Best Family Friendly Hotels in Vietnam

Located on the mountainside within the lush tropical jungle of Mai Chau, the Avana Retreat reflects the culture and craftsmanship of the local area and its people. The resort comprises 36-villa style properties, all of which have all been designed to suite the local climate and ensure the utmost in comfort for guests. And with four infinity pools, natural springs, and a stunning waterfall at its heart, there is a tranquil and natural ambience. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities including use of the Spa yoga, trekking, cycling and local cultural experiences. Dining at the Avana is an indulgent, fresh and innovative experience as the restaurants here support local, seasonal produce to create one-of-a-kind menus. The charming Green Chili Restaurant offers guests a more sophisticated experience whilst the Cloud Pool Bar has a more relaxed vibe – the perfect place to unwind with a signature cocktail or glass of wine.

A luxurious resort on a private beach and in lush gardens, this hotel offers rooms in the main building or villas nestled among giant boulders at the foot of a mountain. All accommodations are luxuriously decorated, many with private balconies. As well as the beautiful beach, there is a large indoor swimming pool. Other leisure activities are a spa, gym, yoga classes, cycling, fishing, and organised walks. Two restaurants and two bars provide excellent food and beverage options.

Perched on the perfect white sands of Hà My Beach, this exotic property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens with over 4000 coconut trees. Guests are accommodated across 100 villas, some with pools, private courtyard entrances, butler-service and spacious outdoor areas. The world-class resort offers many activities with children’s programmes, a cookery school, tennis courts, a library and watersports. The Heart of the Earth Spa has treatment rooms perched on lily ponds and a paradisical infinity-edge pool is flanked by palms and loungers. There are multiple dining options, including Asian tapas, fusion cuisine, seafood and theme nights.

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is a luxurious beachfront resort on Vietnam’s stunning Phu Quoc Island. The hotel features 459 elegant accommodations, including rooms and one- to three-bedroom suites, each designed with special attention to comfort and style. Guests can enjoy diverse dining experiences at any of the six on-site restaurants and bars, including LAVA where you can expect exquisite seafood and steak, and Sea Shack for a relaxed beachfront dining experience. The resort boasts multiple outdoor pools, including an infinity pool with breathtaking ocean views. The HARNN Heritage Spa offers treatments in serene suites floating on the Lotus Lagoon for total relaxation. There is a fully equipped fitness centre available to guests and families can take advantage of the dedicated Kids’ Club. With its idyllic beachfront setting and easy access to local attractions, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort provides an ideal retreat for those seeking luxury, relaxation, and exploration on Vietnam’s stunning coastline.

Sleep in an overwater bungalow at the Six Senses Resort. Each of its private residences has either a terrace or garden and a plunge pool, with locations beside the beach, on the mountainside and between the giant boulders – as well as suspended over the sea. Some even have dining rooms, Bose sound systems and a wine cellar. You can dine in restaurants by the rocks, by the bay, by the pool, or in a wine cave, practice yoga, work out at a jungle gym circuit, measure your health with a smart-tech-led wellness programme, and book locally-inspired therapeutic treatments.

A Neo-Classical exterior houses this former railway hotel that’s been a longtime favourite with iconic celebrities — Charlie Chaplin honeymooned here. Part of the city’s French Quarter, it’s filled with ceiling fans, attentive staff wearing traditional silk garb, hardwood floors and striking furnishings. Several restaurants serve French, Italian and local fine fare. Bedrooms are located in two wings, one offering a more modernised style, the other with a vintage leaning. Outside, there’s a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and terrace with a tropical feel. Upgrade to Club Level for a private lounge and butler service.

One of the more recent additions to the Nha Trang resort scene, the InterContinental is a luxury resort located right in the beating heart of the region. Sitting right on the blue sea bay, the hotel possesses the perfect mixture of luxury hospitality and service whilst retaining an important air of traditional Vietnamese charm and culture. World-renowned spas and restaurants will feed both your body and your soul, and the resort’s unique ‘In The Know’ programme ensures that guests are provided with all the information they need to get the most out of the city they are visiting.

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, announced the opening of The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh, marking its debut in Vietnam. Situated along a sandy beach on Vietnam’s south-central coast, the 207-key resort offers spacious guest rooms, suites, and pool villas, featuring locally sourced cuisine and well-being experiences. Designed by Andy Fisher Workshop, the resort integrates natural materials and local cultural elements, providing a serene retreat with easy access to Cam Ranh International Airport and Nha Trang City. The resort boasts amenities such as the Heavenly Spa by Westin, various dining options, a 24/7 fitness studio, multiple outdoor pools, and extensive meeting spaces. It also offers family-friendly activities and the WestinWORKOUT Gear Lending program.

With 275 guestrooms, suites, villas and residences, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort sits at the heart of Vietnam’s most celebrated seascape, the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. Just two hours from Hanoi in the exclusive Ha Long Marina district, the property blends striking architecture by WATG with interiors from P49Deesign, evoking bamboo basket boats, iridescent pearls and the colours of sea and shore. Guests can choose from six dining experiences, including Marina Kitchen’s modern seafood, the French-Vietnamese bistrot La Baguette, the poolside Del Mar and Vue, the light-filled lobby lounge.

Two signature restaurants, Roku & Star Bar with its sake library and Yulong Mansion with refined Cantonese cuisine, add further distinction. Hidden Lagoon Spa, in collaboration with Margaret Dabbs London and Sodashi, provides a sanctuary of wellness, while three pools, outdoor sports and a fitness centre invite relaxation and activity. Families are well-served with Planet Trekkers kids’ club and The Game Room, while elegant ballrooms accommodate celebrations and gatherings. Beyond the resort, curated experiences connect travellers to the heritage of Ha Long Bay, from ancient pagodas and floating villages to pearl farms and limestone caves, positioning the resort as both a retreat and a gateway.

Architect Bill Bensley designed this unusual property, with wrought-iron balconies, enormous bronzed statues, high curved ceilings and a fan-shaped infinity pool. The interiors are an eclectic mix of bright colours, contemporary furnishings, hand-painted walls, colonial style and antique French grandeur. The JW Marriott occupies a private, pristine section of Bai Khem Beach and there are three outdoor pools. Guests can dine in five restaurants and cafes and book treatments at the Alice in Wonderland-themed spa, while younger visitors are entertained in the kids’ club. This five-star hotel is just under half an hour from the airport and town of Duong Dong.

This hotel dates back to 1959 and has served as a landmark on the city horizon ever since. Now rising to 24 stories, it commands some of the best views in the city. In fact, back in the 1970s, the hotel’s Saigon Saigon bar was used by US journalists to keep an eye on the front line. Now it’s a super place to view the city’s lights. The five-star property has a glitzy pool area, a spa and five varied eateries/bars. Higher grade rooms include Sealy Posturepedic beds, pillow menus, Appelles Black range toiletries and balconies.

Amiana Resort Nha Trang epitomises luxury in a stunning location featuring breath-taking vistas of Nha Trang Bay or verdant gardens and mountains from each of their 248 contemporary, luminous villas and rooms. This award-winning, lavish resort offers guests the options of an expansive saltwater pool, freshwater infinity pool, or a crystal clear, guest-only lagoon. The hotel boasts several sophisticated dining establishments and high-class bars by the side of the pools and sea. There is a private beach with the bay’s signature white sands and a huge selection of recreational activities on land and at sea for guests of all ages. Traditional Vietnamese treatments are on offer at the hotel spa, including a unique, private mud bath in addition to separate steam, saunas and jacuzzies for men and women. Amiana Resort also boasts spacious, elegant, indoor and outdoor event spaces where bespoke weddings, celebrations and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) events can be held.