Best Luxury Hotels in Khanh Hoa

Accessible only by sea (a 15-minute speedboat ride from the mainland), L’Alya Ninh Van Bay offers an authentic slice of Vietnamese luxury living. A lagoon-style seaside infinity pool is flanked by giant boulders, indigenous to the area. Low-rise rustic buildings have thatched roofs, the bar area has swings so you can feel a gentle breeze as you sip on a cocktail. And there’s verdant tropical planting all around, giving an added sense of leafy seclusion. The menus change frequently to incorporate the freshest ingredients and meals can be taken on the west-facing deck, for a ringside view as the sun sets.

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.

Accessible only by sea (a 15-minute speedboat ride from the mainland), L’Alya Ninh Van Bay offers an authentic slice of Vietnamese luxury living. A lagoon-style seaside infinity pool is flanked by giant boulders, indigenous to the area. Low-rise rustic buildings have thatched roofs, the bar area has swings so you can feel a gentle breeze as you sip on a cocktail. And there’s verdant tropical planting all around, giving an added sense of leafy seclusion. The menus change frequently to incorporate the freshest ingredients and meals can be taken on the west-facing deck, for a ringside view as the sun sets.

Book into one of 37 eco-friendly villas and soak in Vietnamese heritage among a backdrop of handcrafted decor. Sign up for a wellness programme at the Jungle Spa, dine at Sen restaurant, drink at the elevated bar – Sen Deck – with 360-degree views, or enjoy a post-hike barbecue beside the nearby stream. Ingredients come from the onsite organic garden and local producers, including a nearby fish farm. Villas have up to three bedrooms, some are right on the beach, others in the seclusion of the rainforest, many have private pools and all offer a private dining service.

Located on Hon Tre Island, Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang comprises of luxury beachside villas offering guests a wonderfully tranquil holiday experience amidst the natural beauty of Vietnam. There are a range of villas; pool-side, garden view, beachfront and duplex each of which has been designed to reflect the natural beauty of one of Vietnam’s most stunning islands and those villas with a private pool offer an even more secluded stay. The resort spa, Akoya Spa, is operated by world-renowned Mandara Spa and is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Amongst the many facilities here, perhaps the most stunning are the ‘overwater salas’ which is a must for any guest to experience. For more active days, there is the nearby Vinpearl Land Theme Park for thrill-seekers and for ball games there is the Vinpearl Golf course or resort tennis courts. Guests can also enjoy water sports including kayaking, snorkelling and water aerobics. With five different restaurants and bars, onsite guests can enjoy a taste of Vietnam in a variety of settings and menus.

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.

Curved lines dominate the architecture at this beachfront resort. Many of the villas also take cues from the Vietnamese non-la conical hat, topped with circular thatched roofs (all have garden or sea views and private plunge pools too). Indoors, everything is airy, with a contemporary barefoot chic vibe and features like bamboo canopies containing cloud-like bed drapes. Guests can eat and drink at the Ana Beach House, Ana Sand House and the Sunken Pool Bar, swim in the lagoon-like pool and enjoy treatments at the spa, which make use of Om Fountain massage oils.

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.

Guests are accommodated in 200 villas designed in the neoclassical European style, at the Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort. Each has its own kitchen and sitting area, swimming pool and gardens and between two and four bedrooms. There’s a large main pool too, tennis courts and YHI spa treatment huts. The hotel is built along a private stretch of the breathtaking Long Beach, just 11 kilometres from the airport. Activities are available for those old and young, staff are attentive and there are several restaurants with dreamy views.

Be guided through your stay at this resort by the Fusionistas, a team ever ready to arrange your excursions, suggest just the right spa treatments (each guest gets two free per day, as well as complimentary yoga sessions beside the lotus pond) and make reservations. The ethos is all about creating a personalised experience, as demonstrated in the hotel’s ‘breakfast anywhere, anytime’ concept. Many restaurant ingredients come from the onsite organic farm and dishes are designed to be healthy, as well as tasty. Built into the hillsides, the 122 suites and pool villas offer a great deal of privacy for your downtime.

The Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa has 280 contemporary, minimalist rooms and suites all featuring the hotel’s signature ocean view from expansive windows. Guests can indulge in the blissful Shine Spa for Sheraton or simply enjoy a deluxe, marble rain shower from the comfort of their own room. There are five on-site, indoor and outdoor bars and restaurants for guests to choose from, offering a range of cuisines from across the globe and refreshing beverages for guests of all ages. The hotel’s stunning infinity pool affords guests an unbeatable panoramic view of the bay with the option of poolside dining and even 24-hour room service. This first-class, family friendly hotel provides fun for younger guests at the Kid’s Club, Cooking School and game room. 8 function spaces are on offer to host up to 400 invitees in addition to 9 breakout rooms for conducting business in style.

Luxurious, contemporary rooms, suites and villas overlooking shimmering waters of the ocean or lagoon are on offer at the Gran Meliá, Nha Trang. A modern mix of Mediterranean and Southeast Asian style, cuisine, and hospitality make this hotel, the first of its kind in Vietnam, an ideal stay for business or pleasure. The hotel offers a range of food and beverage options to suit solo travellers, couples, and families with alfresco dining and excellent international gastronomy. This hotel boasts a tranquil infinity pool with panoramic views of the bay area and access to three gorgeous lagoons. Guests can unwind in the Turkish bath and dreamy jacuzzi or opt to take full advantage of the classes and high-tech equipment in the gym, open 24 hours a day. The Gran Meliá, Nha Trang is the ideal setting for hosting sophisticated business events or lavish celebrations.