaxing massage – or how about trying a “Dao Do” herbal bath, which is said to have healing properties?

The hotel’s restaurant, Cau May, serves both Asian and Western dishes. They also have an exciting selection of wines and cocktails, mixed by their experienced bartenders.


Sapa Highland Resort & Spa

Sapa

Sapa Highland Resort & Spa enjoys a stunning hilltop location offering superb panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, just a short walk from the night market in Sapa.

There are a total of 161 rooms, all furnished in traditional materials and design to create a relaxing atmosphere. All rooms offer air conditioning, a TV, a safe, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities.

You have the opportunity to quell your hunger at one of the two restaurants at the resort. Highland offers a breakfast buffet as well as a wide selection of both Asian and Western dishes for lunch and dinner. At Four Seasons, you can enjoy a delicious menu on their outdoor terrace.

When you’re not out exploring, you can relax in their indoor pool area or indulge your senses with a relaxing massage. You also have the opportunity to keep fit in their gym.


Bamboo Sapa Hotel

Sapa

Bamboo Sapa Hotel is surrounded by the lush nature and spectacular mountain scenery of North Vietnam. It enjoys a peaceful location on the outskirts of Sapa, but still within walking distance of Sapa town centre, which offers authentic cultural experiences and a lot of great places to eat.

The hotel’s 104 rooms are spacious and elegantly appointed in traditional Vietnamese style with dark wooden furniture. They offer everything you need for a comfortable stay including Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, a TV and seating area. The bathroom has a shower and offers complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer, a bathrobe and slippers. Most rooms also have large windows that afford poetic views over Sapa’s landscapes.

After a wonderful hike in Sapa’s mountains, you can enjoy a dip in the hotel’s fabulous infinity pool. Or how about a little workout in the hotel’s gym? If relaxation is more the order of the day, you can visit the hotel’s day spa, where you can enjoy a range of wellness treatments that are like a balm for the soul.

At the hotel’s restaurant, the skilled chefs ensure that there is always a large selection of delicious dishes, made from local produce. Both Asian and Western dishes are served here, overlooking Sapa’s rolling mountains.

Price for upgrade from Muong Thanh, per night:
Superior Mountain View Room Per person from:  £19
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