Best Boutique 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.

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.

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.