Cua Dai
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18A Cua Dai, Hoi An. Tel: 0510 386 2231
Pleasant, small, family-run hotel with a spacious and faintly colonial air located between the town and the beach, with comfortable air-conditioned rooms and pleasant staff.
Danang Beach Resort
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Son Tra, Dien Ngoc Coastal Street Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son, Tel: 0511 396 1800
With six different styles of villa units that offer views of the ocean, the mountains and a green of a golf course, the Danang Beach Resort is one of the most luxurious places to stay in this much overlooked city. The property also offers 33-storey twin towers housing a five-star hotel and golf courses adding up to 36 holes.
Furama Resort & Spa
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68 Ho Xuan Huong, Danang
Tel: 3821 1888 (HCMC office)
www.furamavietnam.com
Among the first resorts to open in the country, this venue still scores highly because of its stunning beachside location allied to some indulgent touches – the smallest room measures 40 square metres – and a general air of refined luxury, as typified by the Cafe Indochine restaurant and the Lagoon poolside bar.
Huy Hoang 1
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73 Phan Boi Chau, Hoi An, Tel: 0510 386 1453
Boasts that it is just 0.025km from the city centre, which translates into being an excellent base for exploring the old town. Added to that, you get simple and comfortable rooms for around VND400,000.
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
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Bai Bac, Son Tra Peninsula, Danang
Tel: 0511 393 8888, info@icdanang.com
www.intercontinental.com/danang
With its own private bay on the Son Tra Peninsula, the Bill Bensley-designed InterContinental Danang is nestled within one of the region’s most exquisite locations. All 197 of the resort’s rooms, suites and beachfront villas are designed to take full advantage of their location and panoramic South China Sea views. Large terraces and shuttered windows elevate private living spaces that draw in the surrounding jungle and crystal bay, and add depth to the already large rooms that start from 70sqm.
Life Resort Hoi An
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1 Pham Hong Thai, Hoi An. Tel: 0510 391 4555
www.life-resorts.com
Recently refurbished after a recent flood, this award-winning resort is located close to the charm and bustle of the Old Town and maintains an emphasis on wellness and pampering. Its spa combines the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine, tai chi, touch and hot stone therapies.
The Nam Hai
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Hamlet 1, Dien Duong Village, Quang Nam
Tel: 0510 394 0000, www.ghmhotels.com
Setting the standard for luxury resorts in Vietnam, the Nam Hai is the ultimate relaxation space. Includes three massive swimming pools, a gourmet restaurant and elegant spa on a lotus pond. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Each massive room comes with its own espresso machine, pre-programmed iPod and both indoor and outdoor showers. Entire villas, spa villas and pool villas complexes are also available for rent and each villa has a view of the sea. A great place to forget about the city.
Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa Cua Dai Beach
Tel: 0510 392 7040
www.victoriahotels-asia.com
Pull up some (private) beach and relax, at this unique and charming resort, which has been laid out to replicate a traditional fishing village with small streets, ponds and village houses. The Annam Asia n restaurant overlooks the sea, there’s also a spa, Thai or Swedish massage, and fitness centre.
