Best Luxury Hotels in Vietnam

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.

Ideal for golf lovers as it’s nestled between the Montgomerie Links and Greg Norman’s Da Nang Golf Club, The Naman Retreat is as peaceful as its name implies. The hotel’s style reflects Vietnamese heritage with exquisite interiors featuring lots of bamboo. The conjuncture of spa and resort is achieved, and the retreat has a beautifully serene vibe. Accommodation is in spacious, luxurious rooms and villas and guest facilities include a spa, sauna, and fitness centre. The restaurant serves traditional Vietnamese food while the lounge serves Asian-fusion light meals and snacks. A beach bar and coffee club keep you nourished throughout the day.

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.

The 5* villas of this resort sit on beautiful My Khe Beach. Each spacious villa is set in a private courtyard and has huge windows to make the most of the views of the stunning sunsets. As well as an outdoor pool with a waterfall, Fusion Maia has one of the largest spa facilities in Central Vietnam and includes saunas and steam baths. Dining is in a fusion restaurant or a poolside restaurant and the bar also serves Vietnamese-style tapas. Other facilities include a fitness centre, cinema, and in-house boutique.

Beside the Thu Bon River, the Anantara Hoi An Resort is a low rise development. Each of the 94 bedrooms has space for two adults and two children, with its own balcony or terrace including an outdoor daybed, a living area and original Rehahn artworks; the colour palette employs bright teals, whites, greys and dark wood. The brand provides personalised spa and wellness journeys and river cruises offered from the hotel’s private jetty. The main restaurant overlooks the water, but guests can also eat at art space (a modern bistro cooking up wood-fired pizzas), in the private dining pavilion, take breakfast at Lanterns and enjoy light bites at the pool bar.

Perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway, this Mövenpick Resort has rattan cabana love seats beside the infinity pool, a spa, ocean-view balcony suites, in-bar swing seats for two and a decadent daily chocolate hour. It’s found on the west coast, on a private stretch of Ong Lang beach, with 305 rooms accessed via external always for a tropical feel. The resort also features a golf course, five outdoor swimming pools, two eateries, watersports amenities, fitness and yoga classes and a kids’ club.

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.

Built in a French Colonial style, this hotel also exudes an Americana luxury alongside Vietnamese touches incorporated into the room decor. The large, gleaming white building sits opposite the Opera House, with a glamorous pool and sunbathing area at the ground floor level of the rear, providing an idyllic outlook for many of the 245 bedrooms. Guests can drink and dine on authentic Italian cuisine at Opera, Vietnamese and European dishes at Square One, indulge in a classic afternoon tea in the Park Lounge and party the night away at 2 Lam Son. Treatments inspired by traditional Vietnamese beauty rituals using locally sourced ingredients are available at Xuan Spa.

198 modern, luminous rooms and suites are available at Hyatt Regency Da Nang Resort & Spa in addition to 142 one-to-three-bedroom residences and 18 luxurious three-bedroom villas. Each room type is accompanied by an unforgettable view of the sea or verdant gardens from secluded private balconies. French and Vietnamese cuisine is featured strongly in the hotel’s several exquisite dining options to highlight the city’s history as a French colonial port and celebrate the flavours of the country today. There are four function spaces at the Hyatt Regency Da Nang Resort & Spa for meetings, weddings, and celebrations alike with optional, catering. With so much to explore in this coastal city, the hotel offers activities for all the family and is situated among main tourist attractions – including three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The hotel boasts lavish relaxation options in the Spa, Fitness and Wellness centre and any of the shimmering swimming pools.

Boma Resort, Nha Trang prides itself on its luxurious simplicity. The modern décor of the hotel combined with unrivalled comfort provides guests of all ages an unforgettable stay just ten minutes from the city centre. The hotel’s spacious rooms and pads include spectacular panoramic vistas of Nha Trang Bay and Hon Rua Island from spacious, private balconies. The hotel’s idyllic location facilitates exploration of the city while providing plenty of excellent, on-site entertainment such as an infinity pool and Boma Wellness Resort which offers blissful spa treatments and daily fitness classes. Boma Restaurant offers all day dining on local and international dishes. The beach bar is a vibrant establishment for guests to enjoy the hotels stunning vistas and a kid’s club is on hand to care for younger guests. The hotel also features and exquisite array of wedding packages for lavish, bespoke celebrations.