Vietnam’s first beach resort has set the bar high and continues to attract guests in search of beachfront relaxation, warm service and exceptional facilities. As you step into the open-air lobby with its koi-filled ponds you’ll find it hard to believe that the buzzing city centre of Nha Trang is just steps away. Designed in the style of a Vietnamese village, this attractive resort features a blend of traditional Asian décor and understated elegance; it also has a strong commitment to sustainability and its eco-friendly practices include supporting the access of clean water in rural areas. The sumptuous breakfast buffet is a real feast – choose from fresh fruit, pastries, noodles, omelettes and exotic fruit juices. The two restaurants both have al fresco dining and menus of international, local and fusion cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free and low-calorie options. The Pavilion Restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese cuisine while the Ana Beach House Restaurant & Bar is a stylish venue with five different dining and lounge areas – it has creative menus of western and Thai food and some Vietnamese favourite dishes. Sip a lychee martini in the airy Lobby Bar or cocoon yourself on a pod-like day bed by one of the pools and drink Champagne at the ‘Into Fizz’ Bar. The elegant rooms are scattered in tropical gardens and feature canopied beds, warm wood furniture, beautiful spacious bathrooms and free drinking water in recycled bottles. Garden View Rooms are in the tropical gardens, close to the main road. Opt for a Deluxe Beachfront Room for ocean views and direct access to the sand.
This chic hideaway is perfect for a romantic escape or a chilled-out beach break. The resort merges with its surroundings, with sparkling pools, manicured gardens and grass-covered rooftops. Stroll through beautiful landscaped gardens that fill the air with the scent of frangipani and relax in one of the inviting hammocks between palm trees. Lounge by one of the ocean-view infinity pools, kayak around the bay or head to Xanh Spa, which combines traditional and modern techniques and a range of nature-inspired spa products in treatments like a coconut body scrub. The ocean breeze at Sandals Restaurant & Bar is wonderfully cooling and this beachfront restaurant uses Pacific Rim ingredients to create both traditional Asian and western dishes. Start your day with chicken noodle soup or delicious crêpes made to order in the expansive breakfast buffet on the terrace. The fresh seafood from the bay is sensational – watch local fishermen return to shore with the catch of the day. Learn to make authentic Vietnamese dishes at the hotel’s cooking class (on request) or head to La Baia Ristorante for Italian cuisine and incredible seafood. Try cocktails made from a fine selection of sugar cane rums, Asian dishes and snacks at Mojito’s Bar & Lounge – a chic clifftop retreat with beautiful 180-degree ocean views. You can have breakfast at Sandals or La Baia, and even in your room (opt in and you’ll have a menu delivered to your door every night). Set in gardens, on the beach or on a clifftop, the granite and wood rooms are all beautifully furnished and have stunning bathrooms with luxury toiletries, large terraces and sea views. Garden View Condos are in two-storey blocks close to the main facilities. Lap up uninterrupted sea views and the sound of the waves in an Ocean View Condo. The Family Condos have two en suite bedrooms and two televisions – ideal if you’re looking for extra space. Step straight onto the inviting sand from a Beachfront Villa or admire the spectacular views from a Cliff Villa – both of which have a refreshing outdoor shower and splash pool.
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Mia Resort Nha Trang
