From the coconut-fringed vistas of the Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh City’s French architecture and frenetic, food-cart-lined streets, Vietnam offers moments of astonishment even to the most seasoned traveller. Whether you’re seeking romance in Da Nang’s Marble Mountains, fun-filled adventure on Cam Ranh’s secluded shores or lifechanging iced coffees in old Saigon, Vietnam’s got it all.
We upgraded to a villa when we arrived and the accommodation was beyond our expectations.
The service was excellent and the staff outstanding.
Overall our package was great value for money including meals, drinks, massage and transfers.
We would definitely stay at this resort again and highly recommend as relaxing value for money escape.
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AnonymousAU
Great accommodation. Clean and spacious. Restaurants offer many options and great breakfast. We loved the pools and the convenience of the buggies to go to the beach and 2nd Restaurant.
10.0
Wayne D.AU · 36 escapes · 4 reviews
Wyndham Royal beachfront villas were exceptional it wasn’t cheap at all , but everything excellent . The luxury escapes inclusions were great , the staff and the villa manager were just brilliant , we thoroughly enjoyed our time there (it was our 2nd stay at the resort this year )
10.0
Mark F.AU · 1 escape · 2 reviews
Superb location and villa.pool lovely and all amenities were very good.perfect in every way.staff and food a highlight….could not fault our stay and package
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AnonymousAU
The resort is fabulous. Clean, gardens are beautiful, pools, restaurants fabulous. The Villas are amazing with access to own breakfast area and happy hour. Brian the General Manager and Gemma who looked after any need or want, were welcoming, friendly. Nothing was a problem for them. Will stay again but for a lot longer next time. Private beach area beautiful.
1. The food is pho-nomenal
Vietnam’s culinary scene has serious (pork) chops. Informed by historic French and Chinese influences, extraordinary produce (including mangosteen and home-grown rice) and supercharged by inventive brilliance, every street corner offers the chance to dine like royalty. The birthplace of the people’s worldwide banh mi revolution doesn’t disappoint: bite into an oven-warm baguette, crispy yet pillow-soft, and let your tastebuds cut through the richness of duck liver pate, tangy-sweet pickles and spicy pork sausage.
It’s easy to find yourself surprised by countless quick, cheap and easy options, from iconic Vietnamese iced coffee spiced with cardamom and lashed with extra-sweet condensed milk, to crispy banh xeo crepes, best stuffed with prawns, wrapped in mint and perilla leaves and doused in fish sauce. That’s without mentioning the roaming pho merchants…
Where else but Vietnam can you find the ruins of an ancient empire dotted across the heart of a modern resort city? With a list of fascinating sites spanning centuries – from Ho Chi Minh City’s serpentine Cu Chi Tunnels, used by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War, to the lantern-strewn cobblestone streets of Hoi An – Vietnam is a history-lover’s dream. Hanoi’s courtyard-filled Temple of Literature, originally constructed in the 11th century as a university dedicated to Confucianism, shouldn’t be missed – it offers a tantalising glimpse of the medieval kingdoms that once flourished across the delta.
3. The beaches are magnificent
With more than 3,000 kilometres of continuous coastline, there’s no denying Vietnam’s got plenty of beachfront to savour, and with sun-kissed spots like Bai Dam Trau featured in Travel + Leisure’s ‘Most Beautiful Beaches in the World’ for 2023, it’s making waves as one of Southeast Asia’s hottest seaside destinations. Whether Nha Trang’s sapphire waters flanked by cafes and cocktail bars, or Phu Quoc’s dazzling white sands, if you’re after sun and surf, Vietnam demands attention. A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay is a must: the ocean’s emerald waters shine brightly beneath lofty, jungle-topped limestone karsts, and there’s simply no more idyllic place to make a splash.
My partner and I had a wonderful stay in the Deluxe Garden View Double Room. The resort's architecture and lush green surroundings create a peaceful and romantic atmosphere. Our room was spotless, spacious, and had a lovely relaxing garden view. The pool area and private beach access were top-notch, and the staff went above and beyond to make our check-in and stay seamless. Highly recommended for couples looking for a relaxing retreat!
10.0
AnonymousUS
Great for family vacation
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AnonymousVN
Nhân viên chuyên nghiệp, dễ thương, phòng đẹp, sạch, đồ ăn sáng siu ngonn, sẽ quay lại.
10.0
AnonymousVN
I have been there 2 times, The resort is very beautiful, the staffs are very nice and helpful, foods were good. We were enjoyed a good foods at Ana beach house, lagoon and dining in room. It was an exceptional holiday for us. Thank you
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AnonymousVN
I stayed here for 1 night, dinner included. The dinner was more than enough and delicious. I was so surprised with what this place had offered at a very reasonable price
4. You can indulge in luxury for less
Bali and Thailand have long held the monopoly on affordable, fly-and-flop luxury, but Vietnam is hot on their heels with an ever more impressive roster of five-star resorts. After a fun-filled family adventure surrounded by soaring mountain ranges and the dazzling waters of the South China Sea? Less than an hour’s drive south from Nha Trang’s lively bars, theme parks and marketplaces, the award-winning Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh delivers the perfect slice of beachside bliss, with a world-class spa (with ice grotto and Himalayan crystal salt chamber), award-winning lobster restaurant and spectacular oceanfront pool.
For those in search of a pristine honeymoon spot, Banyan Tree Lang Co knows there’s nothing more romantic than a perfect sunset. Each of its private pool villas sits serenely amid the Truong Son mountains, gazing over the waters of Chan May Bay. The resort’s an easy day trip to Da Nang or historic Hoi An, so you’re getting the best of both worlds – explore ancient Japanese bridges, yawning caves and quaint marketplaces during the day, and return to enjoy an evening under the stars.
Lovely stay with very attentive staff that make your stay so easy. Amazing activities on offer and lots of food options. Private beach access, amazing spa would overall definitely recommend and will come again!
10.0
Ameeta K.GB · 4 escapes · 1 review
We had such a lovely stay at this hotel with our family of five in villa 125 and 126. Everyone was so welcoming and really made us feel at home.
As we are vegetarian, there was a little bit of a learning curve at first when it came to the food, but the team were very understanding and quickly adapted to our needs. We really appreciated how willing everyone was to help and make sure we had good options, especially at breakfast.
A special thank you to Jade, who was absolutely amazing from the moment we checked in. She went above and beyond throughout our entire stay, always checking in on us and making sure everything was okay. Her attention to detail and genuine kindness really stood out.
Doa Hoang, Chef Nho and Chef Hoi were also fantastic and so accommodating. The breakfast staff, room service team and cleaning team were all lovely too. Everyone was friendly, helpful and always willing to go the extra mile.
Overall, we had a really enjoyable stay. We felt genuinely looked after.
10.0
Vishal D.AU · 2 escapes · 1 review
Amazing property and amazing people. Great mid year holiday. Would recommend Banyan tree to my friends and family
10.0
AnonymousVN
everyting is ok
10.0
AnonymousAU
Stayed 2 nights with kids and had a wonderful stay. Amazing villas and top notch service
5. It’s easier than ever to get there
Vietnam continues to become more accessible to Australian travellers, as airlines increase capacity and add new routes to their networks. VietJet now flies twice-weekly from Brisbane to Ho Chi Minh City, and departures from Sydney and Melbourne are also available. Flight time is approximately nine hours direct, and connections are available from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang (the airport for Hoi An) and Hanoi, so the country’s countless treasures are all for the taking.
