Vietnam has quietly become one of Asia’s most compelling luxury destinations. The hotels are exceptional, the inclusions are generous, and the price point sits well below comparable stays in Thailand or Bali. From boutique hotels in Hanoi’s French Quarter to all-pool-villa luxury between three UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the coast, there is a stay in Vietnam for every traveller.
Discover the best five-star properties across the country worth building a trip around.
Best five-star hotels in Phu Quoc
Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort
On a private 150-metre stretch of Long Beach with six bars and restaurants, a bamboo-lined spa retreat and an expansive lagoon pool with sunken cabanas, the Pullman is Phu Quoc’s most complete five-star offering. All daily meals are included; Beach House handles sundowners and dancing as the light drops. Tennis courts, kayaks and paddleboards fill the gaps, and the island’s national park and pepper farms are worth a day trip inland.
Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc
On the long pale sweep of Bai Dai Beach on Phu Quoc’s northwest coast, Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc is a villa resort built around private pools, coconut palms and lake-lined pathways that connect the accommodation to the shore. One to four-bedroom villas each come with private outdoor pools, while The Level tier adds access to a dedicated lounge, an exclusive beach area and additional dining and guest privileges. Dining ranges from Mediterranean and Italian fare to Japanese and broader Asian and international menus, with several restaurants and bars spread across the resort. Then there’s the YHI Spa, and complimentary shuttles that connect guests with nearby attractions including VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari and the Vinpearl Golf course within the greater resort precinct.
Best five-star hotels in Hoi An & Da Nang
Wafaifo Resort Hoi An
Perfectly positioned for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hoi An Ancient Town, Wafaifo Resort Hoi An encapsulates the old-meets-new vibes of Hoi An. Resort-style facilities include a palm-lined central pool, artisanal coffee shop, a Vietnamese restaurant, an international restaurant, and impressive spa and fitness centre (it even has hyperbaric chambers).
Moire Hoi An, Vignette Collection
IHG’s Vignette Collection arrived in Hoi An with Moire – perched on the banks of the Hoai River in the Ancient Town itself and designed for travellers who want to be inside the city rather than shuttling to it. Bistro Julienne handles breakfast; Ember & Sip at the pool bar handles the slower part of the afternoon. Breathe Spa brings the calm before it starts again. An Bang Beach is a short drive; Da Nang and Ba Na Hills are easy day trips.
Wyndham Hoi An Royal Beachfront Resort & Villas
Private pool villas on An Bang Beach, between Da Nang airport and Hoi An Old Town – 20 minutes’ drive from each in opposite directions. The Cove Club Lounge covers daily breakfast, two-hour free-flow cocktails and canapes each evening, and a replenished minibar back in the villa. Sense Spa and a sprawling infinity pool cover the in-between hours. A bicycle ride to the Ancient Town takes around 15 minutes along the coastal road.
ROBINSON Nam Hoi An
On the quiet sands of Tam Tien Beach – about an hours’ drive from Hoi An Ancient Town and largely undiscovered by international visitors – ROBINSON is a full all-inclusive resort. Expect three meals daily, unlimited drinks, a kids’ club, nightly entertainment and a full activities programme from arrival. Mornings start at the beach’s own fresh-catch fish market; VinWonders theme park is nearby for family days that need a change of scene.
Meliá Danang Beach Resort
On the sands of Non Nuoc Beach, Meliá Danang Beach Resort brings together the warmth of Vietnamese hospitality, polished service and the soft sands of the beach right to your doorstep. Whether you’re swimming in one of the seven dazzling outdoor pools, luxuriating at the YHI Spa (a signature for the Meliá brand) or savouring tapas, rich pasta dishes or freshly caught seafood at the Cape Nao Beach Club, you’ll find your ideal way spend the day.
Best five-star hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
New World Saigon Hotel
In District 1 with Ben Thanh Market and the city’s main cultural and dining districts on the doorstep, New World Saigon operates at a level that justifies the awards it holds. Full Residence Club Living Room access covers breakfast, all-day refreshments and evening drinks without leaving the building – useful on arrival days when the city’s energy can wait. Five restaurants and bars include chef-led Italian at ParkView and Japanese at iBuki; the Whisper Bar & Lounge is a go-to for a nightcap.
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
On tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard in District 1, within walking distance of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace and the Botanical Garden, Sofitel Saigon Plaza brings its French-inflected sensibility to one of Southeast Asia’s most energetic cities. Mezz handles Asian and French dining in an open kitchen; Le 17 Bistro leans into the Gallic side. The rooftop pool has city skyline views; the Ministry concept bar has cocktails worth the detour. Yoga classes run daily; the Bremiere Wellness Centre covers everything else.
Best five-star hotels in Hanoi & near Ha Long Bay
Capella Hanoi
Tucked along the boulevard of Hoan Kiem Lake, this Art Nouveau marvel is a homage to the nearby Hanoi Opera House, with each room individually adorned with memorabilia honouring legendary artists, composers and performances. Designed by renowned architect Bill Bensley, the hotel boasts an indoor pool with mirrored ceilings and a lobby that exudes the opulence of the 1920s with lavish gold accents and velvet drapery. The Auriga Spa offers indulgent 24-karat gold facials and the onsite Koki is the only Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in the city.
Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hanoi
On the peaceful western shore of West Lake, Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa takes its name from a 12th-century princess credited with pioneering Vietnam’s silk-weaving tradition – and the homage runs deeper than a name. Nearly 300 original artworks, most of them silk paintings by Vietnamese artists, trace the arc of Tu Hoa’s life across the hotel’s 207 rooms and common spaces, giving each stay an unexpected encounter with living heritage. The rooftop pool draws long views over the lake, the Italian restaurant and Thai kitchen anchor the dining options, and the basement onsen – a genuine rarity in Hanoi – makes a compelling case for staying in rather than venturing out. For travellers after the Old Quarter, it’s a 15-minute taxi ride; for those who’d rather let the city come to them, West Lake’s flower markets and lakeside cafes are on the doorstep.
Angsana Quan Lan
Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO-listed seascape is the backdrop – and Angsana Quan Lan puts you inside it, on Quan Lan Island, without the crowds of the main bay cruises. Vietnam’s only resort-integrated coastal zipline lands you directly on Son Hao Beach; the 18-hole mini-golf, kayaking and paddleboarding fill the rest of the days. The Sky Bar at the highest point of the island earns its name with panoramic ocean views and Asian tapas. Angsana Spa uses native flowers and fruits in its treatments; the Japanese-inspired Onsen adds indoor and outdoor pools.
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Angsana Lăng Cô
If a taste of beautiful beaches with bountiful culture on the doorstep is your prerequisite for a Vietnam stay, Angsana Lăng Cô is just the ticket. It sits on a three-kilometre stretch of powdery golden beach, amid the jungle-covered mountains of Bach Ma National Park, between three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hue Imperial City and My Son Sanctuary. There are four restaurants onsite (spanning Japanese and international) with four more at the resort’s sister property, Banyan Tree Lăng Cô, a few minutes up the road. Inspired by the tropical Angsana tree, the spa looks to nature for its treatments, incorporating native flowers and fruits.
Banyan Tree Lăng Cô
A little further up the beach from Angsana Lăng Cô is Banyan Tree Lăng Cô, an all-pool-villa luxury resort with accommodation dotted among the emerald hills above the ocean. Again, in its position between Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An, it’s perfectly positioned for exploring: between enjoying the 18-hole Laguna Golf Lăng Cô course, boutique selling artisanal gifts and furnishings, yoga pavilion, watersports centre, spa, and dining that ranges from Thai flavours to classic Italian and live seafood.
Best five-star hotels in Ho Tram
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort
Wellness lies at the heart of this beachfront retreat where guests can embark on carefully curated four- or seven-step well-being packages that feature sunset bath rituals, mindfulness practices and nourishing cuisine. Indulgent treatments at the YHI SPA are complemented by a sauna, steam bath, and nail and hair salon, while villas boast meditation essentials, yoga gear, vitamin C showerheads and aromatic mists. Downtime at the resort can be spent wandering the Wellness Pathway, which winds through coconut palms and serene lakes, with eight thoughtfully designed stops to foster reflection and inner peace.
Best five-star hotels in Cam Ranh
Alma Resort Cam Ranh
Thirty hectares on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Peninsula, ten minutes from the airport, with 12 pools, 14 restaurants and bars, a waterpark, kids’ club, resort cinema, private beach and its own science museum. Two children stay and eat free on the all-inclusive option – three meals daily, unlimited drinks, all-day snacks, waterpark and kids’ club access all covered. The scale is impressive without feeling impersonal.
Meliá Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort
Two hundred private pool villas on Bai Dai Beach – consistently listed among Vietnam’s finest stretches of coastline – with garden, lake or ocean views depending on the category. Four restaurants cover the dining spread, with Merkado’s buffet consistently well-reviewed for freshness and variety. The Akoya Spa handles recovery; the kids’ club and private beach handle everyone else. The Level tier adds exclusive beach access, personalised concierge and lounge privileges for those who want the quieter version of an already quiet resort.
Best five-star hotels in Nha Trang & Quy Nhon
Potique Hotel
This stay has been awarded Vietnam’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards and is located a block from the emerald waters of Nha Trang Bay, with an infinity pool, rooftop Blue Bar and two restaurants covering Vietnamese and Indochinese fare. The nightly folk cake turndown service is a small detail that signals the hotel’s attention to character over convention.
Mia Resort Nha Trang
On a dreamily lush and leafy stretch of coastline between Nha Trang and Cam Ranh, this boutique resort offers blissfully private villas dotted amid the tropical gardens, some with sweeping ocean views (the three-storey five-bed residences sleep up to 10). When it comes to dining, the fresh local seafood of Kitchen by the Sea is exceeded only by the views, while La Baia serves crowd-pleasing Italian dishes at the foot of a mountain, and Mojito’s Lounge & Bar is where cocktails and Asian-fusion dishes are served overlooking the waves splashing onto the mainland’s rocky outcrop.
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay doesn’t have a road. Reaching it requires a roughly 20-minute speedboat transfer from Nha Trang, part of the appeal for a resort designed to feel deliberately removed from the mainland. Set within a secluded bay framed by granite boulders and forested hills, the property has 62 pool villas spread across the beachfront, hillside and rock formations, built from timber and stone in a contemporary interpretation of Vietnamese architectural traditions. Dining by the Rocks serves seafood and grilled dishes in an open-air setting above the water, while the resort’s wine cave provides a more intimate space for private dinners and tastings. The Six Senses Spa combines Vietnamese-inspired treatments with the brand’s broader wellness programs, and sustainability is woven deeply into the resort’s operations.
Avani Quy Nhon Resort
Quy Nhon is the Vietnam beach destination that hasn’t been overrun yet: a working fishing city on the south-central coast with 11th-century Cham towers inland and a stretch of golden sand most international visitors still don’t know about. The Avani sits on a cliff-sheltered section of that beach, rooms overlooking the South China Sea, with TRE restaurant handling three meals daily and the Anantara Spa running treatments in open-air jungle pavilions.
Everything you need to know about travelling to Vietnam
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
Vietnam’s central coast – including Da Nang, Hoi An and Lăng Cô – is generally best visited from March to August, when rainfall is low and beach conditions are at their most reliable. Hanoi is typically most comfortable in October and November, and again in March and April, though spring can be humid at times. Ho Chi Minh City stays hot year-round, with its driest weather usually falling between December and April.
Is Vietnam good for a luxury holiday?
Vietnam has matured into one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling luxury destinations. The value proposition is exceptional — five-star stays regularly come with full-board inclusions, private pools and spa credits at prices well below comparable properties in Thailand or Bali. The country’s diversity, from Hanoi’s French Quarter to the limestone bays of Ha Long, means no two stays need look alike.
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Feature image: Alma Resort Cam Ranh
